SCL - Stepan Co
July's top 5 dividend picks—PEP, CUBE, NLY, SCL, CMCSA—offer an average 16.3% expected annual total return and 6.0% yield, all trading at deep discounts. I rate PepsiCo (PEP) a Strong Buy, projecting a 17.2% annual return and a 30.5% discount to fair value, with transitory headwinds expected to subside. CubeSmart (CUBE), Annaly Capital (NLY), Stepan (SCL), and Comcast (CMCSA) are all Buys, each positioned for double-digit returns as macro conditions normalize.
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.
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On May 01, 2026, Stepan Co (SCL) shares rose 3.1% to a current price of $51.59. This move comes amid a 52-week trading range that has seen a high of $68.00 and
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: The Board of Directors of Stepan Company has declared a quarterly cash dividend on the Company's common stock of $0.395 per share.
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.
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.
SG Americas Securities LLC grew its holdings in shares of Stepan Company (NYSE: SCL) by 166.8% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 46,410 shares of the basic materials company's stock after buying an additional 29,017 shares during the quarter. SG
Stepan Company (SCL) is reaffirmed as a 'buy' due to compelling valuation and significant cost-saving initiatives. SCL's Project Catalyst targets $100M in pre-tax savings over two years, with 60% expected in the current year. Despite mixed profitability and cash flow, SCL remains attractively priced versus peers, especially on cash flow metrics.
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.
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Stepan Company (NYSE: SCL - Get Free Report)'s stock price gapped down before the market opened on Monday after the company announced weaker than expected quarterly earnings. The stock had previously closed at $67.23, but opened at $60.98. Stepan shares last traded at $55.9680, with a volume of 36,093 shares. The basic materials company reported ($0.02)
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.
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.