SCL Stepan Company

$44.09

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Latest Earnings Insight

As Stepan Company approaches its earnings announcement on October 15, investors are keenly focused on its ability to navigate the current economic landscape, particularly given its market cap of approximately $1.1 billion. The EPS estimate stands at $0.61, which suggests a cautious optimism compared to the whisper number of $0.52, indicating that market insiders may have tempered expectations. With a revenue estimate of $593.65 million, the company is poised to demonstrate its resilience and operational efficiency in the face of broader market challenges. While recent news on Stepan Company is sparse, the upcoming earnings report will be pivotal in assessing how well the company has managed its strategic initiatives and cost structures to maintain profitability. Investors will be watching closely to see if Stepan can exceed the whisper number, which could signal stronger-than-anticipated performance and potentially bolster market sentiment.

Updated On 11/21/2025

About Stepan Company

Stepan Company produces and sells specialty and intermediate chemicals to other manufacturers for use in various end products in North America, Europe, Latin America, and Asia. The company is headquartered in Northfield, Illinois.

Website: https://www.stepan.com

Sector
LIFE SCIENCES
Industry
SOAP, DETERGENTS, CLEANG PREPARATIONS, PERFUMES, COSMETICS
Exchange
NYSE
Country
USA
Currency
USD
Fiscal Year End
December
CIK
94049
Address
EDENS & WINNETKA ROAD, NORTHFIELD, IL, US
Valuation
Market Cap
$1.07B
P/E Ratio
21.54
PEG Ratio
4.34
Price to Book
0.91
Performance
EPS
$2.20
Dividend Yield
3.25%
Profit Margin
2.31%
ROE
4.22%
Technicals
50D MA
$56.90
200D MA
$70.14
52W High
$93.25
52W Low
$44.23
Fundamentals
Shares Outstanding
23M
Target Price
$85.00
Beta
0.97

SCL EPS Estimates vs Actual

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SCL News & Sentiment

Oct 30, 2025 • Motley Fool SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
Stepan ( SCL ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Image source: The Motley Fool.Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025, at 9 a.m. ETNeed a quote from a Motley Fool analyst? Email pr@fool.comContinue reading ...
Oct 29, 2025 • Zacks Commentary SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
Stepan Co. ( SCL ) Q3 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates
Stepan Co. (SCL) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +33.33% and +1.56%, respectively, for the quarter ended September 2025. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
Sep 02, 2025 • Zacks Commentary NEUTRAL
Zacks Value Investor Highlights: Eastman Chemical, Dow and Stepan
Eastman Chemical, Dow, and Stepan tumble to multi-year lows, are these beaten-down chemical stocks real values or traps?
Aug 29, 2025 • Zacks Commentary NEUTRAL
Chemical Stocks Plunge: Values or Traps?
Many chemical companies are trading near 5-year lows. Are they deals?
Aug 15, 2025 • Zacks Commentary SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
nLight and Stepan have been highlighted as Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day
nLight shines as Zacks Bull of the Day after a big earnings beat, while Stepan stumbles with lowered estimates as the Bear of the Day.
Aug 15, 2025 • Zacks Commentary NEUTRAL
Bear Of The Day: Stepan ( SCL )
A big recent earnings miss has sent estimates lower and pushed the Zacks Rank for this stock to #5.
Sentiment Snapshot

Average Sentiment Score:

0.131
50 articles with scored sentiment

Overall Sentiment:

Neutral

SCL Reported Earnings

Jul 30, 2025
Jun 30, 2025 (Pre market)
-0.38 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $0.52
  • Estimate: $0.90
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: -42.0%
Apr 29, 2025
Mar 31, 2025 (Pre market)
-0.12 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $0.84
  • Estimate: $0.95
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: -12.0%
Feb 19, 2025
Dec 31, 2024 (Pre market)
-0.5 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $0.12
  • Estimate: $0.62
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: -80.7%
Oct 30, 2024
Sep 30, 2024 (Pre market)
0.38 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $1.03
  • Estimate: $0.65
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 58.5%
Jul 31, 2024
Jun 30, 2024 (Pre market)
-0.26 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $0.41
  • Estimate: $0.67
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: -38.8%
Apr 30, 2024
Mar 31, 2024 (Pre market)
0.29 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $0.64
  • Estimate: $0.35
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 82.9%
Feb 20, 2024
Dec 31, 2023 (Pre market)
-0.04 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $0.33
  • Estimate: $0.37
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: -10.8%
Oct 18, 2023
Sep 30, 2023 (Pre market)
-0.12 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $0.64
  • Estimate: $0.76
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: -15.8%
Jul 26, 2023
Jun 30, 2023 (Pre market)
-0.64 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $0.53
  • Estimate: $1.17
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: -54.7%

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