View Future GrowthStepan 과거 순이익 실적과거 기준 점검 0/6Stepan 의 수입은 연평균 -34.4%의 비율로 감소해 온 반면, Chemicals 산업은 연평균 4.4%의 비율로 감소했습니다. 매출은 연평균 0.7%의 비율로 감소해 왔습니다.핵심 정보-34.42%순이익 성장률-34.32%주당순이익(EPS) 성장률Chemicals 산업 성장률12.41%매출 성장률-0.69%자기자본이익률-1.19%순이익률-0.61%최근 순이익 업데이트31 Mar 2026최근 과거 실적 업데이트공지 • Apr 07Stepan Company to Report Q1, 2026 Results on Apr 28, 2026Stepan Company announced that they will report Q1, 2026 results at 7:00 AM, US Eastern Standard Time on Apr 28, 2026공지 • Feb 24+ 1 more updateStepan Company Reports Unaudited Goodwill Impairment for the Three Months Ended December 31, 2025Stepan Company reported unaudited goodwill impairment for the three months ended December 31, 2025. For the quarter, the company reported goodwill impairment of $6,245,000.공지 • Feb 04Stepan Company to Report Q4, 2025 Results on Feb 23, 2026Stepan Company announced that they will report Q4, 2025 results at 7:00 AM, US Eastern Standard Time on Feb 23, 2026공지 • Oct 08Stepan Company to Report Q3, 2025 Results on Oct 29, 2025Stepan Company announced that they will report Q3, 2025 results at 7:00 AM, US Eastern Standard Time on Oct 29, 2025공지 • Jul 16Stepan Company to Report Q2, 2025 Results on Jul 30, 2025Stepan Company announced that they will report Q2, 2025 results at 7:00 AM, Eastern Standard Time on Jul 30, 2025공지 • Apr 14Stepan Company to Report Q1, 2025 Results on Apr 29, 2025Stepan Company announced that they will report Q1, 2025 results at 7:00 AM, Eastern Standard Time on Apr 29, 2025모든 업데이트 보기Recent updates공지 • Apr 29Stepan Company announces Quarterly dividend, payable on June 15, 2026Stepan Company announced Quarterly dividend of USD 0.3950 per share payable on June 15, 2026, ex-date on June 01, 2026 and record date on June 01, 2026.공지 • Apr 07Stepan Company to Report Q1, 2026 Results on Apr 28, 2026Stepan Company announced that they will report Q1, 2026 results at 7:00 AM, US Eastern Standard Time on Apr 28, 2026공지 • Mar 26Stepan Company, Annual General Meeting, Apr 28, 2026Stepan Company, Annual General Meeting, Apr 28, 2026. Location: 1101 skokie boulevard, ilinois 60062, northbrook United States공지 • Feb 24+ 1 more updateStepan Company Reports Unaudited Goodwill Impairment for the Three Months Ended December 31, 2025Stepan Company reported unaudited goodwill impairment for the three months ended December 31, 2025. For the quarter, the company reported goodwill impairment of $6,245,000.공지 • Feb 04Stepan Company to Report Q4, 2025 Results on Feb 23, 2026Stepan Company announced that they will report Q4, 2025 results at 7:00 AM, US Eastern Standard Time on Feb 23, 2026공지 • Dec 31An undisclosed buyer acquired Manufacturing Assets located in Lake Providence, LA of Stepan Company (NYSE:SCL).An undisclosed buyer entered into an agreement to acquire Manufacturing Assets located in Lake Providence, LA of Stepan Company (NYSE:SCL) on December 3, 2025. The transaction is expected to close before year end, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including completion of ongoing due diligence. An undisclosed buyer completed the acquisition of Manufacturing Assets located in Lake Providence, LA of Stepan Company (NYSE:SCL) on December 30, 2025.공지 • Dec 04An undisclosed buyer entered into an agreement to acquire Manufacturing Assets located in Lake Providence, LA of Stepan Company (NYSE:SCL).An undisclosed buyer entered into an agreement to acquire Manufacturing Assets located in Lake Providence, LA of Stepan Company (NYSE:SCL) on December 3, 2025. The transaction is subject to normal closing conditions. The parties are targeting to close the transaction before year end, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including completion of ongoing due diligence.공지 • Oct 29Stepan Company Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on December 15, 2025The Board of Directors of Stepan Company has approved an increase of $0.01 per share, or 2.6%, on the quarterly cash dividend on the Company's common stock. The dividend of $0.395 per share is payable on December 15, 2025, to common stockholders of record on November 28, 2025.공지 • Oct 14Stepan Company Announces Resignation of Samuel S. Hinrichsen as October 31, 2025Stepan Company announced that on October 10, 2025, Samuel S. Hinrichsen, who previously served as Stepan Company’s Vice President and Interim Chief Financial Officer from October 30, 2024 to July 15, 2025 and thereafter assumed the role of Global Vice President, Finance and Investor Relations, notified Stepan of his decision to resign effective October 31, 2025. Mr. Hinrichsen’s resignation was not the result of any disagreement with Stepan on any matter relating to its operations, policies, or practices.공지 • Oct 08Stepan Company to Report Q3, 2025 Results on Oct 29, 2025Stepan Company announced that they will report Q3, 2025 results at 7:00 AM, US Eastern Standard Time on Oct 29, 2025공지 • Jul 30Stepan Company Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on September 15, 2025The Board of Directors of Stepan Company has declared a quarterly cash dividend on the Company's common stock of $0.385 per share. The dividend is payable on September 15, 2025, to common stockholders of record on August 29, 2025. The Company increased its quarterly cash dividend in the fourth quarter of 2024 by $0.010 per share, marking the 57th consecutive year that the Company has increased its cash dividend to stockholders.