Albemarle Corporation (ALB) Earnings History
Annual and quarterly earnings data from 1993 to 2025
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ALB EPS Growth (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of diluted earnings per share
CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) shows the annualized growth rate of EPS over the specified period. A higher CAGR indicates stronger earnings momentum.
ALB Profitability Analysis
Margin trends over time
| Year | Gross Margin | Operating Margin | Net Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13.1% | 1.8% | -9.9% |
| 2024 | 1.1% | -11.8% | -21.9% |
| 2023 | 12.5% | 2.5% | 16.4% |
| 2022 | 42.2% | 34.2% | 36.7% |
| 2021 | 30.3% | 16.0% | 3.7% |
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Albemarle Corporation (ALB) Earnings Overview
As of May 8, 2026, Albemarle Corporation (ALB) reported trailing twelve-month net income of -$233M, reflecting +48.7% year-over-year growth. The company earned $-1.96 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of -9.9%.
Looking at the long-term picture, ALB's historical earnings data spans multiple years. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $2.69B in fiscal 2022.
Albemarle Corporation is currently reporting a net loss, though operating performance should be evaluated in the context of growth investments and industry dynamics View revenue history →
Compared to peers including SQM ($524M net income, -8.9% margin), LAC (-$241M net income), ECL ($2.08B net income, 12.9% margin), ALB has room to improve margins relative to the peer group. Compare ALB vs SQM →
ALB Earnings vs Peers
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ALB Historical Earnings Data (1993–2025)
33 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -$511M | +56.7% | $94M | $-5.75 | -9.9% | 1.8% |
| 2024 | -$1.18B | -175.0% | -$636M | $-11.20 | -21.9% | -11.8% |
| 2023 | $1.57B | -41.5% | $241M | $13.36 | 16.4% | 2.5% |
| 2022 | $2.69B | +2075.0% | $2.50B | $22.84 | 36.7% | 34.2% |
| 2021 | $124M | -67.1% | $533M | $1.06 | 3.7% | 16.0% |
| 2020 | $376M | -29.5% | $526M | $3.52 | 12.0% | 16.8% |
| 2019 | $533M | -23.1% | $685M | $5.02 | 14.9% | 19.1% |
| 2018 | $694M | +1164.5% | $724M | $6.34 | 20.6% | 21.5% |
| 2017 | $55M | -91.5% | $623M | $0.49 | 1.8% | 20.3% |
| 2016 | $644M | +92.2% | $510M | $5.68 | 24.0% | 19.0% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ALB stock.
Is ALB growing earnings?
ALB EPS is $-1.96, with earnings growth accelerating to +48.7%. This exceeds the 5-year CAGR of N/A. TTM net income reached $-233M.
What are ALB's profit margins?
Albemarle Corporation net margin is -9.9%, with operating margin at +1.8%. Below-average margins reflect competitive or cost pressures.
How consistent are ALB's earnings?
ALB earnings data spans 1993-2025. The accelerating earnings trend is +48.7% YoY. Historical data enables comparison across business cycles.