What were Albemarle's second-quarter 2026 net sales and adjusted EBITDA, and what drove the growth?

Albemarle reported net sales of $1.7 billion in the second quarter of 2026, up 31% year-over-year, and adjusted EBITDA of $858 million, an increase of 155%, driven by higher pricing in Energy Storage and growth in Specialties.

How did Albemarle revise its full-year 2026 outlook, and what operational change accompanied this update?

The company improved its full-year 2026 outlook for Specialties net sales and adjusted EBITDA, while also reducing its capital expenditure forecast — reflecting resilient demand fundamentals across core markets, disciplined cost management, and strong cash generation.

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Albemarle reported strong Q2 2026 results with net sales rising 31% to $1.7 billion, driven by Energy Storage pricing and Specialties growth, while improving its full-year outlook.

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