Core Viewpoint - Albemarle Corporation (ALB.US) experienced a decline of over 4%, closing at $167.42, despite reporting a 16% year-over-year increase in sales for Q4 2025, reaching $1.4 billion [1] Financial Performance - Q4 2025 sales amounted to $1.4 billion, reflecting a 16% increase compared to the previous year [1] - Volume growth for the quarter was reported at 12% [1] - The company incurred a net loss of $414 million for Q4, translating to a diluted loss per share of $3.87 [1] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 reached $269 million, marking a 7% increase year-over-year [1] Business Segments - The growth in Adjusted EBITDA was primarily driven by the energy storage business, which grew by 25% [1] - The Keggin business also contributed significantly, with a growth rate of 39% [1]