ALBEMARLE CORP (ALB) Options Risk Score
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Data last updated: 2026-07-23
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Is it risky to sell options on ALBEMARLE CORP (ALB) right now?
Over a 4-week expiry window, ALBEMARLE CORP (ALB) scores 68 out of 100 for options catalyst risk (MEDIUM). That score is driven by 4 recent news items and 10 active legal filings falling inside the 4-week window. On TickerRisk's scale 45 to 69 is MEDIUM, meaning something in the 4-week window is worth checking before committing to an expiry. The score measures scheduled event exposure, not the direction ALB will move.
ALB shows an IV Rank of 34, near the low end of its one-year range — options are relatively cheap, which favours option buyers over sellers, with a current implied volatility of about 62%. IV Rank is the most useful figure for deciding whether to sell or buy premium on ALB.
ALB's next earnings date is 2026-08-05, outside the near-term options window.
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