Stepan Company (SCL)

NYSE: SCL · Real-Time Price · USD
51.78
-0.61 (-1.16%)
Apr 14, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT - Market closed
Market Cap1.17B -8.7%
Revenue (ttm)2.33B +7.0%
Net Income46.90M -6.9%
EPS2.05 -6.8%
Shares Out 22.69M
PE Ratio25.26
Forward PE18.33
Dividend$1.58 (3.05%)
Ex-Dividend DateMar 2, 2026
Volume93,053
Open52.35
Previous Close52.39
Day's Range51.53 - 52.39
52-Week Range41.82 - 68.00
Beta1.01
AnalystsStrong Buy
Price Target75.00 (+44.84%)
Earnings DateApr 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]

Sector Materials
Founded 1932
Employees 2,328
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol SCL
Full Company Profile

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 Statements

Analyst Summary

According to one analyst, the rating for SCL stock is "Strong Buy" and the 12-month stock price target is $75.0.

Price Target
$75.0
(44.84% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

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.

8 days ago - PRNewsWire

Top 3 Materials Stocks That May Plunge This Month

As of Feb. 23, 2026, three stocks in the materials sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.

Other symbols: ATRKOP
7 weeks ago - Benzinga

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.

7 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

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...

7 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

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...

7 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

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.

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

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...

3 months ago - PRNewsWire

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...

4 months ago - PRNewsWire

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...

5 months ago - PRNewsWire

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.

6 months ago - PRNewsWire

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...

6 months ago - PRNewsWire

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.

6 months ago - PRNewsWire

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.

9 months ago - PRNewsWire

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.

9 months ago - PRNewsWire

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.

9 months ago - PRNewsWire

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 ...

9 months ago - PRNewsWire

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.

11 months ago - PRNewsWire

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...

11 months ago - PRNewsWire

Ex-Dividend Reminder: Cabot, Dow And Stepan

On 5/30/25, Cabot, Dow and Stepan will all trade ex-dividend for their respective upcoming dividends. Cabot will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.45 on 6/13/25, Dow will pay its quarterly dividend of ...

Other symbols: CBTDOW
11 months ago - Forbes

Stepan Announces Agreement to Sell Philippine Assets

NORTHBROOK, Ill. , May 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Stepan Company (NYSE: SCL) today announced that its subsidiary, Stepan Philippines Quaternaries, Inc. (SPQI), has entered into an agreement to sell SPQI...

11 months ago - PRNewsWire

Stepan Reports First Quarter 2025 Results

NORTHBROOK, Ill. , April 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Stepan Company (NYSE: SCL) today reported: First Quarter 2025 Highlights Reported net income was $19.7 million, up 42% versus the prior year.

1 year ago - PRNewsWire

Stepan to Announce First Quarter 2025 Results on April 29, 2025

NORTHBROOK, Ill. , April 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Stepan Company (NYSE: SCL) will issue its first quarter 2025 earnings results on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at approximately 7:00 a.m.

1 year ago - PRNewsWire

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1 year ago - Benzinga

Edward J. Wehmer to Retire from Stepan Company Board of Directors

NORTHBROOK, Ill. , Feb. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Stepan Company (NYSE: SCL) today announced that Edward J.

1 year ago - PRNewsWire

Stepan Reports Fourth Quarter 2024 Results

NORTHBROOK, Ill. , Feb. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Stepan Company (NYSE: SCL) today reported: Fourth Quarter 2024 Highlights Reported net income was $3.4 million versus a $1.2 million net loss in the pr...

1 year ago - PRNewsWire