ALB at a glance
Albemarle Corporation (ALB, SEC CIK 915913) filed its latest 10-K annual report on February 11, 2026, a 10-Q quarterly report on August 5, 2026, an 8-K current report on September 3, 2026 and Form 4 insider filings as recently as October 2, 2026. SignalX summarizes each filing with AI and tracks the company's insider trades and institutional holders.
- For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 (FY2025), Albemarle Corporation (ALB) reported revenue of $5.1 billion (down 4.4% from FY2024) and a net loss of $510.6 million. Diluted EPS was -$5.76.
- As of June 30, 2026, 42 institutional investment managers tracked by SignalX reported holding Albemarle Corporation (ALB) shares worth $7.1 billion in 13F-HR filings.
Source: SEC EDGAR (XBRL financial data, 13F-HR and Form 4 filings).
- Revenue · FY2025
- $5.1B
- −4.4% vs prior year
- Insiders · 90 days
- 0 buys · 0 sells
- No open-market trades
- 13F holders
- 42 funds
- $7.1B · −1 vs prior quarter
- Latest 8-K
- Sep 3, 2026
- Item 7.01 · Item 5.02
AI 10-K Annual Report Analysis
Latest 10-K, fiscal year ended Dec 31, 2025
Risk Factors
- Ownership reduction at Wodgina lithium mine JV from 60% to 50% on October 18, 2023, impacting production share and control
- Exposure to geopolitical risk in Jordan due to 50% JBC JV extracting bromine from Dead Sea under concession agreement expiring in 2058
- Reliance on third-party tolling entities in China for processing lithium concentrate shipped from Greenbushes mine in Australia
- Competitive risk from Sichuan Tianqi Lithium Industries controlling 51% of Greenbushes mine via Windfield JV, partially owned by Albemarle (49%)
- Foreign currency risk due to Australian dollar denominated costs converted at AUD 1.00:$0.66 exchange rate impacting Greenbushes operation economics
Management Discussion & Analysis
- Revenue $5.14B, down 4% YoY (-$234.8M); Energy Storage down 10% ($2.71B vs $3.02B), Specialties up 3% ($1.37B), Ketjen up 3% ($1.07B)
- Gross profit margin 13.0% vs 1.2% in 2024; Operating margin data not explicitly stated
- Best segment: Energy Storage EBITDA $697.2M (down 8%); Worst segment: Corporate with ($25.4M) adjusted EBITDA loss vs $22.7M gain prior year
- Net loss $511M vs net loss $1.18B prior year; Adjusted EBITDA $1.10B vs $1.14B prior year (down 4%)
- No explicit cash flow figures disclosed; Capex reduced due to stopping Kemerton Trains 3 & 4 construction; $181M goodwill and $246M asset impairments mainly related to Refining Solutions divestiture
- Management highlights ongoing cost reduction and restructuring savings; key risks include lower lithium carbonate/hydroxide prices and non-cash impairment charges from divestitures
Business Overview
- Core business model: Global specialty chemicals company focused on lithium, bromine, and refining catalysts for energy storage and industrial markets
- No new products or segments introduced; detailed emphasis on mineral resource classification and regulatory compliance under SEC subpart 1300
- Strategic focus on rigorous evaluation of mineral reserves and resources to ensure economic viability of mining projects vs prior disclosures
- Notable emphasis on mineral reserves classification by qualified persons to support detailed mine planning and economic assessment
- Highlighted risks of inferred mineral resources' high uncertainty and potential non-conversion to economically viable reserves impacting future profitability
AI summary of the ALB 10-K filed . Generated from the filing text; verify against the original.View on SEC EDGARHow to read a 10-K
AI 10-Q Quarterly Report Analysis
Latest 10-Q, quarter ended Jun 30, 2026
Management Discussion & Analysis
