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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
Mar. 31, 2026
Mar. 31, 2025
Basic earnings (loss) per share    
Net income attributable to Albemarle Corporation $ 319,091 $ 41,348
Mandatory convertible preferred stock dividends (41,688) (41,688)
Net income (loss) attributable to Albemarle Corporation common shareholders $ 277,403 $ (340)
Weighted-average common shares for basic loss per share (in shares) 117,854 117,603
Basic earnings (loss) per share (in dollars per share) $ 2.35 $ 0.00
Diluted earnings (loss) per share    
Net income attributable to Albemarle Corporation $ 319,091 $ 41,348
Mandatory convertible preferred stock dividends (41,688) (41,688)
Net income (loss) attributable to Albemarle Corporation common shareholders $ 277,403 $ (340)
Incremental shares under stock compensation plans (in shares) 753 0
Weighted-average common shares for diluted loss per share (in shares) 118,607 117,603
Diluted earnings (loss) per share (in dollars per share) $ 2.34 $ 0.00