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Stepan

SCL

Stepan Company is a leading global manufacturer of specialty and intermediate chemicals used by other manufacturers in a diverse range of end products.

Market cap
$1.31B+16.0%
Revenue$2.4B+7.6%
Net income-$2.7M-105%
EPS (diluted)-$0.12-105%
Trailing twelve months · change vs. prior year

Earnings

Next report

Date not yet announced

Financials

Q2 2026

Income statement

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Revenue$684.1M+15.0%
Gross profit$100.0M+39.1%
Operating income$37.2M+107%
Net income$22.9M+102%
EPS (diluted)$1.00+100%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$113.7M+27.9%
Total debt$647.4M-11.0%
Total equity$1.2B-2.4%
Total assets$2.4B-1.0%

Valuation & ratios

Valuation

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Market cap$1.31B+16.0%
Enterprise value$1.44B-3.5%
P/S0.5×0.0×

Profitability

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Gross margin11.8%-0.6pp
Operating margin0.8%-2.6pp
Net margin-0.1%-2.7pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity-0.2%-5.0pp
Debt / equity0.5×-0.1×
Current ratio1.2×-0.2×

Segments

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Surfactants$483.9M+17.6%
Polymers$178.0M+9.4%
Specialty Products$22.2M+8.4%

Competitors

Profile

Stepan Company is a leading global manufacturer of specialty and intermediate chemicals used by other manufacturers in a diverse range of end products. The company provides essential chemical agents that facilitate surface interaction, thermal insulation, and nutritional enhancement. Its core value proposition centers on technical assistance, product performance, and the ability to customize chemical solutions for specific industrial applications.

Competitive position

Stepan is one of the world's leading merchant producers of surfactants, competing on technical performance and customization rather than price alone.

GeographiesGlobal, United States
Customer segmentsConsumer Goods Manufacturers, Industrial Manufacturers, Construction Firms, Agrochemical Companies
Business modelB2B manufacturing, Merchant production
SuppliersPetroleum-based raw material suppliers, Plant-based raw material suppliers, Electricity and natural gas utilities
CustomersPersonal care product manufacturers, Laundry and cleaning product manufacturers, Insulation and construction material producers, Food and pharmaceutical processors
Listed1972
Employees2.5K
CEOLuis E. Rojo
Websitestepan.com
FilingsSEC EDGAR

Questions, answered.

What is Stepan's market cap?
Stepan (SCL) has a market capitalization of $1.3B and trades on NYSE.
What is Stepan's revenue and profitability?
Stepan generated $2.4B in trailing twelve-month revenue with a net loss of $2.7M, representing a net margin of -0.1%. Gross margin stands at 11.8%. These figures are based on the Q2 2026 filing.
Who are Stepan's competitors?
Stepan's key competitors include Dow Inc., Huntsman Corporation, Future Fuel Corporation, and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
Who does Stepan partner with?
Stepan's notable partners include American Chemistry Council.
Where is Stepan headquartered?
Stepan is headquartered in United States of America and employs approximately 2,453 people. It has been publicly traded since 1972.