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 UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
  
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 30, 2025
  
NEWMARKET CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Virginia1-3219020-0812170
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)		(Commission File Number)(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
330 South Fourth Street 
Richmond,Virginia 23219
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (804) 788-5000  
Not applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
 
☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
 Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, with no par valueNEUNew York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (Section 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Section 240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐


Item 2.02.    Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On July 30, 2025, NewMarket Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release regarding its earnings for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025. A copy of this press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01.     Financial Statements and Exhibits
 
(d) Exhibits.
Press release regarding earnings issued by the Company on July 30, 2025.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Date: July 30, 2025
 
NEWMARKET CORPORATION
By:/s/ Timothy K. Fitzgerald
Timothy K. Fitzgerald
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer



EXHIBIT 99.1

NewMarket Corporation Reports Second Quarter and First Half 2025 Results

•Record First Half Net Income of $237 Million and Earnings per Share of $25.11
•First Half Petroleum Additives Operating Profit of $282 Million
•First Half Specialty Materials Operating Profit of $34 Million
•Strong Operating Cash Flows During the First Half

Richmond, VA, July 30, 2025 – NewMarket Corporation (NYSE:NEU) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas E. Gottwald, released the following earnings report of the Company’s operations for the second quarter and first half of 2025.

Net income for the second quarter of 2025 was $111.2 million, or $11.84 per share, compared to net income of $111.6 million, or $11.63 per share, for the same period last year. For the first half of 2025, net income was $237.2 million, or $25.11 per share, compared to $219.4 million, or $22.87 per share, for the same period in 2024.

Petroleum additives sales for the second quarter of 2025 were $653.9 million, compared to $669.8 million for the same period in 2024. Petroleum additives operating profit for the second quarter of 2025 was $139.8 million, compared to $147.8 million for the second quarter of 2024. The decrease in petroleum additives operating profit was primarily driven by a 2.5% decline in shipments between quarterly periods and an increase in technology investments, slightly offset by favorable product mix. The decline in shipments was mainly driven by lubricant additives shipments, partially offset by a slight increase in fuel additives shipments.

Petroleum additives sales were $1.3 billion for the first half of 2025 and the first half of 2024. Petroleum additives operating profit for the first half of 2025 was $281.9 million, compared to $298.7 million in the same period last year. The drivers for the decrease in operating profit between these periods were consistent with those affecting the second quarter comparison discussed above. Shipments decreased 4.9% when comparing the first half of 2025 with the same period in 2024, with decreases in both lubricant additives and fuel additives shipments.

Specialty materials sales were $42.0 million for the second quarter of 2025, compared to $38.0 million for the second quarter of 2024. Specialty materials operating profit was $10.5 million for the second quarter of 2025, compared to operating profit of $5.0 million for the second quarter of 2024. The increase in specialty materials operating profit was primarily driven by increased volumes. As previously stated, we will see substantial variation in quarterly results for the specialty materials segment on an ongoing basis due to the nature of its business.

Specialty materials sales were $95.8 million for the first half of 2025, compared to $55.1 million for the first half of 2024. Specialty materials operating profit for the first half of 2025 was $33.7 million, compared to slightly above breakeven in the same period last year. Specialty materials sales and operating profit for the first half of 2024 reflect financial results since the acquisition of American Pacific Corporation (AMPAC) on January 16, 2024.

Our operations generated solid cash flows during the first half of 2025. We repurchased common stock for $77.2 million, including $20.2 million of repurchases in the second quarter, paid dividends of $51.9 million, and funded capital expenditures of $29.3 million in the first half of 2025. Additionally, we reduced our Net Debt by $122.2 million during the first half of 2025, driving our Net Debt to EBITDA ratio down to 1.0 as of June 30, 2025.



We are pleased with the strong performance of our business during the first half of 2025 and continue to see favorable results from our ongoing efficiency initiatives. Investing in technology to meet customer needs, enhancing our operational efficiency, and improving our portfolio profitability will remain priorities throughout 2025.

We continue to monitor the uncertain macroeconomic environment, particularly the changes in international trade relations and tariffs, and assess the potential impacts to our operations. Our dedicated team makes decisions to promote long-term value for our shareholders and customers, and remains focused on our long-term objectives. We believe the fundamentals of how we run our business - a long-term view, safety-first culture, customer-focused solutions, technology-driven product offerings, and world-class supply chain capability - will continue to be beneficial for all our stakeholders.

Sincerely,
Thomas E. Gottwald

The petroleum additives segment consists of the North America (the United States and Canada), Latin America (Mexico, Central America, and South America), Asia Pacific, and Europe/Middle East/Africa/India (Europe or EMEAI) regions. The specialty materials segment, which consists of the AMPAC business, operates primarily in North America.

