Core Insights - Albemarle reported a quarterly loss of $0.18 per share, significantly better than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.62, representing an earnings surprise of 70.97% [1] - The company posted revenues of $1.08 billion for the quarter, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 8.07%, and down from $1.36 billion year-over-year [2] - Albemarle's stock has declined approximately 30.9% year-to-date, compared to a 5.5% decline in the S&P 500 [3] Financial Performance - Over the last four quarters, Albemarle has surpassed consensus EPS estimates only once [2] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is -$0.15 on revenues of $1.24 billion, and for the current fiscal year, it is -$1.46 on revenues of $5.01 billion [7] Industry Outlook - The Chemical - Diversified industry, to which Albemarle belongs, is currently ranked in the bottom 14% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating potential challenges ahead [8] - The performance of Albemarle's stock may be influenced by the overall outlook of the industry [8] Future Expectations - The trend of earnings estimate revisions for Albemarle is mixed, leading to a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold), suggesting the stock is expected to perform in line with the market [6] - Investors are encouraged to monitor changes in earnings estimates for the upcoming quarters following the recent earnings report [7]

Q1 2025 Financial Performance - Net sales were $1.1 billion, a decrease of 21% compared to Q1 2024's $1.361 billion[13, 15] - Adjusted EBITDA was $267 million, down 8.3% year-over-year from $291 million in Q1 2024[13, 15] - Specialties and Ketjen segments saw year-over-year Adjusted EBITDA gains of 30% and 76%, respectively[13, 18] - Cash from operations reached $545 million, representing a 204% operating cash flow conversion, or 73% excluding a customer prepayment[13] - The company has line of sight to breakeven free cash flow in 2025[13] 2025 Outlook and Strategy - The company maintains its FY 2025 outlook, with ranges based on lithium market price scenarios[11] - Albemarle achieved approximately 90% run-rate against the midpoint of its $350 million cost and productivity improvement target through April and identified opportunities to reach the high-end of the $300 million to $400 million range[11] - The estimated FY 2025 capital expenditure is $700 million to $800 million, a decrease of over 50% year-over-year[30] Lithium Market Dynamics - Long-term lithium demand is expected to grow approximately 2x between 2024 and 2030, driven by electric vehicles and grid storage[14] - The company anticipates a direct tariff impact of approximately $30 million to $40 million in 2025, before mitigations[21] - Expected lithium demand growth is greater than 2x from 1.2 MMT LCE in 2024 to a range of 2.5 to 3.3 MMT LCE in 2030[43, 44]

Financial Performance - Net sales for Q1 2025 were $1.1 billion, a decrease of 21% compared to $1.36 billion in Q1 2024, primarily due to lower lithium carbonate and hydroxide market pricing [150]. - Gross profit increased to $156.3 million in Q1 2025, up 301% from $38.9 million in Q1 2024, with a gross profit margin of 14.5% [151]. - Net sales decreased by 21% from $1,360,736 in Q1 2024 to $1,076,881 in Q1 2025, with Energy Storage sales down 35% and Specialties sales up 2% [165]. - Adjusted EBITDA for total segments increased by 7% from $265,156 in Q1 2024 to $283,609 in Q1 2025, with Specialties showing a 30% increase [165]. - Net income attributable to Albemarle Corporation rose significantly from $2,448 in Q1 2024 to $41,348 in Q1 2025, a change of $38,900 [160]. - Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2025 was $58.7 million, up 30% from $45.2 million in Q1 2024, indicating an increase of $13.5 million [172]. - Adjusted EBITDA for the Corporate segment was $(16.5) million in Q1 2025, a decrease of 163% from $26.1 million in Q1 2024 [174]. Cash Flow and Liquidity - Cash flows from operations during Q1 2025 were $545.4 million, an increase of 457% from the prior year [141]. - Cash flows from operations in Q1 2025 were $545.4 million, significantly higher than $98.0 million in Q1 2024, primarily due to a $350 million prepayment from an Energy Storage customer [177]. - Cash and cash equivalents increased by $326.3 million to $1.5 billion at March 31, 2025, compared to $1.2 billion at December 31, 2024 [179]. - The Company has cash and cash equivalents totaling $1.5 billion at March 31, 2025, with $1.0 billion held by foreign subsidiaries [213]. - The non-current portion of long-term debt amounted to $3.13 billion at March 31, 2025, compared to $3.12 billion at December 31, 2024 [197]. - The Company has the ability to borrow $1.5 billion under its commercial paper program and the 2022 Credit Agreement [197]. Expenses and Cost Management - Selling, General and Administrative (SG&A) expenses decreased by $37,874, or 23%, from $161,376 in Q1 2024 to $123,502 in Q1 2025, representing 11.5% of net sales [152]. - Research and Development expenses fell by $9,433, or 40%, from $23,532 in Q1 2024 to $14,099 in Q1 2025, accounting for 1.3% of net sales [154]. - The Company expects to generate additional cost and productivity improvements of $300 million to $400 million per year through a comprehensive review of its cost and operating structure [206]. Market Outlook - The company expects Energy Storage net sales and profitability to decrease year-over-year in 2025 due to lower lithium market prices [138]. - Long-term demand for lithium is expected to grow due to advancements in lithium applications and increasing use of electric vehicles [140]. - The company anticipates flat to slightly higher sales volume in Energy Storage driven by increased production from the Meishan, China facility [138]. Capital Expenditures and Investments - Capital expenditures for Q1 2025 totaled $182.6 million, with expectations for total capital expenditures in 2025 to be between $700 million and $800 million [180]. - The Company expects capital expenditures to be between $700 million and $800 million in 2025, down from $1.7 billion in 2024, reflecting a strategy to unlock cash flow and generate long-term financial flexibility [205]. - The company recorded restructuring charges totaling $1.0 billion, with additional decommissioning costs expected to be between $20 million and $25 million for the remainder of 2025 [182]. Foreign Currency and Tax Positions - The liability related to uncertain tax positions totaled $242.6 million at March 31, 2025, down from $259.6 million at December 31, 2024 [201]. - The effective income tax rate increased to 21.0% in Q1 2025 from 2.2% in Q1 2024, influenced by changes in the geographic mix of earnings [158]. - The company has foreign currency forward contracts with an aggregate notional value of $6.5 billion and a net liability position of $5.2 million as of March 31, 2025 [240]. Grants and Acquisitions - The company was awarded a nearly $150 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to expand domestic manufacturing of batteries for EVs and related materials [209]. - The company completed the acquisition of a 60% interest in Wodgina and formed the MARBL Lithium Joint Venture, which was amended on October 18, 2023, reducing ownership interest to 50% [215].

