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NewMarket (NEU)


Market Price (12/24/2025): $708.65 | Market Cap: $6.6 Bil
Sector: Materials | Industry: Specialty Chemicals

NewMarket (NEU)


Market Price (12/24/2025): $708.65
Market Cap: $6.6 Bil
Sector: Materials
Industry: Specialty Chemicals

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.


0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 7.5%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 3.4%, FCF Yield is 8.2%
Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -13%
Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -1.1%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -4.8%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 22%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 20%
  Key risks
NEU key risks include [1] declining shipments in its primary petroleum additives business, Show more.
2 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 26%
  
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Advanced Materials, Electrification of Everything, and Renewable Energy Transition. Themes include Specialty Chemicals for Performance, Show more.
  
0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 7.5%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 3.4%, FCF Yield is 8.2%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 22%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 20%
2 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 26%
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Advanced Materials, Electrification of Everything, and Renewable Energy Transition. Themes include Specialty Chemicals for Performance, Show more.
4 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -13%
5 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -1.1%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -4.8%
6 Key risks
NEU key risks include [1] declining shipments in its primary petroleum additives business, Show more.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

NEU Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

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Here are key points explaining the stock movement for NewMarket (NEU) from August 31, 2025, to December 24, 2025: 1. Declining Performance in Petroleum Additives Segment: NewMarket's petroleum additives segment experienced a decrease in sales and operating profit in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, with shipments down by 4.9% in the first half of 2025. These results, reported at the beginning of the requested timeframe, likely contributed to negative investor sentiment.

2. Bearish Market Sentiment and Technical Signals: Financial analyses and forecasts during late 2025 consistently indicated a bearish outlook for NewMarket stock, with "sell signals" from both short and long-term moving averages. This negative sentiment, coupled with predictions of weak performance, likely exerted downward pressure on the stock.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -12.8% change in NEU stock from 9/23/2025 to 12/23/2025 was primarily driven by a -6.6% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
923202512232025Change
Stock Price ($)812.10708.14-12.80%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)2779.052744.41-1.25%
Net Income Margin (%)17.28%16.33%-5.50%
P/E Multiple15.8314.79-6.59%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)9.369.360.02%
Cumulative Contribution-12.80%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

9/23/2025 to 12/23/2025
ReturnCorrelation
NEU-12.8% 
Market (SPY)3.7%23.1%
Sector (XLB)1.6%32.0%

Fundamental Drivers

The 4.0% change in NEU stock from 6/24/2025 to 12/23/2025 was primarily driven by a 10.3% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
624202512232025Change
Stock Price ($)680.95708.143.99%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)2790.772744.41-1.66%
Net Income Margin (%)17.22%16.33%-5.17%
P/E Multiple13.4014.7910.34%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)9.469.361.06%
Cumulative Contribution3.98%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

6/24/2025 to 12/23/2025
ReturnCorrelation
NEU4.0% 
Market (SPY)13.7%18.9%
Sector (XLB)4.9%32.4%

Fundamental Drivers

The 37.4% change in NEU stock from 12/23/2024 to 12/23/2025 was primarily driven by a 29.7% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
1223202412232025Change
Stock Price ($)515.33708.1437.42%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)2775.262744.41-1.11%
Net Income Margin (%)15.57%16.33%4.90%
P/E Multiple11.4014.7929.69%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)9.569.362.10%
Cumulative Contribution37.35%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/23/2024 to 12/23/2025
ReturnCorrelation
NEU37.4% 
Market (SPY)16.7%35.5%
Sector (XLB)9.1%47.2%

Fundamental Drivers

The 141.4% change in NEU stock from 12/24/2022 to 12/23/2025 was primarily driven by a 110.6% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
1224202212232025Change
Stock Price ($)293.31708.14141.43%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)2658.812744.413.22%
Net Income Margin (%)7.76%16.33%110.56%
P/E Multiple14.1714.794.34%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)9.969.366.07%
Cumulative Contribution140.54%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/24/2023 to 12/23/2025
ReturnCorrelation
NEU31.7% 
Market (SPY)48.4%36.8%
Sector (XLB)10.4%44.2%

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
NEU Return-16%-12%-7%79%-1%37%66%
Peers Return9%29%-21%9%2%18%44%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%17%114%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
NEU Win Rate42%33%58%75%50%50% 
Peers Win Rate55%65%42%50%55%52% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%73% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
NEU Max Drawdown-32%-24%-17%0%-6%-9% 
Peers Max Drawdown-45%-7%-34%-19%-13%-14% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: SXT, FUL, NGVT, SHW, ECL. See NEU Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/23/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventNEUS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-34.3%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven52.3%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven311 days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-32.4%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven47.9%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven1,316 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-24.1%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven31.8%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven475 days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-73.3%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven275.1%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven301 days1,480 days

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In The Past

NewMarket's stock fell -34.3% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 1/6/2021. A -34.3% loss requires a 52.3% gain to breakeven.