- Q2 revenue $1.743B, up 31% YoY from $1.330B, driven by 42% higher pricing
- Gross margin 33.9% vs 14.8% YoY; net margin 27.5% vs 1.7%
- Best segment Energy Storage: sales $1.277B, up 78%; adjusted EBITDA $723.5M, up 229%
- Operating cash flow $1.1B through six months, up 96% YoY; $648M divestiture proceeds funded debt repayment
- Outlook: lithium demand growth; pricing volatility, CGP3 fire, tariffs, shipping delays, and rising fuel costs remain headwinds
Risk Factors
- No material changes to 2025 Form 10-K risk factors disclosed
- Carried-forward risk details unavailable in provided excerpt
AI summary of the ALB 10-Q filed . Generated from the filing text; verify against the original.View on SEC EDGAR10-K vs 10-Q vs 8-K
AI 8-K Current Report Analysis
The most recent material events, by 8-K item
Item 7.01: Regulation FD Disclosure
- Boilerplate Regulation FD disclosure language only
- No substantive operating, financial, or strategic information for investors
Item EX-99.1: Item EX-99.1
- CEO succession effective February 1, 2027, introducing Ragnar Udd as President and CEO
- Udd brings over 25 years of global resources experience, including current BHP Chief Commercial Officer role
Item 5.02: Departure/Appointment of Directors or Principal Officers
- Ragnar Udd succeeds J. Kent Masters as CEO effective February 1, 2027, or earlier by mutual agreement
- Masters becomes Executive Chair through Albemarle’s 2027 annual meeting, supporting leadership continuity
Item 5.02: Departure/Appointment of Directors or Principal Officers
- Max W. Hood appointed Chief Accounting Officer and principal accounting officer, effective August 24, 2026
- Former ODP co-CFO, bringing accounting, treasury, tax, audit, strategy, and M&A leadership experience
Item 2.02: Results of Operations and Financial Condition
- Q2 2026 results covered quarter ended June 30, 2026
- Press release issued August 5, 2026 and furnished as Exhibit 99.1
Item EX-99.1: Item EX-99.1
- Q2 revenue $1.74B, up 31%; adjusted EBITDA $858M, up 155%, signaling substantial lithium-price operating leverage
- Energy Storage EBITDA $723M, up 229%, on realized lithium pricing of $19.53/kg, up 61%
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Recent Insider Transactions (Form 4)
Latest reported trades by officers, directors and 10% owners
| Insider | Type | Date | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolff Alejandro Daniel | A | Oct 1, 2026 | 45 | - |
| Mummert Mark Richard | A | Sep 14, 2026 | 6,086 | - |
| Norris Eric | A | Sep 14, 2026 | 10,867 | - |
| Gagarinas Autumn M. | A | Sep 14, 2026 | 5,217 | - |
| Hood Max | A | Sep 1, 2026 | 1,476 | - |
| DESALLES BARTOLOMEO EDUARDO | A | Jul 21, 2026 | 1,375 | - |
| Cramer Ralf Hans | F | Jul 1, 2026 | 929 | $136.08 |
| Cramer Ralf Hans | A | Jul 1, 2026 | 1,250 | - |
Financial SummaryXBRL
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profitability | |||
| Revenue | - | $5.4B | $5.1B |
| Gross Profit | - | $62.5M | $668.7M |
| Operating Income | - | -$1.8B | -$367.1M |
| Net Income | - | -$1.2B | -$510.6M |
| Gross Margin | - | 1.2% | 13.0% |
| Op. Margin | - | -33.0% | -7.1% |
| Net Margin | - | -21.9% | -9.9% |
| Balance Sheet | |||
| Total Assets | $18.3B | $16.6B | $16.4B |
| Equity | $9.4B | $10.0B | $9.5B |
| ROE | - | -11.8% | -5.4% |
| Per Share | |||
| EPS | - | $-11.20 | $-5.76 |
| Cash Flow | |||
| Operating CF | - | $702.1M | $1.3B |
| CapEx | - | $1.7B | $589.8M |
Source: XBRL data in Albemarle Corporation (ALB)'s 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, in USD. Compare across companies →
13F Fund Holdings: Quarterly Trend
Latest: Q2 2026Aggregate ALB share value held by 13F filers tracked by SignalX, by quarter.
