Newmarket Corp (NEU): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Newmarket Corp (NEU) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, NEU has moved +22.0% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.3% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +21.7%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), NEU gained +30.0% vs +14.1% for SPY. The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to the fund's implied reference.

Newmarket Corp (NEU)

376 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in NEU. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Smart Money Signals — NEU

Based on 378 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q

For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their NEU positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

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High ownership — 92% of 3.0Y peak

92% of all-time peak

378 funds currently hold this stock — 92% of the 3.0-year high of 411 funds (reached 2025 Q4). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.

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Steady growth — +20% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+62 new funds entered over the past year (+20% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.

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More sellers than buyers — 46% buying

188 buying218 selling

Last quarter: 218 funds reduced or exited vs 188 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

⚠️

Fewer new buyers each quarter (-17 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 74 → 82 → 73 → 56. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.

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63% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 63% conviction (2yr+) ■ 18% medium ■ 19% new

238 out of 378 hedge funds have held NEU for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

48 → 74 → 82 → 73 → 56 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 74 → 82 → 73 → 56. NEU is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.

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Deep conviction — 69% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 69% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 23% new

Of 382 current holders: 263 (69%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.

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Strong quality — 39% AUM from major funds

39% from top-100 AUM funds

52 of 378 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 39% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

3.5

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 3.5/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	376	411	-8.52%
13F Shares	6M	6M	-9.64%
Total Value	$3.39B	$4.25B	-20.24%
New Positions	55	73	-18
Increased Positions	131	125	+6
Closed Positions	90	57	+33
Reduced Positions	127	147	-20
Total Calls	3	5	-40.0%
Total Puts	2	4	-50.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.67	0.8	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

376

411

-8.52%

13F Shares

-9.64%

Total Value

$3.39B

$4.25B

-20.24%

New Positions

-18

Increased Positions

131

125

Closed Positions

+33

Reduced Positions

127

147

-20

Total Calls

-40.0%

Total Puts

-50.0%

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.67

0.8

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

376 + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in NEU. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

QUARTER:

FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 NEU holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	North Forty Two & Co.	1.90%	3,200	$2.1M
2	London Co of Virginia	1.82%	461,027	$295.5M
3	Union Heritage Capital, LLC	1.14%	4,808	$3.1M
4	Cobblestone Asset Management LLC	0.58%	2,000	$1.3M
5	Strategic Global Advisors, LLC	0.51%	4,994	$3.2M
6	Anfield Capital Management, LLC	0.48%	2,742	$1.8M
7	Ballew Advisors, Inc	0.45%	1,251	$794K
8	Blue Edge Capital, LLC	0.43%	5,038	$3.2M
9	FORA Capital, LLC	0.29%	6,219	$4.0M
10	Perbak Capital Partners LLP	0.25%	1,558	$999K
11	Brian Low Financial Group, LLC	0.24%	561	$360K
12	Weiss Asset Management LP	0.23%	21,001	$13.5M
13	Salomon & Ludwin, LLC	0.21%	3,740	$2.4M
14	Boston Partners	0.17%	251,122	$160.9M
15	denkapparat Operations GmbH	0.16%	616	$395K
16	Clifford Swan Investment Counsel LLC	0.15%	7,000	$4.5M
17	DAVENPORT & Co LLC	0.14%	40,820	$25.9M
18	Jlb & Associates Inc	0.14%	1,530	$981K
19	Caisse de Depot Et Placement Du Quebec	0.14%	133,971	$85.9M
20	Kesler, Norman & Wride, LLC	0.14%	1,227	$786K
21	Los Angeles Capital Management LLC	0.13%	52,024	$33.3M
22	Diametric Capital, LP	0.13%	760	$487K
23	HB Wealth Management, LLC	0.12%	29,946	$19.2M
24	Marin Bay Wealth Advisors, LLC	0.12%	313	$201K
25	Inceptionr LLC	0.12%	764	$490K

Investor	Ownership History	% of Portfolio	Prev %	Rank	Conviction	Avg Buy Price	13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y	Sell Timing	Shares	Mkt Value	Change	Change %	Source	Quarter	Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — Newmarket Corp (NEU)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for NEU?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their NEU positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for NEU?

More sellers than buyers — 46% buying: Last quarter: 218 funds reduced or exited vs 188 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for NEU holders?

Strong quality — 39% AUM from major funds: 52 of 378 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 39% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

How long have hedge funds held NEU?

63% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 238 out of 378 hedge funds have held NEU for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Is it too late to buy Newmarket Corp (NEU) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, NEU has moved +22.0% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.3% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +21.7%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), NEU has gained +30.0% vs +14.1% for SPY. The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to the fund's implied reference.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

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Newmarket Corp (NEU)

Smart Money Signals — NEU

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

High ownership — 92% of 3.0Y peak

Steady growth — +20% more funds vs a year ago

More sellers than buyers — 46% buying

Fewer new buyers each quarter (-17 vs last Q)

63% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Peak discovery — momentum slowing

Deep conviction — 69% of holders stayed 2+ years

Strong quality — 39% AUM from major funds

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Frequently Asked Questions — Newmarket Corp (NEU)

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