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Albemarle (ALB) Q4 2025 earnings results (fourth quarter 2025)
10-K filed Feb 11, 2026
Albemarle (ALB) reported revenue of $1.4B for the fourth quarter 2025 (Q4 2025), +16% from a year earlier and +9% from the quarter before. Operating margin was -15.2%, net loss $402M (28.1% of revenue).
Albemarle, Q4 2025: revenue $1.4B (+16% year over year), operating margin -15.2%, net loss $402M, operating cash flow $388M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q4 2025 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.4B | +9% | +16% |
| Operating profit | −$217M | — | — |
| Net earnings | −$402M | — | — |
| Operating cash flow | $388M | +9% | — |
| Free cash flow | $233M | +4% | — |
What changed
Revenue was $1.4B in Q4 2025, up 16% year over year and up 9% from the previous quarter.
Gross margin was 13.9%, up 2.6 points from a year earlier. Operating costs exceeded revenue by $0.22B, an operating margin of -15.2%. Operating expenses grew 210% against revenue growth of 16%. The quarter ended with a net loss of $0.40B, wider than the previous quarter's $0.15B loss.
Operating cash flow was $0.39B. Non-cash charges added back $0.16B of depreciation and amortization and $0.01B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $0.61B. Capital expenditures of $0.16B left free cash flow of $0.23B.
Questions
What was Albemarle's revenue in the fourth quarter 2025?
Albemarle (ALB) reported revenue of $1.4B for the fourth quarter 2025 (Q4 2025), +16% from a year earlier and +9% from the quarter before.
Was Albemarle profitable in the fourth quarter 2025?
Operating loss was $217M (-15.2% of revenue) and net loss $402M.
Source: Albemarle 10-K on SEC EDGAR.