ALB: Financial results

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On November 4, 2026 , Albemarle Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release reporting its results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026. A copy of this release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference. In addition, on November 5, 2026, the Company will hold a teleconference for analysts and media to discuss results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026. The teleconference will be webcast on the Company’s website at www.albemarle.com . In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing. Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits. Exhibit Number Exhibit 99.1 Press release, dated November 4, 2026 issued by the Company. 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Date: November 4, 2026 ALBEMARLE CORPORATION By: /s/ Neal R. Sheorey Neal R. Sheorey Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer