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Stepan Co

50.28 USD
-4.96
8.98%
Updated Jul 30, 1:16 PM EDT
1 day
-8.98%
5 days
-11.85%
1 month
-7.88%
3 months
-0.55%
6 months
-21.86%
Year to date
-20.42%
1 year
-44.15%
5 years
-53.70%
10 years
1.78%
 

About: Stepan Co manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals and chemical-based products. The company organizes itself into three segments based on product type. The surfactants segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells cleaning agents used in detergents, shampoos, body wash, fabric softeners, toothpastes, and other personal-care products. The polymers segment sells polyurethane used to manufacture rigid foam for thermal insulation, as well as phthalic anhydride used to make plastic components for the construction, automotive, and boating industries. The specialty products segment sells chemicals used in food and flavoring. The majority of Stepan's revenue comes from the United States, followed by France, Poland, the United Kingdom, Brazil, Mexico, and other countries.

Employees: 2,396

0
Funds holding %
of 7,323 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

298% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $6.62M | Put options by funds: $1.66M

13% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 77 | Existing positions reduced: 68

0.69% less ownership

Funds ownership: 84.27% [Q4 2024] → 83.59% (-0.69%) [Q1 2025]

3% less funds holding

Funds holding: 206 [Q4 2024] → 199 (-7) [Q1 2025]

16% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $1.23B [Q4 2024] → $1.04B (-$192M) [Q1 2025]

16% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 26 | Existing positions closed: 31

Research analyst outlook

We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for SCL.

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 8 articles about SCL published over the past 30 days

Negative
Zacks Investment Research
4 hours ago
Stepan Co. (SCL) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Lag Estimates
Stepan Co. (SCL) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.52 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.92 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.41 per share a year ago.
Stepan Co. (SCL) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Lag Estimates
Neutral
PRNewsWire
6 hours ago
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.
Stepan Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results
Neutral
PRNewsWire
6 hours ago
Stepan Declares Quarterly Dividend
NORTHBROOK, Ill. , July 30, 2025 /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 of $0.385 per share.
Stepan Declares Quarterly Dividend
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 days ago
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Neutral
PRNewsWire
6 days ago
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.
Reminder: Stepan to Announce Second Quarter 2025 Results on July 30, 2025
Neutral
PRNewsWire
2 weeks ago
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 to Announce Second Quarter 2025 Results on July 30, 2025
Neutral
PRNewsWire
2 weeks ago
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 July 15, 2025.
Stepan Announces Appointment of New Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
Stepan Company: Expect Further Upside From This Point On
Stepan Company continues to deliver strong top- and bottom-line growth, driven by higher selling prices and increased volumes, especially in polymers. Profit margins are improving, with administrative and R&D costs declining as a percentage of sales, boosting overall profitability and cash flow. Shares remain attractively valued both absolutely and relative to peers, trading at low multiples and offering compelling upside potential.
Stepan Company: Expect Further Upside From This Point On
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 month ago
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 Announces Appointment of New Director
Positive
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1 month ago
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