NewMarket Corporation reported a net income of $66.5 million and earnings per share of $6.54 for the second quarter of 2022, compared to a net income of $52.0 million and earnings per share of $4.75 for the second quarter of 2021. Sales for the petroleum additives segment increased to $721.0 million, with an operating profit of $91.2 million.
Second quarter net income reached $66.5 million, with earnings per share at $6.54.
Petroleum additives sales for the second quarter were $721.0 million, up from $586.6 million in the prior year.
Petroleum additives operating profit for the second quarter was $91.2 million, compared to $74.2 million for the same period last year.
Focus remains on margin recovery and cost control amidst the ongoing inflationary environment.
The company expects the petroleum additives market to grow at 1% to 2% for the foreseeable future and expects to exceed that growth rate.