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About NewMarket (NEU)

NewMarket Corporation, through its subsidiaries, engages in the petroleum additives business. The company 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, grease, industrial gear fluids, and industrial specialty applications, such as turbine oils. It 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. In addition, the company engages in the antiknock compounds business, as well as contracted manufacturing and services activities; and owns and manages a real property in Virginia. It operates in North America, Latin America, the Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India. NewMarket Corporation was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia.

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  • Lubricant Additives: Chemicals formulated to enhance the performance of lubricating oils for engines, drivelines, and industrial applications.
  • Fuel Additives: Chemical solutions designed to improve the performance, efficiency, and cleanliness of gasoline, diesel, and other fuels.

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NewMarket Corporation (Symbol: NEU)

NewMarket Corporation primarily sells its products to other companies (Business-to-Business, or B2B), not directly to individual consumers. Through its subsidiary Afton Chemical, NewMarket develops, manufactures, and sells petroleum additive products that are essential components in lubricants and fuels. NewMarket's public filings, such as its annual 10-K reports, describe its customer base broadly but do not typically disclose the names of specific major customers. This indicates that while they have a strong customer base, no single customer accounts for a material portion (e.g., 10% or more) of their consolidated revenue that would necessitate individual disclosure under SEC regulations. However, based on their business description, their customers fall into the following categories:
  • Major oil companies
  • National oil companies (government-owned or controlled oil companies)
  • Independent lubricant and fuel blenders globally
These companies then use NewMarket's additives in their final products, such as automotive engine oils, driveline fluids, industrial lubricants, and various types of gasoline and diesel fuels, which are then sold to consumers or other industrial clients. Since specific customer names are not disclosed by NewMarket, we cannot provide a list of named companies with their public symbols.

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Thomas E. Gottwald Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer

Thomas E. Gottwald has served as the Chairman of NewMarket Corporation since 2014, and as Chief Executive Officer and President since 2004. He joined the company in 1984 and has held various positions in the petroleum additives and former plastics businesses. Mr. Gottwald represents the third generation of his family to lead NewMarket, with the family's relationship to the company dating back to 1918. Prior to his current role, he was the Chief Executive Officer and President of Ethyl Corp, a NewMarket subsidiary, from 2001 to 2004, and before that, he served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Ethyl Corp. He holds a degree in chemistry from Virginia Military Institute and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Timothy K. Fitzgerald Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Timothy K. Fitzgerald became the Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of NewMarket Corporation on January 1, 2025. He joined NewMarket approximately 10 years ago as Operations Finance Director and has over 20 years of experience in finance and accounting. Before his appointment as CFO, he served as the company's Treasurer and Finance Director starting in January 2024. Mr. Fitzgerald has been noted for his focus on team building, talent development, and financial planning and analysis.

Bruce R. Hazelgrove, III Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer

Bruce R. Hazelgrove, III has been the Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer of NewMarket Corporation since 2016. He also serves as a Director of Ethyl Corp, a NewMarket subsidiary. Previously, he served as Director, Corporate Services of Ethyl Corporation starting in 1997. Before joining Ethyl, Mr. Hazelgrove was involved in a real estate development and management business and also worked for the United States Air Force.

Bryce D. Jewett III Executive Vice President and General Counsel

Bryce D. Jewett III was elected Executive Vice President and General Counsel for NewMarket Corp, effective January 1, 2025. He joined NewMarket in 2020 as Vice President and General Counsel. Before joining the company, Mr. Jewett was a Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, where he specialized in Mergers and Acquisitions.

Brian D. Paliotti President, Afton Chemical Corporation

Brian D. Paliotti is the President of Afton Chemical Corporation, a subsidiary of NewMarket Corporation.

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The key risks to NewMarket Corporation's business (NEU) include a softening market for its primary petroleum additives, a reliance on a concentrated customer base, and challenges associated with recent acquisitions.

