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Albemarle vs Trinseo: ALB and TSEOQ compared
Albemarle is the larger company: $1.6B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $845M for Trinseo (Q2 2026). Albemarle is growing faster (+19% against +8% a year earlier). Albemarle is more profitable, with an operating margin of 9.5% against 0.0%.
Where the money goes: ALB and TSEOQ
Albemarle (ALB) · Q3 2026
Albemarle, Q3 2026: revenue $1.6B (+19% year over year), operating margin 9.5%, net earnings $297M, operating cash flow $406M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Trinseo (TSEOQ) · Q2 2026
Trinseo, Q2 2026: revenue $845M (+8% year over year), operating margin 0.0%, net loss $120M, operating cash flow −$115M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Albemarle (ALB) | Trinseo (TSEOQ) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q2 2026 |
| Revenue | $1.6B | $845M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +19% | +8% |
| Gross margin | 19.4% | — |
| Operating margin | 9.5% | 0.0% |
| Net earnings | $297M | −$120M |
| Net margin | 19.1% | -14.1% |
| Operating cash flow | $406M | −$115M |
| Free cash flow | $325M | — |
| Market value | $11.8B | — |
| P/E | 24.0× | — |
| Analysts’ mean target | $146.44 | — |
Where the revenue comes from
Trinseo
- Polymer Solutions: $306M (36%)
- Engineered Materials: $292M (34%)
- Latex Binders: $248M (29%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Albemarle or Trinseo?
Albemarle is the larger company: $1.6B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $845M for Trinseo (Q2 2026).
Is Albemarle or Trinseo growing faster?
Albemarle is growing faster (+19% against +8% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Albemarle or Trinseo?
Albemarle is more profitable, with an operating margin of 9.5% against 0.0%.
More: Albemarle earnings · how Albemarle makes money · Trinseo earnings · how Trinseo makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026; 10-Q filed Aug 6, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.