NewMarket Corporation reported a decrease in net income for the first quarter of 2021, with $69.7 million compared to $85.5 million for the same period in 2020. EPS also decreased from $7.67 to $6.38. Sales for the petroleum additives segment increased by 1.4%, while operating profit decreased by 17.2%.
Net income for the first quarter of 2021 was $69.7 million, or $6.38 per share.
Petroleum additives sales increased by 1.4% compared to the same period last year.
Petroleum additives operating profit decreased by 17.2% compared to the first quarter of last year.
The company issued $400 million 2.70% senior notes due in 2031 to repay $350 million 4.10% senior notes due in 2022 and for general corporate purposes.
The pace and stability of improvement in demand for our products will continue to depend heavily on economic recovery and the rate at which restrictions are lifted and remain lifted.
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income