Overview

* NewMarket Q2 net income slightly declines to $111.2 mln from $111.6 mln yr ago

* Petroleum additives Q2 sales dip, operating profit falls due to lower shipments

* Specialty materials Q2 sales and profit rise, driven by increased volumes

Outlook

* NewMarket prioritizes technology investment and operational efficiency in 2025

* Company continues to monitor macroeconomic uncertainty, including trade relations and tariffs

Result Drivers

* SHIPMENT DECLINE - Petroleum additives Q2 operating profit affected by 2.5% decline in shipments, mainly lubricant additives

* TECH INVESTMENTS - Increased technology investments impacted petroleum additives operating profit

* VOLUME INCREASE - Specialty materials Q2 operating profit driven by increased volumes

Key Details

Metric Beat/Mis Actual Consensu

s s

Estimate

Q2 Sales $698.51

mln

Q2 EPS $11.84

Q2 Net $111.24

Income mln

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(This story was created using Reuters automation and AI based on LSEG and company data. It was checked and edited by a Reuters journalist prior to publication.)