ALBEMARLE CORP (ALB) Options Statistics & Positioning

ALBEMARLE CORP (ALB) options trade at a 30-day at-the-money implied volatility of 51.5%, an IV rank of 25 out of 100 over the past year. The options market prices a ±$14.42 (±14.3%) move in ALB for the front expiration. Max pain sits at $115 and the put/call open interest ratio is 1.10. Statistics are computed by OptiView from delayed OPRA options data and refresh every trading day.

Data as of Oct 9, 2026, 3:55 PM ET · OPRA data 15 minutes delayed · For information only — not investment advice.

Last close

$101.04

52-week range

$88.40 – $214.62

ATM IV (30d)

51.5%

IV rank

25 / 100

Low

Expected move

±$14.42 (±14.3%)

Put/call OI

1.10

Max pain

$115

↑ 13.8% above close

Next earnings

Nov 4, 2026

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Most Active ALB Contracts

Contract	Expiration	DTE	Last	IV	Volume
ALB $80 call	Nov 20, 2026	42d	$22.30	37.5%	486
ALB $104 call	Oct 16, 2026	7d	$1.27	37.4%	361
ALB $106 call	Oct 16, 2026	7d	$0.83	40.9%	268
ALB $110 call	Oct 16, 2026	7d	$0.37	44.2%	239
ALB $110 call	Mar 19, 2027	161d	$10.85	49.8%	225

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ALB Implied Volatility

51.5% ATM IV (30d)

An IV rank of 25 places implied volatility in the lower part of its 52-week range.

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ALB Open Interest

1.10 put/call OI ratio

79,917 calls and 88,005 puts outstanding across all expirations.

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ALB Max Pain

$115 max pain

13.8% above the last close — see how max pain has moved over the past year.

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ALB Gamma Exposure

-$157.94M net GEX

Negative dealer gamma — hedging can currently amplify price swings.

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ALB Options Volume

5,841 contracts traded

Put/call volume ratio 0.65 — plus contracts running far above their usual volume.

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ALB Most Active Options

$110 top volume strike

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Upcoming Earnings

ALB's next expected earnings date is Nov 4, 2026. Options currently price a ±$14.42 (±14.3%) move for the front expiration.

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ALB Options FAQ

When is ALB's next earnings date?

ALB's next expected earnings date is Nov 4, 2026. Options currently price a ±$14.42 (±14.3%) move for the front expiration.

How often is ALB options data on this page updated?

All ALB statistics on this page are computed by OptiView from delayed OPRA options data and refresh every trading day after the session close.

Where can I see ALB max pain, open interest, and implied volatility in detail?

OptiView publishes dedicated ALB pages for implied volatility, max pain, open interest, gamma exposure, options volume, and the most active contracts — each with charts, history, and a plain-English explanation of what the numbers mean.

Methodology. IV rank compares the current 30-day at-the-money implied volatility with its highest and lowest values over the past 52 weeks. Max pain is the strike that minimizes the total payout to option holders at expiration. The call and put walls are the strikes carrying the largest call and put open interest across all expirations. Net gamma exposure (GEX) is measured from the dealer perspective. All statistics are derived from delayed OPRA options data.

Options trading involves significant risk, and losses can exceed your initial investment. Always consult a licensed financial professional before making investment decisions. OptiView does not provide financial advice; all figures on this page are descriptive statistics, not recommendations.