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Did Albemarle Corporation Beat Earnings?
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) reported Q2 '26 revenue of $1.74B, up 31.1% year-over-year, with reported EPS of $3.75. That topped the $3.35 analyst estimate by 11.9% — an earnings beat.
AltIndex tracks earnings alongside 25+ alternative data signals that can move ahead of the report — Albemarle Corporation’s job postings, web traffic, and employee business outlook. See the full ALB stock analysis or the earnings calendar for upcoming reports.
ALB Earnings Surprise History (EPS vs. Estimate)
| Quarter | Estimated EPS | Reported EPS | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 '26 | $3.35 | $3.75 | Beat +11.9% |
| Q1 '26 | $1.31 | $2.95 | Beat +125.2% |
| Q2 '25 | $-0.81 | $0.11 | Beat +113.6% |
| Q2 '24 | $0.46 | $0.04 | Missed -91.3% |
| Q1 '24 | $0.23 | $0.26 | Beat +13.0% |
Albemarle Corporation Quarterly Financial Trends
| Metric | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | Q2 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 1.35B | 1.23B | 1.08B | 1.33B | 1.31B | 1.43B | 1.43B | 1.74B |
| Gross margin | -7.7% | 11.2% | 14.3% | 14.8% | 9.0% | 14.2% | 35.1% | 33.9% |
| Operating margin | -20.7% | -1.3% | 1.6% | 4.0% | -2.3% | 3.4% | 16.3% | 26.0% |
| Net income | -1.07B | 75M | 41M | 23M | -161M | -414M | 319M | 480M |
| Net margin | -78.9% | 6.1% | 3.8% | 1.7% | -12.3% | -29.0% | 22.3% | 27.5% |
| EPS | — | — | — | $0.11 | — | — | $2.95 | $3.75 |
Albemarle Corporation Earnings Trend Analysis
Over the eight quarters from Q3 '24 to Q2 '26, Albemarle Corporation’s quarterly revenue moved from $1.35B to $1.74B. Net margin expanded from -78.9% to 27.5%, against a 33.9% gross margin in the most recent quarter — a read on whether revenue growth is translating into profit. Albemarle Corporation has beaten Wall Street EPS estimates in 4 of its last 5 reported quarters.
When Is Albemarle Corporation’s Next Earnings Date?
Albemarle Corporation reports earnings on a quarterly schedule. Its most recent report covered Q2 '26. For the confirmed upcoming date — and every other company reporting soon — see the ALB earnings calendar.
Frequently Asked Questions: Albemarle Corporation Earnings
Albemarle Corporation's next earnings date has not been confirmed yet. See the earnings calendar for all upcoming reports.
Albemarle Corporation reported Q2 '26 EPS of $3.75 on revenue of $1.74B (+31.1% YoY). Albemarle Corporation beat estimates, reporting $3.75 vs. the $3.35 estimate.
Albemarle Corporation reported Q2 '26 revenue of $1.74B, up 31.1% from the same quarter a year earlier.
Signals like job postings, web traffic, and employee sentiment reflect business activity in real time and can move before quarterly results are reported. AltIndex combines them with 25+ others in the ALB AI Score.
