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Albemarle ALB Q2 2026 earnings

Reported August 5, 2026 · After market close

Revenue$1.7BBeat by $136.4M
EPS$3.75Beat by $0.55
Revenue estimate$1.6B
EPS estimate$3.20
Albemarle delivered another quarter of strong results, reflecting improved pricing, continued strength in Specialties, disciplined cost and productivity execution, and strong cash generation. We continue to see resilient demand fundamentals across our core markets, including energy storage, electric vehicles, and semiconductors. We are advancing our highest value organic growth opportunities while maintaining a disciplined approach to capital allocation and execution.
Kent Masters

Next report

Nov 4, 2026 (in 2 months)
Revenue estimate$1.5B
EPS estimate$2.56

Financials

Q2 2026

Income statement

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Revenue$1.7B+31.1%
Gross profit$590.3M+200%
Operating income$452.9M+853%
Net income$480.0M+1,996%
EPS (diluted)$3.52+2,300%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$1.6B-9.7%
Total debt$2.1B-45.5%
Total equity$10.3B+0.3%
Total assets$15.9B-8.0%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$710.0M
CapEx$71.7M-40.0%
Free cash flow$638.3M

Valuation & ratios

Valuation

as of 08/27/26
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Market cap$15.87B+53.8%
Enterprise value$16.34B+32.1%
P/E70.8×
P/S2.7×+0.6×

Profitability

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Gross margin23.8%+16.1pp
Operating margin4.3%+2.3pp
Net margin3.8%+2.1pp
FCF margin22.7%

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity2.2%+1.2pp
Debt / equity0.2×-0.2×
Current ratio2.1×-0.2×

Segments

By segment

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Energy Storage$1.3B+77.9%
Specialties$423.5M+20.5%

FAQ

When did Albemarle report Q2 2026 earnings?
Albemarle (ALB) reported Q2 2026 earnings on August 5, 2026 after market close.
What were Albemarle's Q2 2026 revenue and EPS?
Albemarle reported revenue of $1.7B and eps of $3.75 for Q2 2026.
Did Albemarle beat estimates in Q2 2026?
Revenue beat the consensus estimate of $1.6B by $136.4M. EPS beat the consensus estimate of $3.20 by $0.55.
How did Albemarle's Q2 2026 results compare year-over-year?
Compared to the same quarter a year prior, revenue grew 31.1% from $1.3B a year earlier and eps grew 3309.1% from $0.11.
Where can I find Albemarle's Q2 2026 SEC filings?
You can read the 8-K earnings release (0000915913-26-000101) and the 10-Q periodic report (0000915913-26-000102) directly on SEC EDGAR. The filing index links above go to sec.gov.