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NewMarket CorporationNYSE:NEU Stock Report

Market Cap US$6.3b
Share Price
US$686.25
US$1.35k
49.1% undervalued intrinsic discount
1Y7.8%
7D0.9%
Portfolio Value
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NewMarket Corporation

NYSE:NEU Stock Report

Market Cap: US$6.3b

NewMarket (NEU) Stock Overview

Through its subsidiaries, primarily engages in the manufacture and sale of petroleum additives. More details

NEU fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation4/6
Future Growth0/6
Past Performance3/6
Financial Health4/6
Dividends5/6

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Price History & Performance

Summary of share price highs, lows and changes for NewMarket
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceUS$686.25
52 Week HighUS$875.97
52 Week LowUS$580.03
Beta0.53
1 Month Change9.15%
3 Month Change-4.59%
1 Year Change7.79%
3 Year Change73.82%
5 Year Change93.51%
Change since IPO5,835.14%

Recent News & Updates

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha Feb 05

NewMarkets Corporation: I See A Ceiling To Earnings Growth

Summary NewMarket Corporation is rated Hold due to solid cash generation but persistent topline headwinds and margin contraction risk. NEU trades at a discount to sector multiples, justified by stagnant revenue growth and intensifying international competition, especially from China. Despite strong free cash flow and healthy balance sheet, NEU’s margin expansion is nearing its limit, with further gains likely constrained by lackluster sales. NEU’s recent underperformance versus the materials sector highlights idiosyncratic risks, making it a less effective proxy for sector rotation trades. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Jan 26

Potential Upside For NewMarket Corporation (NYSE:NEU) Not Without Risk

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 13.7x NewMarket Corporation ( NYSE:NEU ) may be sending bullish signals at...
Analysis Article Dec 14

NewMarket's (NYSE:NEU) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's

NewMarket Corporation ( NYSE:NEU ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend from last year's comparable...
Analysis Article Nov 06

NewMarket (NYSE:NEU) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $3.00

NewMarket Corporation ( NYSE:NEU ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend from last year's comparable...
Analysis Article Sep 27

NewMarket (NYSE:NEU) Has A Rock Solid Balance Sheet

Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...
Analysis Article Jul 12

Is Now The Time To Put NewMarket (NYSE:NEU) On Your Watchlist?

The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...
Analysis Article Jun 11

We Think NewMarket (NYSE:NEU) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...
Seeking Alpha Feb 13

NewMarket: Now Trading At A 10% Free Cash Flow Yield

Summary NewMarket's 2024 performance exceeded expectations with strong petroleum additives results, reducing net debt significantly post-AMPAC acquisition. Full-year operating profit rose by 19%, net profit increased to $462M, and EPS jumped to $48.22. The company generated robust free cash flow of $492M, aiding rapid debt reduction. Net debt to EBITDA ratio improved to less than 1.2. Management anticipates continued strength in petroleum additives and specialty materials segments, aiming to slash net debt below $500M by year-end 2025. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Oct 08

NewMarket: Accelerating EBITDA After M&A Completion

Summary NewMarket's strong cash flows and low capex have enabled rapid net debt reduction, despite the all-cash AMPAC acquisition impacting net debt levels. The company reported a net profit of $111.6M in Q2, with an EPS of $11.63, and expects continued strong performance from petroleum additives and AMPAC. NewMarket's debt ratio is already at the lower end of its preferred range, with a positive working capital position of approximately $700M. With a market cap of $5B and an EV/EBITDA multiple of around 8.4, NewMarket's current share price is increasingly attractive for investment. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Jun 20

NewMarket Corporation: Surprisingly Strong Start Of The Year Despite Expensive Acquisition

Summary NewMarket owns Afton Chemical and Ethyl Corp., with strong earnings growth in the first quarter of the year. Operating profit in the specialty materials division was negative due to non-recurring items related to the AMPAC acquisition. Despite the operating loss, NewMarket's strong cash flow and potential debt reduction make it an attractive investment opportunity. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Jan 11

