Albemarle Corporation (ALB) Shareholders & Insider Trades
Albemarle shareholders at a glance
The largest holder of Albemarle stock is BlackRock Advisors LLC, with 10.8 million shares (9.14% of the company), worth about $1.46 billion as of September 25, 2026. The 10 largest holders together own 51.7%.
In Q2 2026, 1,035 institutional holdings reports listed shares worth $15.80 billion.
Insiders reported 61 transactions in the last two years: 8 sales worth $7.75 million and 1 purchase. The newest one on file is from May 15, 2026 (Masters Jerry Kent Jr., Chief Executive Officer).
Major holders as of September 25, 2026; quarterly totals from institutional holdings reports (latest Q2 2026); insider transactions on file through May 15, 2026.
Albemarle Corporation
Shareholders Summary
2026Q2
Ownership by Type
Geographic Distribution
Largest Albemarle shareholders
| Holder | Shares | % of company | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Advisors LLC | 10.8 million | 9.14% | $1.5B |
| Capital Research & Management Co. (World Investors) | 9.9 million | 8.39% | $1.3B |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 7.7 million | 6.53% | $1.0B |
| Fiduciary Trust Company International | 7.3 million | 6.19% | $987.0M |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 6.4 million | 5.46% | $869.0M |
| State Street Corporation | 5.5 million | 4.66% | $742.0M |
| Eaton Vance Management | 3.6 million | 3.01% | $479.0M |
| Barclays Bank Plc | 3.5 million | 2.98% | $474.0M |
| Fidelity Management & Research Co. LLC | 3.2 million | 2.70% | $430.0M |
| Geode Capital Management LLC | 3.1 million | 2.65% | $422.0M |
As of September 25, 2026.
Albemarle institutional holdings by quarter
| Quarter | Reports | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 1,035 | – | $15.8B |
| Q1 2026 | 1,057 | 109.0 million | $19.4B |
| Q4 2025 | 987 | 107.0 million | $15.1B |
| Q3 2025 | 855 | 109.0 million | $8.9B |
| Q2 2025 | 774 | 114.0 million | $7.2B |
| Q1 2025 | 833 | 112.0 million | $8.1B |
| Q4 2024 | 880 | 114.0 million | $9.8B |
| Q3 2024 | 884 | 106.0 million | $10.1B |
Shares and value held by institutions that file quarterly holdings reports (options not included).
Albemarle insider trades
| Insider | Date | Title | Transaction | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masters Jerry Kent Jr. | May 15, 2026 | Chief Executive Officer | Sale at price 183.12 - 184.52 per share. | $3.0M |
| Wolff Alejandro Daniel | Apr 1, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Masters Jerry Kent Jr. | Mar 12, 2026 | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Gift at price 162.79 per share. | $5.0M |
| Masters Jerry Kent Jr. | Mar 10, 2026 | Chief Executive Officer | Sale at price 170.26 - 171.82 per share. | $2.0M |
| Sheorey Neal Ravi | Mar 2, 2026 | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Lima Cynthia Renee | Mar 2, 2026 | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Mummert Mark Richard | Mar 2, 2026 | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Labauve Donald J Jr | Mar 2, 2026 | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Norris Eric S. | Mar 2, 2026 | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Masters Jerry Kent Jr. | Mar 2, 2026 | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Krupa Ander C | Mar 2, 2026 | General Counsel | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Gagarinas Autumn M | Mar 2, 2026 | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
Newest 12 of 61 insider transactions in the last two years.
Questions and answers
Who owns the most Albemarle stock?
BlackRock Advisors LLC, with 9.14% of the company (as of September 25, 2026). Next: Capital Research & Management Co. (World Investors) (8.39%) and Vanguard Capital Management LLC (6.53%).
How many institutions own Albemarle stock?
1,035 institutional holdings reports listed Albemarle shares in Q2 2026 worth $15.80 billion.
Are Albemarle insiders buying or selling the stock?
In the last two years insiders reported 8 sales and 1 purchase (61 transactions in all); the newest on file is from May 15, 2026.
