Basic Materials -
Chemicals - Specialty - NYSE - US
$ 47.67
-1.63 %
$ 1.07 B
Market Cap
21.67
P/E
1. INTRINSIC VALUE
Balance Sheet
Stepan Company
| Current Assets | 810 M |
| Cash & Short-Term Investments | 99.7 M |
| Receivables | 388 M |
| Other Current Assets | 323 M |
| Non-Current Assets | 1.49 B |
| Long-Term Investments | 25.6 M |
| PP&E | 1.27 B |
| Other Non-Current Assets | 199 M |
| Current Liabilities | 669 M |
| Accounts Payable | 259 M |
| Short-Term Debt | 293 M |
| Other Current Liabilities | 117 M |
| Non-Current Liabilities | 466 M |
| Long-Term Debt | 390 M |
| Other Non-Current Liabilities | 75.7 M |
EFFICIENCY
Earnings Waterfall
Stepan Company
| Revenue | 2.18 B |
| Cost Of Revenue | 1.91 B |
| Gross Profit | 272 M |
| Operating Expenses | 202 M |
| Operating Income | 70.5 M |
| Other Expenses | 30.3 M |
| Net Income | 40.2 M |
RATIOS
FREE CASH FLOW ANALYSIS
Free Cash Flow Analysis
Stepan Company
| Net Income | 40.2 M |
| Depreciation & Amortization | 105 M |
| Capital Expenditures | 0 |
| Stock-Based Compensation | 4.37 M |
| Change in Working Capital | 0 |
| Others | 6.66 M |
| Free Cash Flow | 175 M |
Wall Street Analysts Price Targets
Stepan Company
SCL has no price targets from Wall Street.
4. DIVIDEND
ANALYSIS
0.59%
DIVIDEND YIELD
0.385 USD
DIVIDEND PER SHARE
5. COMPETITION
6. Ownership
Insider Ownership
Stepan Company
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7. News
Buy 3 'Safer' Dividend Kings Of 25 From March's 55
The article highlights 55 Dividend Kings, noting that five of the top ten by yield offer annual dividends from a $1K investment exceeding their single share prices. Analysts predict top-ten Kingly net gains ranging from 12.57% to 50.26% for March 2026, with six out of ten top-yield Kings expected to be top gainers. Sixteen out of fifty-five Kings show negative free cash flow margins, making them cash-poor and unsafe to buy; focus on safer Kings like Altria, United Bankshares, and Hormel.
seekingalpha.com
- 3 weeks ago
10 Dividend Aristocrats With Big Upside Potential In 2025
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seekingalpha.com
- 3 weeks ago
5 Oversold Dividend Kings To Buy Today
Discover how to pick oversold Dividend Kings with high-yield potential using a simple method involving RSI and analyst ratings. Federal Realty, Stanley Black & Decker, Target, Stepan Company, and PPG Industries are top picks, offering attractive yields and growth potential. Dividend Kings have a proven track record of increasing dividends for over 50 years, making them reliable for income and stability.
seekingalpha.com
- 1 month ago
Buy 3 "Safer" Dividend Kings Of 24 Out Of 52 For February
Seven of the top-ten Dividend Kings by yield offer annual dividends from a $1K investment exceeding their single share prices, making them attractive buys. Six Dividend Kings, including Altria Group and Hormel Foods, are currently fair-priced, with dividends meeting or exceeding their single-share prices. Analysts predict net gains between 15% and 45.53% for the top-ten Dividend Kings by February 2026, based on target prices.
seekingalpha.com
- 1 month ago
Edward J. Wehmer to Retire from Stepan Company Board of Directors
NORTHBROOK, Ill. , Feb. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Stepan Company (NYSE: SCL) today announced that Edward J.
prnewswire.com
- 1 month ago
Stepan Company (SCL) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Stepan Company (NYSE:SCL ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 19, 2025 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Sam Hinrichsen - Vice President and Interim CFO Luis Rojo - President and CEO Conference Call Participants Dave Storms - Stonegate Mike Harrison - Seaport Research Partners Kevin Holder - CL King & Associates Operator Good morning, and welcome to the Stepan Company Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call. During the presentation all participants will be in a listen-only mode.
