Newmarket Corporation (NEU)
NYSE:NEU
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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%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$574.71 - $875.97
Previous CloseN/A
Volume3.74K
Average Volume (3M)130.88K
Market Cap
$6.03B
Enterprise Value$7.29B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$73.16M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$939.61M
Price to Earnings (P/E)15.4
Beta0.62
Next Earnings
Aug 04, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.59%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)12.62
Shares Outstanding9,395,455
10 Day Avg. Volume120,130
30 Day Avg. Volume130,879
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.97
Price to Book (P/B)3.63
Price to Sales (P/S)2.37
P/FCF Ratio13.13
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.21
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.70
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit8.65
Enterprise Value/Ebitda11.23
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.47B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
High Margins And Cash ConversionSustained gross (~31%) and net (~15%) margins plus OCF consistently exceeding net income indicate durable cash generation. That persistent cash flow supports reinvestment, dividends and buybacks, gives buffer versus input-cost shocks, and underpins multi-quarter financial resilience.
Low Leverage And Financial FlexibilityA net-debt/EBITDA around 1.2x and manageable nominal debt provide meaningful headroom for capital allocation. Low leverage reduces refinancing risk, preserves capacity for targeted M&A or capex, and supports continued shareholder returns across typical industry cycles.
Consistent Shareholder Returns & Capital DisciplineRegular buybacks and dividends demonstrate disciplined capital allocation aligned with strong cash generation. Predictable returns indicate management confidence, help retain investor trust, and show the business converts operating profits into tangible shareholder value over multiple quarters.
Bears Say
TTM Negative EquityTrailing-twelve-months negative equity is a structural concern that raises solvency and accounting uncertainty. Coupled with sizable debt (~$0.9–$1.1B historically), negative equity can constrain borrowing, increase covenant risk, and limit strategic flexibility over several quarters.
Declining Petroleum Additive Sales And ShipmentsA ~7% shipment decline and lower petroleum-additives sales reflect softer end-market demand and deliberate pruning of low-margin volumes. Persistent volume contraction threatens scale economics, reduces pricing leverage, and could pressure long-term top-line growth and margins if not reversed.
Specialty Materials Profit VolatilityA ~48% drop in Specialty Materials operating profit and ongoing quarter-to-quarter variability undermine earnings predictability. This structural volatility complicates planning, may require additional investment or integration work post-acquisition, and raises the risk of recurring margin swings.
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NEU FAQ
What was Newmarket Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?
Newmarket Corporation lowest stock price was $574.71 and its highest was $875.97 in the past 12 months.
What is Newmarket Corporation’s market cap?
Newmarket Corporation’s market cap is $6.03B.
When is Newmarket Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
Newmarket Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 04, 2026 which is in 102 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.
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 9,395,455 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?
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Newmarket Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
NEU Sentiment 67%
Sector Average 75%
Sector Average 75%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 11.7K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $247.7K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 8.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 25.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 25.3%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
14.36%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
39.31%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
11.60%
Trailing 12-Months
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.
NEU Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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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 summariesTechnical Analysis
Ownership Overview
14.28% Insiders
16.48% Mutual Funds
0.03% Other Institutional Investors
47.64% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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