Albemarle Corp.
- ALB · NYSE
- Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers
- Charlotte, NC
- 7,800 employees
- CIK 0000915913
Updated from SEC filings through
Top things to know
Executives
- Kent Masters Chairman and CEO 8-K, 2026-11-04
- Ragnar Udd President and Chief Executive Officer 8-K, 2026-09-03
- J. Kent Masters Chairman & CEO 4, 2026-05-19
- Neal R. Sheorey Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer 8-K, 2026-06-05
- Neal Ravi Sheorey Chief Financial Officer 4, 2026-03-04
- Autumn M. Gagarinas Chief People Officer 4, 2026-09-16
What leadership is saying
“Albemarle delivered another solid quarter, reflecting disciplined execution across the enterprise”
Earnings press release (8-K Ex. 99.1), filed November 4, 2026
Albemarle Corp is a U.S. public company in plastic materials, synth resins & nonvulcan elastomers (SIC 2821), headquartered in Charlotte, NC. It trades as ALB on NYSE. Revenue was $5.1B in the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, -4.4% from the year before. It reported about 7,800 employees. Kent Masters is Chairman and CEO.
Five-year financials
| Metric | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $5.1B 10-K, 2026-02-11 | $5.4B 10-K, 2026-02-11 | $9.6B 10-K, 2026-02-11 | $7.3B 10-K, 2025-02-12 | $3.3B 10-K, 2024-02-15 |
| Operating income | -$367M 10-K, 2026-02-11 | -$1.8B 10-K, 2026-02-11 | $252M 10-K, 2026-02-11 | $2.5B 10-K, 2025-02-12 | $798M 10-K, 2024-02-15 |
| SG&A | $550M 10-K, 2026-02-11 | $618M 10-K, 2026-02-11 | $910M 10-K, 2026-02-11 | $524M 10-K, 2025-02-12 | $441M 10-K, 2024-02-15 |
| Net income | -$511M 10-K, 2026-02-11 | -$1.2B 10-K, 2026-02-11 | $1.6B 10-K, 2026-02-11 | $2.7B 10-K, 2025-02-12 | $124M 10-K, 2024-02-15 |
Annual figures from XBRL in each company's own filings. Click a figure to open the filing. SG&A marked derived is general and administrative plus selling and marketing.
Leadership and board
| Name | Title | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kent Masters Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Albemarle Corporation | Chairman and CEO | 8-K, 2026-11-04 |
| Ragnar Udd | President and Chief Executive Officer | 8-K, 2026-09-03 |
| J. Kent Masters | Chairman & CEO | 4, 2026-05-19 |
| Neal R. Sheorey | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | 8-K, 2026-06-05 |
| Neal Ravi Sheorey | Chief Financial Officer | 4, 2026-03-04 |
| Autumn M. Gagarinas Chief People and Workforce Transformation Officer Workplace Transformation 🔹 Human Capital Strategist 🔹 People Builder 🔹 HR Strategic Business Planning🔹 Bus | Chief People Officer | 4, 2026-09-16 |
| Eric Norris | Chief Commercial Officer | 4, 2026-09-16 |
| Mark Richard Mummert | Chief Operations Officer | 4, 2026-09-16 |
| Max Hood | Chief Accounting Officer | 4, 2026-09-03 |
| Max W. Hood Chief Accounting Officer at Albemarle Corporation | Chief Accounting Officer | 8-K, 2026-08-21 |
| Melissa H. Anderson EVP, Chief Business Transformation Officer, Albemarle Corporation / Public Board Member | Chief Bus..Transformation Off. | 4, 2026-03-04 |
| Michael J. Simmons | President, Ketjen Global Business Unit | 10-K, 2026-02-11 |
| Cynthia R. Lima | Senior Vice President, Chief External Affairs and Communications Officer | 10-K, 2026-02-11 |
| Eric W. Norris | Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer | 10-K, 2026-02-11 |
| Mark R. Mummert | Executive Vice President, Chief Operations Officer | 10-K, 2026-02-11 |
| Ander C. Krupa General Counsel & Corporate Secretary at Albemarle Corporation | General Counsel & Sec | 4, 2026-03-04 |
What Albemarle Corp does
Albemarle Corporation was incorporated in Virginia in 1993. Our principal executive offices are located at 4250 Congress Street, Suite 900, Charlotte, North Carolina 28209. Unless the context otherwise indicates, the terms “Albemarle,” “we,” “us,” “our” or “the Company” mean Albemarle Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries.