공지 • Jul 16Stepan Company to Report Q2, 2025 Results on Jul 30, 2025Stepan Company announced that they will report Q2, 2025 results at 7:00 AM, Eastern Standard Time on Jul 30, 2025공지 • Jul 14Stepan Company Announces Chief Financial Officer ChangesStepan Company announced the appointment of Ruben Velasquez as Chief Financial Officer of Stepan, effective as of July 15, 2025. Mr. Velasquez will succeed Samuel Hinrichsen who, as previously reported, is presently serving as Vice President and Interim Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Hinrichsen will continue in his role as Vice President of Finance. Mr. Velasquez most recently served as Vice President Global Finance Transformation at 3M Company. Prior to that, Mr. Velasquez held several senior finance roles at 3M, including Vice President Global Finance and CFO Manufacturing & Supply Chain Operations, and Vice President Global Finance and CFO Consumer Business, as well as serving as the Finance Director and Country CFO at 3M Russia and 3M Colombia. Mr. Velasquez began his finance career at Ecopetrol in Colombia where he held senior finance leadership roles including Finance Director Corporate FP&A and Treasury, and Interim Vice President and Corporate Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Velasquez holds an MBA from Northwestern University and a BS in Industrial Engineering from Universidad de Los Andes.공지 • Jun 30+ 5 more updatesStepan Company(NYSE:SCL) dropped from Russell Small Cap Comp Growth IndexStepan Company(NYSE:SCL) dropped from Russell Small Cap Comp Growth Index공지 • Jun 10Stepan Company Appoints Corning Painter as Director, Effective June 9, 2025Stepan Company announced the appointment of Corning Painter as a Director of Stepan, effective June 9, 2025. Mr. Painter currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of Orion S.A., a global chemical manufacturer, a role he has held since September of 2018. Prior to joining Orion, Mr. Painter was an Executive Vice President for Industrial Gases at Air Products and Chemicals, an industrial gas company, which Mr. Painter joined in 1984. Mr. Painter is a Certified Professional Engineer and holds a chemical engineering degree from Carnegie Mellon University.공지 • May 22Stepan Company announced that it has received $75 million in fundingOn May 21, 2025 Stepan Company closed the transaction공지 • Apr 29Stepan Company Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on June 13, 2025Stepan Company has declared a quarterly cash dividend on the Company's common stock of $0.385 per share. The dividend is payable on June 13, 2025, to common stockholders of record on May 30, 2025. The Company increased its quarterly cash dividend in the fourth quarter of 2024 by $0.010 per share, marking the 57th consecutive year that the Company has increased its cash dividend to stockholders.공지 • Apr 14Stepan Company to Report Q1, 2025 Results on Apr 29, 2025Stepan Company announced that they will report Q1, 2025 results at 7:00 AM, Eastern Standard Time on Apr 29, 2025공지 • Feb 24Stepan Company, Annual General Meeting, Apr 29, 2025Stepan Company, Annual General Meeting, Apr 29, 2025.공지 • Feb 21Stepan Company Announces Board ChangesStepan Company announced that Edward J. Wehmer has informed the Board of Directors of his decision to retire from the Board as of the date of the Company's next annual meeting of stockholders, which is scheduled for April 29, 2025. Mr. Wehmer will continue to serve on the Company's Board until that date. Mr. Wehmer joined the Company's Board in 2003. He has served as Lead Independent Director since 2016 and served as Chair of the Audit Committee from 2007 to 2023. Upon Mr. Wehmer's retirement, the size of the Company's Board will be reduced from eight to seven directors and Randall S. Dearth will succeed Mr. Wehmer as Lead Independent Director.공지 • Feb 19Stepan Company Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on March 14, 2025The Board of Directors of Stepan Company has declared a quarterly cash dividend on the Company's common stock of $0.385 per share. The dividend is payable on March 14, 2025, to common stockholders of record on March 3, 2025. The Company increased its quarterly cash dividend in the fourth quarter of 2024 by $0.010 per share, marking the 57th consecutive year that the Company has increased its cash dividend to stockholders.공지 • Jan 29Stepan Company to Report Q4, 2024 Results on Feb 19, 2025Stepan Company announced that they will report Q4, 2024 results at 7:00 AM, US Eastern Standard Time on Feb 19, 2025Reported Earnings • Nov 01Third quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: US$1.03 (vs US$0.55 in 3Q 2023)Third quarter 2024 results: EPS: US$1.03 (up from US$0.55 in 3Q 2023). Revenue: US$546.8m (down 2.7% from 3Q 2023). Net income: US$23.6m (up 88% from 3Q 2023). Profit margin: 4.3% (up from 2.2% in 3Q 2023). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 8.7% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 4.2% growth forecast for the Chemicals industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 48% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 13% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings.공지 • Oct 30+ 3 more updatesStepan Company Approves Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on December 13, 2024The board of directors of Stepan Company has approved an increase of $0.01 per share, or 2.7%, on the quarterly cash dividend on the company's common stock. The dividend of $0.385 per share is payable on December 13, 2024, to common stockholders of record on November 29, 2024. The increase marks the 57th consecutive year in which the quarterly dividend on the company's common stock has increased.