TPR vs ALB Comparison

Based in New York City, Tapestry is the parent company of accessories and fashion brand Coach, which accounted for 86% of its revenue and all its operating profit in fiscal 2026. Coach was founded as a leathergoods company in 1941, and handbags represented 58% of its fiscal 2026 revenue. Coach products are sold through nearly 1,000 company-owned stores, company-operated digital channels, and wholesale partners in North America, Asia, and Europe. Tapestry also owns Kate Spade (13% of fiscal 2026 revenue), which operates more than 300 worldwide stores and generated 55% of its revenue from handbags in fiscal 2025. Founded in 1993, Kate Spade is known for its colorful patterns and graphics.

Albemarle is one of the world's largest lithium producers. In the lithium industry, the majority of demand comes from batteries, where lithium is used as the energy storage material, particularly in electric vehicles. Albemarle is a fully integrated lithium producer. Its upstream resources include salt brine deposits in Chile and the US and two hard rock mines in Australia, both of which are joint ventures. The company operates lithium refining plants in Chile, the US, Australia, and China. Albemarle is a global leader in the production of bromine, used in flame retardants.