Discontinued — last reported Q3 '25
Equity Method Investments
Albemarle Equity Method Investments increased by 15.6% to $948.09M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 28.9%, from $735.77M to $948.09M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Equity Method Investments shows an upward trend with a 4.6% CAGR.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase indicates strategic expansion through partnerships or joint ventures, while a decrease may signal divestments or impairment.
Detailed definition
These are investments in entities where the company exercises significant influence but does not have full control. The...
Peer comparison
Varies significantly based on corporate strategy; common in healthcare companies that partner with biotech startups or specialized diagnostic firms.
equity_method_investmentsHistorical Data
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $907.08M | $902.50M | $912.01M | $937.62M | $903.86M | $1.16B | $1.15B | $1.39B | $1.62B | $1.25B | $1.37B | $1.26B | $1.16B | $1.18B | $1.12B | $735.77M | $820.93M | $838.73M | $819.85M | $948.09M |
| QoQ Change | — | -0.5% | +1.1% | +2.8% | -3.6% | +28.2% | -0.7% | +20.9% | +16.5% | -22.7% | +9.2% | -8.1% | -7.8% | +1.6% | -5.2% | -34.2% | +11.6% | +2.2% | -2.3% | +15.6% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -0.4% | +28.4% | +26.2% | +48.4% | +79.4% | +8.2% | +19.1% | -9.5% | -28.4% | -5.9% | -18.4% | -41.6% | -29.3% | -28.9% | -26.7% | +28.9% |
Business Segments
| Segment | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Storage | — | $585.65M | $663.22M | $676.84M | $737.79M | $894.97M |
| Ketjen | $140.92M | $150.12M | $157.71M | $161.89M | — | — |
| Total | $1.12B | $735.77M | $820.93M | $838.73M | $819.85M | $948.09M |
Ketjen was previously reported and has since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.
Equity Method Investments at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Albemarle's equity method investments?
- Albemarle (ALB) reported equity method investments of $948.09M in Q1 2026.
- How has Albemarle's equity method investments changed year-over-year?
- Albemarle's equity method investments increased by 28.9% year-over-year, from $735.77M to $948.09M.
- What is the long-term trend for Albemarle's equity method investments?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Albemarle's equity method investments has grown at a 4.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $656.24M to $819.85M.
- What does equity method investments mean?
- The value of investments in other companies where the firm has significant influence but not total control.