공지 • Oct 09Stepan Company to Report Q3, 2024 Results on Oct 30, 2024Stepan Company announced that they will report Q3, 2024 results at 7:00 AM, US Eastern Standard Time on Oct 30, 2024Upcoming Dividend • Aug 23Upcoming dividend of US$0.38 per shareEligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 30 August 2024. Payment date: 13 September 2024. Payout ratio is on the higher end at 98%, however this is supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 2.0%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (4.7%). Lower than average of industry peers (5.3%).Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Aug 07Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 20%After last week's 20% share price decline to €65.50, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 23x. Average forward P/E is 12x in the Chemicals industry in Germany. Total loss to shareholders of 31% over the past three years.Declared Dividend • Aug 02Second quarter dividend of US$0.38 announcedShareholders will receive a dividend of US$0.38. Ex-date: 30th August 2024 Payment date: 13th September 2024 Dividend yield will be 1.8%, which is lower than the industry average of 6.1%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is not adequately covered by earnings (98% earnings payout ratio). However, it is well covered by cash flows (37% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 8.2% per year over the past 10 years and has been stable with no material reductions to payments, indicating a long track record of dividend growth and stability. The company's earnings per share (EPS) would need to grow by 8.5% to bring the payout ratio under control. EPS is expected to grow by 71% over the next year, which is sufficient to bring the dividend into a sustainable range.Reported Earnings • Aug 02Second quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: US$0.42 (vs US$0.56 in 2Q 2023)Second quarter 2024 results: EPS: US$0.42 (down from US$0.56 in 2Q 2023). Revenue: US$556.4m (down 4.1% from 2Q 2023). Net income: US$9.52m (down 25% from 2Q 2023). Profit margin: 1.7% (down from 2.2% in 2Q 2023). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 6.0% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 4.6% growth forecast for the Chemicals industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 42% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 8% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings.공지 • Jul 31Stepan Company Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on September 13, 2024Stepan Company has declared a quarterly cash dividend on the Company's common stock of $0.375 per share. The dividend is payable on September 13, 2024, to common stockholders of record on August 30, 2024.공지 • Jul 11Stepan Company to Report Q2, 2024 Results on Jul 31, 2024Stepan Company announced that they will report Q2, 2024 results at 7:00 AM, US Eastern Standard Time on Jul 31, 2024Upcoming Dividend • May 24Upcoming dividend of US$0.38 per shareEligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 31 May 2024. Payment date: 14 June 2024. Payout ratio is on the higher end at 89%, however this is supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 1.7%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (4.6%). Lower than average of industry peers (5.0%).Declared Dividend • May 03First quarter dividend of US$0.38 announcedShareholders will receive a dividend of US$0.38. Ex-date: 31st May 2024 Payment date: 14th June 2024 Dividend yield will be 1.8%, which is lower than the industry average of 6.1%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is covered by earnings (89% earnings payout ratio) but the company has no free cash flows available, indicating it may be using cash reserves or debt to pay the dividend. The dividend has increased by an average of 8.9% per year over the past 10 years and has been stable with no material reductions to payments, indicating a long track record of dividend growth and stability. EPS is expected to grow by 58% over the next year, which should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover.New Risk • May 02New minor risk - Financial positionThe company has a high level of debt. Net debt to equity ratio: 43% This is considered a minor risk. Having a high level of debt increases the company's balance sheet risk. The company has a higher interest repayment burden, leading to the need to allocate a greater amount of its earnings towards servicing the debt, potentially limiting growth options or shareholder distributions. It can also increase the risk of bankruptcy if business conditions deteriorate enough that the company can no longer meet its debt obligations. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks High level of debt (43% net debt to equity). Paying a dividend despite having no free cash flows. Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (1.7% net profit margin). Significant insider selling over the past 3 months (€587k sold).Reported Earnings • May 01First quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: US$0.61 (vs US$0.71 in 1Q 2023)First quarter 2024 results: EPS: US$0.61 (down from US$0.71 in 1Q 2023). Revenue: US$551.4m (down 15% from 1Q 2023). Net income: US$13.9m (down 14% from 1Q 2023). Profit margin: 2.5% (in line with 1Q 2023). Revenue is forecast to grow 5.9% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 4.1% growth forecast for the Chemicals industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 33% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 11% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings.