NewMarket Q4 revenue declines
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 |
|
Press Release: ID:nBw5drbKca
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