ALBEMARLE CORP (ALB) Options Statistics & Positioning

ALBEMARLE CORP (ALB) options trade at a 30-day at-the-money implied volatility of 50.6%, an IV rank of 16 out of 100 over the past year. The options market prices a ±$18.77 (±13.3%) move in ALB for the front expiration. Max pain sits at $130 and the put/call open interest ratio is 0.90. Statistics are computed by OptiView from delayed OPRA options data and refresh every trading day.

Data as of Aug 24, 2026, 3:55 PM ET · OPRA data 15 minutes delayed · For information only — not investment advice.

Last close

$141.62

52-week range

$72.58 – $214.62

ATM IV (30d)

50.6%

IV rank

16 / 100

Low

Expected move

±$18.77 (±13.3%)

Put/call OI

0.90

Max pain

$130

↓ 8.2% below close

Next earnings

Nov 4, 2026

Most Active ALB Contracts

Contract	Expiration	DTE	Last	IV	Volume
ALB $140 put	Sep 18, 2026	25d	$6.22	49.9%	1,006
ALB $115 put	Sep 18, 2026	25d	$0.44	54.2%	524
ALB $120 put	Sep 4, 2026	11d	$0.23	57.7%	303
ALB $144 call	Aug 28, 2026	4d	$2.00	59.6%	259
ALB $145 call	Aug 28, 2026	4d	$2.21	58.1%	258

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ALB Implied Volatility

50.6% ATM IV (30d)

An IV rank of 16 places implied volatility in the lower part of its 52-week range.

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ALB Open Interest

0.90 put/call OI ratio

81,714 calls and 73,203 puts outstanding across all expirations.

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ALB Max Pain

$130 max pain

8.2% below the last close — see how max pain has moved over the past year.

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ALB Gamma Exposure

$156.73M net GEX

Positive dealer gamma — hedging currently leans against price swings.

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ALB Options Volume

6,759 contracts traded

Put/call volume ratio 1.56 — plus contracts running far above their usual volume.

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ALB Most Active Options

$140 top volume strike

The 25 most actively traded ALB contracts with price, IV, greeks, and volume vs. average.

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Upcoming Earnings

ALB's next expected earnings date is Nov 4, 2026. Options currently price a ±$18.77 (±13.3%) 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 ±$18.77 (±13.3%) 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.