Is NewMarket Corporation a good dividend stock?

NewMarket Corporation (NEU) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 1.49%. Review its dividend history, payout consistency and growth to judge whether it fits your income strategy.

What is NEU's dividend yield?

The dividend yield for NEU stock is currently 1.49%.

How much does NEU pay in dividends per year?

NewMarket Corporation pays an annual dividend of $11.7500 per share over the trailing twelve months.

How often does NEU pay dividends?

NEU stock pays dividends quarterly.

Is NEU's dividend growing?

NewMarket Corporation's 3-year dividend CAGR is 11.04%.

NEU Stock Price, Chart, Stats & News

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Overview Dividend safety Dividends Fundamentals

NewMarket Corporation (NEU) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 1.49% as of Jun 29, 2026. It pays $11.75 per share over the trailing twelve months and distributes quarterly. Its dividend has grown at a 8.64% 5-year compound annual rate.

7.27B

Market cap

18.05x

Current P/E

22.52x

Forward P/E

1.49%

Dividend yield

$11.75

NEU dividend

Dividend safety

Strong

Dividend coverage looks healthy — NEU pays out about 27% of earnings.

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Fundamentals

Gross margin	31.46%
Operating margin	19.95%
Pretax margin	20.57%
Net margin	15.37%
Effective tax rate	25.30%
ROA	11.99%
ROE	25.38%
D/E	0.54x
Interest coverage ratio	13.70x

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NEU valuation

P/E	18.05x
P/S	2.16x
P/B	3.32x
P/CF	10.36x
P/FCF	12.00x
P/OCF	10.36x
PEG	-2.27x
EV multiple	7.07x

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Sector

Chemicals - Specialty

Industry

NewMarket Corporation, through its various subsidiaries, operates primarily in the specialty chemicals sector, specializing in the creation and supply of petroleum additives. The company furnishes an extensive selection of lubricant additives that are vital for optimizing performance across a wide array of automotive and industrial machinery. These formulations cater to diverse applications, including engine oils (used in passenger cars, motorcycles, heavy-duty commercial vehicles, locomotives, and marine engines), driveline systems (such as transmission and axle fluids, and lubricants for off-road powertrains), and a variety of industrial fluids (like hydraulic fluids, greases, industrial gear lubricants, and specialized turbine oils).