NEUBasic Materials · Specialty ChemicalsTicker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 51 of 100 as at 10 Sept 2026 — in the upper half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores NewMarket Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Quality (93): The business earns solid, repeatable profits on what it owns.
Revisions (25): Analysts have, on balance, been cutting their forecasts.
Size (17): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.
The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on NEU, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr 2019 | Buckingham | Initiates | Underperform | — |
| 1 Apr 2019 | Buckingham Research | Initiates | Underperform | $380 |
| 30 Sept 2016 | BMO Capital | Downgrade | Market Perform | — |
| 29 July 2016 | Longbow Research | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 10 Mar 2016 | Longbow Research | Upgrade | Buy | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. NEU appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 11 Sept 2026, NewMarket Corp. returned +6.2% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 40% of US stocks
Cheaper than 42% of US stocks
Cheaper than 24% of US stocks
Cheaper than 31% of US stocks
Higher than 44% of US stocks
Higher than 58% of US stocks
Higher than 38% of US stocks
Higher than 83% of US stocks
Higher than 78% of US stocks
Higher than 85% of US stocks
Higher than 94% of US stocks
Higher than 32% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
NewMarket Corp. has a market value of $8.1B and an enterprise value of $8.9B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $2.7B. The latest quarter grew 7.0% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $433.4M, a 15.8% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $46.48.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $473.7M, after $100.1M of capital spending.
NewMarket Corp. spent $126.4M on share buybacks and $109.6M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 18.6×; forward P/E: 34.1× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 1.36%, paying out 25% of earnings.
NewMarket Corp. employs 2,050 people — $1.3M of revenue per employee.
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As of Aug. 17, 2026, Benzinga reported that three stocks in the materials sector could be flashing a warning to investors who value momentum in their trading decisions, suggesting these stocks may collapse in Q3.
Why it matters — As a materials-sector company, NewMarket Corp. watchers would monitor this cautionary signal about momentum weakness among materials stocks.
NewMarket Corporation's Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $3.00 per share on its common stock, payable October 1, 2026, to shareholders of record as of September 15, 2026.
Why it matters — The declared dividend provides continued income to NEU shareholders and reflects the company's ongoing cash distribution policy.
NewMarket reported higher second-quarter earnings and sales, with CFO Tim Fitzgerald citing Petroleum Additives surcharges linked to Middle East supply-chain disruptions and growth in the Specialty Materials business.
Why it matters — A NEU watcher would care because the company is seeing both tailwinds from pricing actions tied to geopolitical disruptions and ongoing expansion in a key growth segment.
NewMarket Corporation (NEU) released its prepared remarks transcript for the Q2 2026 earnings call, as published by Seeking Alpha.
Why it matters — The Q2 2026 earnings transcript provides investors with management's detailed commentary on the company's quarterly performance and outlook.
NewMarket Corporation reported net income of $133.8 million for the second quarter of 2026, up from $111.2 million in the same period of 2025, and net income of $251.8 million for the first half of 2026.
Why it matters — The earnings report shows a year-over-year increase in net income for both the quarterly and half-year periods, providing a financial performance update for NEU shareholders.
Of the 1 analysts covering NewMarket Corp., 0 rate it a Buy, 1 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks NewMarket Corp. 51 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 10 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 10 Sept 2026, NewMarket Corp. ranks 51 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Quality (93 of 100).
No analyst covering NewMarket Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for NEU are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business.
NewMarket Corp. returned +6.2% over the 12 months to 11 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
NewMarket Corporation is a specialty chemicals company that focuses on petroleum additives and related chemical solutions. Through its subsidiaries, it develops, manufactures, blends, and delivers additive products used in lubricating oils and fuels to improve performance, reduce wear, and support cleaner operation in machinery, vehicles, and industrial equipment.
The most recent item we track (Benzinga, 17 Aug 2026): "Top 3 Materials Stocks That May Collapse In Q3". As of Aug. 17, 2026, Benzinga reported that three stocks in the materials sector could be flashing a warning to investors who value momentum in their trading decisions, suggesting these stocks may collapse in Q3.
NewMarket Corporation is a specialty chemicals company that focuses on petroleum additives and related chemical solutions. Through its subsidiaries, it develops, manufactures, blends, and delivers additive products used in lubricating oils and fuels to improve performance, reduce wear, and support cleaner operation in machinery, vehicles, and industrial equipment. Its product range includes lubricant additives for engine oils, transmission fluids, gear oils, hydraulic oils, and turbine oils, as well as engine oil additives for passenger cars, heavy-duty commercial vehicles, locomotives, and marine engines. NewMarket Corporation also operates in specialty materials, supplying chemicals used in solid rocket motors for aerospace and defense applications, alongside other supporting services and property management activities. Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, NewMarket Corporation plays a specialized role in the global chemicals market by serving customers that rely on high-performance formulations for transportation, industrial, and defense uses.
CEO Mr. Thomas E. Gottwald · 2,050 employees · United States · https://www.newmarket.com
