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confidence high
sentiment negative
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Albemarle Q1 net sales up 129% to $2.6B; cuts FY23 guidance on lithium pricing
ALBEMARLE CORP
2023-Q1 EPS reported
$10.51
revenue$2,580,252,000
- Q1 net income $1.2B ($10.51 diluted EPS); adjusted diluted EPS $10.32, up 334% YoY.
- Net sales $2.6B (+129%); adjusted EBITDA $1.6B (+269%).
- FY23 guidance lowered: net sales now $9.8-$11.5B, adjusted EPS $20.75-$25.75.
- Signed definitive agreements to restructure MARBL Lithium JV; MinRes to invest in China assets.
- Final investment decision for Kemerton trains III & IV; selected Richburg, SC for U.S. lithium facility.