NYSE$ALB
Albemarle Corporation · Q4 2019 earnings
Q4 2019 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Albemarle's Q4 2019 results were announced, showcasing an increase in net sales and adjusted EPS, but a decrease in diluted EPS due to specific factors.
Albemarle Corporation reported an increase in net sales and adjusted diluted EPS for Q4 2019, but diluted EPS decreased. The company completed the acquisition of a 60% ownership in the Wodgina spodumene mine and formed a joint venture. They also issued notes to repay debt and fund the acquisition.
- Net sales increased by ~8%, driven by volume in Lithium and Fine Chemistry Services and pricing in Bromine Specialties and Catalysts.
- Diluted EPS decreased by ~30%, while adjusted diluted EPS increased by ~13%.
- Adjusted EBITDA increased by ~12%.
- Completed acquisition of 60% ownership in the Wodgina spodumene mine.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Albemarle · Revenue · Quarterly
$993M
Revenue by segment
Albemarle · $2.31B total across 3 segments · Q3 2023
- Energy Storage$1.7B+13.1%73.5%
- Specialties$353M-0.6%15.3%
- Ketjen$261M+10.5%11.3%
Forward guidance
Albemarle anticipates its 2020 performance to be lower year-over-year based on expected lower results from Lithium and flat-to-slightly lower results from Bromine Specialties, partially offset by flat to slightly higher results from Catalysts.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2019
+0.5%
Avg return
Earnings day
+1.5%
Avg return
5 days after
+1.5%
Avg return
30 days after
60%
41 / 68 earnings
Positive
+20.0%
Q1 2022
Best reaction
-18.4%
Q4 2021
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +0.3% | +6.4% | -19.2% | |
| Q4 2025 | -9.4% | -3.7% | -9.8% | |
| Q3 2025 | -0.3% | +13.0% | +36.1% | |
| Q1 2025 | +1.3% | -1.8% | -4.8% | |
| Q4 2024 | +3.5% | +9.1% | -1.8% | |
| Q3 2024 | +0.2% | +10.7% | +5.2% | |
| Q2 2024 | +0.7% | -9.7% | -2.4% | |
| Q1 2024 | +4.1% | +8.7% | +1.9% | |
| Q4 2023 | +4.7% | +9.3% | +8.9% | |
| Q3 2023 | -1.7% | -5.8% | -0.5% | |
| Q2 2023 | -4.2% | -5.4% | -3.7% | |
| Q1 2023 | +1.3% | +7.2% | +20.2% | |
| Q4 2022 | +5.5% | -4.7% | -23.0% | |
| Q3 2022 | -1.6% | +2.7% | +1.9% | |
| Q2 2022 | -3.7% | +0.4% | +6.6% | |
| Q1 2022 | +20.0% | +12.4% | +27.2% | |
| Q4 2021 | -18.4% | -21.0% | -17.9% | |
| Q3 2021 | +4.9% | +7.1% | -3.3% | |
| Q2 2021 | +5.6% | +11.8% | +16.9% | |
| Q1 2021 | -5.7% | -1.6% | +7.1% | |
| Q4 2020 | -12.8% | -3.5% | -6.6% | |
| Q3 2020 | +8.1% | +19.6% | +42.6% | |
| Q2 2020 | -2.3% | +2.2% | +11.0% | |
| Q1 2020 | +2.2% | +10.2% | +44.2% | |
| Q4 2019 | +6.3% | +1.0% | -39.7% | |
| Q3 2019 | +6.0% | +0.5% | -4.6% | |
| Q2 2019 | +12.3% | +2.9% | -3.4% | |
| Q1 2019 | -4.3% | -9.6% | -8.9% | |
| Q4 2018 | +7.4% | +10.2% | -0.5% | |
| Q3 2018 | -1.8% | -9.0% | -17.8% | |
| Q2 2018 | +6.6% | +6.3% | +5.4% | |
| Q1 2018 | -2.3% | -1.5% | -5.3% | |
| Q4 2017 | -8.8% | -13.7% | -15.8% | |
| Q3 2017 | -1.6% | +0.2% | -8.8% | |
| Q2 2017 | -3.5% | -8.6% | -0.8% | |
| Q1 2017 | +0.3% | +1.1% | +5.3% | |
| Q4 2016 | +9.2% | +12.7% | +13.0% | |
| Q3 2016 | -0.9% | -3.7% | +6.4% | |
| Q2 2016 | -2.7% | -2.6% | -2.9% | |
| Q1 2016 | +11.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +4.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -9.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -3.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +4.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -15.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +0.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -8.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +1.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +2.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +5.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -3.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -6.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +0.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +3.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -3.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -0.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +8.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -1.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +3.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +2.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +1.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | +1.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +1.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +1.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | +1.3% | — | — |
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