Albemarle Corporation FY 2025 10-K, explained in plain English

Key financials — as reported

Total revenue	$5.1B
Gross margin	13.0%
Operating income	−$367.1M
Net income	−$510.6M
Diluted EPS	−$5.76
Cash & equivalents	— not reported
Total assets	$16.4B
Long-term debt	$3.2B

Key takeaway

Albemarle swung to a net loss of $511 million in 2025 despite $5.14 billion in revenue, reflecting weak lithium pricing and idle capacity.

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Beneath the surface

Deferred tax assets include $2.34 billion of operating loss carryforwards, but a $2.11 billion valuation allowance offsets nearly all of it, suggesting management doubts it can utilize these losses soon—a red flag on future profitability expectations.

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