Stepan SCL Q3 2026 earnings

“Quarterly earnings were up significantly, driven by improved results in all three segments. Third quarter adjusted EBITDA of $66.3 million was up 18% year-over-year due to global volume growth, margin recovery and Project Catalyst savings. Surfactant adjusted EBITDA was up 27% in the quarter and Polymers grew single digits including one time maintenance costs. Specialty Products adjusted EBITDA was up 5% driven by double digit volume growth. Surfactant organic sales volume was up 8% and Polymer sales volume was up 3% in the quarter. The Surfactant volume growth was broad-based and across most end markets. Within Polymers, the North American Rigid, Spray Foam and Phthalic Anhydride businesses delivered double digit volume growth. We are pleased with the growth we achieved in several of our key strategic end markets despite ongoing global economic uncertainties and supply chain disruptions. We executed the organizational redesign phase of Project Catalyst during the quarter in line with expectations.”