Stepan SCL Surfactants — Operating Expenses

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Questions, answered.

What is Stepan's surfactants — operating expenses?

Stepan (SCL) reported surfactants — operating expenses of $25.12M in Q1 2026.

How has Stepan's surfactants — operating expenses changed year-over-year?

Stepan's surfactants — operating expenses increased by 1.5% year-over-year, from $24.74M to $25.12M.

What is the long-term trend for Stepan's surfactants — operating expenses?

Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), Stepan's surfactants — operating expenses has grown at a -3.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $114.02M to $101.29M.

What does surfactants — operating expenses mean?

Includes the indirect costs required to support the surfactant segment's operations, such as selling, general, and administrative expenses, research and development, and marketing. This metric helps assess the operational leverage and cost discipline maintained by the segment management team.