NewMarket Q3 2021 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
NewMarket Corporation reported a decrease in net income for the third quarter of 2021, with earnings per share also declining. The petroleum additives segment saw increased sales and shipments but faced pressure on operating profit due to higher raw material and conversion costs.
Net income for the third quarter was $52.0 million, or $4.80 per share, compared to $95.8 million, or $8.77 per share, for the third quarter of 2020.
Petroleum additives sales increased to $619.1 million, up from $510.3 million in the third quarter of 2020, with an 11.9% increase in shipments.
Operating profit for the petroleum additives segment decreased to $72.1 million, compared to $102.2 million for the same period last year, due to rising costs.
The company increased its quarterly dividend by 10.5% to $2.10 per share and repurchased 292,392 shares for $99.5 million during the quarter.
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Forward Guidance
The company expects continued downward pressure on operating margins due to rising raw material costs, energy costs, transportation network issues, and other costs associated with global supply chain disruptions. Margin improvement will continue to be a priority.
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income