  1. Softening Market and Decline in Shipments for Petroleum Additives: NewMarket's core petroleum additives segment has experienced a softening market, leading to a 4.6% decline in shipments for the first nine months of 2025. This has contributed to lower selling prices and a decrease in operating profit for this segment.
  2. Reliance on a Small Number of Significant Customers: The company faces a concentration risk due to its reliance on a small number of significant customers, particularly within the fuel and lubricant industries.
  3. Acquisition and Integration Risks: NewMarket's recent acquisition of American Pacific Corporation (AMPAC) in January 2024 introduces integration risks, including the potential inability to realize expected benefits, difficulties in retaining key personnel, and challenges in maintaining supplier and customer relationships. The specialty materials segment, which includes AMPAC, is also noted for its high growth but volatile nature.

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The global acceleration in the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). As EVs do not require traditional fuels or internal combustion engine lubricants, the increasing market share of EVs poses a long-term threat to the demand for NewMarket's core products, which are primarily fuel and lubricant additives for gasoline and diesel engines.

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NewMarket Corporation (NEU) primarily operates in the petroleum additives industry, with its main products being lubricant additives and fuel additives. The company also has a specialty materials segment through its subsidiary American Pacific Corporation (AMPAC).

  • Lubricant Additives: The global market size for lubricant additives was estimated at approximately USD 17.70 billion in 2023.
  • Fuel Additives: The global market size for fuel additives was approximately USD 9.15 billion in 2023.
  • Specialty Materials (Aerospace, Defense, and Fire Protection): null

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Expected Drivers of Future Revenue Growth for NewMarket (NEU) Over the Next 2-3 Years

Over the next two to three years, NewMarket Corporation (NEU) is expected to drive future revenue growth through several key initiatives and market dynamics, primarily focusing on its Specialty Materials segment and strategic operational improvements in its core Petroleum Additives business.
  1. Expansion and Integration of Specialty Materials through Acquisitions: The acquisition of American Pacific Corporation (AMPAC) in January 2024 and Calca Solutions, LLC in October 2025 are significant drivers. AMPAC has substantially boosted sales and operating profit in the Specialty Materials segment, particularly in performance additives for space and defense sectors. NewMarket has committed approximately $1 billion since 2024 to this high-technology segment through these acquisitions and capacity expansions, with new capacity expected online in the second half of 2026. This strategic expansion into resilient, high-technology materials is anticipated to continue contributing significantly to revenue growth.
  2. Increased Production Capacity in Specialty Materials: NewMarket is actively investing in expanding the production capacity of its Specialty Materials segment. For instance, a capital investment of up to $100 million was approved in Q1 2025 to expand ammonium perchlorate production capacity by over 50% at the AMPAC facility in Cedar City, Utah, with this new capacity expected to come online in the second half of 2026. This expansion is aimed at providing more capacity and a stronger supply chain for customers, directly supporting higher sales volumes and revenue in the coming years.
  3. Operational Efficiencies and Margin Management in Petroleum Additives: Despite some recent market softness and lower selling prices impacting the Petroleum Additives segment, NewMarket is focused on cost control, margin management, and optimizing its global manufacturing network. These efforts aim to enhance operational efficiency and enable more efficient product delivery, which can support the competitiveness and profitability of this segment, thereby sustaining its revenue contribution amidst a challenging environment. While not a direct driver of *growth* in the same way as new market expansion, maintaining and improving profitability in its largest segment is crucial for overall financial health and can allow for strategic pricing that defends or grows market share.
  4. Technology-Driven Product Offerings and Customer-Focused Solutions: NewMarket consistently emphasizes its long-term objectives, which include technology-driven product offerings and customer-focused solutions. Continued investment in research and development to support customer needs, even when it contributes to short-term operating cost increases, is a fundamental aspect of their strategy. These technology investments are critical for developing new products and improving existing ones, ensuring the company remains competitive and can command value-added pricing, fostering organic revenue growth across its segments.

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Share Repurchases

  • NewMarket Corporation authorized a new share repurchase program in December 2024, allowing for the repurchase of up to $500 million of outstanding common stock through December 31, 2027. This program replaced a prior authorization for the same amount that was set to expire at the end of 2024.
  • During the first nine months of 2025, the company repurchased common stock totaling $77.2 million.
  • In the first quarter of 2025, NewMarket repurchased $57.1 million of common stock.

