NYSE$NEU

NewMarket Corporation · Q4 2023 earnings

Q4 2023 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

NewMarket's fourth quarter 2023 results were released, showing a decrease in net income compared to the same period in 2022.

NewMarket Corporation reported a net income of $80.4 million for Q4 2023, a decrease compared to $90.5 million in Q4 2022. Petroleum additives sales also decreased to $642.0 million from $680.3 million in the same period last year. The company highlighted its focus on managing operating costs and inventory levels, while continuing to invest in technology.

  • Q4 2023 net income was $80.4 million, or $8.38 per share, compared to $90.5 million, or $9.26 per share, for Q4 2022.
  • Petroleum additives sales for Q4 2023 were $642.0 million, down from $680.3 million in Q4 2022.
  • Petroleum additives operating profit for Q4 2023 was $110.4 million, compared to $117.1 million for the same period in 2022.
  • The company acquired American Pacific Corporation (AMPAC) in January 2024 for approximately $700 million.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$643M

Previous: $683M-5.7%
EPS (adj)

$8.38

Previous: $9.26-9.5%
Net Debt to EBITDA

0.9

Previous: 2-55.0%
Capital Expenditures

-$13.5M

Previous: $15.8M-185.6%
Net Income

$80.4M

Previous: $90.5M-11.2%
Operating Income

$101M

Previous: $110M-7.5%
Gross Profit

$177M

Previous: $180M-1.4%
R&D Expense

$39M

No prior period

Revenue & EPS history

NewMarket · Revenue · Quarterly

$643M

Q4 2023-5.7%vs Q4 2022

Revenue by segment

NewMarket · $685M total across 2 segments · Q2 2023

  • Petroleum Additives
    $684M-5.1%
  • All Other
    $1.16M

Forward guidance

NewMarket anticipates continued strength in its petroleum additives segment and looks forward to the integration of AMPAC. The company remains focused on long-term objectives and believes its business fundamentals will continue to benefit all stakeholders.

Tailwinds

  • Continued strength in petroleum additives segment anticipated.
  • Looking forward to the integration of AMPAC.
  • Making decisions to promote long-term value for shareholders and customers.
  • Remaining focused on long-term objectives.
  • Believes business fundamentals will continue to be beneficial for all stakeholders.

Headwinds

  • Availability of raw materials and distribution systems.
  • Disruptions at production facilities, including single-sourced facilities.
  • Hazards common to chemical businesses.
  • Ability to respond effectively to technological changes in our industry.
  • Failure to protect our intellectual property rights.

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 2023

Historical avgQ4 2023

-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

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (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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