NEU Newmarket dividend history, payout ratio & dates
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- Basic Materials
- NYSE: NEU
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Mar 17, 2025
Dividend yield: 1.59%
Payout ratio: 20.4%
Newmarket's latest dividend of $2.75 per share was on Mar 17, 2025 (ex-date). The annualized dividend distribution of $10.25 per share represents a current dividend yield of 1.59%. The latest NEU payment of $2.75 marks a dividend growth of 10%.
NEU dividend stats
vs. Basic Materials sector
Newmarket Dividend yield
NEU has a dividend yield of 1.59% which is lower than the Basic Materials sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Basic Materials sector average of 2.03%, Newmarket's dividend yield is 22% lower. Historically NEU's dividend yield has averaged at 2.1% in the last 5 years, which is higher than the current one.
NEU Dividend history
Newmarket has a dividend history dating as far as 1994, but lately the company has recorded 19 consecutive years of dividend payments. Our records of NEU show that the company has distributed four quarterly dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share marks an increase of 11% since twelve months ago. But with the price of the stock up by 21% from a year ago, the dividend yield has a decrease of 9%.
Newmarket Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2025 | $2.75 | 1.92% |
| Dec 16, 2024 | $2.5 | 1.82% |
| Sep 16, 2024 | $2.5 | 1.74% |
| Jun 14, 2024 | $2.5 | 1.81% |
| Mar 14, 2024 | $2.5 | 1.49% |
| Dec 14, 2023 | $2.25 | 1.58% |
| Sep 14, 2023 | $2.25 | 1.93% |
| Jun 14, 2023 | $2.25 | 2.11% |
| Mar 14, 2023 | $2.1 | 2.45% |
| Dec 14, 2022 | $2.1 | 2.7% |
| Sep 14, 2022 | $2.1 | 2.85% |
| Jun 14, 2022 | $2.1 | 2.9% |
| Mar 14, 2022 | $2.1 | 2.61% |
| Dec 14, 2021 | $2.1 | 2.45% |
| Sep 14, 2021 | $2.1 | 2.41% |
| Jun 14, 2021 | $1.9 | 2.3% |
| Mar 12, 2021 | $1.9 | 1.95% |
| Dec 14, 2020 | $1.9 | 1.92% |
| Sep 14, 2020 | $1.9 | 2.06% |
| Jun 12, 2020 | $1.9 | 1.93% |
| Mar 13, 2020 | $1.9 | 2.01% |
| Dec 13, 2019 | $1.9 | 1.52% |
| Sep 13, 2019 | $1.9 | 1.57% |
| Jun 14, 2019 | $1.75 | 1.73% |
| Mar 14, 2019 | $1.75 | 1.61% |
| Dec 14, 2018 | $1.75 | 1.78% |
| Sep 14, 2018 | $1.75 | 1.76% |
| Jun 14, 2018 | $1.75 | 1.78% |
| Mar 14, 2018 | $1.75 | 1.68% |
| Dec 14, 2017 | $1.75 | 1.84% |
| Sep 14, 2017 | $1.75 | 1.62% |
| Jun 13, 2017 | $1.75 | 1.43% |
| Mar 13, 2017 | $1.75 | 1.47% |
| Dec 13, 2016 | $1.6 | 1.48% |
| Sep 13, 2016 | $1.6 | 1.53% |
| Jun 13, 2016 | $1.6 | 1.55% |
| Mar 11, 2016 | $1.6 | 1.54% |
| Dec 11, 2015 | $1.6 | 1.53% |
| Sep 11, 2015 | $1.4 | 1.45% |
| Jun 11, 2015 | $1.4 | 1.14% |
| Mar 12, 2015 | $1.4 | 1.07% |
Newmarket dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
NEU has a payout ratio of 20.4% which is lower than the Basic Materials sector and the industry average. If we compare it with the Basic Materials sector average of 43.9%, Newmarket's payout ratio is 54% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
NEU dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVX Chevron Corp | 4.89% | $6.68 | 76.1% |
| XOM Exxon Mobil Corp | 3.83% | $3.92 | 52% |
| IOSP Innospec Inc | 1.92% | $1.63 | 150.9% |
| NEU Newmarket Corp | 1.59% | $10.25 | 20.4% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Newmarket pay a dividend?
Yes, Newmarket has paid four dividends in the last twelve months. NEU has been paying dividends since 2006.
When was NEU's last dividend?
Newmarket's last dividend ex-date was on Mar 17, 2025. The dividend amount was $2.75 per share.
How much dividend does Newmarket pay (per share)?
NEU has paid dividend of $10.25 per share in the last year.
What is Newmarket's dividend yield?
Currently Newmarket's dividend yield is 1.59%.
How often does Newmarket pay dividends?
Newmarket pays dividends quarterly.
What is Newmarket's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Newmarket is 20.4%.
Does Newmarket pay a good dividend?
Newmarket's dividend yield is lower than the Basic Materials sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.