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Albemarle

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Albemarle Corporation is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of highly engineered specialty chemicals.

Market cap
$15.26B+92.9%
Revenue$5.5B+7.9%
Net income-$232.9M+80.9%
Free cash flow$1.1B+208%
EPS (diluted)-$3.42+70.0%
Trailing twelve months · change vs. prior year

Earnings

Next report

Aug 5, 2026 (In 3 weeks)
Revenue estimate$1.6B
EPS estimate$3.03

Financials

Q1 2026

Income statement

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Revenue$1.4B+32.7%
Gross profit$501.0M+221%
Operating income$233.5M+1,082%
Net income$319.1M+672%
EPS (diluted)$2.34

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$1.1B-28.2%
Total debt$2.1B-44.3%
Total equity$9.9B-1.8%
Total assets$15.1B-10.9%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$346.2M-36.7%
CapEx$98.7M-46.0%
Free cash flow$247.6M-32.1%

Valuation & ratios

Valuation

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Market cap$15.26B+92.9%
Enterprise value$16.28B+63.4%
P/S2.8×+1.2×

Profitability

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Gross margin18.4%+14.9pp
Operating margin-2.8%-1.3pp
Net margin-4.2%-1.9pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity-2.3%-1.0pp
Debt / equity0.2×-0.2×
Current ratio2.1×0.0×

Segments

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Energy Storage$891.2M+69.9%
Specialties$358.4M+11.7%

Competitors

Profile

Albemarle Corporation is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of highly engineered specialty chemicals. The company focuses on transforming essential resources into critical ingredients for high-growth end markets including electric vehicle mobility, energy storage, and pharmaceutical health.

Competitive position

A dominant global player in the lithium market with a vertically integrated supply chain and significant intellectual property in bromine and catalyst chemistry.

GeographiesNorth America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, South America
Customer segmentsAutomotive manufacturers, Energy utilities, Consumer electronics producers, Pharmaceutical labs
Business modelResource extraction and processing, B2B manufacturing, Joint venture operations
SuppliersBrine resources, Spodumene ore, Raw chemical feedstocks, Energy for processing
CustomersElectric vehicle manufacturers, Battery cell producers, Refining companies, Medical device manufacturers
Listed1994
Employees9.0K
CEOJerry Kent Jr.
FilingsSEC EDGAR

Questions, answered.

What is Albemarle's market cap?
Albemarle (ALB) has a market capitalization of $15.3B and trades on NYSE.
What is Albemarle's revenue and profitability?
Albemarle generated $5.5B in trailing twelve-month revenue with a net loss of $232.9M, representing a net margin of -4.2%. Gross margin stands at 18.4%, with free cash flow of $1.1B. These figures are based on the Q1 2026 filing.
Who are Albemarle's competitors?
Albemarle's key competitors include Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile, 5E Advanced Materials, Inc. Common Stock, Atlas Lithium Corporation Common Stock, and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
What subsidiaries does Albemarle have?
Albemarle's subsidiaries include Ketjen.
Where is Albemarle headquartered?
Albemarle is headquartered in United States of America and employs approximately 9,000 people. It has been publicly traded since 1994.