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RICHMOND, Va. - NewMarket Corporation (NYSE: NEU), a global leader in the production of chemical additives and specialty materials, announced a quarterly dividend of $2.75 per share. The dividend will be distributed on July 1, 2025, to shareholders on record as of June 16, 2025. According to InvestingPro data, NewMarket has maintained dividend payments for 20 consecutive years, with the current yield at 1.91%.
The company, through its subsidiaries including Afton Chemical Corporation, Ethyl Corporation, and American Pacific Corporation, provides products that enhance the performance of petroleum products and specialty materials for aerospace and defense. NewMarket emphasizes its dedication to innovation, safety, and its workforce. The company’s financial health score is rated as "GREAT" by InvestingPro, with a strong return on equity of 36% and healthy current ratio of 2.75.
In the context of this announcement, NewMarket also included forward-looking statements, cautioning that actual results could differ from current expectations due to various factors. These include raw material availability, production disruptions, market competition, regulatory changes, and other risks associated with their international operations and financial strategies. The company currently trades at a P/E ratio of 12.51, with eight additional key insights available on InvestingPro.
Investors are advised that these forward-looking statements, as defined under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, are based on management’s current knowledge and assumptions, and the company does not intend to update these statements following the date of this release.
The information in this article is based on a press release statement from NewMarket Corporation.
In other recent news, NewMarket Corporation reported impressive financial results for the first quarter of 2025, with earnings per share (EPS) of $13.26, surpassing market expectations. The company’s revenue reached $700.95 million, aligning well with analyst projections. A notable highlight was the 16.7% year-over-year increase in net income, which rose to $126 million, driven by a significant jump in specialty materials sales. However, petroleum additive sales experienced a decline, falling to $646 million from $677 million the previous year. NewMarket announced plans to invest $100 million in expanding its AMPACT facility, aiming to increase production capacity by over 50% by 2026. This expansion is intended to meet the growing demand for solid rocket motors in military and space sectors. Analysts have noted this strategic initiative as a positive step for the company. The company also saw improvements in its financial health, with a net debt to EBITDA ratio improving to 1.1 from 1.9. These developments reflect NewMarket’s focus on long-term value creation and operational efficiency.
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