Yield on Cost (YOC): 1.15%
The yield on cost (YOC) is 1.15%.
ALB Yield on Cost (YOC) Metrics
YIELD ON COST (YOC)
1.15%
Yield on Cost for ALB
ALB now pays $1.62 per share a year. Measured against the price it actually traded at back then, a long-term holder is earning:
| If you bought | Price then | Yield on cost today |
|---|---|---|
| 10 years ago(2016-06-23) | $84.40 | 1.92% |
| 5 years ago(2021-06-21) | $161.41 | 1.00% |
| 3 years ago(2023-06-22) | $226.00 | 0.72% |
| 1 year ago(2025-06-26) | $63.75 | 2.54% |
| Buying today(at $141.05) | $141.05 | 1.15% |
If you buy today and the dividend keeps growing
Projection: starting from today's 1.15% yield, assuming the dividend keeps compounding at its historical 1.0% rate. Boards set dividends each year, so actual figures will differ.
Today
1.15%
In 3 years
1.19%
In 5 years
1.22%
In 10 years
1.30%
Yield on Cost Calculator
Try your own purchase price, dividend and growth rate for Albemarle Corporation (ALB).
Starting Yield
1.15%
Ending YOC
1.34%
Year 15 Dividend
$1.89
Cum. Dividends Recd.
$26.38
| Year | Projected Div. / Share | YoY Dividend Hike | Yield on Cost (YOC) | Total Dividends Recd. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial | $1.62 | — | 1.15% | $0.00 |
| Year 1 | $1.64 | +1.02% | 1.16% | $1.64 |
| Year 2 | $1.65 | +1.02% | 1.17% | $3.29 |
| Year 3 | $1.67 | +1.02% | 1.18% | $4.96 |
| Year 4 | $1.69 | +1.02% | 1.20% | $6.65 |
| Year 5 | $1.70 | +1.02% | 1.21% | $8.35 |
| Year 6 | $1.72 | +1.02% | 1.22% | $10.07 |
| Year 7 | $1.74 | +1.02% | 1.23% | $11.81 |
| Year 8 | $1.76 | +1.02% | 1.25% | $13.57 |
| Year 9 | $1.77 | +1.02% | 1.26% | $15.34 |
| Year 10 | $1.79 | +1.02% | 1.27% | $17.14 |
| Year 11 | $1.81 | +1.02% | 1.28% | $18.95 |
| Year 12 | $1.83 | +1.02% | 1.30% | $20.78 |
| Year 13 | $1.85 | +1.02% | 1.31% | $22.63 |
| Year 14 | $1.87 | +1.02% | 1.32% | $24.49 |
| Year 15 | $1.89 | +1.02% | 1.34% | $26.38 |
Yield on Cost (YOC) Formula & Definition
Yield on cost is the dividend yield measured against your original purchase price, not today's price. As a company raises its dividend, the yield on what you actually paid keeps rising even when the market yield holds steady.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Yield on Cost (YOC) FAQ
- What is the yield on cost (YOC) for Albemarle Corporation (ALB)?
- The yield on cost (YOC) for ALB stock is 1.15%.
About Albemarle Corporation
Albemarle Corporation stands as a global innovator, producing and distributing a diverse portfolio of engineered specialty chemicals. Its business operations are divided into three principal segments: Lithium, Bromine, and Catalysts. The Lithium division supplies a variety of lithium compounds, including lithium carbonate, hydroxide, and chloride, alongside critical reagents like butyllithium. These materials are vital for manufacturing lithium-ion batteries found in electric vehicles and consumer electronics, as well as for high-performance greases, thermoplastic elastomers used in tires and plastics, and as catalysts for chemical reactions, organic synthesis in areas like steroid chemistry, vitamins, and the pharmaceutical industry. This segment also delivers cesium products for chemical and pharmaceutical applications, zirconium, barium, and titanium for pyrotechnic devices such as airbag initiators, offers expert technical services for the safe handling of reactive lithium products, and provides recycling solutions for lithium-containing by-products. The Bromine segment focuses on bromine and bromine-based fire safety compounds. It produces an array of specialty chemicals, including elemental bromine, various bromides, and brominated powdered activated carbon, which are utilized in chemical synthesis, fluids for oil and gas drilling, mercury emission control, water purification, and food processing. Additionally, it provides tertiary amines, which serve as key ingredients in surfactants, biocides, and sanitizers. Finally, the Catalysts segment offers a range of catalytic agents, including those for hydroprocessing, isomerization, and alkylation, alongside fluidized catalytic cracking (FCC) catalysts and additives, as well as organometallics and curatives. Albemarle's products are integral to numerous industries, including energy storage, petroleum refining, consumer electronics, construction, automotive, lubricants, pharmaceuticals, and crop protection. Established in 1887, the company's headquarters are located in Charlotte, North Carolina.
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Chemicals - Specialty
- CEO
- Jerry Kent Jr.