Albemarle Corp. vs Wells Fargo & Co — how do they compare? Albemarle Corp. trades at $131.2 (market cap $15.27B), while Wells Fargo & Co trades at $87.35 (market cap $264.66B). The key difference: Wells Fargo & Co is far larger — about 17.3× Albemarle Corp.'s market cap, and Wells Fargo & Co pays the higher dividend (2.29%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ALB | WFC | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $15.27B | $264.66B |
Sector | Basic Materials | Financials |
52-Week High | $215.62 | $96.40 |
52-Week Low | $72.58 | $73.42 |
Enterprise Value | $17.75B | — |
Dividend Yield | 1.27% | 2.29% |
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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 →Wells Fargo is one of the largest banks in the United States, with approximately $1.9 trillion in balance sheet assets. The company is split into four primary segments: consumer banking, commercial banking, corporate and investment banking, and wealth and investment management. It is almost entirely focused on the U.S.
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