Current Liabilities
Deferred Revenue
Albemarle Deferred Revenue decreased by 1.4% to $91.75M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 77.4%, from $406.15M to $91.75M. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryGrowth
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2018
Last reportedQ1 2026
How to read this metric
An increase is generally positive, signaling strong future demand and cash collection, while a decrease indicates the fulfillment of obligations.
Detailed definition
This represents payments received from customers for goods or services that have not yet been delivered or performed. It...
Peer comparison
Common in subscription and long-term contract businesses; highly indicative of future revenue visibility.
Metric ID:
deferred_revenue_currentHistorical Data
6 periods
| Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $78.03M | $406.15M | $384.28M | $362.40M | $93.09M | $91.75M |
| QoQ Change | — | +420.5% | -5.4% | -5.7% | -74.3% | -1.4% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +19.3% | -77.4% |
Range$78.03M – $406.15M
CAGR+13.8%
Avg YoY Growth-29.1%
Median YoY Growth-29.1%
Current Streak4 quarters decline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Albemarle's deferred revenue?
- Albemarle (ALB) reported deferred revenue of $91.75M in Q1 2026.
- How has Albemarle's deferred revenue changed year-over-year?
- Albemarle's deferred revenue decreased by 77.4% year-over-year, from $406.15M to $91.75M.
- What does deferred revenue mean?
- Cash received from customers for work that has not yet been completed.