NewMarket Corporation's net income for the fourth quarter of 2021 was $17.2 million, or $1.65 per share, compared to $66.9 million, or $6.12 per share, for the fourth quarter of 2020. Sales for the petroleum additives segment were $573.4 million, up from $525.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2020.
Net income for the fourth quarter of 2021 was $17.2 million, or $1.65 per share.
Sales for the petroleum additives segment for the fourth quarter of 2021 were $573.4 million, up from $525.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2020.
Shipments decreased 1.6% between periods, with decreases in both lubricant additives and fuel additives shipments.
Petroleum additives operating profit for the fourth quarter of 2021 was $40.7 million, compared to $84.3 million for the same period last year, mainly due to higher raw material and operating costs, partially offset by increased selling prices.
As we look forward to 2022 and beyond, we expect continued strength in our petroleum additives sales and shipments. Our views toward the fundamentals of our industry remain unchanged with the petroleum additives market growing at 1% to 2% for the foreseeable future, and we expect to exceed that growth rate.
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