Outbound Investments

  • In January 2024, NewMarket Corporation completed the acquisition of AMPAC Intermediate Holdings, LLC (American Pacific Corporation - AMPAC), a manufacturer of critical performance additives for solid rocket motors, for approximately $700 million.
  • NewMarket completed the acquisition of Calca Solutions, LLC, a leading U.S. manufacturer of UltraPure and high purity hydrazine used in aerospace and defense applications, in October 2025. The acquisition was funded by available cash and borrowings under its revolving credit facility.
  • Since 2024, NewMarket has committed approximately $1 billion to acquisitions and diversification strategies within its specialty materials segment, which includes the AMPAC and Calca acquisitions and investments to expand capacity at both operations.

Capital Expenditures

  • For the first nine months of 2025, NewMarket funded capital expenditures amounting to $49.6 million.
  • In June 2025, the company announced a $100 million investment to expand AMPAC's ammonium perchlorate production capacity, with completion targeted for 2026, aimed at meeting increased demand in the aerospace and defense sectors.
  • The company's capital allocation also focuses on reinvestment in businesses for growth and efficiency, and strategic capacity expansion, particularly within the specialty materials segment, with new capacity expected to come online in the second half of 2026.

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Buying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin
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Buying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin
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Financials

NEUSXTFULNGVTSHWECLMedian
NameNewMarketSensient.H.B. Ful.Ingevity Sherwin-.Ecolab  
Mkt Price708.1496.3660.1959.51324.05264.74180.55
Mkt Cap6.64.13.32.279.875.15.3
Rev LTM2,7441,5953,5021,45223,27615,7243,123
Op Inc LTM5662113492643,6802,718458
FCF LTM545241212402,4261,574392
FCF 3Y Avg481582201322,3051,658350
CFO LTM6091052422993,2942,625454
CFO 3Y Avg5381363482223,2252,531443

Growth & Margins

NEUSXTFULNGVTSHWECLMedian
NameNewMarketSensient.H.B. Ful.Ingevity Sherwin-.Ecolab  
Rev Chg LTM-1.1%4.2%-1.3%1.1%1.0%0.6%0.8%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg1.1%3.7%-1.7%-3.2%2.4%5.2%1.8%
Rev Chg Q-4.8%5.0%-2.8%-0.2%3.2%1.0%0.4%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM-1.2%1.2%-0.7%-0.0%0.8%0.3%0.1%
Op Mgn LTM20.6%13.2%10.0%18.2%15.8%17.3%16.5%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg19.6%12.2%10.5%16.8%15.8%15.2%15.5%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-1.1%0.3%0.2%-0.3%-0.0%0.4%0.1%
CFO/Rev LTM22.2%6.6%6.9%20.6%14.2%16.7%15.4%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg19.5%8.9%9.8%14.5%13.9%16.4%14.2%
FCF/Rev LTM19.9%1.5%3.5%16.5%10.4%10.0%10.2%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg17.5%3.8%6.2%8.7%10.0%10.8%9.3%

Valuation

NEUSXTFULNGVTSHWECLMedian
NameNewMarketSensient.H.B. Ful.Ingevity Sherwin-.Ecolab  
Mkt Cap6.64.13.32.279.875.15.3
P/S2.42.60.91.53.44.82.5
P/EBIT10.619.310.6-6.421.325.015.0
P/E14.829.328.5-32.831.035.128.9
P/CFO10.938.913.57.224.228.618.9
Total Yield7.5%3.4%4.7%-3.0%4.2%3.8%4.0%
Dividend Yield0.8%0.0%1.1%0.0%1.0%0.9%0.8%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg8.6%1.7%5.7%7.1%2.9%2.5%4.3%
D/E0.10.20.60.60.20.10.2
Net D/E0.10.20.60.60.20.10.2

Returns

NEUSXTFULNGVTSHWECLMedian
NameNewMarketSensient.H.B. Ful.Ingevity Sherwin-.Ecolab  
1M Rtn-4.3%1.6%5.0%20.1%-3.9%-0.6%0.5%
3M Rtn-12.8%-3.6%1.4%6.0%-5.7%-0.1%-1.9%
6M Rtn4.0%-0.7%6.7%41.9%-5.8%-0.3%1.9%
12M Rtn37.4%34.4%-10.0%44.7%-5.2%11.9%23.1%
3Y Rtn141.4%41.1%-15.0%-15.7%37.2%89.2%39.1%
1M Excs Rtn-8.9%-3.1%0.3%15.4%-8.5%-5.2%-4.2%
3M Excs Rtn-17.2%-6.5%-2.1%3.5%-9.4%-4.7%-5.6%
6M Excs Rtn-7.6%-14.9%-5.0%27.7%-18.7%-13.5%-10.6%
12M Excs Rtn19.6%16.6%-29.2%28.3%-22.3%-4.2%6.2%
3Y Excs Rtn67.3%-37.7%-96.9%-93.7%-40.9%11.1%-39.3%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20242023202220212020
Petroleum additives2,6902,7542,3442,0022,176
All other91012914
Specialty materials0    
Total2,6982,7652,3562,0112,190


