NewMarket (NYSE: NEU) boosts quarterly dividend to $3.00 per share

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NewMarket Corporation announced that its Board of Directors has increased the quarterly dividend and declared a cash dividend of $3.00 per share on its common stock. The dividend will be paid on April 1, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 16, 2026.

The company operates through subsidiaries including Afton Chemical, Ethyl, American Pacific Corporation and Calca Solutions, which supply fuel and lubricant additives and specialized materials for aerospace and defense. Management also reminds readers that the release contains forward-looking statements subject to various business, regulatory, and macroeconomic risks.

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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): February 26, 2026

NEWMARKET CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Virginia		1-32190		20-0812170
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(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.)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, without par value		NEU		New 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 or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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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 8.01 Other Events.

On February 26, 2026, NewMarket Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release reporting that the Company’s Board of Directors had declared a dividend of $3.00 per share of the Company’s common stock, payable on April 1, 2026, to Company shareholders of record at the close of business on March 16, 2026. A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit 99.1		Press release regarding the quarterly dividend issued by the Company on February 26, 2026
Exhibit 104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (Embedded within the inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

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: February 26, 2026

NewMarket Corporation
By:		/s/ Timothy K. Fitzgerald
Name:		Timothy K. Fitzgerald
Title:		Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Exhibit 99.1

NEWMARKET CORPORATION INCREASES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND

Richmond, VA, February 26, 2026 - The Board of Directors of NewMarket Corporation (NYSE: NEU) declared a quarterly dividend in the amount of $3.00 per share on the common stock of the Corporation. The dividend is payable April 1, 2026, to NewMarket shareholders of record at the close of business on March 16, 2026.

NewMarket Corporation is a holding company operating through its subsidiaries, Afton Chemical Corporation (Afton), Ethyl Corporation (Ethyl), American Pacific Corporation (AMPAC) and Calca Solutions, LLC (Calca). 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. Calca is the nation’s leading producer of UltraPure and high-purity hydrazine – essential, mission-critical propellants that enable advanced aerospace and defense applications. 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, 2025, which is available to shareholders upon request.

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.

CONTACTS:

Timothy K. Fitzgerald

Investor Relations

Phone: 804.788.5555

Email: investorrelations@newmarket.com

FAQ

What dividend did NewMarket Corporation (NEU) declare on February 26, 2026?

NewMarket Corporation declared a quarterly cash dividend of $3.00 per share on its common stock. The payment reflects the Board’s updated dividend decision and applies to all shareholders of record as of the specified record date in March 2026.

When will NewMarket Corporation (NEU) pay its new $3.00 quarterly dividend?

NewMarket will pay the $3.00 per share quarterly dividend on April 1, 2026. Shareholders who are on the company’s books as of the March 16, 2026 record date will be entitled to receive this cash distribution.

What is the record date for NewMarket Corporation’s $3.00 dividend?

The record date for NewMarket Corporation’s $3.00 per share quarterly dividend is March 16, 2026. Investors must be shareholders of record at the close of business that day to qualify for the cash payment on April 1, 2026.

How did NewMarket describe the change to its quarterly dividend?

NewMarket stated that its Board of Directors increased the quarterly dividend and declared an amount of $3.00 per share. While the prior rate is not detailed here, the company clearly characterizes this new dividend level as an increase from the previous payout.

What businesses does NewMarket Corporation (NEU) operate to support its dividend?

NewMarket operates through Afton Chemical, Ethyl, American Pacific Corporation, and Calca Solutions. These subsidiaries sell fuel and lubricant additives, specialty materials for solid rocket motors, and high-purity hydrazine propellants, providing the operating cash flows that underpin dividend payments.

Does NewMarket’s dividend press release include forward-looking statements?

Yes. NewMarket notes that the press release contains forward-looking statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. It highlights numerous risk factors, such as raw material availability, regulations, and economic conditions, which could cause actual results to differ from current expectations.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

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Press Releases

• EX-99.1 EX-99.1 6.1 KB

Other Documents

• EX-101 XBRL TAXONOMY EXTENSION SCHEMA 2.8 KB
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