NewMarket stock reports strong Q2 profit growth

Published on 10/04/2026 at 15:48 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

NewMarket stock posted Q2 EPS of USD 14.54, up 22.8 percent year over year in the period ended June 30, 2026. The October 2 close was USD 924.06.

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NewMarket Corporation (ISIN US6515871076) closed at USD 924.06 on the NYSE on October 2, 2026, up 0.32 percent for the session. The company reported Q2 2026 revenue of USD 747.09 million and earnings per share of USD 14.54, according to MarketBeat.

Profit growth sets the tone

The Q2 result gives NewMarket a concrete earnings anchor after a strong share-price run during 2026. Revenue reached USD 747.09 million in the quarter, while net income was USD 133.75 million and the net profit margin was 18.0 percent for the period ended June 30, 2026.

The year-over-year comparison is the more important signal. Q2 EPS increased 22.8 percent from USD 11.84 in Q2 2025, while revenue rose 7.0 percent from USD 654.00 million, according to Trefis. That combination points to earnings growth outpacing sales growth, making profitability the central operating metric for the stock.

Analyst target meets valuation test

Argus assigned a USD 950.00 price target in a report dated September 30, 2026, as shown by Yahoo Finance. The target lies 2.8 percent above the October 2 closing price, leaving a relatively narrow gap between the market level and the published analyst target.

MarketBeat listed a consensus Buy rating based on one analyst report. Its data also show a quarterly dividend of USD 3.00 paid on October 1, 2026, adding a shareholder-return component to the earnings story.

Stock remains near yearly high

NewMarket's October 2 trading range was USD 913.15 to USD 929.74, while the 52-week range was USD 580.03 to USD 981.66. The closing price was 5.9 percent below the 52-week high, and the market capitalization stood at USD 8.5 billion.

The valuation picture is therefore mixed in a precise sense: Q2 EPS growth was 22.8 percent, but the share price already sat near the upper end of its yearly range. NewMarket operates through subsidiaries including Afton Chemical and Ethyl, with products focused on petroleum and lubricant additives.

NewMarket stock closes at USD 924.06

NewMarket stock closed at USD 924.06 on the NYSE on October 2, 2026, with a daily gain of 0.32 percent, volume of 113,505 shares and a market capitalization of USD 8.5 billion.