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Stepan SCL Research Development Technical Services Expense
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Reported directly by Stepan in its filing.
Tagged under the XBRL concept scl:ResearchDevelopmentTechnicalServicesExpense.
The source filing: Stepan’s 10-Q, filed August 5, 2026.
- Filed
- Aug 5, 2026, 12:37 PM EDT
- Fiscal quarter
- Q2 FY2026
- Calendar quarter
- Q2 2026
- Accession
- 0001193125-26-334428
| (In thousands, except per share amounts) | Three Months Ended June 30, 2026 | Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Expenses: | ||||
| Selling | 14,866 | 14,657 | 27,032 | 26,765 |
| Administrative | 24,203 | 22,801 | 45,516 | 44,215 |
| Research, development and technical services | 17,195 | 14,701 | 32,188 | 29,350 |
| Deferred compensation expense | 1,402 | 1,761 | 1,964 | 765 |
| 57,666 | 53,920 | 106,700 | 101,095 | |
| Business restructuring (Note 16) | 5,106 | — | 70,545 | — |
| Operating Income (Loss) | 37,210 | 17,965 | (12,412) | 46,253 |
Item 1 - Financial Statements
FAQ
- What is Stepan's research development technical services expense?
- Stepan (SCL) reported research development technical services expense of $17.2M in Q2 2026.
- How has Stepan's research development technical services expense changed year-over-year?
- Stepan's research development technical services expense increased by 17.0% year-over-year, from $14.7M to $17.2M.
- What is the long-term trend for Stepan's research development technical services expense?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Stepan's research development technical services expense has grown at a -1.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $62.69M to $59.28M.
- What does research development technical services expense mean?
- This metric represents the total costs incurred by a company for research, product development, and technical support services. It reflects the investment in innovation, new product formulation, and the technical expertise required to maintain competitive advantages in chemical manufacturing. Monitoring this expense helps investors assess the company's commitment to long-term growth and its ability to adapt to evolving market demands.
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