NewMarket Co.

NewMarket has declared a quarterly dividend of $3.00 per share. The payment will be made on October 1, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 15, 2026. NewMarket acts as a holding company for subsidiaries such as Afton Chemical and Ethyl and supplies chemical additives as well as specialty materials for aviation and defense. » More on de.investing.com

NewMarket's stock climbed to an all-time high of $901.27 and is currently trading at about $904.16, leaving it roughly 30.6% up YTD. For Q2 2026 the company reported earnings of $14.54 per share on revenue of $747.09 million; net income rose to $134 million and the first half closed at $252 million. The Specialty Materials segment posted a 59.5% revenue increase and doubled its operating profit, while Petroleum Additives benefited from improved margins. Management plans new capacity for aerospace and defense chemicals by the end of 2026; analysts, however, point to possible overvaluation and an overbought RSI. » More on de.investing.com

NewMarket reported a net income of $118 million and earnings per share of $12.62 for Q1 2026 on revenue of $669.7 million, each down year-on-year. The petroleum additives segment saw lower shipment volumes and a revenue decline but maintained robust operating margins; the specialty materials segment suffered a significant drop in operating profit due to changes in the delivery mix. Management highlights pricing power and sees shipment volumes stabilizing toward the end of the quarter, while the company continues to invest in technology and supply-chain optimization. The stock rose about 5.7% in after-hours trading following the results. » More on de.investing.com