Earnings Per Share - Calculation of Basic and Diluted Loss Per Share From Continuing Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands |
3 Months Ended | |
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Mar. 31, 2025 |
Mar. 31, 2024 |
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| Basic loss per share | ||
| Net income attributable to Albemarle Corporation | $ 41,348 | $ 2,448 |
| Mandatory convertible preferred stock dividends | (41,688) | (11,584) |
| Net loss attributable to Albemarle Corporation common shareholders | $ (340) | $ (9,136) |
| Weighted-average common shares for basic loss per share (in shares) | 117,603 | 117,451 |
| Basic loss per share (in dollars per share) | $ 0.00 | $ (0.08) |
| Diluted loss per share | ||
| Net income attributable to Albemarle Corporation | $ 41,348 | $ 2,448 |
| Mandatory convertible preferred stock dividends | (41,688) | (11,584) |
| Net loss attributable to Albemarle Corporation common shareholders | $ (340) | $ (9,136) |
| Weighted-average common shares for diluted loss per share (in shares) | 117,603 | 117,451 |
| Diluted loss per share (in dollars per share) | $ 0.00 | $ (0.08) |
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- Definition The amount of net income (loss) for the period per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition The amount of net income (loss) for the period available to each share of common stock or common unit outstanding during the reporting period and to each share or unit that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares or units for all dilutive potential common shares or units outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition Amount, after deduction of tax, noncontrolling interests, dividends on preferred stock and participating securities; of income (loss) available to common shareholders. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition Amount, after deduction of tax, noncontrolling interests, dividends on preferred stock and participating securities, and addition from assumption of issuance of common shares for dilutive potential common shares; of income (loss) available to common shareholders. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition The average number of shares or units issued and outstanding that are used in calculating diluted EPS or earnings per unit (EPU), determined based on the timing of issuance of shares or units in the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition Number of [basic] shares or units, after adjustment for contingently issuable shares or units and other shares or units not deemed outstanding, determined by relating the portion of time within a reporting period that common shares or units have been outstanding to the total time in that period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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