Capital Expenditures for Albemarle (ALB)
According to Albemarle's latest reported financial statements, the company's current capital expenditures (TTM) is $589.80M USD. Capital expenditures (CapEx) are cash outlays for property, plant, and equipment and other long-lived productive assets — reported on the cash flow statement under investing activities. CapEx funds future capacity (factories, data centers, software, machinery), so rising spend can signal investment in growth, while heavy CapEx reduces free cash flow available to shareholders. We display CapEx as a positive amount (the absolute cash outflow); compare with revenue to gauge capital intensity and with total assets for the asset-base context.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$589.80M
YoY change
-64.9%
5Y CAGR
-7.1%
Peak year (2023)
$2.15B
Cumulative capital expenditures
$11.91B
CapEx history chart for Albemarle (ALB) from 1993 to 2025
CapEx history table for Albemarle (ALB) from 1993 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Capital Expenditures | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $589.80M | -64.9% | ||
| 2024 | $1.68B | -22.0% | ||
| 2023 | $2.15B | +70.8% | ||
| 2022 | $1.26B | +32.3% | ||
| 2021 | $953.67M | +12.1% | ||
| 2020 | $850.48M | -0.2% | ||
| 2019 | $851.80M | +21.7% | ||
| 2018 | $699.99M | +120.3% | ||
| 2017 | $317.70M | +61.6% | ||
| 2016 | $196.65M | -13.6% | ||
| 2015 | $227.65M | +105.9% | ||
| 2014 | $110.58M | -28.8% | ||
| 2013 | $155.35M | -44.7% | ||
| 2012 | $280.87M | +42.0% | ||
| 2011 | $197.75M | +162.0% | ||
| 2010 | $75.48M | -25.1% | ||
| 2009 | $100.79M | +1.1% | ||
| 2008 | $99.74M | +1.0% | ||
| 2007 | $98.74M | -1.1% | ||
| 2006 | $99.85M | +42.5% | ||
| 2005 | $70.08M | +21.6% | ||
| 2004 | $57.65M | +40.4% | ||
| 2003 | $41.06M | +7.0% | ||
| 2002 | $38.38M | -23.1% | ||
| 2001 | $49.90M | -4.5% | ||
| 2000 | $52.25M | -32.6% | ||
| 1999 | $77.57M | +1.1% | ||
| 1998 | $76.75M | -10.0% | ||
| 1997 | $85.28M | -5.7% | ||
| 1996 | $90.44M | -19.5% | ||
| 1995 | $112.40M | +59.7% | ||
| 1994 | $70.40M | -20.1% | ||
| 1993 | $88.10M | — |
CapEx values are taken from Albemarle's reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
In 2025, Albemarle (ALB) capital expenditures totalled $589.80M – plunged 64.9% year-over-year.
Over 2020–2025 (5 years), Albemarle capital expenditures expanded at a -7.1% compound annual rate, with a net decline across the window.
Albemarle capital expenditures plunged from $2.15B in 2023 to $589.80M in 2025, a 72.6% drawdown.
2023 marks the peak capital expenditures at $2.15B, with the historical low of $38.38M recorded in 2002.
Among 8 Basic Materials peers, Albemarle (ALB) ranks 9th; the peer median for capital expenditures is $2.43B.
Albemarle Capital Expenditures by Year
Albemarle Capital Expenditures 2025: $589.80M
Albemarle capital expenditures in 2025 was $589.80M, plunged 64.9% below 2024.
Albemarle Capital Expenditures 2024: $1.68B
Albemarle capital expenditures in 2024 was $1.68B, declined 22.0% below 2023.
Albemarle Capital Expenditures 2023: $2.15B
Albemarle capital expenditures in 2023 was $2.15B, surged 70.8% from 2022. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Albemarle Capital Expenditures 2022: $1.26B
Albemarle capital expenditures in 2022 was $1.26B, surged 32.3% from 2021.
Albemarle Capital Expenditures 2021: $953.67M
Albemarle capital expenditures in 2021 was $953.67M.
See more financial history for Albemarle (ALB).
Sector peers — CapEx
Companies in the same sector as Albemarle, ranked by their latest capital expenditures.
| Company | Capital Expenditures | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Linde plc (LIN) | $5.26B | Basic Materials |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) | $4.49B | Basic Materials |
| Newmont Corporation (NEM) | $3.04B | Basic Materials |
| Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM) | $2.56B | Basic Materials |
| CRH plc (CRH) | $2.31B | Basic Materials |
| Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO) | $1.33B | Basic Materials |
| Ecolab Inc. (ECL) | $1.05B | Basic Materials |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) | $797.60M | Basic Materials |
Frequently asked questions
What is Albemarle's capital expenditures?
- Latest reported capital expenditures for Albemarle (ALB) is $589.80M (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Albemarle capital expenditures changed year-over-year?
- Albemarle (ALB) capital expenditures changed -64.9% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Albemarle capital expenditures?
- Albemarle (ALB) capital expenditures compound annual growth rate is -7.1% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Albemarle capital expenditures hit its highest annual value?
- Albemarle capital expenditures reached its highest annual value of $2.15B in 2023.
What was Albemarle capital expenditures in 2024?
- Albemarle (ALB) capital expenditures in 2024 was $1.68B.
What was Albemarle capital expenditures in 2025?
- Albemarle (ALB) capital expenditures in 2025 was $589.80M.
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