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NEU Dividend History & Analysis | 1.5% Yield

NEU has a dividend yield of 1.5% and paid 11.25 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.54%
Dividends per Share 12m 11.25
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 7.10%
Dividend Rating 54.54%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.18%
Payout Ratio 29.4%
Payouts last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 97.14%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 41.5%
Total Return 5y: 106.1%

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
EVK 7,176 M 8.90% 5.81%
FF 147 M 8.80% 5.22%
BNR 8,408 M 4.22% 3.77%
AVNT 2,817 M 3.49% 3.06%
AKZA 11,638 M 3.41% 2.68%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
MTX 1,943 M 19.7% 95.8%
BNR 8,408 M 13.9% 95.5%
IOSP 1,942 M 10.5% 82.0%
ASH 2,735 M 9.82% 92.4%
FUL 3,266 M 7.73% 93.8%

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NEU Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of December 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-15 2025-12-15 2026-01-02 Quarterly 3 9.1% 0.4%
2025-09-15 2025-09-15 2025-10-01 Quarterly 2.75 0% 0.33%
2025-06-16 2025-06-16 2025-07-01 Quarterly 2.75 0% 0.42%
2025-03-17 2025-03-17 2025-04-01 Quarterly 2.75 10% 0.52%
2024-12-16 2024-12-16 2025-01-02 Quarterly 2.5 0% 0.46%
2024-09-16 2024-09-16 2024-10-01 Quarterly 2.5 0% 0.45%
2024-06-14 2024-06-14 2024-07-01 Quarterly 2.5 0% 0.47%
2024-03-14 2024-03-15 2024-04-01 Quarterly 2.5 11.1% 0.41%
2023-12-14 2023-12-15 2024-01-02 Quarterly 2.25 0% 0.4%
2023-09-14 2023-09-15 2023-10-02 Quarterly 2.25 0% 0.5%
2023-06-14 2023-06-15 2023-07-03 Quarterly 2.25 7.1% 0.56%
2023-03-14 2023-03-15 2023-04-03 Quarterly 2.1 0% 0.62%
2022-12-14 2022-12-15 2023-01-03 Quarterly 2.1 0% 0.67%
2022-09-14 2022-09-15 2022-10-03 Quarterly 2.1 0% 0.71%
2022-06-14 2022-06-15 2022-07-01 Quarterly 2.1 0% 0.71%
2022-03-14 2022-03-15 2022-04-01 Quarterly 2.1 0% 0.66%
2021-12-14 2021-12-15 2022-01-03 Quarterly 2.1 0% 0.64%
2021-09-14 2021-09-15 2021-10-01 Quarterly 2.1 10.5% 0.63%
2021-06-14 2021-06-15 2021-07-01 Quarterly 1.9 0% 0.56%
2021-03-12 2021-03-15 2021-04-01 Quarterly 1.9 0% 0.49%
2020-12-14 2020-12-15 2021-01-04 Quarterly 1.9 0% N/A
2020-09-14 2020-09-15 2020-10-01 Quarterly 1.9 0% N/A
2020-06-12 2020-06-15 2020-07-01 Quarterly 1.9 0% N/A
2020-03-13 2020-03-16 2020-04-01 Quarterly 1.9 0% N/A
2019-12-13 2019-12-16 2020-01-02 Quarterly 1.9 0% N/A
2019-09-13 2019-09-16 2019-10-01 Quarterly 1.9 8.6% N/A
2019-06-14 2019-06-17 2019-07-01 Quarterly 1.75 0% N/A
2019-03-14 2019-03-15 2019-04-01 Quarterly 1.75 0% N/A
2018-12-14 2018-12-17 2019-01-02 Quarterly 1.75 0% N/A
2018-09-14 2018-09-17 2018-10-01 Quarterly 1.75 0% N/A
2018-06-14 2018-06-15 2018-07-02 Quarterly 1.75 0% N/A
2018-03-14 2018-03-15 2018-04-02 Quarterly 1.75 0% N/A
2017-12-14 2017-12-15 2018-01-02 Quarterly 1.75 0% N/A
2017-09-14 2017-09-15 2017-10-02 Quarterly 1.75 0% N/A
2017-06-13 2017-06-15 2017-07-03 Quarterly 1.75 0% N/A
2017-03-13 2017-03-15 2017-04-03 Quarterly 1.75 9.4% N/A
2016-12-13 2016-12-15 2017-01-02 Quarterly 1.6 0% N/A
2016-09-13 2016-09-15 2016-10-01 Quarterly 1.6 0% N/A
2016-06-13 2016-06-15 2016-07-01 Quarterly 1.6 0% N/A
2016-03-11 2016-03-15 2016-04-01 Quarterly 1.6 0% N/A
2015-12-11 2015-12-15 2016-01-01 Quarterly 1.6 14.3% N/A
2015-09-11 2015-09-15 2015-10-01 Quarterly 1.4 0% N/A
2015-06-11 2015-06-15 2015-07-01 Quarterly 1.4 0% N/A
2015-03-12 2015-03-16 2015-04-01 Quarterly 1.4 0% N/A
2014-12-11 2014-12-15 2015-01-01 Quarterly 1.4 27.3% N/A
2014-09-11 2014-09-15 2014-10-01 Quarterly 1.1 0% N/A
2014-06-12 2014-06-16 2014-07-01 Quarterly 1.1 0% N/A
2014-03-13 2014-03-17 2014-04-01 Quarterly 1.1 0% N/A
2013-12-12 2013-12-16 2014-01-01 Quarterly 1.1 22.2% N/A
2013-09-12 2013-09-16 2013-10-01 Quarterly 0.9 0% N/A

