NYSE$NEU
NewMarket Corporation · Q4 2019 earnings
Q4 2019 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
NewMarket's Q4 2019 earnings decreased compared to the same period last year, with net income at $50.1 million and EPS at $4.48. Sales for the petroleum additives segment were $531.8 million, a slight decrease of 1.0% year-over-year. Shipments increased 1.4% after a period of decline, driven by lubricant additives.
NewMarket Corporation reported a decrease in fourth-quarter earnings, with net income at $50.1 million, or $4.48 per share, compared to $62.8 million, or $5.58 per share, in the fourth quarter of 2018. Sales for the petroleum additives segment were $531.8 million, down 1.0% compared to the same period last year, but shipments increased 1.4% following a period of decline.
- Q4 net income decreased to $50.1 million, or $4.48 per share, compared to $62.8 million, or $5.58 per share, in Q4 2018.
- Sales for the petroleum additives segment were $531.8 million, a decrease of 1.0% compared to the same period last year.
- Petroleum additives operating profit was $73.6 million, compared to $79.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2018.
- Shipments increased 1.4% between periods, driven by lubricant additives shipments.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
NewMarket · Revenue · Quarterly
$534M
Revenue by segment
NewMarket · $534M total across 2 segments · Q4 2019
- Petroleum Additives$532M—99.5%
- All Other$2.67M—0.5%
Forward guidance
NewMarket expects continued strength in its operations and the petroleum additives industry as a whole, focusing on managing its business and operating margins to ensure a robust future. The company anticipates the petroleum additives market to grow at 1% to 2% for the foreseeable future and believes it will exceed that growth rate.
Tailwinds
- Continued strength in operations is expected.
- Continued strength in petroleum additives industry is expected.
- Focus on managing business and operating margins.
- Commitment to providing innovative solutions to customers.
- Investments in supply capabilities.
Headwinds
- Challenging economic environment.
- Sustained increase in raw material costs.
- Potential risks related to operating outside of the United States.
- Impact of fluctuations in foreign exchange rates.
- An information technology system failure or security breach.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2019
-0.2%
Avg return
Earnings day
-0.1%
Avg return
5 days after
+2.1%
Avg return
30 days after
47%
32 / 68 earnings
Positive
+14.5%
Q3 2012
Best reaction
-14.4%
Q4 2025
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +6.2% | +6.3% | +14.8% | |
| Q4 2025 | -14.4% | -14.0% | -16.2% | |
| Q3 2025 | +3.0% | +4.9% | +2.1% | |
| Q1 2025 | +5.4% | +4.0% | +11.2% | |
| Q4 2024 | +5.0% | +6.5% | +12.6% | |
| Q3 2024 | +4.0% | +3.4% | +4.4% | |
| Q2 2024 | +0.8% | -2.0% | -0.8% | |
| Q1 2024 | -9.0% | -8.8% | -7.4% | |
| Q4 2023 | +5.0% | +3.1% | +13.8% | |
| Q3 2023 | +8.6% | +6.5% | +17.6% | |
| Q2 2023 | +1.4% | +2.4% | +3.2% | |
| Q1 2023 | +8.3% | +9.6% | +8.8% | |
| Q4 2022 | +8.5% | +6.7% | +3.2% | |
| Q3 2022 | -4.8% | -2.1% | +1.6% | |
| Q2 2022 | -2.8% | -3.4% | -8.7% | |
| Q1 2022 | +5.5% | +7.4% | +7.3% | |
| Q4 2021 | -9.9% | -11.2% | -1.4% | |
| Q3 2021 | -11.5% | -9.3% | -8.7% | |
| Q2 2021 | +3.9% | +5.3% | +13.5% | |
| Q1 2021 | -7.0% | -6.5% | -10.3% | |
| Q4 2020 | -3.0% | -3.3% | -4.2% | |
| Q3 2020 | +2.6% | +5.5% | +7.9% | |
| Q2 2020 | -10.0% | -11.4% | -11.8% | |
| Q1 2020 | +4.5% | +8.6% | +10.2% | |
| Q4 2019 | -2.8% | -3.2% | -4.9% | |
| Q3 2019 | +4.0% | +4.2% | +7.2% | |
| Q2 2019 | +3.6% | +3.6% | +10.5% | |
| Q1 2019 | -4.8% | -3.1% | -5.9% | |
| Q4 2018 | +6.9% | +7.1% | +10.8% | |
| Q3 2018 | -2.7% | -0.9% | +6.3% | |
| Q2 2018 | -8.0% | -7.2% | -2.5% | |
| Q1 2018 | +1.7% | -4.1% | -4.8% | |
| Q4 2017 | +2.7% | +1.9% | +10.5% | |
| Q3 2017 | -5.0% | -7.0% | -8.1% | |
| Q2 2017 | -4.6% | -5.2% | -9.0% | |
| Q1 2017 | +2.3% | +1.0% | +1.7% | |
| Q4 2016 | -0.0% | -0.5% | +1.1% | |
| Q3 2016 | -0.2% | -0.0% | +2.5% | |
| Q2 2016 | +5.4% | +2.7% | +3.4% | |
| Q1 2016 | -1.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -9.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -3.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -6.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +1.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +5.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -2.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +0.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -6.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +5.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -0.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +0.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -0.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -9.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +14.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -0.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +14.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -1.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | -1.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +2.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -5.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +1.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +0.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -6.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -0.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | -0.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | -1.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -1.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | -1.6% | — | — |
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