NEU Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
NEU - NewMarket Corporation
$937.34
9.73 (1.05%)
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5d:
-2.56%
30d:
+21.73%
90d:
+30.13%
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LOW Confidence
Analysis Updated: Aug 21, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Jul 29, 2026
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📊 MIXED SIGNALS: NEU shows conflicting indicators. Wait for confirmation before entering.
📊 MIXED SIGNALS: NEU shows conflicting indicators. Wait for confirmation before entering.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: NEU is currently trading at $937.34, which is considered extended relative to its 30-day fair value range of $779.01 to $927.54.
Technical Outlook: Technically, NEU is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $885.31, while resistance sits at $981.66.
Market Sentiment: NEU scores 0/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge. Note this measures entry quality, not trend direction — a low score can mean the chart is extended after a strong run (don't chase) or still falling without stabilization; better entries typically come after a pullback toward the 20-day average. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (0th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. However, the stock is trading significantly above the average Wall Street target of $450.00. Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Technical Outlook: Technically, NEU is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $885.31, while resistance sits at $981.66.
Market Sentiment: NEU scores 0/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge. Note this measures entry quality, not trend direction — a low score can mean the chart is extended after a strong run (don't chase) or still falling without stabilization; better entries typically come after a pullback toward the 20-day average. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (0th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. However, the stock is trading significantly above the average Wall Street target of $450.00. Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
EXTENDED
Historical Trading Range
$779.01 -
$927.54
Company Quality Score
38/100
(SELL)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
33.3%
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- BEARISH: Price extended above range
- BULLISH: Options cheap (IV 0th percentile)
- BEARISH: Weak technical setup (0/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BEARISH: Trading 52.0% above Wall St target ($450.00)
- WARNING: Composite score 38/100 in the bottom quintile — this cohort historically lags the market
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$779.01 -
$927.54
Current vs Trading Range
EXTENDED
Expected Move (7 Days)
±$33.55
(3.6%)
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$885.31
Resistance Level
$981.66
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Aug 21, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
22.52
Wall Street Target
$450.00
(-52.0%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
7.0%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
22.9%
Profit Margin
15.8%
Share & Embed Analysis
Last updated: August 22, 2026 6:24 PM ET
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Insider Activity (6 Months)
1
Buys
0
Sells
+
Net
INSIDERS BUYING
Recent Transactions
Ting Xu
BUY
400 shares
2026-02-24
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