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Albemarle Q2 2025 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
Executive summary
Q2 2025 net sales were $1.3B–$1.33B, down 7% year-over-year, with Energy Storage volumes up 15% and Specialties up 6%.
Net income attributable to shareholders was $23M, a turnaround from a $188M loss in Q2 2024.
Adjusted EBITDA was $321M–$336M, down year-over-year but up sequentially due to cost savings and improved mix.
Achieved 100% run-rate of $400M cost and productivity improvement target, six months ahead of schedule.
Cash from operations in H1 2025 was $538M, up 16% year-over-year, with positive free cash flow expected for 2025.
Financial highlights
Q2 2025 net sales: $1.3B–$1.33B (down 7% YoY); adjusted EBITDA: $321M–$336M (margin ~25%).
Q2 2025 net income: $22.9M–$23M; adjusted diluted EPS: $0.11, up from $0.04 YoY.
Gross profit for Q2 2025 was $197M (margin ~15%), compared to a loss in Q2 2024.
SG&A costs declined over 20% YoY, with Q2 2025 at $132.5M (10% of net sales).
Net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio was 2.3x, well below covenant limits.
Outlook and guidance
FY 2025 net sales expected at $4.9B–$5.2B, assuming lithium prices at ~$9/kg.
FY 2025 adjusted EBITDA projected at $0.8B–$1.0B; positive free cash flow anticipated, supported by cost actions and reduced CapEx.
Full-year 2025 capital expenditures reduced to $650M–$700M, down ~60% from 2024.
Energy Storage sales volume growth expected at the high end of 0–10% range; Specialties segment to see modest volume growth.
Company remains focused on cost optimization, financial flexibility, and may take further restructuring actions if lithium prices remain low.
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