Albemarle Corporation (ALB) Financials
Key financial figures for Albemarle Corporation (Q2 2026).
Albemarle Q2 2026 net sales rise 31% to $1.7B as lithium pricing surges; adjusted EBITDA more than doubles to $858M. Net sales of $1.7 billion, up 31% year-over-year, driven primarily by higher pricing in Energy Storage (+73%) and Specialties. Adjusted EBITDA of $858 million, up 155% year-over-year, with Energy Storage adjusted EBITDA up 229% to $723 million and Specialties adjusted EBITDA up 61% to $118 million. Net income attributable to Albemarle of $480 million, or $3.52 diluted GAAP EPS; adjusted diluted EPS of $3.75. On the outlook: Raised full-year Specialties outlook to net sales of $1.4-1.6 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $275-325 million; reduced full-year capex forecast to approximately $500 million; full-year Energy Storage sales volume expected at 225,000-235,000 tons LCE (flat to down 4% year-over-year) due to the Talison CGP3 fire; raised 2026 stationary-storage battery production forecast to 900-1,100 GWh. Figures are for Q2 2026, as Albemarle Corporation reported them.
- Revenue
- $1.7B
- Net Income
- $499M
- EPS
- $3.72
- Total Assets
- $15.9B
- Operating Cash Flow
- $710M
Recent quarters
| Period | Revenue | Net Income | EPS | Operating Margin | Free Cash Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 FY2026 | $1.7B | $480M | $3.22 | 25.98% | $638M |
| Q1 FY2026 | $1.4B | $319M | $2.34 | 16.34% | $248M |
| Q4 FY2025 | $1.4B | -$414M | -$3.87 | 3.38% | $233M |
| Q3 FY2025 | $1.3B | -$161M | -$1.72 | -2.33% | $223M |
| Q2 FY2025 | $1.3B | $23M | -$0.16 | 4.04% | -$127M |
Recent fiscal years
| Period | Revenue | Net Income | EPS | Operating Margin | Free Cash Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $5.1B | -$511M | -$5.75 | 1.82% | $692M |
| FY2024 | $5.4B | -$1.2B | -$11.20 | -11.83% | -$993M |
| FY2023 | $9.6B | $1.6B | $13.36 | 2.51% | -$828M |
Frequently asked questions
What was Albemarle Corporation's revenue last quarter?
Albemarle Corporation reported revenue of $1.74 billion for Q2 FY2026, up 31.1% from the same period a year earlier.
Is Albemarle Corporation profitable?
Yes. Albemarle Corporation reported net income of $480.0 million for Q2 FY2026, a net margin of 27.53% on revenue.
How has Albemarle Corporation's margin trended?
Operating margin was 25.98% in Q2 FY2026, compared with 4.04% in the same period a year earlier. The quarter by quarter series is on the SentiSense financials page.
How much free cash flow did Albemarle Corporation generate?
Albemarle Corporation generated free cash flow of $638.3 million in Q2 FY2026, after capital expenditure.
Full income statement, balance sheet and cash flow for Albemarle Corporation on SentiSense, with up to forty quarters and twenty fiscal years of history.