NewMarket (NEU) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

NewMarket Corporation is a specialty chemicals company that develops, manufactures and supplies fuel and lubricant additives and related technologies for global markets. Through its principal subsidiary, Afton Chemical Corporation, NewMarket offers a broad portfolio of performance solutions designed to enhance the efficiency, reliability and environmental performance of modern engines and fuel systems. The company’s products cater to automotive, industrial, marine and power generation segments, enabling manufacturers and end-users to meet evolving emissions standards and performance requirements.

Afton Chemical’s fuel additives include advanced detergents, deposit control agents, friction modifiers and cold-flow improvers that optimize combustion, reduce engine wear and support lower emissions. In the lubricants arena, NewMarket provides multifunctional additives such as dispersants, antioxidants, antiwear agents and viscosity index improvers for engine oils, driveline fluids and industrial lubricants. Complementing its product offerings are technical services in formulation support, engine testing and regulatory compliance advisory to help customers address regional fuel specifications and sustainability goals.

Founded in 1924 as Ethyl Gasoline Corporation to commercialize tetraethyl lead as an antiknock additive, the company evolved over decades into a diversified specialty chemicals provider. In 2005 it adopted the NewMarket Corporation name to reflect its broader portfolio beyond lead-based fuel additives. Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, NewMarket maintains manufacturing sites and research centers across North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific, serving customers in more than 100 countries through direct sales forces and distribution partners.

NewMarket’s leadership team is headed by President and Chief Executive Officer Thomas J. Gottwald, under whose direction the company has focused on innovation, operational excellence and sustainable growth. Supported by an experienced executive management group overseeing global operations, research and development, and commercial activities, NewMarket continues to invest in new additive technologies and strategic expansions to reinforce its position as a trusted partner to the fuels and lubricants industries.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $703.00 to $711.84
• 50-Day Range: $575.31 to $704.10
• 52-Week Range: $480.00 to $712.95
• Volume: 91,564 shs
• Average Volume: 51,299 shs
• Market Capitalization: $6.70 billion
• P/E Ratio: 14.15
• Dividend Yield: 1.55%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

NewMarket Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

NewMarket scored higher than 49% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 116th out of 191 stocks in the basic materials sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for NewMarket.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of NewMarket is 14.01, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 24.99.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of NewMarket is 14.01, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Basic Materials sector average P/E ratio of about 89.61.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

NewMarket has a P/B Ratio of 4.62. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.87% of the float of NewMarket has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

NewMarket has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in NewMarket has recently increased by 58.04%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Moderate

Dividend Yield

NewMarket pays a meaningful dividend of 1.59%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

NewMarket has been increasing its dividend for 7 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of NewMarket is 21.89%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Environmental Score: -5.15

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.87% of the float of NewMarket has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

NewMarket has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in NewMarket has recently increased by 58.04%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.38

News Sentiment

NewMarket has a news sentiment score of 1.38. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.57 average news sentiment score of Basic Materials companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 7 news articles for NewMarket this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 1 people have searched for NEU on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -67% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, NewMarket insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $199,796.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

19.10% of the stock of NewMarket is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

61.09% of the stock of NewMarket is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

NEU Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have NEU shares performed this year?

NewMarket's stock was trading at $528.35 at the start of the year. Since then, NEU stock has increased by 33.3% and is now trading at $704.1030.
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How were NewMarket's earnings last quarter?

NewMarket Corporation (NYSE:NEU) posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April, 23rd. The specialty chemicals company reported $13.26 earnings per share for the quarter. The specialty chemicals company earned $700.95 million during the quarter. NewMarket had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 34.45% and a net margin of 17.22%.
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How do I buy shares of NewMarket?

Shares of NEU stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of NewMarket own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that NewMarket investors own include Humana (HUM), American Water Works (AWK), Waste Connections (WCN), Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR), The RMR Group (RMR), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH) and iShares Micro-Cap ETF (IWC).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 4/23/2025
• Record date for 7/1 Dividend: 6/16/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 7/1 Dividend: 6/16/2025
• Dividend Payable: 7/01/2025
• Today: 7/02/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/04/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Basic Materials
• Industry: CHEM - SPECIALTY
• Sub-Industry: Specialty Chemicals
• Current Symbol: NYSE:NEU
• CIK: 1282637
• Web: www.newmarket.com
• Phone: (804) 788-5000
• Fax: 804-788-5688
• Employees: 2,060
• Year Founded: 1887

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $50.24
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 14.15
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $462.41 million
• Net Margins: 17.22%
• Pretax Margin: 21.88%
• Return on Equity: 34.45%
• Return on Assets: 15.16%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.65
• Current Ratio: 2.84
• Quick Ratio: 1.60

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $2.79 billion
• Price / Sales: 2.41
• Cash Flow: $62.13 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 11.44
• Book Value: $152.33 per share
• Price / Book: 4.67

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 9,430,000
• Free Float: 7,632,000
• Market Cap: $6.70 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.42