Trailing Dividend / Share
$11.29
NewMarket Corporation (NEU) Dividend History
Income profile from 1985 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.4%
Payout Ratio
25.3%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
7 years
NEU Dividend Income Check
Safety
25.3% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
7 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.8% and trend is rising.
NEU Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.4%
Trailing DPS$11.29
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout25.3%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout21.9%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak7 years
3Y CAGR10.2%
5Y CAGR8.2%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.8%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.0%
Total Shareholder Yield2.5%
1Y Total Return17.0%
5Y Total Return164.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)15.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$26,40110Y ago$21,94920Y ago$205,995
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). NEU's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
NEU Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (37 years of payments)
NEU Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
NewMarket Corporation distributes 25.3% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 21.9%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
NEU has raised its dividend for 7 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 10.2% and 5-year CAGR of 8.2%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, NEU returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.4% dividend yield, 1.0% buyback yield, 2.5% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.8% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 164.0%, with dividends contributing 15.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $21,949 today.
NEU Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$48.70
Avg/Payment$2.4350
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026Latest | $3.0000 | — | 1.44% | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | $3.0000 | — | 1.90% | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $3.0000 | ↑ +9.1% | 1.52% | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $2.7500 | — | 1.29% | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | $2.7500 | — | 1.64% | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Mar 17, 2025 | $2.7500 | ↑ +10.0% | 1.92% | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | $2.5000 | — | 1.82% | Jan 2, 2025 |
| Sep 16, 2024 | $2.5000 | — | 1.74% | Oct 1, 2024 |
NEU Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.4%
#5 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
25.3% payout
Streak
7Y
8.2% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.5%
#3 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEUNewMarket Corporatio… | $7.4B | 1.4% | 25.3% | 7 | Sustainable |
 ALBAlbemarle Corporatio… | $15.8B | 1.2% | — | 32 | Unknown |
2nd  IOSPInnospec Inc. | $2.0B | 2.1% | 36.4% | 12 | Sustainable |
 HWKNHawkins, Inc. | $3.4B | 0.5% | 19.2% | 15 | Sustainable |
 KWRQuaker Chemical Corp… | $2.8B | 1.2% | — | 18 | Unknown |
 ECLEcolab Inc. | $79.8B | 0.9% | 36.3% | 38 | Sustainable |
1st  IFFInternational Flavor… | $19.5B | 2.1% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 RPMRPM International In… | $14.4B | 1.8% | 37.1% | 33 | Sustainable |
3rd  CBTCabot Corporation | $4.9B | 1.9% | 29.0% | 14 | Sustainable |
NEU Annual Dividend History (1985–2026)
42 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $6.00 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.5% |
| 2025 | $11.25 | 12.5% | 4 | $44.44 | 25.3% | 3.95x | 2.8% |
| 2024 | $10.00 | 13.0% | 4 | $48.22 | 20.7% | 4.82x | 2.5% |
| 2023 | $8.85 | 5.4% | 4 | $40.44 | 21.9% | 4.57x | 2.2% |
| 2022 | $8.40 | 5.0% | 4 | $27.77 | 30.2% | 3.31x | 2.1% |
| 2021 | $8.00 | 5.3% | 4 | $17.71 | 45.2% | 2.21x | 2.0% |
| 2020 | $7.60 | 4.1% | 4 | $24.64 | 30.8% | 3.24x | 1.9% |
| 2019 | $7.30 | 4.3% | 4 | $22.77 | 32.1% | 3.12x | 1.8% |
| 2018 | $7.00 | 0.0% | 4 | $20.34 | 34.4% | 2.91x | 1.7% |
| 2017 | $7.00 | 9.4% | 4 | $16.08 | 43.5% | 2.30x | 1.7% |
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NEU — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying NEU stock.
How much dividend does NEU pay per share?
NewMarket Corporation (NEU) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $11.29 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.4%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is NEU's next ex-dividend date?
NEU's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. NEU typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is NEU's dividend safe?
NEU's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +25.3% and FCF payout ratio of +21.9%. The 7-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is NEU a Dividend Payer?
Yes, NewMarket Corporation is classified as a Dividend Payer with 7 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +8.2%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does NEU pay dividends?
NewMarket Corporation pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $11.29 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 41+ years from 1985 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in NEU grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in NEU five years ago would be worth approximately $26,401 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is NEU's yield on cost for long-term holders?
NEU's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.8% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.4% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.