NewMarket: A Strong 2023 But Not Enough Details On A Recent Acquisition

Summary NewMarket's share price has increased by approximately 50% since January 2021, outperforming the S&P 500. The company's strong financial results and expanding margins have contributed to its share price performance. Details of NewMarket's acquisition of AMPAC are not yet fully disclosed, making it difficult to assess its impact on the company's financials. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Sep 07

NewMarket Corporation: Showing Why It's A Winner

Summary NewMarket Corporation has experienced steady growth and yielded investors a return of over 50% in the last 12 months. The company specializes in producing lubricant additives that enhance the performance and longevity of machinery and equipment. Despite some challenges, such as lower shipments and inflationary pressures, NewMarket still has potential for growth and offers a discount compared to the sector. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

Shareholder Returns

NEUUS ChemicalsUS Market
7D0.9%1.7%2.6%
1Y7.8%9.6%26.2%

Return vs Industry: NEU underperformed the US Chemicals industry which returned 10.6% over the past year.

Return vs Market: NEU underperformed the US Market which returned 31.1% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is NEU's price volatile compared to industry and market?
NEU volatility
NEU Average Weekly Movement5.7%
Chemicals Industry Average Movement7.3%
Market Average Movement7.2%
10% most volatile stocks in US Market16.1%
10% least volatile stocks in US Market3.2%

Stable Share Price: NEU has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.

Volatility Over Time: NEU's weekly volatility (6%) has been stable over the past year.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
18872,050Teddy Gottwaldwww.newmarket.com

NewMarket Corporation, through its subsidiaries, primarily engages in the manufacture and sale of petroleum additives. It offers lubricant additives for use in various vehicle and industrial applications, including engine oils, transmission fluids, off-road powertrain and hydraulic systems, gear oils, hydraulic oils, turbine oils, and other applications where metal-to-metal moving parts are utilized; engine oil additives designed for passenger cars, motorcycles, on and off-road heavy duty commercial equipment, locomotives, and engines in ocean-going vessels; driveline additives designed for products, such as transmission fluids, axle fluids, and off-road powertrain fluids; and industrial additives designed for products for industrial applications consisting of hydraulic fluids, greases, industrial gear fluids, and industrial specialty applications comprising turbine oils. The company also provides fuel additives that are used to enhance the oil refining process and the performance of gasoline, diesel, biofuels, and other fuels to industry, government, original equipment manufacturers, and individual customers.

NewMarket Corporation Fundamentals Summary

How do NewMarket's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
NEU fundamental statistics
Market capUS$6.30b
Earnings (TTM)US$409.27m
Revenue (TTM)US$2.69b
15.4x
P/E Ratio
2.3x
P/S Ratio

Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
NEU income statement (TTM)
RevenueUS$2.69b
Cost of RevenueUS$1.85b
Gross ProfitUS$842.26m
Other ExpensesUS$432.98m
EarningsUS$409.27m

Last Reported Earnings

Mar 31, 2026

Next Earnings Date

n/a

Earnings per share (EPS)44.50
Gross Margin31.26%
Net Profit Margin15.19%
Debt/Equity Ratio54.2%

How did NEU perform over the long term?

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Dividends

1.7%
Current Dividend Yield
26%
Payout Ratio

Does NEU pay a reliable dividends?

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When do you need to buy NEU by to receive an upcoming dividend?
NewMarket dividend dates
Ex Dividend DateJun 15 2026
Dividend Pay DateJul 01 2026
Days until Ex dividend34 days
Days until Dividend pay date50 days

Does NEU pay a reliable dividends?

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/11 06:08
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/11 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.

Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.

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Analyst Sources

NewMarket Corporation is covered by 4 analysts. 0 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Ivan MarcuseKeyBanc Capital Markets Inc.
Dmitry SilversteynLongbow Research LLC
Saul LudwigNorthcoast Research