NewMarket Corporation Declares \$3.00 Quarterly Dividend: Key Updates for Investors

Richmond, VA, April 23, 2026 – NewMarket Corporation (NYSE: NEU) has announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of \$3.00 per share on the company’s common stock. This dividend will be payable on July 1, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on June 15, 2026.

Key Details for Investors

• Dividend Declaration: The \$3.00 per share dividend underscores NewMarket’s ongoing commitment to returning value to its shareholders. This regular and sizable payout signals confidence in the company’s cash flow and ongoing profitability.
• Record and Payment Dates: Investors must own shares by June 15, 2026, to be eligible for the dividend, which will be distributed on July 1, 2026.
• Company Overview: NewMarket Corporation operates through several subsidiaries:
  • Afton Chemical Corporation (Afton) and Ethyl Corporation (Ethyl): Specialize in chemical additives that enhance petroleum product performance.
  • American Pacific Corporation (AMPAC): Manufacturer of specialty materials, with a core focus on solid rocket motors for aerospace and defense.
  • Calca Solutions, LLC (Calca): Nation’s leading producer of UltraPure and high-purity hydrazine, critical for advanced aerospace and defense propellant applications.
• Commitment to Innovation and Safety: The company highlights its long-term focus on its workforce, safety practices, innovative solutions for customers, and positive societal impact.

Potential Price-Sensitive Information

• Forward-Looking Statements and Risks: The company’s announcement includes a cautionary note regarding forward-looking statements. Several risk factors could materially affect future results, including:
  • Raw material availability and distribution system reliability
  • Production facility disruptions, especially at single-source sites
  • Technological changes and competition
  • Intellectual property risks
  • Government regulations and contract changes, especially with U.S. government entities
  • Ability to attract and retain a skilled workforce
  • Information technology failures or security breaches
  • Extraordinary events (e.g., natural disasters, terrorism, wars, health epidemics)
  • Risks related to international operations, such as tariffs and political/economic changes
  • Impact of substantial indebtedness and foreign exchange fluctuations
  • Resolution of environmental liabilities or legal actions
  • Potential underperformance of pension assets requiring additional cash contributions
  • Challenges in realizing benefits from infrastructure investments or acquisitions
• Regulatory and Market Sensitivities: With activities in highly regulated and technologically advanced sectors (chemicals, aerospace, defense), any major change in government policy, regulatory environment, or market demand could impact company performance and, consequently, share value.

Investor Contact

For further inquiries, investors can reach out to:

Timothy K. Fitzgerald
Investor Relations
Phone: 804.788.5555
Email: [email protected]

Disclaimer

Disclaimer: This article contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, some of which are detailed above and in NewMarket’s filings with the SEC. The company does not undertake any duty to update these statements after the date of publication. Investors are urged to review all available information and consider the outlined risks before making investment decisions.

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