Albemarle — Feb 11, 2026 release

Average lithium market price ($/kg LCE) (a) ~$10 ~$20 ~$30 Net sales $2.5 - $2.6 billion $4.0 - $4.2 billion $5.9 - $6.1 billion Adjusted EBITDA $0.7 - $0.8 billion $2.1 - $2.3 billion $3.9 - $4.1 billion Equity in net income of unconsolidated investments (net of tax) (b) $0.2 - $0.3 billion $0.6 - $0.7 billion $1.0 - $1.1 billion (a)    Price represents blend of relevant market pricing including spot and regional indices for the periods referenced. (b)    Included in adjusted EBITDA on a pre-tax basis. Specialties Outlook Considerations Specialties outlook reflects modest volume growth in key end markets led by semiconductor and pharmaceutical partially offset by expected softness in automotive, building and construction and oil and gas. Net sales are expected to be flat to down and adjusted EBITDA is expected to be lower in 2026 compared to 2025 due, in part, to lithium specialties pricing, which has adjusted lower from the previous peak, and reduced demand for clear brine fluids due to weakness in oil and gas markets. Production volume in 2026 is expected to be impacted by a major flooding event that occurred at our Jordan Bromine Company (JBC) joint venture in January 2026. JBC has since returned to full operating rates. 3 Segment FY 2026E Specialties net sales $1.2 - $1.4 billion Specialties adjusted EBITDA $170 - $230 million Other Corporate Outlook Considerations Following the sale of a controlling stake in Ketjen, which is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, the refining catalyst busines