NewMarket Corporation (NEU) Stock Price & Analysis
NewMarket Corporation (NEU) closed at USD 876.33 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, down 0.98% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 884.98; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 858.98–886.65 on volume of 136,435 shares. Market capitalization is $8.06B, with a 52-week range of USD 580.03–981.66 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 10:01 UTC.
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Key facts (NEU)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $2.74B, net income $433M (15.8% margin), free cash flow $464M (SEC filings).
- Analysts: None.
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +17.6% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +158.7% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-10-28, EPS estimate USD —, revenue estimate $0K.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (NEU)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.36B | $2.76B | $2.70B | $2.79B | $2.73B | $2.74B |
| Gross profit | $548M | $640M | $773M | $886M | $857M | — |
| Operating income | $258M | $355M | $483M | $590M | $544M | $548M |
| Net income | $191M | $280M | $389M | $462M | $419M | $433M |
| EPS (diluted) | $17.71 | $27.77 | $40.44 | $48.22 | $44.44 | — |
| Free cash flow | $86.4M | $52.5M | $529M | $462M | $491M | $464M |
| Gross margin | 23.2% | 23.2% | 28.6% | 31.8% | 31.5% | — |
| Operating margin | 10.9% | 12.8% | 17.9% | 21.2% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Net margin | 8.1% | 10.1% | 14.4% | 16.6% | 15.4% | 15.8% |
| Revenue growth | +17.2% | +17.3% | -2.4% | +3.3% | -2.2% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $459M | $68.7M | — | — | $77.6M | — |
| Total debt | $1.14B | $1.00B | $644M | $971M | $883M | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (NEU)
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2025 15.4x, Dec 2024 10.9x, Dec 2023 13.5x.
Analysts (NEU)
Consensus None.
Total return (dividends reinvested) (NEU)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +17.6% | +158.7% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +17.7% | +20.9% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 31.6% | 26.2% |
| Max drawdown | -25.4% (Nov 2025→Mar 2026) | -30.6% (Sep 2025→Mar 2026) |
NEU revenue by business segment (quarter ended Jun 30, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Additives | $675.6M | 90.4% | +3.3% |
| Specialty Materials | $67.2M | 9.0% | +59.8% |
| All Other | $4.4M | 0.6% | +67.7% |
| Total revenue | $747.1M | 100% | — |
NEU revenue by product line (quarter ended Jun 30, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lubricant Additives | $584.0M | 78.2% | +4.9% |
| Fuel Additives | $91.5M | 12.3% | -6.0% |
| Total revenue | $747.1M | 100% | — |
NEU revenue by region (quarter ended Jun 30, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic Plan | $290.4M | 38.9% | +7.9% |
| Europe, Middle East, Africa, India | $224.7M | 30.1% | +5.5% |
| Asia Pacific | $139.7M | 18.7% | +6.3% |
| Other Foreign | $92.3M | 12.4% | +8.6% |
| Total revenue | $747.1M | 100% | — |
As tagged by the company in its SEC 10-Q / 10-K filings (XBRL).
NEU suppliers, customers and competitors (named in its 10-K)
| Relationship | Company | Sentence in the filing |
|---|---|---|
| Customer | Afton Chemical | “From custom-formulated additive packages to market-general additives, we believe Afton provides customers with products and solutions that make engines run smoother, machines last longer, and fuels burn cleaner.” |
Quoted from the company's 10-K filed Feb 12, 2026.
NEU company outlook (results filed Jul 29, 2026)
- “We expect to see this additional capacity come online towards the end of 2026.”
Quoted word-for-word from the SEC 8-K results press release.
NEU analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter | — | — | — | $0 | — |
| Next quarter | — | — | — | $0 | — |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2024) | — | — | — | $0 | — |
| Next fiscal year | — | — | — | $0 | — |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 10:01 UTC)
| Price | USD 876.33 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 0.98% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 884.98 |
| Open | USD 880.65 |
| Day Range | USD 858.98 – 886.65 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 580.03 – 981.66 |
| Volume | 136,435 shares |
| Market Cap | $8.06B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (NEU)
Nexqual's technical model rates NEU "STRONG SELL" based on 0 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:01 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 40.85 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 904.07) |
| MACD | -4.64 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (NEU)
Wall Street analysts rate NEU "None", per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:01 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | None |
|---|
Earnings (NEU)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-28 |
|---|
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:01 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (NEU)
| Total Revenue | $2.74B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +7.00% |
| Gross Margin | +31.49% |
| Operating Margin | +23.87% |
| Profit Margin | +15.80% |
| ROE | +25.12% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.51 |
| Current Ratio | 2.25 |
| Total Cash | $93.60M |
| Total Debt | $939.93M |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:01 UTC.
Ownership (NEU)
| Insider Ownership | +19.16% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +67.60% |
| Shares Outstanding | 9.20M |
| Float | 7.63M |
| Short % of Float | +7.98% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:01 UTC.
Leadership (NEU)
NewMarket Corporation is led by Thomas E. Gottwald, Chairman, President & CEO, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:01 UTC.
| Chairman, President & CEO | Thomas E. Gottwald |
|---|---|
| VP & CFO | Timothy K. Fitzgerald |
| Executive VP, Chief Administrative Officer & Director | Bruce R. Hazelgrove |
| President of Afton Chemical Corporation | Brian D. Paliotti |
Major Backers & Investors (NEU)
Notable institutional backers of NewMarket Corporation include LONDON CO OF VIRGINIA, Boston Partners, AQR Capital Management, LLC, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:01 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| LONDON CO OF VIRGINIA | 5.31% |
| Boston Partners | 3.52% |
| AQR Capital Management, LLC | 2.94% |
| LSV Asset Management | 2.59% |
| Touchstone Fd.s Group TRT-Touchstone Fd.s Group TRT-Touchstone Mid Cap | 2.37% |
| American Century Companies Inc | 2.28% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 8.31% |
| BlackRock | 7.65% |
| State Street | 2.55% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 2.24% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:01 UTC.
From NewMarket Corporation's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-12)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- In line with Afton's vision, we continue to focus our technology to make the world a better place by reducing the use of chemicals of concern, using more raw materials from sustainable sources, developing additives that enable some of the world's most energy efficient fluids, creating fuel additives that enable engines to be more efficient, and being a market leader in transmission fluids for full battery electric vehicles.
- We developed new products for the service-fill sector to provide our customers with the latest additive technology available and continue to advance our market-leading and technology-leading battery electric vehicle transmission fluid which pushes the forefront of compatibility, gear protection, and efficiency.
- We are one of the leading global suppliers of specially formulated lubricant additives that combine some or all of the components described above to develop our products.
- We believe that we are the leading producer of Ultra Pure® and high-purity hydrazine in the U.S.
Legal & Regulatory Risks (Item 1A, quoted)
- Our business could be adversely affected by current and future governmental regulation.
- New laws and regulations, including climate change regulations and global tax legislation, may be introduced in the future and could result in additional compliance costs, which could prevent or inhibit the development, distribution, and sale of our products. If we fail to comply with applicable laws and regulations, we may be subject to civil remedies, including fines, injunctions, recalls, or seizures.
- Legal proceedings and other claims could impose substantial costs on us.
- Environmental matters could have a substantial negative impact on our business.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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