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Albemarle (ALB) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026
Albemarle (ALB) reported revenue of $1.6B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +19% from a year earlier and -11% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 9.5%, net earnings $297M (19.1% of revenue).
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.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.6B | -11% | +19% |
| Gross profit | $301M | -49% | +156% |
| Operating profit | $148M | -67% | — |
| Net earnings | $297M | -38% | — |
| Operating cash flow | $406M | -43% | +14% |
| Free cash flow | $325M | — | — |
What changed
Revenue was $1.6B in Q3 2026, up 19% year over year and down 11% from the previous quarter.
Gross margin was 19.4%, up 10.4 points from Q3 2025. Operating profit was $0.15B, a 9.5% margin (up 26.1 points year over year). Operating expenses fell 54% while revenue rose 19%. Net earnings were $0.30B. The effective tax rate was 6.5%. Non-operating items added $0.19B, 56% of pre-tax earnings, so the bottom line overstates operating performance.
Operating cash flow was $0.41B (up 14% year over year), 128% of net income including minority interests. Non-cash charges added back $0.17B of depreciation and amortization and $0.01B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $0.09B. After capital expenditures ($0.08B), free cash flow as the company reports it was $0.33B.
Questions
What was Albemarle's revenue in the third quarter 2026?
Albemarle (ALB) reported revenue of $1.6B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +19% from a year earlier and -11% from the quarter before.
Was Albemarle profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $148M (9.5% of revenue) and net earnings $297M.
Source: Albemarle 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.