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Jun 30, 2021
NewMarket Q2 2021 Earnings Report
NewMarket reported strong petroleum additives shipments but margins were compressed.
Key Takeaways
NewMarket Corporation reported a significant increase in net income for the second quarter of 2021, with earnings per share rising to $4.75 compared to $2.05 in the same period last year. Sales for the petroleum additives segment also increased, driven by higher shipments across all regions. However, operating margins were lower than historical averages due to rising raw material costs.
Net income for the second quarter of 2021 was $52.0 million, or $4.75 per share.
Sales for the petroleum additives segment were $586.6 million, up from $408.7 million in the second quarter of 2020.
Petroleum additives operating profit for the second quarter of 2021 was $74.2 million, compared to $33.1 million for the same period last year.
Shipments increased 41.1% between periods, driven by increases in all world regions in both lubricant additives and fuel additives.
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Forward Guidance
NewMarket is focused on recovering cost increases and prioritize margin improvement. The company believes the fundamentals of their business will continue to be beneficial for all stakeholders.
Positive Outlook
- Satisfying customer needs
- Generating solid operating results
- Promoting the greatest long-term value for shareholders
- Customer-focused solutions
- Technology-driven product offerings
Challenges Ahead
- Downward pressure on operating margins due mainly to the steady increase in raw material costs throughout the year.
- Experiencing the lag between when price increases go into effect and when margins start to improve.
- Availability of raw materials and distribution systems
- Disruptions at production facilities, including single-sourced facilities
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