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20242023202220212020
Petroleum additives514378281333359
Specialty materials0    
All other -2-2-0-2
Total514376280333358


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$708.14 
Market Cap ($ Bil)6.6 
First Trading Date08/06/1985 
Distance from 52W High-18.6% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$755.37$701.25
DMA Trendupdown
Distance from DMA-6.3%1.0%
 3M1YR
Volatility31.2%26.2%
Downside Capture155.2253.03
Upside Capture63.1676.04
Correlation (SPY)22.6%35.7%
NEU Betas & Captures as of 11/30/2025

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta0.850.520.480.420.480.57
Up Beta-0.19-0.110.090.490.510.67
Down Beta0.21-0.46-0.170.080.270.37
Up Capture135%66%50%65%68%43%
Bmk +ve Days13263974142427
Stock +ve Days11233474145399
Down Capture114%139%119%44%57%74%
Bmk -ve Days7162452107323
Stock -ve Days9192952104350

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
 Comparison of NEU With Other Asset Classes (Last 1Y)
 NEUSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return37.9%9.2%18.8%72.9%9.0%3.7%-11.4%
Annualized Volatility26.0%20.0%19.5%19.2%15.3%17.2%35.0%
Sharpe Ratio1.200.330.762.720.360.05-0.14
Correlation With Other Assets 46.9%35.4%8.3%12.4%40.6%15.1%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLB, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Based On 5-Year Data
 Comparison of NEU With Other Asset Classes (Last 5Y)
 NEUSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return14.5%7.2%14.8%18.9%11.8%4.7%35.5%
Annualized Volatility25.0%18.9%17.1%15.5%18.7%18.9%48.9%
Sharpe Ratio0.540.290.700.980.510.160.62
Correlation With Other Assets 47.6%40.4%9.8%4.5%37.5%17.6%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLB, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Based On 10-Year Data
 Comparison of NEU With Other Asset Classes (Last 10Y)
 NEUSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return8.6%9.9%14.8%15.1%6.8%5.4%69.1%
Annualized Volatility24.4%20.8%18.0%14.8%17.6%20.8%55.8%
Sharpe Ratio0.350.430.710.850.310.230.90
Correlation With Other Assets 49.5%44.2%4.9%10.7%37.4%10.3%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLB, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date11282025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity146,204
Short Interest: % Change Since 11152025-9.3%
Average Daily Volume59,308
Days-to-Cover Short Interest2.47
Basic Shares Quantity9,360,000
Short % of Basic Shares1.6%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
10/30/20252.7%2.1%0.7%
7/30/20251.0%6.1%21.1%
4/23/20255.4%6.8%12.3%
2/3/20255.0%8.6%15.1%
10/23/20244.2%2.5%3.4%
7/29/20241.6%-4.2%-0.4%
4/24/2024-8.5%-9.1%-7.0%
1/31/20246.4%5.5%15.4%
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SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive141315
# Negative10119
Median Positive4.6%6.1%8.9%
Median Negative-4.7%-4.2%-6.2%
Max Positive9.2%11.6%21.1%
Max Negative-11.8%-11.1%-10.2%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
93020251031202510-Q 9/30/2025
6302025731202510-Q 6/30/2025
3312025424202510-Q 3/31/2025
12312024214202510-K 12/31/2024
93020241024202410-Q 9/30/2024
6302024730202410-Q 6/30/2024
3312024425202410-Q 3/31/2024
12312023215202410-K 12/31/2023
93020231026202310-Q 9/30/2023
6302023727202310-Q 6/30/2023
3312023427202310-Q 3/31/2023
12312022215202310-K 12/31/2022
93020221025202210-Q 9/30/2022
6302022803202210-Q 6/30/2022
3312022428202210-Q 3/31/2022
12312021215202210-K 12/31/2021