공지 • Apr 30Stepan Company Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on June 14, 2024The board of directors of Stepan Company has declared a quarterly cash dividend on the company's common stock of $0.375 per share. The dividend is payable on June 14, 2024, to common stockholders of record on May 31, 2024. The company increased its quarterly cash dividend in the fourth quarter of 2023 by $0.010 per share, marking the 56th consecutive year that the company has increased its cash dividend to stockholders.공지 • Apr 10Stepan Company to Report Q1, 2024 Results on Apr 30, 2024Stepan Company announced that they will report Q1, 2024 results at 7:00 AM, US Eastern Standard Time on Apr 30, 2024공지 • Mar 27Stepan Company, Annual General Meeting, Apr 30, 2024Stepan Company, Annual General Meeting, Apr 30, 2024, at 09:00 Central Daylight. Location: 1101 Skokie Boulevard, Northbrook Illinois United States Agenda: To elect three directors to the Board of Directors, each for a three-year term; to approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers; to ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for 2024; and to transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting.Recent Insider Transactions • Mar 08Non-Executive Chairman recently sold €239k worth of stockOn the 6th of March, F. Stepan sold around 3k shares on-market at roughly €79.69 per share. This transaction amounted to less than 1% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. This was F.'s only on-market trade for the last 12 months.Declared Dividend • Feb 26Fourth quarter dividend of US$0.38 announcedShareholders will receive a dividend of US$0.38. Ex-date: 29th February 2024 Payment date: 15th March 2024 Dividend yield will be 1.6%, which is lower than the industry average of 6.1%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is covered by earnings (83% earnings payout ratio) but the company has no free cash flows available, indicating it may be using cash reserves or debt to pay the dividend. The dividend has increased by an average of 8.9% per year over the past 10 years and has been stable with no material reductions to payments, indicating a long track record of dividend growth and stability. EPS is expected to grow by 123% over the next 2 years, which should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover.Reported Earnings • Feb 21Full year 2023 earnings released: EPS: US$1.77 (vs US$6.46 in FY 2022)Full year 2023 results: EPS: US$1.77 (down from US$6.46 in FY 2022). Revenue: US$2.33b (down 16% from FY 2022). Net income: US$40.2m (down 73% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 1.7% (down from 5.3% in FY 2022). Revenue is forecast to grow 4.2% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 2.7% growth forecast for the Chemicals industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 23% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 5% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings.공지 • Feb 20Stepan Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on March 15, 2024The Board of Directors of Stepan Company has declared a quarterly cash dividend on the Company's common stock of $0.375 per share. The dividend is payable on March 15, 2024, to common stockholders of record on March 1, 2024. The Company increased its quarterly cash dividend in the fourth quarter of 2023 by $0.010 per share, marking the 56th consecutive year that the Company has increased its cash dividend to stockholders.공지 • Feb 16Stepan Company Appoints Susan M. Lewis as DirectorStepan Company announced the appointment of Susan M. Lewis as a Director of Stepan, effective on February 15, 2024. Ms. Lewis spent over 30 years at Dow Inc., a materials science company, and was part of the management team of Corteva Inc., a global agriculture company, following its spinoff from DowDuPont Inc. Ms. Lewis served as Senior Vice President, Global Operations of Corteva from 2018 until her retirement in 2021, after which she worked as a business and executive consultant through 2023. Ms. Lewis held senior management roles with operations, sustainability and risk management responsibilities and led organizational redesign, mergers and acquisitions and transformation projects.Board Change • Feb 01Insufficient new directorsThere is 1 new director who has joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: 1 new director. 1 experienced director. 5 highly experienced directors. CEO, President & Director Scott Behrens was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2022. The company’s insufficient board refreshment is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model.공지 • Jan 31Stepan Company to Report Q4, 2023 Results on Feb 20, 2024Stepan Company announced that they will report Q4, 2023 results at 7:00 AM, US Eastern Standard Time on Feb 20, 2024Upcoming Dividend • Nov 22Upcoming dividend of US$0.38 per share at 1.9% yieldEligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 29 November 2023. Payment date: 15 December 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 64% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 1.9%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (5.0%). Lower than average of industry peers (6.0%).New Risk • Oct 22New minor risk - Financial positionThe company has a high level of debt. Net debt to equity ratio: 45% This is considered a minor risk. Having a high level of debt increases the company's balance sheet risk. The company has a higher interest repayment burden, leading to the need to allocate a greater amount of its earnings towards servicing the debt, potentially limiting growth options or shareholder distributions. It can also increase the risk of bankruptcy if business conditions deteriorate enough that the company can no longer meet its debt obligations. