Albemarle Corp. vs Toronto-Dominion Bank — how do they compare? Albemarle Corp. trades at $131.05 (market cap $15.48B), while Toronto-Dominion Bank trades at $121.35 (market cap $199.91B). The key difference: Toronto-Dominion Bank is far larger — about 12.9× Albemarle Corp.'s market cap, and Toronto-Dominion Bank pays the higher dividend (2.64%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ALB | TD | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $15.48B | $199.91B |
Sector | Basic Materials | Financials |
52-Week High | $215.62 | $124.80 |
52-Week Low | $72.58 | $72.85 |
Enterprise Value | $17.96B | — |
Dividend Yield | 1.25% | 2.64% |
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Albemarle is the world's largest lithium producer. Our outlook for robust lithium demand is predicated upon increased demand for electric vehicle batteries. Albemarle produces lithium from its salt brine deposits in Chile and the U.S. and its hard rock joint venture mines in Australia. Albemarle is also a global leader in the production of bromine, used in flame retardants. The company is also a major producer of oil refining catalysts.
Read more on ALB →Toronto-Dominion is one of Canada's two largest banks and operates three business segments: Canadian retail banking, U.S. retail banking, and wholesale banking. The bank's U.S. operations span from Maine to Florida, with a strong presence in the Northeast. It also has a 13% ownership stake in Charles Schwab.
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