Form 8-K · Current report
Albemarle Corporation 8-K, filed Aug 5, 2026
- Filed
- CIK
- 0000915913
- Accession no.
- 0000915913-26-000101
Summary
Albemarle Corporation reported second-quarter 2026 net sales of $1.7 billion, up 31%, and net income of $480 million, with adjusted EBITDA rising 155% to $858 million. The company raised its full-year Specialties outlook and said it expects minimal Energy Storage sales-volume impact from the June 9 fire at Talison CGP3, partly offset by better Wodgina output.
Key points
- Net sales were $1.743 billion, up 31% year over year, and net income attributable to Albemarle was $480 million, or $3.52 per diluted share.
- Adjusted EBITDA was $858 million, up 155%, with Energy Storage adjusted EBITDA up 229% and Specialties adjusted EBITDA up 61%.
- Energy Storage net sales rose 78% to $1.277 billion on a 60.5% increase in average realized price to $19.53/kg LCE, while sales volume rose 11% to 65 kt LCE.
- Albemarle forecast 2026 sales volumes of 225–235 kt LCE and capital expenditures of about $500 million, and said the June 9 Talison CGP3 fire is expected to have minimal Energy Storage sales-volume impact, partly offset by Wodgina output.
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Items reported
- 2.02Results of Operations and Financial Condition
- 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits
From the filing
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On August 5, 2026, Albemarle Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release reporting its results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. A copy of this release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference. In addition, on August 6, 2026, the Company will hold a teleconference for analysts and media to discuss results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. The teleconference will be webcast on the Company’s website at www.albemarle.com. …
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