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Albemarle (ALB)
NYSE:ALB
Earnings Data
Report Date
Jul 30, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
-0.6Last Year’s EPS
0.04Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 22 Analysts Ratings
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Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Apr 30, 2025
|% Change Since: -4.25%
|Next Earnings Date:Jul 30, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
Albemarle's earnings call reflected a mixed outlook. The company achieved strong operational milestones, including record lithium production and significant cost savings. However, these positive developments were offset by challenges such as declining net sales, impacts from tariffs, and lower expected margins in energy storage. Despite the difficulties, Albemarle maintains a positive long-term outlook for lithium demand.Company Guidance
During Albemarle Corporation's Q1 2025 earnings call, the company provided guidance emphasizing several key metrics. They reported net sales of $1.1 billion and an adjusted EBITDA of $267 million, reflecting strong year-over-year improvements in specialties and kitchen. The company achieved an operating cash conversion rate exceeding 200%, generating $545 million in cash from operations. They are maintaining their 2025 outlook considerations, highlighting a 90% run rate towards the midpoint of a $350 million cost and productivity improvement target and projecting global lithium demand growth in the 15% to 40% range in 2025. Albemarle's strategy continues to focus on optimizing their conversion network, improving cost and productivity, reducing capital expenditure, and enhancing financial flexibility, despite an uncertain external market environment.Record Lithium Production
Albemarle reported record lithium production from its integrated lithium conversion network in Q1 2025.
Strong Cash Flow Generation
The company generated $545 million in cash from operations, achieving an operating cash conversion rate exceeding 200%.
Cost and Productivity Improvements
Albemarle achieved approximately 90% run rate to the midpoint of their $350 million cost and productivity improvement target.
Positive Long-Term Lithium Demand Outlook
Global lithium demand is expected to more than double from 2024 to 2030, driven by the energy transition and demand for electric vehicles and grid storage.
Improved EBITDA Margins in Specialties and Ketjen
Adjusted EBITDA increased by 30% in Specialties and 76% in Ketjen year-over-year.
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ALB Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
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ALB Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
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Apr 30, 2025 | $58.55 | $59.32 | +1.32% |
Feb 12, 2025 | $76.17 | $78.81 | +3.47% |
Nov 06, 2024 | $95.66 | $98.98 | +3.47% |
Jul 31, 2024 | $92.36 | $91.86 | -0.54% |
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.
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FAQ
When does Albemarle (ALB) report earnings?
Albemarle (ALB) is schdueled to report earning on Jul 30, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is Albemarle (ALB) earnings time?
Albemarle (ALB) earnings time is at Jul 30, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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What is ALB EPS forecast?
ALB EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q2) is -0.6.
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