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NewMarket Corporation is a global specialty chemicals holding company that develops and manufactures performance-enhancing additives for lubricants and fuels, as well as mission-critical materials for the aerospace and defense sectors.

Market cap
$7.2B+12.2%
Revenue$2.7B-3.5%
Net income$410.9M-14.5%
Free cash flow$483.7M+0.7%
EPS (diluted)$43.79-12.8%
Trailing twelve months · change vs. prior year

Earnings

Next report

Oct 26, 2026 (in 3 months)

Financials

Q1 2026

Income statement

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Revenue$669.7M-4.5%
Gross profit$220.9M-6.4%
Operating income$143.2M-10.4%
Net income$118.1M-6.3%
EPS (diluted)$12.62-4.8%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$73.2M-38.1%
Total debt$1.0B-4.2%
Total equity$1.7B+14.0%
Total assets$3.5B+8.4%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$124.0M+3.1%
CapEx$24.4M+87.1%
Free cash flow$99.7M-7.1%

Valuation & ratios

Valuation

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Market cap$7.2B+12.2%
Enterprise value$8.15B+11.1%
P/E17.5×+4.0×
P/S2.7×+0.3×

Profitability

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Gross margin31.3%-1.2pp
Operating margin19.6%-2.3pp
Net margin15.3%-2.0pp
FCF margin18%+0.7pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity25.3%-10.7pp
Debt / equity0.6×-0.1×
Current ratio2.6×-0.3×

Segments

By segment

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Petroleum Additives$609.8M-5.5%
Specialty Materials$58.1M+8.2%
All Other$1.8M+5.2%

By geography

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Europe, Middle East, Africa, India$202.6M+0.5%
Asia Pacific$133.2M-9.7%
Other Foreign$76.5M-5.5%

By product

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Lubricant additives$521.2M-6.8%
Fuel additives$88.6M+2.6%

Competitors

Profile

NewMarket Corporation is a global specialty chemicals holding company that develops and manufactures performance-enhancing additives for lubricants and fuels, as well as mission-critical materials for the aerospace and defense sectors. The company provides highly formulated chemical solutions designed to improve engine efficiency, reduce emissions, and enable advanced space propulsion and military defense applications. Its core value proposition centers on collaborative technical expertise and a global manufacturing footprint to meet stringent industry and government specifications.

Competitive position

NewMarket is one of the four largest global manufacturers in the petroleum additives market and a leading U.S. producer of high-purity hydrazine and perchlorates for mission-critical defense applications.

GeographiesNorth America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Africa
Customer segmentsEnergy and Utilities, Aerospace and Defense, Industrial Manufacturing, Government Agencies
Business modelManufacturing, B2B, Contract Manufacturing
SuppliersBase oil, Polyisobutylene, Olefins, Sodium chlorate, Ammonia, Electricity
CustomersOil refiners, Lubricant blenders, Aerospace prime contractors, Space agencies, Automotive service dealers
Listed1972
Employees2.0K
CEOThomas E. Gottwald
FilingsSEC EDGAR

Questions, answered.

What is NewMarket's market cap?
NewMarket (NEU) has a market capitalization of $7.2B and trades on NYSE.
What is NewMarket's revenue and profitability?
NewMarket generated $2.7B in trailing twelve-month revenue with net income of $410.9M, representing a net margin of 15.3%. Gross margin stands at 31.3%, with free cash flow of $483.7M. These figures are based on the Q1 2026 filing.
Who are NewMarket's competitors?
NewMarket's key competitors include Innospec Inc., Chevron Oronite Company LLC, The Lubrizol Corporation, and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
Who does NewMarket partner with?
NewMarket's notable partners include NASA, U.S. Department of Defense.
What subsidiaries does NewMarket have?
NewMarket's subsidiaries include Afton Chemical Corporation, Ethyl Corporation, American Pacific Corporation, and others.
Where is NewMarket headquartered?
NewMarket is headquartered in United States of America and employs approximately 2,000 people. It has been publicly traded since 1972.