NewMarket Corp (NEU)
NYSE: NEUIndustrialsMajor ChemicalsUSD
At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
NEU stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $8.33B
- P/E (TTM)
- 19.49
- Forward P/E
- 35.08
- EPS (TTM)
- $46.47
- Dividend yield
- 1.30% ($11.75)
- Ex-dividend date
- Sep 15, 2026
- 52-week range
- 580.03 – 981.66
- Day range
- 895.32 – 926.33
- Volume / Avg
- 147.78K / 123.88K
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 9.20M
- Next earnings
- Oct 28, 2026
52-week range
NEU stock today
On Oct 7, NEU ended the session at $905.83, shedding $20.45 (2.21%), versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. At this level, NEU sits near the top of its 52-week range of $580.03 to $981.66: 7.7% below the high, set on Aug 17, 2026 and 56.2% above the low. NEU is up 31.8% year to date, outperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 5.7%.
At 19.5x trailing earnings, NewMarket trades below the peer-group median of 39.0x. Its forward P/E of 35.1x is higher than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to decline over the next year. The company is scheduled to report Sep/2026 results on Oct 28 after the market closes. NewMarket pays an annual dividend of $11.75 per share, a 1.30% yield at the current price.
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About NewMarket
Company profileNewMarket 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.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Major Chemicals
- CEO
- Mr. Thomas E. Gottwald
- Headquarters
- Richmond, VA
- Employees
- 2,050
- Website
- newmarket.com
Financial highlights
Full financialsIn fiscal 2025, NewMarket generated $2.73 billion in revenue, down 2.2% from fiscal 2024, its first annual decline since 2023. Net income was $418.7 million (-9.4% year over year), for a net margin of 15.4% versus a median of 13.5% in the prior 5 years. Gross margin was 31.5% (down from 31.8%) and operating margin 20.0%.
| Fiscal year | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.73B | $2.79B | $2.70B | $2.76B | $2.36B |
| Growth | -2.20% | +3.27% | -2.40% | +17.35% | +17.17% |
| Net income | $418.75M | $462.41M | $388.86M | $279.54M | $190.91M |
| EPS (diluted) | $44.44 | $48.22 | $40.44 | $27.77 | $17.71 |
Earnings
Earnings history- Next report
- Oct 28, 2026
- Last reported (Q2 2026)
- Jul 30, 2026
- EPS actual vs est.
- $14.54 vs —
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $11.75
- Dividend yield
- 1.30%
- Last payment
- $3.00
- Ex-dividend date
- Sep 15, 2026
NewMarket peers
Industrials sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WLKWestlake Corporation | 61.52 | -2.95% | $7.86B | vs NEU |
| ESIElement Solutions Inc. | 37.17 | -1.51% | $9.06B | vs NEU |
| EMNEastman Chemical Company | 63.25 | -1.34% | $7.23B | vs NEU |
| SOLSSolstice Advanced Materials Inc. | 60.36 | -1.49% | $9.59B | vs NEU |
| HXLHexcel Corporation | 83.90 | -2.45% | $6.34B | vs NEU |
| SXTSensient Technologies Corporation | 132.00 | -0.68% | $5.62B | vs NEU |
| BCPCBalchem Corporation | 166.41 | +0.68% | $5.30B | vs NEU |
| CECelanese Corporation | 43.86 | -2.21% | $4.81B | vs NEU |
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NewMarket stock FAQ
What is NewMarket's stock price today?
NEU last traded at $905.83 as of Oct 7, 4:00 PM EDT, down 2.21% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does NewMarket pay a dividend?
Yes. NewMarket pays $11.75 per share annually, a 1.30% yield. The most recent dividend of $3.00 had an ex-dividend date of Sep 15, 2026.
When is NewMarket's next earnings date?
NewMarket is expected to report earnings on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
What is NEU's P/E ratio?
NEU trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 19.49 and a forward P/E of 35.08, compared with a median of 39.0 for its closest peers.
Who is NewMarket's CEO?
Mr. Thomas E. Gottwald is the chief executive officer of NewMarket Corp, which has about 2,050 employees.
Has NEU ever split its stock?
Yes. The most recent NEU stock split was a 1-for-5 split on Jul 1, 2002, one of 5 splits on record.
What is the NEU 52-week high?
The 52-week high for NEU is $981.66 and the 52-week low is $580.03. The stock is currently 7.7% below its high.