NewMarket Corporation

NYSE:NEU Stock Report

Market Cap: US$7.2b

NewMarket Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 3/6

NewMarket has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 16.7%, while the Chemicals industry saw earnings declining at 4% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 4.2% per year. NewMarket's return on equity is 23.7%, and it has net margins of 15.2%.

Key information

16.70%

Earnings growth rate

19.51%

EPS growth rate

Chemicals Industry Growth12.93%
Revenue growth rate4.17%
Return on equity23.71%
Net Margin15.19%
Last Earnings Update31 Mar 2026

Recent past performance 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

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How NewMarket makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

NYSE:NEU Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
31 Mar 262,694409130131
31 Dec 252,725417128132
30 Sep 252,744447125133
30 Jun 252,779478125131
31 Mar 252,791479123127
31 Dec 242,787461128125
30 Sep 242,775431124131
30 Jun 242,717410121131
31 Mar 242,692398118136
31 Dec 232,698388114138
30 Sep 232,738398114133
30 Jun 232,767350112136
31 Mar 232,805317113137
31 Dec 222,765279110140
30 Sep 222,659206108143
30 Jun 222,585194118144
31 Mar 222,452180116144
31 Dec 212,356190120144
30 Sep 212,307240125145
30 Jun 212,198284117143
31 Mar 212,018254118141
31 Dec 202,011270117140
30 Sep 202,018253119140
30 Jun 202,061225122143
31 Mar 202,213277124147
31 Dec 192,190254125144
30 Sep 192,194267120141
30 Jun 192,202257120140
31 Mar 192,237236128139
31 Dec 182,290234134140
30 Sep 182,311176147140
30 Jun 182,297177150142
31 Mar 182,245187153142
31 Dec 172,198190154146
30 Sep 172,140232154152
30 Jun 172,108243160152
31 Mar 172,082245157156
31 Dec 162,049243154161
30 Sep 162,027251163156
30 Jun 162,052242163158
31 Mar 162,091236163158
31 Dec 152,141238164158
30 Sep 152,210236162154
30 Jun 152,259231166151

Quality Earnings: NEU has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: NEU's current net profit margins (15.2%) are lower than last year (17.2%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: NEU's earnings have grown by 16.7% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: NEU's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.

Earnings vs Industry: NEU had negative earnings growth (-14.5%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Chemicals industry average (0.1%).


Return on Equity

High ROE: NEU's Return on Equity (23.7%) is considered high.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/06/04 06:20
End of Day Share Price 2026/06/04 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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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