Stepan Co

SCL

Market cap $1.35B

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Stepan Company remains a 'buy' due to attractive valuation, despite recent underperformance versus the S&P 500. Recent results show mixed fundamentals: revenue growth driven by Surfactants, but profitability pressured by restructuring charges and raw material costs. Project Catalyst targets $100 million in pre-tax cost savings over two years, with 60% expected this year and the remainder next.

NORTHBROOK, Ill., July 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Stepan Company (NYSE: SCL) will issue its second quarter 2026 earnings results on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at approximately 7:00 a.m.

Stepan Company (SCL) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Stepan Co. (SCL) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.45 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.21 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.84 per share a year ago.

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 the prior year.

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 of $0.395 per share.

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Stepan Co. (SCL) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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.