What is Albemarle's contract with customer, liability?

Albemarle (ALB) reported contract with customer, liability of $410.40M in Q1 2026.

What does contract with customer, liability mean?

The value of services owed to customers for which payment has already been received.

Contract with Customer, Liability

Albemarle Contract with Customer, Liability decreased by 5.4% to $410.40M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement

SectionOther

CategoryGrowth

SignalContext dependent

VolatilityModerate

First reportedQ4 2018

Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase indicates higher deferred revenue and future service obligations, while a decrease suggests revenue is being recognized faster than new prepayments are received.

Detailed definition

This represents the obligation to transfer services to a customer for which the entity has received consideration or for...

Peer comparison

Similar to deferred revenue or contract liabilities reported by other asset management and financial services companies.

Metric ID: other_contract_with_customer_liability

Historical Data

2 periods

	Q4 '25	Q1 '26
Value	$433.62M	$410.40M
QoQ Change	—	-5.4%

Range$410.40M – $433.62M

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Albemarle's contract with customer, liability?: Albemarle (ALB) reported contract with customer, liability of $410.40M in Q1 2026.
What does contract with customer, liability mean?: The value of services owed to customers for which payment has already been received.