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NewMarket Corporation reports operating results, dividend actions, and segment updates for a holding company with businesses in petroleum performance additives and specialty materials. Through Afton Chemical and Ethyl, the company develops, manufactures, blends, and delivers additives that enhance petroleum and energy products. Through AMPAC and Calca Solutions, it manufactures specialty materials, including UltraPure and high-purity materials used in advanced aerospace applications.
Recurring developments include quarterly and annual earnings releases, segment operating profit trends, lubricant and energy-product additive demand, specialty materials volume changes, capacity investment, completed acquisitions, board-approved dividends, and conference-call scheduling. The petroleum performance additives segment operates across North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, and EMEAI, while specialty materials operates primarily in North America.
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NewMarket Corporation (NYSE:NEU) reported a strong performance in Q1 2023, with a net income of $97.6 million or $10.09 per share, compared to $59.3 million or $5.75 per share in Q1 2022. Revenue from petroleum additives reached $700.0 million, an increase from $660.3 million year-on-year. Operating profit surged to $132.1 million, up from $86.9 million the previous year, attributed to higher selling prices despite increased costs and a 15.4% decline in shipments. The company prioritized cost control and margin recovery amid economic challenges, with a Net Debt to EBITDA ratio of 1.7. Shareholder returns included $48.8 million via dividends and share repurchases, underlining a commitment to long-term value. A conference call is set for April 27, 2023, to discuss these results further.