Exhibit 99.1 Contact: invest@albemarle.com 1.980.299.5700 Albemarle Reports First Quarter 2025 Results CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Apr. 30, 2025 - Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB), a global leader in providing essential elements for mobility, energy, connectivity and health, today announced its results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. First-Quarter 2025 and Recent Highlights (Unless otherwise stated, all percentage changes represent year-over-year comparisons) (a) Defined as Operating Cash Flow divided by ...

Group 1 - The core investment thesis highlights a combination of strong mined lithium supply growth, a slowdown in electric vehicle (EV) sales growth in key markets, and broader market turmoil as factors contributing to the decline in Albemarle's stock price [1] Group 2 - The article indicates that Albemarle's stock price has fallen to levels not previously seen, suggesting potential undervaluation in the current market context [1]

Core Viewpoint - Albemarle Corporation (ALB) is expected to report its first-quarter 2025 results on April 30, with challenges anticipated due to soft lithium market prices and a history of missing earnings estimates [1][2]. Revenue Estimates - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ALB's revenues for the upcoming quarter is $1,171.4 million, indicating a decline of approximately 13.9% year-over-year [5]. - The Energy Storage unit's net sales are estimated at $588.6 million, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 26.5% [5]. - The Specialties unit's net sales are projected at $330 million, suggesting a year-over-year increase of 4.4% [6]. - The Ketjen unit's net sales are expected to be $243.9 million, remaining flat year-over-year [6]. Performance Factors - ALB's cost-saving, pricing, and productivity initiatives are anticipated to positively impact margins in the first quarter [7]. - The company is focused on enhancing operating efficiency and optimizing raw material utilization, which are expected to support performance [9]. - A comprehensive review of ALB's cost and operating structure is underway, with expected annual run-rate cost savings between $300 million and $400 million [9][10]. - ALB achieved over 50% of its cost improvement target by the end of 2024, aiming for full run-rate by the end of 2025 [10]. Market Conditions - The company is likely to face challenges due to declining lithium prices, which have been affected by slowing demand for electric vehicles, inventory surplus, and increased supply [11]. - The uncertain macroeconomic environment and high interest rates are also contributing to weaker demand, which may negatively impact ALB's top line and margins in the first quarter [11]. Earnings Prediction - The current Earnings ESP for ALB is -2.99%, with a consensus estimate indicating a loss of 62 cents for the first quarter [12][13].

The upcoming report from Albemarle (ALB) is expected to reveal quarterly loss of $0.62 per share, indicating a decline of 338.5% compared to the year-ago period. Analysts forecast revenues of $1.17 billion, representing a decrease of 13.9% year over year.Over the past 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been adjusted downward by 192.9% to its current level. This demonstrates the covering analysts' collective reassessment of their initial projections during this period.Prior to a company' ...

Albemarle (ALB) is expected to deliver a year-over-year decline in earnings on lower revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended March 2025. This widely-known consensus outlook gives a good sense of the company's earnings picture, but how the actual results compare to these estimates is a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price.The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report, which is expected to be released on April 30. On the ...

Core Viewpoint - The stock market sentiment is influenced by trade tariffs, but certain stocks may rebound quickly once uncertainties are resolved, particularly those with high short interest that could experience a "short squeeze" [1][2]. Group 1: Stock Analysis - Celsius Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: CELH) has shown a 30.5% return over the past month, benefiting from a supply chain focused in North America and gaining market share in caffeinated drinks [4][5]. - CAVA Group Inc. (NYSE: CAVA) is expected to outperform due to strong earnings per share (EPS) growth forecasts, trading at a high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 191.8x compared to the retail sector average of 21.7x [8][9]. - Albemarle Co. (NYSE: ALB) is projected to see significant EPS growth, with analysts expecting up to $2.97 for Q4 2025, driven by demand from electric vehicles and energy infrastructure [11][12]. Group 2: Short Interest and Market Sentiment - Celsius has 10.8% of its float in short positions, with a notable reduction of 12.8% in short interest over the past month, indicating bearish capitulation [6][10]. - CAVA's current short interest stands at 11%, which may contribute to upward momentum as the stock trades at 51% of its 52-week high [10]. - Albemarle faces 11% of its float in short interest, posing a threat to short sellers as the stock is expected to rally once economic uncertainties diminish [13].

Albemarle (ALB) shares ended the last trading session 19.1% higher at $60.47. The jump came on an impressive volume with a higher-than-average number of shares changing hands in the session. This compares to the stock's 30.2% loss over the past four weeks.The rally in ALB was fueled by a broader rise in material stocks after President Trump paused reciprocal tariffs for most countries for 90 days.This specialty chemicals company is expected to post quarterly loss of $0.37 per share in its upcoming report, w ...