The Company has disclosed the non-GAAP financial measures EBITDA, Net Debt, and Net Debt to EBITDA, as well as the related calculations in the schedules included with this earnings release. EBITDA is defined as income from continuing operations before the deduction of interest and financing expenses, income taxes, depreciation (on property, plant, and equipment) and amortization (on intangibles and lease right-of-use assets). Net Debt is defined as long-term debt, including current maturities, less cash and cash equivalents. Net Debt to EBITDA is defined as Net Debt divided by EBITDA for the rolling four quarters ended as of the specified date. The Company believes that even though these items are not required by or presented in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), these additional measures enhance understanding of the Company’s performance and period to period comparability. The Company believes that these items should not be considered an alternative to our results determined under GAAP.

As a reminder, a conference call and webcast is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, July 31, 2025, to review second quarter 2025 financial results. You can access the conference call live by dialing 1-888-506-0062 (domestic) or 1-973-528-0011 (international) and requesting the NewMarket conference call. To avoid delays, callers should dial in five minutes early. A teleconference replay of the call will be available until Thursday, August 7, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. ET by dialing 1-877-481-4010 (domestic) or 1-919-882-2331 (international). The replay passcode number is 52660. The call will also be broadcast via the internet and can be accessed through the Company’s website at www.newmarket.com or www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/2001/52660. A webcast replay will be available for 30 days.

NewMarket Corporation is a holding company operating through its subsidiaries, Afton Chemical Corporation (Afton), Ethyl Corporation (Ethyl), and American Pacific Corporation (AMPAC). The Afton and Ethyl companies develop, manufacture, blend, and deliver chemical additives that enhance the performance of petroleum products. AMPAC is a manufacturer of specialty materials primarily used in solid rocket motors for the aerospace and defense industries. The NewMarket family of companies has a long-term commitment to its people, to safety, to providing innovative solutions for its customers, and to making the world a better place.

Some of the information contained in this press release constitutes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Although NewMarket’s management believes its expectations are based on reasonable assumptions within the bounds of its knowledge of its business and operations, there can be no assurance that actual results will not differ materially from expectations.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations include, but are not limited to, the availability of raw materials and distribution systems; disruptions at production facilities, including single-sourced facilities; hazards common to chemical businesses; the ability to respond effectively to technological changes in our industries; failure to protect our intellectual property rights; sudden, sharp, or prolonged raw material price increases;


competition from other manufacturers; current and future governmental regulations; the loss of significant customers; termination or changes to contracts with contractors and subcontractors of the U.S. government or directly with the U.S. government; failure to attract and retain a highly-qualified workforce; an information technology system failure or security breach; the occurrence or threat of extraordinary events, including natural disasters, terrorist attacks, wars and health-related epidemics; risks related to operating outside of the United States, including tariffs and trade policy; political, economic, and regulatory factors concerning our products; the impact of substantial indebtedness on our operational and financial flexibility; the impact of fluctuations in foreign exchange rates; resolution of environmental liabilities or legal proceedings; limitation of our insurance coverage; our inability to realize expected benefits from investment in our infrastructure or from acquisitions, or our inability to successfully integrate acquisitions into our business; the underperformance of our pension assets resulting in additional cash contributions to our pension plans; and other factors detailed from time to time in the reports that NewMarket files with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the risk factors in Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, which is available to shareholders at www.newmarket.com.

You should keep in mind that any forward-looking statement made by NewMarket in the foregoing discussion speaks only as of the date on which such forward-looking statement is made. New risks and uncertainties arise from time to time, and it is impossible for us to predict these events or how they may affect us. We have no duty to, and do not intend to, update or revise the forward-looking statements in this discussion after the date hereof, except as may be required by law. In light of these risks and uncertainties, you should keep in mind that the events described in any forward-looking statement made in this discussion, or elsewhere, might not occur.


FOR INVESTOR INFORMATION CONTACT:
Timothy K. Fitzgerald
Investor Relations
Phone: 804.788.5555
Email:investorrelations@newmarket.com


NEWMARKET CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
SEGMENT RESULTS AND OTHER FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(In thousands, except per-share amounts, unaudited)
Second Quarter Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2025202420252024
Net Sales:
Petroleum additives$653,875 $669,826 $1,299,429 $1,347,090 
Specialty materials42,037 38,010 95,758 55,057 
All other 2,597 2,392 4,268 4,817 
Total$698,509 $710,228 $1,399,455 $1,406,964 
Segment operating profit:
Petroleum additives$139,835 $147,819 $281,942 $298,728 
Specialty materials10,547 4,972 33,734 5 
All other (1,171)(1,374)(1,652)(1,455)
Segment operating profit149,211 151,417 314,024 297,278 
Corporate unallocated expense(6,414)(3,985)(11,300)(9,542)
Interest and financing expenses(10,735)(15,910)(21,435)(31,564)
Other income (expense), net15,626 11,472 30,512 24,515 
Income before income tax expense$147,688 $142,994 $311,801 $280,687 
Net income$111,244 $111,620 $237,193 $219,352 
Earnings per share - basic and diluted$11.84 $11.63 $25.11 $22.87 








