Operating

(Decrease) increase in accrued expenses and income taxes payable

Albemarle (Decrease) increase in accrued expenses and income taxes payable remained flat by 0.0% to -$9.19M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 73.8%, from -$35.02M to -$9.19M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), (Decrease) increase in accrued expenses and income taxes payable shows a downward trend with a -26.7% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryLiquidity
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 11, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase is generally positive for cash flow as it represents an interest-free source of financing from creditors.

Detailed definition

This metric tracks the net change in obligations for expenses incurred but not yet paid, as well as outstanding income t...

Peer comparison

Standard across all sectors; reflects payment terms with suppliers and tax jurisdictions.

Metric ID: operating_decrease_increase_in_accrued_expenses_and_inco_8eb1be

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$127.07M-$201.36M$253.52M-$140.10M-$36.75M
YoY Change-258.5%+225.9%-155.3%+73.8%
Range-$201.36M$253.52M
CAGR-26.7%
Avg YoY Growth-28.5%
Median YoY Growth-40.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Albemarle's (decrease) increase in accrued expenses and income taxes payable?
Albemarle (ALB) reported (decrease) increase in accrued expenses and income taxes payable of -$9.19M in Q4 2025.
How has Albemarle's (decrease) increase in accrued expenses and income taxes payable changed year-over-year?
Albemarle's (decrease) increase in accrued expenses and income taxes payable increased by 73.8% year-over-year, from -$35.02M to -$9.19M.
What is the long-term trend for Albemarle's (decrease) increase in accrued expenses and income taxes payable?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Albemarle's (decrease) increase in accrued expenses and income taxes payable has grown at a -26.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $127.07M to -$36.75M.
What does (decrease) increase in accrued expenses and income taxes payable mean?
The net change in unpaid expenses and tax liabilities.