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Eastman Chemical vs Albemarle: EMN and ALB compared
Eastman Chemical is the larger company: $2.4B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $1.6B for Albemarle (Q3 2026). Albemarle is growing faster (+19% against +8% a year earlier). Eastman Chemical is more profitable, with an operating margin of 10.4% against 9.5%.
Where the money goes: EMN and ALB
Eastman Chemical (EMN) · Q3 2026
Eastman Chemical, Q3 2026: revenue $2.4B (+8% year over year), operating margin 10.4%, net earnings $253M, operating cash flow $290M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
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.
| Eastman Chemical (EMN) | Albemarle (ALB) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $2.4B | $1.6B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +8% | +19% |
| Gross margin | 22.3% | 19.4% |
| Operating margin | 10.4% | 9.5% |
| Net earnings | $253M | $297M |
| Net margin | 10.6% | 19.1% |
| Operating cash flow | $290M | $406M |
| Free cash flow | $195M | $325M |
| Market value | $7.5B | $11.8B |
| P/E | 11.5× | 24.0× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $75.12 | $146.44 |
Questions
Which is bigger, Eastman Chemical or Albemarle?
Eastman Chemical is the larger company: $2.4B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $1.6B for Albemarle (Q3 2026).
Is Eastman Chemical or Albemarle growing faster?
Albemarle is growing faster (+19% against +8% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Eastman Chemical or Albemarle?
Eastman Chemical is more profitable, with an operating margin of 10.4% against 9.5%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 30, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.