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Albemarle (ALB) operating margin by quarter
Albemarle's operating margin was 9.5% in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), -16.4 pts from Q2 2026. Over the last 5 quarters it ranged from 1.8% (Q1 2025) to 26.0% (Q2 2026).
| Quarter | Operating margin | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | 9.5% | -16.4 pts | — |
| Q2 2026 | 26.0% | +9.6 pts | +22.4 pts |
| Q1 2026 | 16.3% | +12.8 pts | +14.5 pts |
| Q2 2025 | 3.6% | +1.7 pts | — |
| Q1 2025 | 1.8% | — | — |
Q3 2026 at a glance
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
What is Albemarle's operating margin?
Albemarle's operating margin was 9.5% in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), -16.4 pts from Q2 2026.
How has Albemarle's operating margin changed?
Over the last 5 quarters it ranged from 1.8% (Q1 2025) to 26.0% (Q2 2026).