NewMarket Q4 revenue declines

NewMarket

11/02/2026 22:09

Overview

Petroleum additives firm Q4 revenue fell, impacted by lower sales and higher tax rates

Specialty materials segment Q4 sales and profit rose, driven by acquisitions

Company reduced long-term debt by $87.9 mln in 2025

Outlook

NewMarket anticipates continued solid results from petroleum additives despite market softness

Company plans to expand specialty materials capacity by end of 2026

Result Drivers

PETROLEUM ADDITIVES DECLINE - Operating profit decreased due to lower shipments and selling prices, and higher unit costs from reduced production volumes

SPECIALTY MATERIALS GROWTH - Sales and profit increased due to higher volumes at AMPAC and acquisition of Calca Solutions

HIGHER TAX RATE - Net income decline attributed to a higher effective income tax rate in 2025 compared to 2024

Key Details

Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q4 Sales
$635.40 mln
Q4 Net Income
$81.29 mln


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