8-K current report · filed Aug 5, 2026

Albemarle Corporation (ALB) 8-K Current Report: August 5, 2026

Item 2.02Item EX-99.1ALB overview

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Albemarle Corporation (ALB) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on August 5, 2026 reporting Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition), Item EX-99.1 (Exhibit EX-99.1). Q2 2026 results covered quarter ended June 30, 2026.

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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
  • Analyst and media teleconference scheduled August 6, 2026
  • Investors should consult Exhibit 99.1 for operating results and management commentary

Item EX-99.1 · Exhibit 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%
  • Specialties outlook raised to $1.4–$1.6B revenue and $275–$325M EBITDA, reflecting stronger pricing and volumes
  • 2026 capital expenditure forecast reduced to approximately $500M, supporting free-cash-flow generation and capital discipline
  • Liquidity approximately $3.2B and net debt/adjusted EBITDA approximately 0.5x, limiting near-term balance-sheet risk

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