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Albemarle (ALB) guidance history: what it guided and what it reported
Albemarle gave guidance in 12 earnings releases on file since Feb 14, 2024. Of 1 guided period since reported, it met or beat its own guidance once (100%). Revenue: 1 of 1, on average +1.8% against the guided midpoint. Its releases raised guidance 4 times and lowered it 8 times.
Revenue
Met or beat 1 of 1 periods (0 above, 1 within, 0 below).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $4.9B–$5.2B (Nov 5, 2025) | $5.1B | within the range | +1.8% |
Net income
This line is not in the statements Filing Flows reads, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $200M–$300M (Nov 5, 2025) | — | — | — |
Adjusted tax rate
The guide is on an adjusted basis that the GAAP statements do not show, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | -50.0%–30.0% (Feb 11, 2026) → reaffirmed -50.0%–30.0% (May 6, 2026) → reaffirmed -50.0%–30.0% (Aug 5, 2026) → reaffirmed -50.0%–30.0% (Nov 4, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY2025 | -40.0%–25.0% (Feb 12, 2025) → reaffirmed -40.0%–25.0% (Apr 30, 2025) → reaffirmed -40.0%–25.0% (Jul 30, 2025) → reaffirmed -40.0%–25.0% (Nov 5, 2025) | — | — | — |
| FY2024 | 27.0%–28.0% (Feb 14, 2024) → lowered -5.0%–27.0% (May 1, 2024) | — | — | — |
Capital expenditures
The GAAP figure from the filings is shown for each period reported; it is not judged against the guide, which may leave items out (one-off payments, acquisitions).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $550M–$600M (Feb 11, 2026) → lowered $99.0M (May 6, 2026) → raised $500M (Aug 5, 2026) → lowered $300M–$350M (Nov 4, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY2025 | $800M–$900M (Nov 6, 2024) → lowered $700M–$800M (Feb 12, 2025) → reaffirmed $700M–$800M (Apr 30, 2025) → lowered $650M–$700M (Jul 30, 2025) → lowered $600M (Nov 5, 2025) | $590M (GAAP) | not judged | — |
| FY2024 | $1.6B–$1.8B (Feb 14, 2024) → reaffirmed $1.6B–$1.8B (May 1, 2024) → raised $1.7B–$1.8B (Jul 31, 2024) | $1.7B (GAAP) | not judged | — |
Depreciation & amortization
This line is not in the statements Filing Flows reads, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $660M–$680M (Feb 11, 2026) → reaffirmed $660M–$680M (May 6, 2026) → reaffirmed $660M–$680M (Aug 5, 2026) → reaffirmed $660M–$680M (Nov 4, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY2025 | $630M–$670M (Feb 12, 2025) → reaffirmed $630M–$670M (Apr 30, 2025) → reaffirmed $630M–$670M (Jul 30, 2025) → reaffirmed $630M–$670M (Nov 5, 2025) | — | — | — |
| FY2024 | $580M–$660M (Feb 14, 2024) → reaffirmed $580M–$660M (May 1, 2024) → lowered $580M–$630M (Jul 31, 2024) | — | — | — |
Free cash flow
The GAAP figure from the filings is shown for each period reported; it is not judged against the guide, which may leave items out (one-off payments, acquisitions).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $300M–$400M (Nov 5, 2025) | $692M (GAAP) | not judged | — |
The latest quarter
Albemarle, Q3 2026: revenue $1.6B (+19% year over year), operating margin 9.5%, net earnings $297M, operating cash flow $406M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Does Albemarle beat its guidance?
Albemarle gave guidance in 12 earnings releases on file since Feb 14, 2024. Of 1 guided period since reported, it met or beat its own guidance once (100%). Revenue: 1 of 1, on average +1.8% against the guided midpoint.
How often does Albemarle raise guidance?
Its earnings releases raised guidance 4 times and lowered it 8 times since Feb 14, 2024.
Each guided period is held to the last guidance given before its figures were reported; a single figure counts as in line within 1% (0.25 pts for a rate). Reported figures are GAAP, from the company's filings; adjusted guidance shows its moves only.