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Newmarket (NEU) Q1 2026 earnings results (first quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Apr 23, 2026
Newmarket (NEU) reported revenue of $670M for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), -4% from a year earlier and +5% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 21.4%, net earnings $118M (17.6% of revenue).
Newmarket, Q1 2026: revenue $670M (-4% year over year), operating margin 21.4%, net earnings $118M, operating cash flow $124M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q1 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $670M | +5% | -4% |
| Gross profit | $221M | +16% | -6% |
| Operating profit | $143M | +30% | -10% |
| Net earnings | $118M | +45% | -6% |
| Operating cash flow | $124M | -15% | +3% |
| Free cash flow | $92.4M | +5% | -6% |
What changed
Revenue was $669.7M in Q1 2026, down 4% year over year and up 5% from the previous quarter.
Gross margin was 33.0%, down 0.7 points from Q1 2025. Operating profit was $143.2M, a 21.4% margin (down 1.4 points year over year). Operating expenses grew 2% against a revenue fall of 4%. Net earnings were $118.1M, down 6% year over year. The effective tax rate was 22.1%.
Operating cash flow was $124.0M (up 3% year over year), 105% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $31.7M of depreciation and amortization. Working capital and other items used $25.7M. Capital expenditures of $31.6M left free cash flow of $92.4M.
Questions
What was Newmarket's revenue in the first quarter 2026?
Newmarket (NEU) reported revenue of $670M for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), -4% from a year earlier and +5% from the quarter before.
Was Newmarket profitable in the first quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $143M (21.4% of revenue) and net earnings $118M.
Source: Newmarket 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.