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks High level of debt (45% net debt to equity). Paying a dividend despite having no free cash flows. Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (2.2% net profit margin).Reported Earnings • Oct 20Third quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: US$0.55 (vs US$1.73 in 3Q 2022)Third quarter 2023 results: EPS: US$0.55 (down from US$1.73 in 3Q 2022). Revenue: US$562.2m (down 22% from 3Q 2022). Net income: US$12.6m (down 68% from 3Q 2022). Profit margin: 2.2% (down from 5.5% in 3Q 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 3.3% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 1.9% growth forecast for the Chemicals industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 12% per year whereas the company’s share price has fallen by 11% per year.공지 • Oct 20Stepan Company Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on December15, 2023The board of directors of Stepan Company declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.375 per share. The dividend will be paid on December15, 2023, to common stockholders of record as of November 30, 2023.공지 • Oct 05Stepan Company to Report Q3, 2023 Results on Oct 18, 2023Stepan Company announced that they will report Q3, 2023 results at 7:00 AM, US Eastern Standard Time on Oct 18, 2023Upcoming Dividend • Aug 23Upcoming dividend of US$0.36 per share at 1.7% yieldEligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 30 August 2023. Payment date: 15 September 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 41% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 1.7%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (4.9%). Lower than average of industry peers (6.0%).New Risk • Jul 28New minor risk - Profit margin trendThe company's profit margins are lower than last year and have reduced by more than 30%. Net profit margin: 3.1% Last year net profit margin: 5.7% This is considered a minor risk. A large drop in profit margin could indicate the company does not have strong competitive advantages or it is yet to establish itself and its core business. Even if it is a well established business, this may make it a much riskier investment than one that has a combination of proven competitive advantages and a stable or growing profit margin. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Debt is not well covered by operating cash flow (16% operating cash flow to total debt). Minor Risks Paying a dividend despite having no free cash flows. Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (3.1% net profit margin).공지 • Jul 27Stepan Company Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on September 15, 2023Stepan Company announced that on July 25, 2023, the Board of Directors of Stepan Company declared a quarterly cash dividend on the Company’s common stock of $0.365 per share. The dividend is payable on September 15, 2023, to common stockholders of record on August 31, 2023.Reported Earnings • Jul 27Second quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: US$0.56 (vs US$2.29 in 2Q 2022)Second quarter 2023 results: EPS: US$0.56 (down from US$2.29 in 2Q 2022). Revenue: US$580.0m (down 23% from 2Q 2022). Net income: US$12.7m (down 76% from 2Q 2022). Profit margin: 2.2% (down from 6.9% in 2Q 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 2.8% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 1.4% growth forecast for the Chemicals industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 1% per year whereas the company’s share price has fallen by 2% per year.공지 • Jun 28Stepan Company to Report Q2, 2023 Results on Jul 26, 2023Stepan Company announced that they will report Q2, 2023 results at 7:00 AM, US Eastern Standard Time on Jul 26, 2023공지 • Jun 13Stepan Company Announces Retirement of Arthur W. Mergner, Executive Vice President, Effective July 3, 2023Stepan Company announced that Arthur W. Mergner, Executive Vice President, would retire from the Company effective on June 30, 2023. The Company is filing this amendment to the Original Form 8-K to disclose that the effective date of Mr. Mergner's retirement has changed to July 3, 2023.Upcoming Dividend • May 23Upcoming dividend of US$0.36 per share at 1.6% yieldEligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 30 May 2023. Payment date: 15 June 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 27% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 1.6%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (4.7%). Lower than average of industry peers (5.6%).Recent Insider Transactions • May 10CEO, President & Director recently sold €163k worth of stockOn the 4th of May, Scott Behrens sold around 2k shares on-market at roughly €81.71 per share. This transaction amounted to 11% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. In the last 3 months, there was an even bigger sale from another insider worth €475k. Scott has been a net seller over the last 12 months, reducing personal holdings by €333k.Reported Earnings • Apr 27First quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: US$0.71 (vs US$1.96 in 1Q 2022)First quarter 2023 results: EPS: US$0.71 (down from US$1.96 in 1Q 2022). Revenue: US$651.4m (down 3.5% from 1Q 2022). Net income: US$16.1m (down 64% from 1Q 2022). Profit margin: 2.5% (down from 