---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000915913-26-000016"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "ALB"
cik: "0000915913"
company_name: "ALBEMARLE CORP"
filed_at: "2026-02-11T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T03:28:25.644220+00:00"
event_type: "earnings"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.85
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Albemarle Q4 net sales up 16% to $1.43B; net loss $414M but adjusted EBITDA +7%

## Summary
- 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.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000915913-26-000016
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: ALB
- cik: 0000915913
- company_name: ALBEMARLE CORP
- filed_at: 2026-02-11T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: earnings
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.85
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915913/000091591326000016/0000915913-26-000016-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915913/000091591326000016/alb-20260211.htm

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