Stepan Co

SCL

Market cap $1.11B

Stepan Company remains a 'BUY' with a lowered fair value estimate of $85/share and a price target of $71/share, reflecting increased market uncertainty. SCL's 2025 results show early signs of operational recovery—6% EBITDA growth, reduced net debt, and positive FCF in 4Q25—driven by asset rationalization and cost savings. 2026E forecasts nearly double AEPS versus 2025, with 47% growth expected, but much of this upside appears priced in after the recent share price surge.

Dividend King stocks are surprisingly cheap across the board because most investors are still heavily leaning on growth stocks.

Stepan Company (SCL) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Stepan Co. (SCL) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.02 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.35. This compares to earnings of $0.12 per share a year ago.

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.

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 $100 million in pre-tax savings over the next two years.

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.

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 of $0.395 per share.

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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.