6.6% in 1Q 2022). Revenue is forecast to grow 3.8% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 1.7% growth forecast for the Chemicals industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 8% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 2% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings.Recent Insider Transactions • Feb 28Non-Executive Chairman recently sold €475k worth of stockOn the 21st of February, F. Stepan sold around 5k shares on-market at roughly €96.67 per share. This transaction amounted to 1.7% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. F. has been a net seller over the last 12 months, reducing personal holdings by €1.0m.Upcoming Dividend • Feb 23Upcoming dividend of US$0.36 per share at 1.4% yieldEligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 02 March 2023. Payment date: 15 March 2023. Trailing yield: 1.4%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (4.6%). Lower than average of industry peers (5.1%).Reported Earnings • Feb 17Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: US$6.46 (vs US$6.01 in FY 2021)Full year 2022 results: EPS: US$6.46 (up from US$6.01 in FY 2021). Revenue: US$2.77b (up 18% from FY 2021). Net income: US$147.2m (up 6.8% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 5.3% (down from 5.9% in FY 2021). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 3.1% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 1.5% growth forecast for the Chemicals industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 13% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 3% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth.공지 • Feb 17Stepan Company Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on March 15, 2023Stepan Company announced that on February 15, 2023, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend on the Company's common stock of $0.365 per share. The dividend is payable on March 15, 2023, to common stockholders of record on March 3, 2023.공지 • Jan 26Stepan Company to Report Q4, 2022 Results on Feb 16, 2023Stepan Company announced that they will report Q4, 2022 results at 7:00 AM, US Eastern Standard Time on Feb 16, 2023Upcoming Dividend • Nov 22Upcoming dividend of US$0.36 per shareEligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 29 November 2022. Payment date: 15 December 2022. Payout ratio is a comfortable 20% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 1.3%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (4.9%). Lower than average of industry peers (5.4%).Recent Insider Transactions • Nov 18Non-Executive Chairman recently sold €565k worth of stockOn the 11th of November, F. Stepan sold around 5k shares on-market at roughly €107 per share. This transaction amounted to less than 1% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. This was F.'s only on-market trade for the last 12 months.Reported Earnings • Oct 21Third quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: US$1.73 (vs US$1.61 in 3Q 2021)Third quarter 2022 results: EPS: US$1.73 (up from US$1.61 in 3Q 2021). Revenue: US$719.2m (up 19% from 3Q 2021). Net income: US$39.4m (up 6.7% from 3Q 2021). Profit margin: 5.5% (down from 6.1% in 3Q 2021). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 2.5% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, while revenues in the Chemicals industry in Germany are expected to remain flat. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 14% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 6% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth.공지 • Oct 20Stepan Company Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on December 15, 2022The Board of Directors of Stepan Company approved an increase of $0.030 per share, or 9.0%, on its quarterly cash dividend on its common stock. The dividend of $0.365 per share is payable on December 15, 2022, to common stockholders of record on November 30, 2022. The increase marks the 55th consecutive year in which the quarterly dividend rate on the Company's common stock has increased.공지 • Sep 27Stepan Company (NYSE:SCL) acquired Surfactant Business and Associated Assets from PerformanX Specialty Chemicals, LLC.Stepan Company (NYSE:SCL) entered into an agreement to acquire Surfactant Business and Associated Assets of PerformanX Specialty Chemicals, LLC on September 12, 2022. The definitive agreement is subject to normal closing conditions and the transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2022. Stepan Company (NYSE:SCL) acquired Surfactant Business and Associated Assets from PerformanX Specialty Chemicals, LLC on September 26, 2022.공지 • Sep 22Stepan Company to Report Q3, 2022 Results on Oct 19, 2022Stepan Company announced that they will report Q3, 2022 results at 7:00 AM, US Eastern Standard Time on Oct 19, 2022공지 • Sep 13Stepan Company (NYSE:SCL) entered into an agreement to acquire Surfactant Business and Associated Assets of PerformanX Specialty Chemicals, LLC.Stepan Company (NYSE:SCL) entered into an agreement to acquire Surfactant Business and Associated Assets of PerformanX Specialty Chemicals, LLC on September 12, 2022. The definitive agreement is subject to normal closing conditions and the transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2022.Recent Insider Transactions • Aug 27Insider recently bought €56k worth of stockOn the 25th of August, Jason Keiper bought around 500 shares on-market at roughly €113 per share. This was the largest purchase by an insider in the last 3 months. Despite this recent purchase, insiders have collectively sold €609k more in shares than they bought in the last 12 months.Upcoming Dividend • Aug 23Upcoming dividend of US$0.34 per shareEligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 30 August 2022. Payment date: 15 September 2022. Payout ratio is a comfortable 20% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 1.2%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (4.6%). Lower than average of industry peers (5.9%).Recent Insider Transactions • Aug 14CEO, COO recently sold €58k worth of stockOn the 10th of August, Scott Behrens sold around 550 shares on-market at roughly €106 per share. