NewMarket (NEU) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
NEU - NewMarket Corporation
$921.14
23.62 (2.63%)
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5d:
+3.12%
30d:
+2.0%
90d:
+17.1%
HOLD
LOW Confidence
Analysis Updated: Oct 1, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Oct 29, 2026
26d
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: NEU shows balanced signals. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly. Monitor for clearer direction.
📊 HOLD: NEU shows balanced signals. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly. Monitor for clearer direction.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: NEU is currently trading at $921.14, which is considered extended relative to its 30-day fair value range of $880.42 to $916.16.
Technical Outlook: Technically, NEU is in a strong uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $923.47. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: NEU scores 39/100 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. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, NEU is in a strong uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $923.47. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: NEU scores 39/100 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. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
EXTENDED
Historical Trading Range
$880.42 -
$916.16
Company Quality Score
54/100
(HOLD)
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 (39/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BEARISH: Trading 51.1% above Wall St target ($450.00)
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$880.42 -
$916.16
Current vs Trading Range
EXTENDED
Expected Move (7 Days)
±$43.69
(4.7%)
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$874.71
Resistance Level
$923.47
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Oct 1, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
22.52
Wall Street Target
$450.00
(-51.1%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
7.0%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
22.9%
Profit Margin
15.8%
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