NewMarket

NewMarket Corporation is a publicly traded holding company based in Richmond, Virginia, with a history that dates back to 1887. Originally founded as the Albemarle Paper Manufacturing Company, it has since transformed into a leader in the petroleum additives industry through its subsidiary, Afton Chemical Corporation. Afton Chemical focuses on developing, manufacturing, and selling performance additives for fuels and lubricants. The company provides strategic guidance and resources to its subsidiaries, allowing them to effectively meet local market demands. NewMarket's core offerings include a wide range of petroleum additives such as engine oil additives, transmission fluids, fuel additives, and metalworking additives. These products enhance engine performance, improve fuel efficiency, and support environmental standards in the automotive and industrial sectors. NewMarket serves a diverse global customer base, including major oil companies and independent lubricant manufacturers. With a market capitalization of approximately $7.78 billion and revenues around $2.79 billion, NewMarket Corporation emphasizes innovation and operational excellence, ensuring value for its customers and shareholders.

Chemicals Richmond, United States Founded 1887 ~118 employees NASDAQ: NEU

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Employees
118
+4.4% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$23.7M
Revenue ~$2.8B
Stock
NEU
NASDAQ
12-month attrition
4.6%
Tech: 2.8%
H1B sponsor
NA

Headcount trend

NewMarket went from 96 employees in Jul 2023 to 118 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 8 people joined, 2 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other38
Operations33
Finance24
Engineering16
HR4
Sales1
Product1
Success1

Executive compensation

NewMarket FAQ

How many employees does NewMarket have?

NewMarket has about 118 employees, up 4.4% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

What is NewMarket's revenue per employee?

NewMarket makes about $23.65M in revenue per employee, based on $2.79B annual revenue and 118 employees.

How much does NewMarket pay?

6figr has 1 salary profile for NewMarket in the US, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the NewMarket salaries page. See NewMarket salaries

Is NewMarket a public company?

Yes. NewMarket is publicly traded under the ticker NEU on NASDAQ.

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.