earnings
confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 0.85
Albemarle Q4 net sales up 16% to $1.43B; net loss $414M but adjusted EBITDA +7%
ALBEMARLE CORP
2025-FY EPS reported
-$5.76
revenue$5,142,733,000
- Q4 net sales $1.43B, up 16% YoY; Energy Storage +23% to $759M, adjusted EBITDA +25%.
- Net loss $414M ($3.87/share) due to tax items and Ketjen asset write-down; adj. loss $0.53/share improved from $1.09.
- FY 2025 cash from operations $1.3B, free cash flow $692M; capex $590M down 65% YoY.
- 2026 outlook: three lithium price scenarios ($10-$30/kg LCE) imply adj. EBITDA $0.9B-$4.4B; capex flat.
- Closed Eurecat JV sale for $123M cash; on track to sell controlling stake in Ketjen in Q1 2026.