Stepan Company (SCL)

NYSE: SCL · Real-Time Price · USD
53.42
+1.35 (2.59%)
May 26, 2026, 1:47 PM EDT - Market open
Market Cap1.21B -1.2%
Revenue (ttm)2.34B +5.5%
Net Income-14.22M
EPS-0.62
Shares Out 22.71M
PE Ration/a
Forward PE16.93
Dividend$1.58 (2.97%)
Ex-Dividend DateJun 1, 2026
Volume29,133
Open52.55
Previous Close52.07
Day's Range52.55 - 53.64
52-Week Range41.82 - 68.00
Beta0.95
AnalystsStrong Buy
Price Target75.00 (+40.4%)
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
(40.40% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy

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.

4 weeks ago - Transcripts

Stepan Company Earnings release: Q1 2026

Stepan Company released its Q1 2026 earnings on April 28, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.

4 weeks ago - Filings

Stepan Company Slides: Q1 2026

Stepan Company has posted slides in relation to its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on April 28, 2026.

4 weeks ago - Filings

Stepan Company Quarterly report: Q1 2026

Stepan Company has published its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report on April 28, 2026.

4 weeks ago - Filings

Stepan CEO provides operational outlook

Stepan (SCL) CEO Luis Rojo provided an operational outlook. “We are executing on Project Catalyst, which is our comprehensive plan designed to further optimize our asset base and create a…

4 weeks ago - TheFly

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...

4 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

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...

4 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

Stepan Company Slides: Investor presentation

Stepan Company has posted slides in relation to its latest quarterly earnings report, which was published on April 21, 2026.

5 weeks ago - Filings

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.

7 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

Stepan Company Proxy statement: Proxy filing

Stepan Company filed a proxy statement on March 25, 2026, providing details for shareholder voting and corporate governance matters.

2 months ago - Filings

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.

3 months ago - Transcripts

Stepan Company Annual report: Q4 2025

Stepan Company has published its Q4 2025 annual report on February 23, 2026.

3 months ago - Filings

Stepan Company Earnings release: Q4 2025

Stepan Company released its Q4 2025 earnings on February 23, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.

3 months ago - Filings

Stepan Company Slides: Q4 2025

Stepan Company has posted slides in relation to its Q4 2025 quarterly earnings report, which was published on February 23, 2026.

3 months ago - Filings

Stepan announces $100M operational and efficiency plan named ‘Project Catalyst’

Stepan (SCL) announced Project Catalyst, a comprehensive operational and efficiency plan with the objective to deliver approximately $100M in pre-tax savings over the next two years. Project Catalyst ...

3 months ago - TheFly

Stepan reports Q4 adjusted EPS (2c) vs. 12c last year

Reports Q4 revenue $553.89M vs. $525.61M last year. “2025 was a transformational year for Stepan (SCL) as we divested two plant sites and completed preliminary work that has positioned us…

3 months ago - TheFly

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.

3 months 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...

3 months 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.

3 months ago - PRNewsWire

Seaport adjusts chemical stock ratings ahead of earnings

As previously reported, Seaport Research analyst Michael Harrison upgraded Stepan (SCL) to Buy from Neutral with a $75 price target and downgraded Axalta Coating (AXTA), Entegris (ENTG), Quaker Hought...

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4 months ago - TheFly

Stepan upgraded to Buy from Neutral at Seaport Research

Seaport Research upgraded Stepan (SCL) to Buy from Neutral with a $75 price target

4 months ago - TheFly

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...

5 months ago - PRNewsWire

Stepan to sell Lake Providence, LA assets

Stepan (SCL) has entered into an agreement to sell its manufacturing assets located in Lake Providence, LA to an undisclosed buyer. This transaction follows Stepan’s most recent divestiture of its…

6 months ago - TheFly

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...

6 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...

6 months ago - PRNewsWire