Item 1. Business, 10-K for the year ending December 31, 2025
Shares and governance
| Shares outstanding | 118.0 million (as of October 28, 2026) | 10-Q, November 4, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Public float | $7.4B (as of June 30, 2025) | 10-K/A, March 31, 2026 |
| Reportable segments | 2 (period ending September 30, 2026) | 10-Q, November 4, 2026 |
| Latest proxy statement | Meeting December 31, 2025 (filed March 24, 2026) | DEF 14A, March 24, 2026 |
| Auditor | PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (Charlotte, North Carolina) | Latest 10-K |
Insider trades
Open-market buys and sales by officers and directors, from Forms 4 and 5. One row per filing.
| Date | Insider | Trade | Shares | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | J. Kent Masters Chairman & CEO | Sale | 16,393 | $3.0M | Form 4, May 19, 2026 |
| March 10, 2026 | J. Kent Masters Chairman & CEO | Sale | 11,783 | $2.0M | Form 4, March 12, 2026 |
| February 20, 2026 | Eric Norris Chief Commercial Officer | Sale | 5,692 | $942K | Form 4, February 23, 2026 |
| February 13, 2026 | Melissa H. Anderson Chief Bus..Transformation Off. | Sale | 8,454 | $1.4M | Form 4, February 18, 2026 |
| October 24, 2025 | Ander C. Krupa General Counsel & Sec | Sale | 172 | $18K | Form 4, October 28, 2025 |
| October 9, 2025 | Ander C. Krupa General Counsel & Sec | Sale | 116 | $11K | Form 4, October 14, 2025 |
Recent 8-K events
- 8-K filed 2026-11-04
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-10-30
- Item 1.01 Entry into a material definitive agreement
- Item 1.02 Termination of a material definitive agreement
- Item 2.03 Creation of a direct financial obligation
- Item 5.03 Amendments to articles or bylaws; change in fiscal year
- 8-K filed 2026-09-03
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-08-21
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- 8-K filed 2026-08-05
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-07-23
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-06-05
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- 8-K filed 2026-05-08
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- Item 5.07 Submission of matters to a vote of security holders
- 8-K filed 2026-05-06
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-04-17
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
Frequently asked questions about Albemarle Corp
- What does Albemarle Corp do?
- In its own words, from Item 1 of its 10-K: "Albemarle Corporation was incorporated in Virginia in 1993. Our principal executive offices are located at 4250 Congress Street, Suite 900, Charlotte, North Carolina 28209. Unless the context otherwise indicates, the terms “Albemarle,” “we,” “us,” “our” or “the Company” mean Albemarle Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries."
- What is Albemarle Corp's revenue?
- $5.1B for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, from its 10-K filed February 11, 2026.
- Is Albemarle Corp profitable?
- Albemarle Corp reported net income of -$511M for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.
- How many employees does Albemarle Corp have?
- About 7,800 as of December 31, 2025, as stated in its annual report.
- Who is the CEO of Albemarle Corp?
- Kent Masters, Chairman and CEO, as named in a 8-K filed November 4, 2026.
- Who is the CFO of Albemarle Corp?
- Neal R. Sheorey, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, as named in a 8-K filed June 5, 2026.
- Where is Albemarle Corp headquartered?
- Charlotte, NC.
- What is Albemarle Corp's stock ticker?
- ALB, ALB-PA on NYSE.
- What industry is Albemarle Corp in?
- Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers, SIC code 2821.
- What is Albemarle Corp's website?
- albemarle.com.
- When does Albemarle Corp report earnings next?
- February 3, 2027. Source: estimate_8k_pattern.
- Is Albemarle Corp a public company?
- Yes. Albemarle Corp files with the SEC under CIK 0000915913 and trades as ALB.
- Who audits Albemarle Corp?
- PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Charlotte, North Carolina, as named in its latest annual report (10-K).
- How many shares of Albemarle Corp are outstanding?
- 118.0 million shares as of October 28, 2026, from its 10-Q filed November 4, 2026.
- What is Albemarle Corp's public float?
- $7.4B as of June 30, 2025, as reported on the cover of its 10-K/A filed March 31, 2026.
- How many business segments does Albemarle Corp report?
- 2 reportable segments for the period ending September 30, 2026, from its 10-Q filed November 4, 2026.
- When is Albemarle Corp's annual shareholder meeting?
- December 31, 2025, per its proxy statement (DEF 14A) filed March 24, 2026.
- Have Albemarle Corp insiders traded stock recently?
- Since October 9, 2025, officers and directors reported 6 open-market sales worth about $7.4M and 0 purchases on Forms 4 and 5. The most recent: J. Kent Masters (Chairman & CEO) sold 16,393 shares on May 15, 2026.