NEU Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
NEU - NewMarket Corporation
$850.16
-16.86 (-1.94%)
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5d:
+9.09%
30d:
+8.22%
90d:
+25.83%
HOLD
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: Jul 31, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Jul 29, 2026
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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 $850.16, which is considered extended relative to its 30-day fair value range of $758.32 to $809.81.
Technical Outlook: Technically, NEU is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $750.91, while resistance sits at $876.33.
Market Sentiment: NEU has a strong technical setup (60/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. 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. Immediate support is located at $750.91, while resistance sits at $876.33.
Market Sentiment: NEU has a strong technical setup (60/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. 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
$758.32 -
$809.81
Company Quality Score
58/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
52.6%
All Signals
- BEARISH: Price extended above range
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (60/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BEARISH: Trading 47.1% above Wall St target ($450.00)
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$758.32 -
$809.81
Current vs Trading Range
EXTENDED
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$750.91
Resistance Level
$876.33
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Jul 31, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
22.52
Wall Street Target
$450.00
(-47.1%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
-4.5%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-4.9%
Profit Margin
15.2%
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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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