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Albemarle Q2 2025 earnings summary

Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
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Q2 2025 earnings summary31 Jul, 2025

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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Albemarle Corporation develops, manufactures, and markets engineered specialty chemicals worldwide. The Company's products and services serve industries such as petroleum refining, consumer electronics, plastics, construction, automotive, lubricants, pharmaceuticals , crop protection, food safety , and custom chemistry services to improve the quality of life. Albemarle is committed to global sustainability and is advancing its eco-practices and solutions in its three business segments, Polymer Solutions, Catalysts and Fine Chemistry.

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