Stepan Company (SCL)
| Market Cap | 1.12B |
| Revenue (ttm) | 2.34B |
| Net Income (ttm) | -14.22M |
| Shares Out | 22.69M |
| EPS (ttm) | -0.62 |
| PE Ratio | n/a |
| Forward PE | 14.28 |
| Dividend | $1.58 (3.21%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Volume | 86,340 |
| Open | 50.67 |
| Previous Close | 52.66 |
| Day's Range | 48.86 - 51.99 |
| 52-Week Range | 41.82 - 68.00 |
| Beta | 1.01 |
| Analysts | Strong Buy |
| Price Target | 75.00 (+52.44%) |
| Earnings Date | Apr 28, 2026 |
About SCL
Stepan Company, together with its subsidiaries, produces and sells specialty and intermediate chemicals to other manufacturers for use in various end products in the United States, France, Poland, the United Kingdom, Brazil, Mexico, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Surfactants, Polymers, and Specialty Products. The Surfactants segment offers surfactants that are used in consumer and industrial cleaning and disinfection products, including detergents for washing clothes, dishes, carpets, and floors and walls, as well as s... [Read more]
Financial Performance
In 2025, Stepan Company's revenue was $2.33 billion, an increase of 6.96% compared to the previous year's $2.18 billion. Earnings were $46.90 million, a decrease of -6.90%.
Financial StatementsAnalyst Forecast
According to one analyst, the rating for SCL stock is "Strong Buy" and the 12-month stock price target is $75.0.
News
Stepan Company Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026
Q1 2026 saw 4% organic net sales growth and record safety, but adjusted EBITDA fell 14% year-over-year due to surfactant headwinds and a major restructuring charge. Project Catalyst is on track, with most savings expected to ramp up in Q2.
Stepan Declares Quarterly Dividend
NORTHBROOK, Ill., April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Stepan Company (NYSE:SCL) today reported: The Board of Directors of Stepan Company has declared a quarterly cash dividend on the Company's common stock...
Stepan Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
NORTHBROOK, Ill., April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Stepan Company (NYSE: SCL) today reported: First Quarter 2026 Highlights Reported net income was a $41.4 million loss versus $19.7 million of income in...
Stepan to Announce First Quarter 2026 Results on April 28, 2026
NORTHBROOK, Ill., April 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Stepan Company (NYSE: SCL) will issue its first quarter 2026 earnings results on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at approximately 7:00 a.m.
Stepan Company Earnings Call Transcript: Q4 2025
2025 saw EBITDA growth, improved leverage, and strategic asset optimization despite macro headwinds. Project Catalyst targets $100M in savings over two years, with most benefits and margin recovery expected in H2 2026. Dividend increased for the 58th year.
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Stepan Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results
NORTHBROOK, Ill., Feb. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Stepan Company (NYSE: SCL) today reported: Fourth Quarter 2025 Highlights Reported net income was $5.0 million, up 49% versus the prior year.
Stepan Declares Quarterly Dividend
NORTHBROOK, Ill., Feb. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Stepan Company (NYSE: SCL) today reported: The Board of Directors of Stepan Company has declared a quarterly cash dividend on the Company's common stock...
Stepan Company Announces $100 Million Pre-Tax Cost Out and Efficiency Plan to Support Global Operations Optimization
NORTHBROOK, Ill., Feb. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Stepan Company (NYSE: SCL) today announced Project Catalyst, a comprehensive operational and efficiency plan with the objective to deliver approximately...
Stepan to Announce Fourth Quarter 2025 Results on February 23, 2026
NORTHBROOK, Ill., Feb. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Stepan Company (NYSE: SCL) will issue its fourth quarter 2025 earnings results on Monday, February 23, 2026 at approximately 7:00 a.m.
Stepan Company Announces Closing of Sale of Lake Providence, LA Manufacturing Assets
NORTHBROOK, Ill., Dec. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Stepan Company (NYSE: SCL) today announced that it has successfully closed the previously disclosed sale of its manufacturing assets located in Lake Pro...
Stepan Announces Agreement to Sell Lake Providence, LA Assets
NORTHBROOK, Ill. , Dec. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Stepan Company (NYSE: SCL) today announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its manufacturing assets located in Lake Providence, LA to an...
Stepan Company Completes Sale of Philippine Assets, Advancing Strategic Focus on Core Growth
NORTHBROOK, Ill. , Nov. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Stepan Company (NYSE: SCL) today announced the successful closing, on November 14, 2025, of the sale of its subsidiary, Stepan Philippines Quaternari...
Stepan Company Earnings Call Transcript: Q3 2025
Q3 2025 saw 6% adjusted EBITDA growth, led by specialty products, while net income fell 54% due to higher tax and depreciation. Surfactants faced margin pressure from raw material costs, but polymers and specialty products showed volume gains. Free cash flow was strong at $40.2 million.
Stepan Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results
NORTHBROOK, Ill. , Oct. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Stepan Company (NYSE: SCL) today reported: Third Quarter 2025 Highlights Reported net income was $10.8 million, down 54% versus the prior year.
Stepan Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend, Marking the 58th Consecutive Year of Increases
NORTHBROOK, Ill. , Oct. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Stepan Company (NYSE: SCL) today reported: The Board of Directors of Stepan Company has approved an increase of $0.01 per share, or 2.6%, on the quarte...
Stepan to Announce Third Quarter 2025 Results on October 29, 2025
NORTHBROOK, Ill. , Oct. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Stepan Company (NYSE: SCL) will issue its third quarter 2025 earnings results on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at approximately 7:00 a.m.
Stepan Company Transcript: 16th Annual Midwest Ideas Conference
The presentation highlighted strategic investments, global expansion, and a focus on high-growth markets such as agriculture and insulation. Despite recent sales declines due to raw material fluctuations, key segments returned to growth in 2024. Management remains committed to innovation, customer expansion, and shareholder returns.
Stepan Company Earnings Call Transcript: Q2 2025
Q2 2025 saw 8% adjusted EBITDA growth and a 27% rise in adjusted net income, led by Polymers and Crop Productivity, despite raw material inflation and one-time costs. The Pasadena plant ramp-up and asset optimization are expected to drive further gains.
Stepan Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results
NORTHBROOK, Ill. , July 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Stepan Company (NYSE: SCL) today reported: Second Quarter 2025 Highlights Reported net income was $11.3 million, up 19% versus the prior year.
Reminder: Stepan to Announce Second Quarter 2025 Results on July 30, 2025
NORTHBROOK, Ill. , July 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Stepan Company (NYSE: SCL) will issue its second quarter 2025 earnings results on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at approximately 7:00 a.m.
Stepan to Announce Second Quarter 2025 Results on July 30, 2025
NORTHBROOK, Ill. , July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Stepan Company (NYSE: SCL) will issue its second quarter 2025 earnings results on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at approximately 7:00 a.m.
Stepan Announces Appointment of New Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
NORTHBROOK, Ill. , July 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Stepan Company (NYSE: SCL) announced today the appointment of Ruben Velasquez as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Stepan, effective as of ...
Stepan Company Announces Appointment of New Director
NORTHBROOK, Ill. , June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Stepan Company (NYSE: SCL) announced today the appointment of Corning Painter as a Director of Stepan, effective immediately.
Stepan Company Boosts Alpha Olefin Sulfonates (AOS) Production Capacity by 25% Pounds Annually
NORTHBROOK, Ill. , June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Stepan Company (NYSE: SCL) today reported: Stepan Company a global leader in specialty and intermediate chemicals, announced a significant increase in i...