Albemarle CEO J. Kent Masters sold 16,393 shares of the company for approximately $3 million on May 15, 2026. The insider transaction followed the company's recent Q1 2026 earnings beat.
- Financial Performance: Albemarle posted a strong first quarter, delivering an EPS of $2.95 on revenue of $1.43 billion.
- Transaction Details: The shares were sold at prices ranging from $183.12 to $184.52 per share.
- Stock Price Movement: The stock closed at $169.00 on May 19, marking a 3.84% decline from the prior session amidst a week-long downward trend.