NEWMARKET CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In thousands, except per-share amounts, unaudited)
Second Quarter Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2025202420252024
Net sales$698,509 $710,228 $1,399,455 $1,406,964 
Cost of goods sold477,555 491,773 942,478 972,144 
Gross profit220,954 218,455 456,977 434,820 
Selling, general, and administrative expenses45,428 42,840 88,406 87,205 
Research, development, and testing expenses32,374 28,663 65,550 59,863 
Operating profit143,152 146,952 303,021 287,752 
Interest and financing expenses, net10,735 15,910 21,435 31,564 
Other income (expense), net15,271 11,952 30,215 24,499 
Income before income tax expense147,688 142,994 311,801 280,687 
Income tax expense36,444 31,374 74,608 61,335 
Net income$111,244 $111,620 $237,193 $219,352 
Earnings per share - basic and diluted$11.84 $11.63 $25.11 $22.87 
Cash dividends declared per share$2.75 $2.50 $5.50 $5.00 





NEWMARKET CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share amounts, unaudited)
June 30,
2025		December 31,
2024
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$70,257 $77,476 
Trade and other accounts receivable, less allowance for credit losses453,709 395,450 
Inventories494,849 505,426 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets49,001 51,203 
Total current assets1,067,816 1,029,555 
Property, plant, and equipment, net739,182 735,361 
Intangibles (net of amortization) and goodwill737,873 750,424 
Prepaid pension cost518,818 490,418 
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net76,247 71,253 
Deferred charges and other assets54,593 52,530 
Total assets$3,194,529 $3,129,541 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable$260,486 $225,874 
Accrued expenses77,568 89,277 
Dividends payable21,460 22,037 
Income taxes payable18,647 15,798 
  Operating lease liabilities 17,170 15,337 
Other current liabilities6,741 6,155 
Total current liabilities402,072 374,478 
Long-term debt841,829 971,281 
Operating lease liabilities - noncurrent59,377 54,754 
Other noncurrent liabilities279,528 267,445 
Total liabilities1,582,806 1,667,958 
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock and paid-in capital (with no par value; issued and outstanding shares - 9,396,621 at June 30, 2025 and 9,524,789 at December 31, 2024)
515 0 
Accumulated other comprehensive income 69,702 32,870 
Retained earnings1,541,506 1,428,713 
Total shareholders' equity1,611,723 1,461,583 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$3,194,529 $3,129,541 



NEWMARKET CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
SELECTED CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW DATA
(In thousands, unaudited)
Six Months Ended June 30,
20252024
Net income$237,193 $219,352 
Depreciation and amortization57,270 55,130 
Cash pension and postretirement contributions(4,871)(5,781)
Working capital changes(828)(40,696)
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)4,604 (7,461)
Capital expenditures(29,295)(28,533)
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired0 (681,479)
Net (repayments) borrowings under revolving credit facility(30,000)279,000 
Principal payment on 3.78% senior note(50,000)0 
(Payment) proceeds on term loan(50,000)250,000 
Dividends paid(51,898)(47,972)
Repurchases of common stock(77,218)0 
Debt issuance costs0 (2,251)
All other(12,176)(13,613)
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents$(7,219)$(24,304)


NEWMARKET CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(In thousands, unaudited)
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA)
Second Quarter Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2025202420252024
Net Income$111,244 $111,620 $237,193 $219,352 
Add:
Interest and financing expenses, net10,735 15,910 21,435 31,564 
Income tax expense36,444 31,374 74,608 61,335 
Depreciation and amortization28,107 28,938 56,501 54,193 
EBITDA$186,530 $187,842 $389,737 $366,444 
Net Debt to EBITDA
June 30,
2025		December 31,
2024
Long-term debt, including current maturities$841,829 $971,281 
Less: Cash and cash equivalents70,257 77,476 
Net Debt$771,572 $893,805 
Rolling Four Quarters Ended
June 30,
2025		December 31,
2024
Net Income$480,254 $462,413 
Add:
Interest and financing expenses, net47,23757,366
Income tax expense134,967121,694
Depreciation and amortization117,558115,250
EBITDA-Rolling Four Quarters$780,016 $756,723 
Net Debt to EBITDA1.01.2



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