Albemarle — Feb 11, 2026 release

2026 Outlook Considerations Total Corporate Outlook Considerations The table below reflects expected outcomes for the total company based on recently observed lithium market price scenarios. Outlook ranges for each scenario are based on variation in sales volume and product mix. Energy Storage production volumes are expected to increase year-over-year. Sales volumes are expected to be approximately flat following inventory drawdowns that occurred in 2025. All three scenarios assume flat market pricing flowing through Energy Storage’s current contract book which includes approximately 40% of salts volume on long-term agreements. Scenarios also assume that spodumene pricing averages 10% of the lithium carbonate equivalent (LCE) price, while other costs are assumed to be constant. Total Corporate FY 2026E Including Energy Storage Scenarios Observed market price case (a) FY 2025 avg. Jan. 2026 avg. 2021-2025 avg. Average lithium market price ($/kg LCE) (a) ~$10 ~$20 ~$30 Net sales $4.1 - $4.3 billion $5.7 - $6.0 billion $7.5 - $7.8 billion Adjusted EBITDA (b) $0.9 - $1.0 billion $2.4 - $2.6 billion $4.2 - $4.4 billion (a)    Price represents blend of relevant market pricing including spot and regional indices for the periods referenced. (b)    The Company does not provide a reconciliation of forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and reported in accordance with GAAP, as the company is unable to estimate significant non-recurring or unusual items without unreasonable