NewMarket Corporation (NEU) Stock Overview
NYSE · Basic Materials · Specialty Chemicals
✓ Sourced directly from Yahoo Finance · Checked for accuracy at every rebuild · Snapshot: 6 September 2026
About NewMarket Corporation
NewMarket Corporation, through its subsidiaries, primarily engages in the manufacture and sale of petroleum additives. It offers lubricant additives for use in various vehicle and industrial applications, including engine oils, transmission fluids, off-road powertrain and hydraulic systems, gear…
Source: Yahoo Finance
Sector & Industry
NewMarket Corporation operates in the Basic Materials sector, within the Specialty Chemicals industry group. It is listed on the NYSE exchange.
NewMarket Corporation at a Glance
| Company | NewMarket Corporation |
| Ticker | NEU |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Currency | USD |
| Price | $885.00 |
| Market cap | $8.14B |
| P/E ratio (trailing) | 19.05 |
| EPS (trailing) | $46.46 |
| 52-week high | $981.66 |
| 52-week low | $580.03 |
| Dividend yield | 1.36% |
| Ex-dividend date | 15 Sep 2026 |
| Beta | 0.56 |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 25.12% |
| Debt-to-equity | 51.13% |
| Average volume | 118,142 |
| Shares outstanding | 9.20M |
| Sector | Basic Materials |
| Industry | Specialty Chemicals |
| Employees | 2,050 |
| Country | United States |
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- What is NewMarket Corporation's current P/E ratio?
- NewMarket Corporation (NEU) has a trailing P/E ratio of 19.05 as of our 6 September 2026 data snapshot. Learn what the P/E ratio means →
- What is NewMarket Corporation's market capitalisation?
- NewMarket Corporation's market cap is $8.14B based on our latest snapshot. See how it ranks by market cap →
- What is NEU's 52-week range?
- Over the past 52 weeks, NEU has traded between $580.03 and $981.66. What does the 52-week range mean? →
- How volatile is NewMarket Corporation compared to the market?
- NewMarket Corporation has a beta of 0.56, meaning it has historically moved less than the broader market. What does beta measure? →
- Does NewMarket Corporation pay a dividend?
- NewMarket Corporation's trailing annual dividend yield is 1.36%. Compare with other high-yield stocks →
- What exchange is NEU listed on?
- NEU is listed on the NYSE. Browse all NYSE-listed stocks →
- What sector is NewMarket Corporation in?
- NewMarket Corporation is classified in the Basic Materials sector. Compare with Basic Materials peers →
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