Quarterly totals table
| Quarter | Funds | Total value |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 42 | $7.14B |
| Q1 2026 | 43 | $9.11B |
| Q4 2025 | 39 | $7.78B |
| Q3 2025 | 38 | $4.72B |
| Q2 2025 | 35 | $3.64B |
| Q1 2025 | 34 | $3.29B |
| Q4 2024 | 33 | $3.27B |
| Q3 2024 | 26 | $2.28B |
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Source: 13F-HR filings on SEC EDGAR (aggregated from 290 fund-quarter rows). Reflects only 13F filers tracked by SignalX, not the full institutional ownership universe. How 13F filings work
ALB filing archive
AI analysis pages for each 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K
10-K annual reports
10-Q quarterly reports
Latest 2026 SEC Filings: 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K & Form 4
| Form | Filing date | Period | Analysis | SEC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Oct 2, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Sep 16, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Sep 16, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Sep 16, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 8-K | Sep 3, 2026 | - | Analysis | - |
| 4 | Sep 3, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 8-K | Aug 21, 2026 | - | Analysis | - |
| 10-Q | Aug 5, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | Analysis | |
| 8-K | Aug 5, 2026 | - | Analysis | - |
| 4 | Jul 23, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 8-K | Jul 23, 2026 | - | Analysis | - |
| 4 | Jul 6, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Jul 6, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Jul 6, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Jul 6, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Jul 6, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Jul 6, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Jul 6, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Jul 6, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Jul 6, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 8-K | Jun 5, 2026 | - | Analysis | |
| 8-K | May 8, 2026 | - | Analysis | |
| 8-K | May 6, 2026 | - | Analysis | |
| 10-Q | May 6, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | Analysis | |
| SC 13G | Apr 29, 2026 | - | - |
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ALB SEC filings: frequently asked questions
Which institutions hold ALB stock?
As of June 30, 2026, the largest Albemarle Corporation (ALB) holders among the 13F filers tracked by SignalX were BlackRock ($1.3 billion), Vanguard Capital Management LLC ($1.0 billion), Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC ($869.2 million), State Street Corp ($744.8 million), Morgan Stanley ($391.0 million). 13F-HR reports are filed up to 45 days after each quarter ends.
What was ALB's revenue in fiscal year 2025?
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 (FY2025), Albemarle Corporation (ALB) reported revenue of $5.1 billion (down 4.4% from FY2024) and a net loss of $510.6 million. Diluted EPS was -$5.76. The figures come from the XBRL data in the 10-K.
What are the main risks in ALB's latest 10-K?
In the 10-K filed February 11, 2026, Albemarle Corporation (ALB) flagged: Ownership reduction at Wodgina lithium mine JV from 60% to 50% on October 18, 2023, impacting production share and control. Exposure to geopolitical risk in Jordan due to 50% JBC JV extracting bromine from Dead Sea under concession agreement expiring in 2058. (AI summary of the Risk Factors section.)
What did ALB report in its latest 8-K?
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) filed an 8-K on September 3, 2026 reporting Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure) and Item 5.02 (Departure/Appointment of Directors or Principal Officers). Boilerplate Regulation FD disclosure language only.
What are the latest ALB SEC filings?
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) filed its latest 10-K annual report on February 11, 2026, a 10-Q quarterly report on August 5, 2026, an 8-K current report on September 3, 2026 and a Form 4 insider filing on October 2, 2026.
What is ALB's SEC CIK number?
Albemarle Corporation (ALB)'s SEC Central Index Key (CIK) is 915913. EDGAR lists every ALB filing under that number.
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