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ALB

Albemarle Corporation

$178.09
-0.38
 (-0.21%)
Exchange:  NYSE
Market Cap:  20.987B
Shares Outstanding:  117.838M
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About The Company

Sector:  Basic Materials
Industry:  Chemicals – Specialty
   
CEO:  Jerry Kent Jr.
Full Time Employees:  8300
Address: 
4250 Congress Street
Charlotte
NC
28209
US
Website:  https://www.albemarle.com
Albemarle Corporation develops, manufactures, and markets engineered specialty chemicals worldwide. It operates through three segments: Lithium, Bromine, and Catalysts. The Lithium segment offers lithium compounds, including lithium carbonate, lithium hydroxide, lithium chloride, and lithium specialties; and reagents, such as butyllithium and lithium aluminum hydride for use in lithium batteries for consumer electronics and electric vehicles, high performance greases, thermoplastic elastomers for car tires, rubber soles, plastic bottles, catalysts for chemical reactions, organic synthesis processes in the areas of steroid chemistry and vitamins, life sciences, pharmaceutical industry, and other markets. It also provides cesium products for the chemical and pharmaceutical industries; zirconium, barium, and titanium products for pyrotechnical applications that include airbag initiators; technical services for the handling and use of reactive lithium products; and lithium-containing by-products recycling services. The Bromine segment offers bromine and bromine-based fire safety solutions; specialty chemicals, including elemental bromine, alkyl and inorganic bromides, brominated powdered activated carbon, and other bromine fine chemicals for use in chemical synthesis, oil and gas well drilling and completion fluids, mercury control, water purification, beef and poultry processing, and other industrial applications; and other specialty chemicals, such as tertiary amines for surfactants, biocides, and disinfectants and sanitizers. The Catalysts segment provides hydroprocessing, isomerization, and akylation catalysts; fluidized catalytic cracking catalysts and additives; and organometallics and curatives. The company serves the energy storage, petroleum refining, consumer electronics, construction, automotive, lubricants, pharmaceuticals, and crop protection markets. Albemarle Corporation was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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2026/02/12 — 4 quarter 2025

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Income Statement
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Income Statement

Year202320242025
Revenue9,617,2035,377,5265,142,733
Gross Profit1,201,00960,238.999671,619
EBITDA671,067-45,068754,366
Operating Income241,123-636,00693,788
Net Income1,573,476-1,179,449-510,628

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Balance Sheet

Year202320242025
Total Assets18,270,65216,609,649863,475
Total Liabilities8,605,5536,409,961251,723
Total Stockholders Equity9,412,1809,961,517611,752
Total Debt4,280,4443,615,6790
Cash and Cash Equivalents889,9001,192,2300

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Cash Flow Statement

Year202320242025
Operating Cash Flow1,325,321702,0681,282,267
Capital Expenditure-2,149,281-1,685,790-589,801
Free Cash Flow-823,960-983,722692,466
Net Income1,670,543-1,135,477-465,210
Net Change in Cash-609,242302,330425,771

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Analyst Estimates

Fiscal Year2030Full AccessFull AccessFull AccessFull Access
Estimated Revenue (Low)7,889,370.718Full AccessFull AccessFull AccessFull Access
Estimated Revenue (High)10,042,666.397Full AccessFull AccessFull AccessFull Access
Estimated Revenue (Avg)8,785,000Full AccessFull AccessFull AccessFull Access
Estimated Ebitda (Low)1,305,351.207Full AccessFull AccessFull AccessFull Access
Estimated Ebitda (High)1,661,628.939Full AccessFull AccessFull AccessFull Access
Estimated Ebitda (Avg)1,453,539.295Full AccessFull AccessFull AccessFull Access
Estimated Net Income (Low)1,454,946.799Full AccessFull AccessFull AccessFull Access
Estimated Net Income (High)1,989,388.203Full AccessFull AccessFull AccessFull Access
Estimated Net Income (Avg)1,677,239.264Full AccessFull AccessFull AccessFull Access
Estimated SGA Expense (Low)794,161.127Full AccessFull AccessFull AccessFull Access
Estimated SGA Expense (High)1,010,916.529Full AccessFull AccessFull AccessFull Access
Estimated SGA Expense (Avg)884,317.108Full AccessFull AccessFull AccessFull Access
Estimated EPS (Avg)14.250Full AccessFull AccessFull AccessFull Access
Estimated EPS (High)16.900Full AccessFull AccessFull AccessFull Access
Estimated EPS (Low)12.360Full AccessFull AccessFull AccessFull Access
Number of Analysts (Estimated Revenue)7Full AccessFull AccessFull AccessFull Access
Number of Analysts (Estimated EPS)1Full AccessFull AccessFull AccessFull Access

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Current Key Metrics

?Revenue
 (TTM)
: 
5.378B  ?P/S
 (TTM)
: 
4.53
?Net Income
 (TTM)
: 
-1179449000  ?P/E
 (TTM)
: 
-45.58
?Enterprise Value
 (TTM)
: 
24.983B  ?EV/FCF
 (TTM)
: 
36.08
?Dividend Yield
 (TTM)
: 
0.01  ?Payout Ratio
 (TTM)
: 
-0.7
?ROE
 (TTM)
: 
-0.05  ?ROIC
 (TTM)
: 
0.01
?Net Debt
 (TTM)
: 
2.456B  ?Debt/Equity
 (TTM)
: 
0.35
?P/B
 (TTM)
: 
2.44  ?Current Ratio
 (TTM)
: 
2.23

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SWOT Analysis

Strengths (preview)
  • Strong Revenue Performance: ALB has demonstrated consistent revenue growth in recent periods as per income statement data, reflecting robust demand for its products, likely driven by its focus on specialty chemicals and lithium production within the Materials sector.
  • Healthy Profitability Metrics: Key metrics such as gross profit margin TTM and net profit margin TTM indicate solid profitability, positioning ALB favorably against industry peers in the Chemicals industry.
  • Positive Free Cash Flow: Cash flow statements highlight a strong free cash flow yield TTM, supported by efficient operating cash flows, which provides financial flexibility for reinvestment or debt management.
  • Market Position and Scale: With a significant market capitalization and a global presence as evidenced by revenue geo segments, ALB benefits from economies of scale and diversified revenue streams across multiple regions.

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Open: 174.41   Previous Close: 178.47
Day Low: 172.96   Day High: 183.51
Year Low: 49.43   Year High: 206
Price Avg 50: 172.58   Price Avg 200: 117.59
Volume: 972869   Average Volume: 2.568M

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ALB full analysis

08/07/2025

Welcome to MARKETSNAP’s SWOT analysis for Albemarle Corporation, also known by its ticker ALB. If you’re a long-term investor looking to build wealth through smart stock picks, you’re in the right place. Today, we’re diving deep into Albemarle, a major player in the specialty chemicals space, particularly known for its leadership in lithium production—a critical component for electric vehicle batteries and renewable energy solutions. Let’s break down what makes this company tick, explore recent developments, and analyze its potential through…

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