Albemarle Corporation · ALB · Next earnings

Albemarle Corporation reports Wednesday, Nov 4, 2026

ALB reports after market close with consensus EPS at $2.55 and revenue at $1.53B. Last quarter: Albemarle Q1 2026: Earnings Beat on Lithium Pricing, Debt Repaid, Guidance Raised

Reports After market close45 days awayDate estimated Basic Materials

What the street expects

Consensus for the coming report
Consensus EPS $2.55 Calendar consensus
Consensus revenue $1.53B Calendar consensus
Report date Nov 4, 2026 Wednesday, date estimated
Session After market close 45 days away

Where ALB left off: FY2026 Q1

Full report

Albemarle Q1 2026: Earnings Beat on Lithium Pricing, Debt Repaid, Guidance Raised

EPS surprise +147.9% Reported $2.95 vs $1.19
Revenue surprise +6.6% Reported $1.43B vs $1.34B
Stock move +3.0% Event window
Subsequent drift -21.6% Up to 20 sessions

Management raised the Specialties segment outlook to $1.3-$1.5 billion in net sales and $225-$275 million in EBITDA. Energy Storage guidance was maintained. Cost-productivity initiatives remain on track to deliver $100-$150 million in annual savings. Overall guidance sentiment was raised.

What to watch on the call

Carried forward from the last transcript

Risks management flagged

  • Supply-chain disruptions tied to Middle East geopolitical tensions
  • Higher input costs, notably sulfuric acid and fuel price volatility
  • Pricing lag on long-term contracts could compress margins
  • Safety and operational concerns at the Greenbushes joint venture
  • Volatility in lithium and bromine market prices

Questions analysts left open

  • Potential change in buyer behavior with higher lithium prices
  • Cost advantage of DLE versus traditional solar-evaporation
  • Impact of renewables and energy-security concerns on lithium demand
  • Grade recovery and production stability at Greenbushes
  • Timing and hurdle rates for brownfield expansions

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  3. Earnings call transcript analysis, FY2026 Q1

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