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. This was Scott's only on-market trade for the last 12 months.Reported Earnings • Jul 28Second quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: US$2.29 (vs US$1.89 in 2Q 2021)Second quarter 2022 results: EPS: US$2.29 (up from US$1.89 in 2Q 2021). Revenue: US$751.6m (up 26% from 2Q 2021). Net income: US$52.1m (up 20% from 2Q 2021). Profit margin: 6.9% (down from 7.3% in 2Q 2021). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 1.4%, compared to a 7.3% growth forecast for the industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 15% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 5% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth.공지 • Jul 28Stepan Company Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend on the Common Stock, Payable on September 15, 2022Stepan Company reported on July 26, 2022, the Board of Directors of Stepan Company declared a quarterly cash dividend on the Company's common stock of $0.335 per share. The dividend is payable on September 15, 2022, to common stockholders of record on August 31, 2022. The Company increased its quarterly cash dividend in the fourth quarter of 2021 by $0.030 per share, marking the 54th consecutive year that the Company has increased its cash dividend to stockholders.공지 • Jun 29Stepan Company to Report Q2, 2022 Results on Jul 27, 2022Stepan Company announced that they will report Q2, 2022 results at 7:00 AM, US Eastern Standard Time on Jul 27, 2022Upcoming Dividend • May 20Upcoming dividend of US$0.34 per shareEligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 27 May 2022. Payment date: 15 June 2022. Payout ratio is a comfortable 21% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 1.2%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (4.4%). Lower than average of industry peers (5.1%).Reported Earnings • Apr 27First quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: US$1.96 (vs US$1.77 in 1Q 2021)First quarter 2022 results: EPS: US$1.96 (up from US$1.77 in 1Q 2021). Revenue: US$675.3m (up 26% from 1Q 2021). Net income: US$44.8m (up 10% from 1Q 2021). Profit margin: 6.6% (down from 7.6% in 1Q 2021). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 4.3%, compared to a 10% growth forecast for the industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 15% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 5% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth.Board Change • Apr 27Insufficient new directorsThere is 1 new director who has joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: 1 new director. 1 experienced director. 6 highly experienced directors. Independent Director Lorinda Burgess was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2021. The company’s insufficient board refreshment is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model.공지 • Apr 27Stepan Company Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend on the Company's Common Stock, Payable on June 15, 2022Stepan Company declared a quarterly cash dividend on the Company's common stock of $0.335 per share. The dividend is payable on June 15, 2022, to common stockholders of record on May 31, 2022. The Company increased its quarterly cash dividend in the fourth quarter of 2021 by $0.030 per share, marking the 54th consecutive year that the Company has increased its cash dividend to stockholders.공지 • Apr 01Stepan Company to Report Q1, 2022 Results on Apr 26, 2022Stepan Company announced that they will report Q1, 2022 results at 7:00 AM, US Eastern Standard Time on Apr 26, 2022Upcoming Dividend • Feb 24Upcoming dividend of US$0.34 per shareEligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 03 March 2022. Payment date: 15 March 2022. Payout ratio is a comfortable 21% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 1.3%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (3.4%). Lower than average of industry peers (3.8%).Reported Earnings • Feb 18Full year 2021 earnings: EPS in line with analyst expectations despite revenue beatFull year 2021 results: EPS: US$6.01 (up from US$5.52 in FY 2020). Revenue: US$2.35b (up 26% from FY 2020). Net income: US$137.8m (up 8.7% from FY 2020). Profit margin: 5.9% (down from 6.8% in FY 2020). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 2.3%. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 8.7%, compared to a 6.5% growth forecast for the industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 14% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 6% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth.