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Albemarle Corporation

Albemarle (ALB) Q2 2026 earnings

Published Aug 5, 2026

AI summary

  • Revenue $1.74B, up 31% from $1.33B a year ago.
  • Adjusted EPS $3.75, up from $0.11 a year ago.
  • Net sales rose 31% to $1.7 billion, driven by higher pricing in Energy Storage and growth in Specialties.
  • Net income reached $480 million, a significant increase from $22.9 million in the prior-year quarter.
  • Adjusted EBITDA grew 155% to $858 million, benefiting from productivity improvements and strong pricing.

Results vs analyst consensus

Revenue

Reported

$1.74B

Consensus not captured before release

+31% YoY

Adjusted EPS

Reported · Adjusted diluted income per share attributable to common shareholders

$3.75

Consensus not captured before release

GAAP EPS: $3.52

Consensus: Yahoo Finance · Q2 2026
Revenue display rounded; difference uses exact result.

Next quarter outlook

No guidance in this release.

What to watch

  • A fire at the Talison CGP3 facility on June 9 is expected to impact production ramp-up.
  • The company sold a 51% stake in its refining catalyst solutions business on March 2, 2026.
  • Operations at the Jordan Bromine Company joint venture continue to navigate geopolitical tensions.
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Source: Albemarle Corporation press release · SEC Form 8-K exhibit 99.1

Figures as stated in the company’s release; consensus from the provider named above. Not financial advice.