NewMarket Corporation reported a decrease in net income for the first quarter of 2022, with $59.3 million compared to $69.7 million in the same period last year. EPS also decreased to $5.75 from $6.38. However, sales for the petroleum additives segment increased to $660.3 million from $564.9 million in the first quarter of 2021.
Net income decreased to $59.3 million, or $5.75 per share.
Petroleum additives sales increased to $660.3 million.
Petroleum additives operating profit was $86.9 million.
Shipments increased 2.3% with growth in lubricant and fuel additives shipments across all regions except Asia Pacific.
The company expects continued strength in petroleum additives sales and shipments, anticipating to exceed the market growth rate of 1% to 2%.
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income