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Newmarket Corporation (NEU)
NYSE:NEU
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Newmarket (NEU) Price & Analysis

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NEU Stock Chart & Stats

$720.68
$4.09(0.84%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$720.68
$4.09(0.84%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Profitability & MarginsSustained high trailing margins reflect durable value-added formulation capabilities and pricing power in petroleum additives. Strong gross and net margins support reinvestment in technology, resilience to input-cost swings, and a structural earnings cushion that helps preserve profitability across cycles.
Cash Generation QualityConsistent operating cash flow above reported earnings and FCF that covers most net income indicate reliable cash conversion. This generates durable internal funding for capex, R&D, the Calco acquisition and shareholder returns, reducing reliance on external financing over the medium term.
Low Leverage / Financial FlexibilityA net-debt/EBITDA around 1.2x signals conservative leverage and room to fund strategic initiatives. This financial flexibility supports investment, selective M&A and liquidity to manage commodity and geopolitical shocks, preserving strategic optionality despite cyclical end markets.
Bears Say
TTM Negative EquityTrailing-twelve-month negative equity is a structural accounting and solvency concern that can impair access to capital, complicate covenant negotiations and raise investor scrutiny. Even with healthy cash flow, negative equity undermines perceived balance-sheet quality and increases financing risk.
Core Revenue & Shipments WeaknessPetroleum additives are the primary revenue driver; sustained sales and shipment declines reduce scale, pressure fixed-cost absorption and limit margin resilience. While some reductions were strategic (cutting low-margin business), persistent volume weakness risks slower top-line recovery and higher near-term margin sensitivity.
Specialty Materials VolatilityThe Specialty Materials segment exhibits marked quarter-to-quarter profit swings driven by shipment mix and integration dynamics. This structural volatility complicates forecasting, increases consolidated earnings volatility, and limits the segment's reliability as a stable growth contributor in the medium term.

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NEU FAQ

What was Newmarket Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?
Newmarket Corporation lowest stock price was $580.03 and its highest was $875.97 in the past 12 months.
    What is Newmarket Corporation’s market cap?
    Newmarket Corporation’s market cap is $6.32B.
      When is Newmarket Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Newmarket Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 04, 2026 which is in 81 days.
        How were Newmarket Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
        Newmarket Corporation released its earnings results on Apr 22, 2026. The company reported $12.62 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by $12.62.
          Is Newmarket Corporation overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Newmarket Corporation’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Newmarket Corporation pay dividends?
            Newmarket Corporation pays a Quarterly dividend of $3 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.59%. See more information on Newmarket Corporation dividends here
              What is Newmarket Corporation’s EPS estimate?
              Newmarket Corporation’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
              How many shares outstanding does Newmarket Corporation have?
              Newmarket Corporation has 9,198,019 shares outstanding.
                What happened to Newmarket Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                Newmarket Corporation reported an EPS of $12.62 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 6.459%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Newmarket Corporation?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in NEU
                  What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
                  Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                    Company Description

                    Newmarket Corporation

                    NewMarket Corporation, through its subsidiaries, engages in the petroleum additives business. The company 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, grease, industrial gear fluids, and industrial specialty applications, such as turbine oils. It 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. In addition, the company engages in the antiknock compounds business, as well as contracted manufacturing and services activities; and owns and manages a real property in Virginia. It operates in North America, Latin America, the Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India. NewMarket Corporation was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia.

                    Newmarket (NEU) Earnings & Revenues

                    NEU Earnings Call

                    Q1 2026
                    0:00 / 0:00
                    Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
                    The call presented a balanced picture: the company demonstrated healthy cash generation, low leverage (1.2x net debt/EBITDA), active shareholder returns, and margin resilience in petroleum additives, along with sales growth in Specialty Materials driven by the Calco acquisition. Offsetting these positives were declines in net income and EPS, lower petroleum sales and shipments (shipments -7%), and a near-50% drop in Specialty Materials operating profit due to shipment mix; management also faces input-cost inflation and geopolitical headwinds. Management is taking operational and pricing actions and noted a late-quarter pickup in shipments, but near-term volatility in Specialty results remains a concern.View all NEU earnings summaries
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