NEU Dividend FAQ

NewMarket Corporation (NYSE: NEU) manufactures and sells a broad portfolio of petroleum-based additives, covering lubricant formulations for automotive, heavy-duty, marine and industrial equipment, as well as fuel additives that improve refinery yields and fuel performance. Its product lines span engine-oil additives for passenger cars, motorcycles, off-road equipment and ocean-going vessels; driveline additives for transmissions and axles; and industrial additives for hydraulic fluids, greases, turbine oils, and specialty applications. The company also markets antiknock compounds, offers contract manufacturing services, and holds a real-property asset in Virginia.

What is the Dividend Yield of NEU?

As of December 2025, NEU`s dividend yield is 1.54%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 11.3 USD by the current share price of 729.38.

Does NEU pay a dividend?

As of December 2025, NEU paid a dividend of 11.25 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-15 and the payout was 3 USD.

How often does NEU pay dividends?

NEU pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, NEU has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-15.

NEU dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for NEU for the next 4 payments are between 2.137 (-28.8%) and 2.63 (-12.3%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will NEU pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 3 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-15. The next Ex-Dividend date for NewMarket (NEU) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for NEU?

The next Ex-Dividend date for NewMarket (NEU) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of NEU?

NEU's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 7.10% per year.
Strong growth: NEU's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of NEU?

NEU's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.18%. If you bought NEU's shares at 353.98 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (11.3 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.18% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of NEU?

NEU Payout Consistency is 77.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Moderately consistent: NewMarket has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does NEU have a good Dividend Yield?

NEU`s 1.54% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of NEU?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of NEU is 29.4%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of NEU?

NEU`s Overall Dividend Rating is 54.54%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

NEU Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in NEU`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

NewMarket`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -1.05% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has NewMarket ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2002-07-01 with a factor of 1:5. This reverse stock split decreased the number of shares and increased the price per share by a ratio of 0.2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 25,496,400
1986 25,157,000 -1.33%
1987 24,688,600 -1.86%
1988 24,195,400 -2%
1989 24,355,600 +0.66%
1990 23,914,900 -1.81%
1991 23,531,900 -1.6%
1992 23,669,000 +0.58%
1993 23,529,400 -0.59%
1994 23,689,600 +0.68%
1995 24,285,700 +2.52%
1996 23,750,000 -2.21%
1997 23,500,000 -1.05%
1998 16,648,600 -29.15%
1999 16,700,000 +0.31%
2000 16,692,600 -0.04%
2001 16,691,000 -0.01%
2002 16,689,000 -0.01%
2003 16,753,000 +0.38%
2004 16,969,000 +1.29%
2005 17,122,000 +0.9%
2006 17,294,000 +1%
2007 15,459,000 -10.61%
2008 15,203,000 -1.66%
2009 15,118,000 -0.56%
2010 13,890,000 -8.12%
2011 13,405,000 -3.49%
2012 13,467,800 +0.47%
2013 13,235,500 -1.72%
2014 12,483,200 -5.68%
2015 11,980,900 -4.02%
2016 11,832,100 -1.24%
2017 11,634,300 -1.67%
2018 11,255,000 -3.26%
2019 11,183,500 -0.64%
2020 10,928,800 -2.28%
2021 10,427,900 -4.58%
2022 9,775,600 -6.26%
2023 9,595,500 -1.84%
2024 9,579,500 -0.17%
2025 9,395,600 -1.92%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-12-20 02:39