Discontinued — last reported Q4 '25

Other Income & Expense

Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther Income & Expense
CategoryLeverage
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

A loss may indicate the cost of refinancing to achieve better long-term terms, while a gain may reflect favorable market conditions or debt buybacks.

Detailed definition

Gain or loss on debt extinguishment represents the financial impact of retiring debt before its scheduled maturity date....

Peer comparison

Standard non-operating item; comparable to debt refinancing costs at other large-cap firms.

Metric ID: gain_loss_on_debt_extinguishment

Historical Data

11 periods
 Q2 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q1 '26
Value-$1.16M$0.00-$19.22M$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$12.59M
QoQ Change+100.0%+100.0%
YoY Change<-999%
Range-$19.22M$12.59M
CAGR+159.8%
Avg YoY Growth<-999%
Median YoY Growth<-999%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Albemarle's gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt?
Albemarle (ALB) reported gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt of $12.59M in Q1 2026.
What does gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt mean?
The financial gain or loss from paying off debt early.