Albemarle (ALB) Reports Q4 Net Loss of $125M

Albemarle (ALB) reported a net loss of $125 million for the fourth quarter ended January 31, 2026, primarily driven by lower lithium prices and higher production costs. The company recorded revenue of $1.87 billion, a 12% increase from the prior-year period. EPS was -$0.27 per share versus -$0.29 in the same quarter of 2025. Management attributed the results to supply chain disruptions and a strategic shift toward higher-margin products.