Here’s What Drove NewMarket Corporation’s (NEU) Strong Performance

Core Insights - The London Company reported a 6.3% return for its Large Cap Strategy in Q3 2025, underperforming the Russell 1000 Index which gained 8.0% [1] - The US equity market rally was fueled by a Federal Reserve rate cut, strong corporate earnings, and enthusiasm surrounding AI technologies [1] - NewMarket Corporation (NYSE:NEU) was highlighted as a strong performer, with a 43.63% increase in share value over the past 52 weeks, despite a recent one-month decline of 10.44% [2][3] Company Performance - NewMarket Corporation's stock closed at $767.59 on November 3, 2025, with a market capitalization of $7.213 billion [2] - The company's profitability improved due to low oil prices reducing input costs, a timely defense acquisition increasing production, and positive market sentiment regarding its cash flow management for debt repayment [3] Hedge Fund Interest - NewMarket Corporation was held by 22 hedge fund portfolios at the end of Q2 2025, an increase from 19 in the previous quarter [4] - Despite its potential, the company is not among the 30 most popular stocks among hedge funds, with some analysts suggesting that certain AI stocks may offer better upside potential and lower downside risk [4]