NewMarket Corporation (NEU)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in NewMarket Corporation, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

NewMarket Corporation (NEU) has returned -6.26% so far this year and 15.05% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, NEU has returned 6.77% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 6, 1985, NEU's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.45%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.0 years.

Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Oct 2002 with a return of +60.6%, while the worst month was Oct 1987 at -34.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, NEU closed higher 47% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 30, 2002 with a return of +28.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 11, 1994 at -31.4%.

NewMarket Corporation has an annualized alpha of 10.78%, beta of 0.84, and R² of 0.14 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 07, 1985.

• This stock captured 115.64% of S&P 500 Index gains and 106.29% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
• R² of 0.14 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

NEU ranks 54 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for NewMarket Corporation (NEU) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

NewMarket Corporation provided a 1.79% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $11.50 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 12 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for NewMarket Corporation. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the NewMarket Corporation. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the NewMarket Corporation was 95.01%, occurring on Sep 13, 2002. Recovery took 910 trading sessions.

The current NewMarket Corporation drawdown is 25.91%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of NewMarket Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how NewMarket Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Specialty Chemicals industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.