seekingalpha.com
- 1 month ago
Stepan Co. (SCL) Lags Q4 Earnings Estimates
Stepan Co. (SCL) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.12 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.35 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.33 per share a year ago.
zacks.com
- 1 month ago
Stepan Reports Fourth Quarter 2024 Results
NORTHBROOK, Ill. , Feb. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Stepan Company (NYSE: SCL) today reported: Fourth Quarter 2024 Highlights Reported net income was $3.4 million versus a $1.2 million net loss in the prior year.
prnewswire.com
- 1 month ago
Stepan Declares Quarterly Dividend
NORTHBROOK, Ill. , Feb. 19, 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.
prnewswire.com
- 1 month ago
Stepan Co. (SCL) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's Release
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.
zacks.com
- 2 months ago
Stepan Company: A 'Moderate Buy' Despite A High Valuation
Stepan Company, a specialty chemicals manufacturer, excels in operational efficiency and dividend growth, making it a stable investment despite current valuations. Q3 FY24 financials show margin expansion and significant net income growth, despite a 3% revenue decline, highlighting fiscal discipline. Trading at a forward P/E of 17.3x for 2025, Stepan's stock has a potential 26% upside, making it a promising investment opportunity.
seekingalpha.com
- 2 months ago
Stepan to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results on February 19, 2025
NORTHBROOK, Ill. , Jan. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Stepan Company (NYSE: SCL) will issue its fourth quarter and full year 2024 earnings results on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at approximately 7:00 a.m.
prnewswire.com
- 2 months ago
8. Profile
Summary
Stepan Company SCL
COUNTRY
US
INDUSTRY
Chemicals - Specialty
MARKET CAP
$ 1.07 B
Dividend Yield
0.59%
Description
Stepan Company, together with its subsidiaries, produces and sells specialty and intermediate chemicals to other manufacturers for use in various end products. It operates through three segments: Surfactants, Polymers, and Specialty Products. The Surfactants segment offers surfactants that are used as principal ingredients in consumer and industrial cleaning products, including detergents for washing clothes, dishes, carpets, and floors and walls, as well as shampoos and body washes; and other applications, such as fabric softeners, germicidal quaternary compounds, disinfectants, and lubricating ingredients. Its surfactants are also used in various applications, including emulsifiers for spreading agricultural products; and industrial applications comprising latex systems, plastics, and composites. The Polymers segment provides polyurethane polyols that are used in the manufacture of rigid foam for thermal insulation in the construction industry, as well as a base raw material for coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers (CASE); polyester resins, including liquid and powdered products, which are used in CASE applications; and phthalic anhydride that is used in unsaturated polyester resins, alkyd resins, and plasticizers for applications in construction materials, as well as components of automotive, boating, and other consumer products. The Specialty Products segment offers flavors, emulsifiers, and solubilizers for use in food, flavoring, nutritional supplement, and pharmaceutical applications. It serves in the United States, France, Poland, the United Kingdom, Brazil, Mexico, and internationally. Stepan Company was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois.
Contact
1101 Skokie Boulevard, Northbrook, IL, 60062
https://www.stepan.com
IPO
Date
March 17, 1992
Employees
2396
Officers
Dr. Jason Scott Keiper Ph.D.
Vice President and Chief Technology & Sustainability Officer
David B. Mattingly
Vice President and Chief Compliance & Risk Officer
Mr. Robert J. Haire Jr.
Executive Vice President of Supply Chain
Mr. Matthew John Eaken
Vice President & Corporate Controller
Ms. Sharon N. Purnell
Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer
Mr. Luis E. Rojo
President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
Mr. Samuel S. Hinrichsen
Vice President & Interim Chief Financial Officer
Mr. David G. Kabbes
Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary