---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000915913-23-000022"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "ALB"
cik: "0000915913"
company_name: "ALBEMARLE CORP"
filed_at: "2023-01-24T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-20T11:24:23.675529+00:00"
event_type: "earnings"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.9
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.9
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Albemarle reports record preliminary Q4 net sales up ~190% YoY; issues strong 2023 guidance

## Summary
- Preliminary Q4 net sales $2,590-$2,650M (up ~190-196% YoY); adj. diluted EPS $8.35-$8.75 (up ~727-766%).
- Full-year 2022 adj. EBITDA $3,440-$3,490M vs $871M in 2021; diluted EPS $22.50-$23.00.
- FY 2023 guidance: net sales $11.3-$12.9B, adj. diluted EPS $26.00-$33.00, capex $1.7-$1.9B.
- Five-year (2027) targets: revenue CAGR 19-21%, adj. EBITDA margin 41-44%, adj. EBITDA $7.2-$8.4B.
- CEO says record results exceeding previous projections; new segment structure (Energy Storage, Specialties, Ketjen).

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000915913-23-000022
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: ALB
- cik: 0000915913
- company_name: ALBEMARLE CORP
- filed_at: 2023-01-24T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: earnings
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.9
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.9
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915913/000091591323000022/0000915913-23-000022-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915913/000091591323000022/alb-20230123.htm

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## Key facts
- Earnings Releases
  ALBEMARLE CORP reported Fourth Quarter 2022 results: revenue $2,590 - $2,650 million, net income $1,107 - $1,157 million.
  - Period: Fourth Quarter 2022
  - Revenue: $2,590 - $2,650 million
  - Net income: $1,107 - $1,157 million
  - Result: preliminary results
  source text: Fourth Quarter 2022 Highlights (Unless otherwise stated, all percent changes represent year-over-year comparisons) • Net sales of between $2,590 million and $2,650 million, up 190% to 196% • Net income in the range of $1,107 million to $1,157 million • Diluted EPS of between $9.30 and $9.80 • Adjusted diluted EPS of between $8.35 and $8.75, up 727% to 766% • Adjusted EBITDA of between $1,210 million and $1,260 million, up 429% to 451%
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915913/000091591323000022/0000915913-23-000022-index.htm
- Earnings Releases
  ALBEMARLE CORP reported Full Year 2022 results: revenue $7,290 - $7,350 million, net income $2,662 - $2,712 million.
  - Period: Full Year 2022
  - Revenue: $7,290 - $7,350 million
  - Net income: $2,662 - $2,712 million
  - Result: preliminary results
  source text: Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2022 Preliminary Results Three Months Ended Year Ended December 31, December 31, In millions, except per share amounts 2022 2021 2022 2021 Net sales $2,590 - $2,650 $ 894.2 $7,290 - $7,350 $ 3,328.0 Net income (loss) attributable to Albemarle Corporation $1,107 - $1,157 $ (3.8) $2,662 - $2,712 $ 123.7
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915913/000091591323000022/0000915913-23-000022-index.htm
- Earnings Releases
  ALBEMARLE CORP reported FY 2023 results: revenue $11.3 - $12.9 billion, EPS $26.00 - $33.00. Guidance initiated.
  - Period: FY 2023
  - Revenue: $11.3 - $12.9 billion
  - EPS: $26.00 - $33.00
  - Guidance: initiated
  - Result: guidance update
  source text: Introducing 2023 Financial Targets FY 2023 Guidance as of Jan. 23, 2023 Net sales $11.3 - $12.9 billion Adjusted EBITDA $4.2 - $5.1 billion Adjusted EBITDA Margin 37% - 40% Adjusted Diluted EPS $26.00 - $33.00 Net Cash from Operations $2.1 - $2.4 billion Capital Expenditures $1.7 - $1.9 billion
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915913/000091591323000022/0000915913-23-000022-index.htm

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