Companies /Basic Materials

NewMarket Corp

NYSE: NEU Specialty Chemicals
$914.69
▼ $8.84 (−0.96%) today
Markets closed · 5:01am ET
24/7 Rating HOLD
12-Month Price Target
$942.43 +3.0% upside

Set by 24/7 Wall St.’s proprietary analysis of professional targets, profit trajectory, sector, risk, and retail attention. How we calculate our price targets →

Current close $914.69
Street consensus $450.00
Ours vs. the Street +109.4%
$772.45Conservative$914.69Current$942.43Our Target$1,011.13Optimistic
12-Month Projection Historical Optimistic Target Conservative
$600$800$1,000Aug 2025Aug 2027Today$1,011.13$942.43$772.45
$600$800$1,000Aug 2025Aug 2027Today$1,011.13$942.43$772.45

The 24/7 Factor

Base Growth
Conservative growth baseline (reduced to avoid double-counting P/E growth)
1.05×
Sector Momentum
Commodity-linked, cyclical
1.02×
Earnings Growth
Strong earnings acceleration
+2.3%
Volatility Adjustment
Lower volatility stock
+0.9%
Price Position
Trading near 52-week low (caution)
−1.5%
Read our full methodology →
The Bottom Line

Newmarket is fairly valued at current levels. With our price target of $942.43 suggesting modest upside, the stock appears to be trading near fair value. Consider your portfolio allocation and investment timeline before making a decision.

5-Year Projection

Long-Term Forecast Optimistic Target Conservative
$800$1,000$1,200’26’27’28’29’30’31$1,257.82$1,117.74$777.40
$800$1,000$1,200’26’27’28’29’30’31$1,257.82$1,117.74$777.40

Prediction History

NEU Price Target History Our Target Stock Price
$770$840$910Jul 16Aug 21$947.35$937.34
$770$840$910Jul 16Aug 21$947.35$937.34
Date Price Target Stock Price Rating Upside
$947.35 $937.34 HOLD +1.1%
$952.69 $961.92 HOLD −1.0%
$937.00 $889.71 BUY +5.3%
$931.21 $867.02 BUY +7.4%
$739.89 $770.00 HOLD −3.9%
$741.07 $775.58 HOLD −4.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NEU stock price prediction for 2030?

Looking ahead to 2030, our model projects NEU could trade at an average price of $1,073.81, with a potential range between $805.36 and $1,342.26. This represents a potential 17.4% return from today’s price. Long-term forecasts depend heavily on company execution, competitive dynamics, and broader market conditions.

Is NEU a buy, sell, or hold right now?

24/7 Wall St. currently rates NEU as a HOLD. Near fair value (3.0%)

What is the NEU stock price target in an optimistic scenario?

In our optimistic scenario for NEU, the stock could reach $1,011.13 over the next 12 months, representing a 10.5% gain from today’s price. This scenario assumes favorable conditions materialize, including strong earnings growth, positive market sentiment, and successful execution of company initiatives.

What is the downside risk for NEU stock?

In our conservative scenario, NEU could trade as low as $772.45 over the next 12 months, representing a 15.6% decline from current levels. This scenario accounts for potential headwinds including earnings misses, competitive pressures, or broader market weakness.

Projections are estimates based on current data, updated daily. Not investment advice. Learn how we calculate these projections →