NEU
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NewMarket Corporation (NEU) closed at $668.88 as of 2026-05-01, trading 30.5% above its 200-week moving average of $512.71. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 36.4% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 52, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 0.7x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.00 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2358 weeks of data, NEU has crossed below its 200-week moving average 23 times. On average, these episodes lasted 29 weeks. Historically, investors who bought NEU at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +23.7%.
With a market cap of $6.2 billion, NEU is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 6.7%, which is healthy. Return on equity stands at 25.3%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 3.5x book value.
Over the past 33.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in NEU would have grown to $2279, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. NEU has returned 9.8% annualized vs 10.7% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 110.8% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: NEU vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After NEU Crosses Below the Line?
Across 20 historical episodes, buying NEU when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +15.8% after 12 months (median +10.0%), compared to +20.2% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 60% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +9.2% vs +42.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment NEU crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
NEU has crossed below its 200-week MA 23 times with an average 1-year return of +23.7% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1981 | Aug 1982 | 61 | 32.7% | -31.8% | +22084.5% |
| Sep 1982 | Sep 1982 | 1 | 3.5% | +120.8% | +25489.0% |
| Oct 1990 | Nov 1990 | 2 | 6.2% | +29.4% | +3143.1% |
| Nov 1993 | Nov 1993 | 3 | 2.4% | +12.5% | +2403.4% |
| Mar 1994 | Mar 1994 | 1 | 30.8% | +45.1% | +3444.2% |
| Nov 1994 | Jan 1995 | 8 | 7.9% | +18.5% | +2284.8% |
| Jan 1995 | Apr 1995 | 9 | 2.8% | +12.2% | +2313.2% |
| Mar 1996 | Apr 1996 | 3 | 7.0% | -4.1% | +2328.8% |
| May 1996 | Apr 2003 | 361 | 81.8% | -4.6% | +2153.2% |
| May 2003 | Jun 2003 | 5 | 11.5% | +122.8% | +10741.7% |
| Oct 2008 | Mar 2009 | 25 | 37.6% | +151.7% | +2276.2% |
| Oct 2017 | Feb 2018 | 15 | 4.9% | +2.7% | +99.7% |
| Mar 2018 | Jun 2018 | 14 | 9.5% | +10.4% | +99.1% |
| Aug 2018 | Sep 2018 | 6 | 6.3% | +19.6% | +106.8% |
| Oct 2018 | Nov 2018 | 5 | 7.7% | +20.8% | +97.2% |
| Dec 2018 | Dec 2018 | 2 | 4.3% | +23.8% | +97.6% |
| Jan 2019 | Jan 2019 | 1 | 0.3% | +15.3% | +94.4% |
| May 2019 | Jun 2019 | 1 | 2.8% | +14.7% | +99.6% |
| Jun 2019 | Jun 2019 | 1 | 1.0% | +5.9% | +95.5% |
| Feb 2020 | Apr 2020 | 8 | 10.0% | -0.5% | +96.3% |
| Jun 2020 | Jul 2020 | 5 | 5.4% | -13.1% | +92.3% |
| Jul 2020 | Jan 2021 | 23 | 15.0% | -14.0% | +101.5% |
| Jan 2021 | Mar 2023 | 112 | 23.4% | -12.6% | +90.6% |
| Average | 29 | — | +23.7% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NEU below its 200-week moving average?
No. NewMarket Corporation (NEU) is currently 30.5% above its 200-week moving average of $512.71. It would need to fall to $512.71 to cross below the line.
What is NEU's 200-week moving average price?
NewMarket Corporation's 200-week moving average is $512.71 as of 2026-05-01. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when NEU drops below its 200-week moving average?
NEU has crossed below its 200-week moving average 23 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +23.7%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 29 weeks on average.
Is NEU a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about NEU as of 2026-05-01: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 52. Free cash flow yield is 6.7%. Return on equity is 25.3%. Price-to-book is 3.5x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does NEU compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.3 years, $100 invested in NEU would have grown to $2279, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. That's 9.8% annualized vs 10.7% for the index. NEU has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does NEU pay a dividend?
Yes. NewMarket Corporation currently pays a dividend yield of 176.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-05-01