공지 • Feb 18+ 3 more updatesStepan Company Announces Executive ChangesStepan Company announced that F. Quinn Stepan, Jr. will retire as Chief Executive Officer of the Company on April 25, 2022. Mr. Stepan will continue to serve as non-executive Chairman of the Board assuring an effective transition. Scott Behrens, currently President and Chief Operating Officer, will succeed him as President and CEO. The Company expects that Mr. Behrens will be nominated for election to the Board of Directors at the 2022 Annual Meeting. Mr. Behrens, who was named President and Chief Operating Officer in 2021, brings global industry and leadership experience. Scott has been a member of the Company's Operating Committee since 2014, when he was appointed VP and General Manager – Surfactants.Recent Insider Transactions • Dec 10Insider recently sold €163k worth of stockOn the 7th of December, Debra Stefaniak sold around 2k shares on-market at roughly €108 per share. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. Insiders have been net sellers, collectively disposing of €1.1m more than they bought in the last 12 months.Upcoming Dividend • Nov 22Upcoming dividend of US$0.34 per shareEligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 29 November 2021. Payment date: 15 December 2021. Trailing yield: 1.1%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (3.2%). Lower than average of industry peers (3.6%).매출 및 비용 세부 내역Stepan가 돈을 벌고 사용하는 방법. 최근 발표된 LTM 실적 기준.순이익 및 매출 추이DB:96S 매출, 비용 및 순이익 (USD Millions)날짜매출순이익일반관리비연구개발비31 Mar 262,343-141436031 Dec 252,332471425930 Sep 252,304451425730 Jun 252,260581455731 Mar 252,222561425631 Dec 242,180501455630 Sep 242,187461535730 Jun 242,202351475831 Mar 242,226381445831 Dec 232,326401465930 Sep 232,421521426030 Jun 232,578791576331 Mar 232,7491181596531 Dec 222,7731471516730 Sep 222,7561531556730 Jun 222,6401511446631 Mar 222,4841421486431 Dec 212,3461381596330 Sep 212,2311511636230 Jun 212,0921471686131 Mar 211,9581401685931 Dec 201,8701271545830 Sep 201,8201181465630 Jun 201,8071111425631 Mar 201,8201061395531 Dec 191,8591031555530 Sep 191,8801051415330 Jun 191,9371011465431 Mar 191,9841041395431 Dec 181,9941111345430 Sep 182,001971435530 Jun 181,981971345331 Mar 181,956921405431 Dec 171,9251011365430 Sep 171,872901395430 Jun 171,829901475631 Mar 171,789901465631 Dec 161,766861505630 Sep 161,765911515630 Jun 161,764941375431 Mar 161,762831415231 Dec 151,776761385030 Sep 151,811691234730 Jun 151,8595812946양질의 수익: 96S 은(는) 현재 수익성이 없습니다.이익 마진 증가: 96S는 현재 수익성이 없습니다.잉여현금흐름 대비 순이익 분석과거 순이익 성장 분석수익추이: 96S은 수익성이 없으며 지난 5년 동안 손실이 연평균 34.4% 증가했습니다.성장 가속화: 현재 수익성이 없어 지난 1년간 96S의 수익 성장률을 5년 평균과 비교할 수 없습니다.수익 대 산업: 96S은 수익성이 없어 지난 해 수익 성장률을 Chemicals 업계(-2.4%)와 비교하기 어렵습니다.자기자본이익률높은 ROE: 96S는 현재 수익성이 없으므로 자본 수익률이 음수(-1.19%)입니다.총자산이익률투하자본수익률우수한 과거 실적 기업을 찾아보세요7D1Y7D1Y7D1YMaterials 산업에서 과거 실적이 우수한 기업.View Financial Health기업 분석 및 재무 데이터 상태데이터최종 업데이트 (UTC 시간)기업 분석2026/05/07 19:27종가2026/05/07 00:00수익2026/03/31연간 수익2025/12/31데이터 소스당사의 기업 분석에 사용되는 데이터는 S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC에서 제공됩니다. 아래 데이터는 이 보고서를 생성하기 위해 분석 모델에서 사용됩니다. 데이터는 정규화되므로 소스가 제공된 후 지연이 발생할 수 있습니다.패키지데이터기간미국 소스 예시 *기업 재무제표10년손익계산서현금흐름표대차대조표SEC 양식 10-KSEC 양식 10-Q분석가 컨센서스 추정치+3년재무 예측분석가 목표주가분석가 리서치 보고서Blue Matrix시장 가격30년주가배당, 분할 및 기타 조치ICE 시장 데이터SEC 양식 S-1지분 구조10년주요 주주내부자 거래SEC 양식 4SEC 양식 13D경영진10년리더십 팀이사회SEC 양식 10-KSEC 양식 DEF 14A주요 개발10년회사 공시SEC 양식 8-K* 미국 증권에 대한 예시이며, 비(非)미국 증권에는 해당 국가의 규제 서식 및 자료원을 사용합니다.별도로 명시되지 않는 한 모든 재무 데이터는 연간 기간을 기준으로 하지만 분기별로 업데이트됩니다. 이를 TTM(최근 12개월) 또는 LTM(지난 12개월) 데이터라고 합니다. 자세히 알아보기.분석 모델 및 스노우플레이크이 보고서를 생성하는 데 사용된 분석 모델에 대한 자세한 내용은 당사의 Github 페이지에서 확인하실 수 있습니다. 또한 보고서 활용 방법에 대한 가이드와 YouTube 튜토리얼도 제공합니다.Simply Wall St 분석 모델을 설계하고 구축한 세계적 수준의 팀에 대해 알아보세요.산업 및 섹터 지표산업 및 섹터 지표는 Simply Wall St가 6시간마다 계산하며, 프로세스에 대한 자세한 내용은 Github에서 확인할 수 있습니다.분석가 소스Stepan Company는 4명의 분석가가 다루고 있습니다. 이 중 2명의 분석가가 우리 보고서에 입력 데이터로 사용되는 매출 또는 수익 추정치를 제출했습니다. 분석가의 제출 자료는 하루 종일 업데이트됩니다.분석가기관Michael HarrisonSeaport Research PartnersDaniel RizzoSidoti & Company, LLCVincent AndersonStifel, Equities Research1명의 분석가 더 보기
공지 • Apr 07Stepan Company to Report Q1, 2026 Results on Apr 28, 2026Stepan Company announced that they will report Q1, 2026 results at 7:00 AM, US Eastern Standard Time on Apr 28, 2026
공지 • Feb 24+ 1 more updateStepan Company Reports Unaudited Goodwill Impairment for the Three Months Ended December 31, 2025Stepan Company reported unaudited goodwill impairment for the three months ended December 31, 2025. For the quarter, the company reported goodwill impairment of $6,245,000.
공지 • Feb 04Stepan Company to Report Q4, 2025 Results on Feb 23, 2026Stepan Company announced that they will report Q4, 2025 results at 7:00 AM, US Eastern Standard Time on Feb 23, 2026
공지 • Oct 08Stepan Company to Report Q3, 2025 Results on Oct 29, 2025Stepan Company announced that they will report Q3, 2025 results at 7:00 AM, US Eastern Standard Time on Oct 29, 2025
공지 • Jul 16Stepan Company to Report Q2, 2025 Results on Jul 30, 2025Stepan Company announced that they will report Q2, 2025 results at 7:00 AM, Eastern Standard Time on Jul 30, 2025
공지 • Apr 14Stepan Company to Report Q1, 2025 Results on Apr 29, 2025Stepan Company announced that they will report Q1, 2025 results at 7:00 AM, Eastern Standard Time on Apr 29, 2025
공지 • Apr 29Stepan Company announces Quarterly dividend, payable on June 15, 2026Stepan Company announced Quarterly dividend of USD 0.3950 per share payable on June 15, 2026, ex-date on June 01, 2026 and record date on June 01, 2026.
공지 • Apr 07Stepan Company to Report Q1, 2026 Results on Apr 28, 2026Stepan Company announced that they will report Q1, 2026 results at 7:00 AM, US Eastern Standard Time on Apr 28, 2026
공지 • Mar 26Stepan Company, Annual General Meeting, Apr 28, 2026Stepan Company, Annual General Meeting, Apr 28, 2026. Location: 1101 skokie boulevard, ilinois 60062, northbrook United States
공지 • Feb 24+ 1 more updateStepan Company Reports Unaudited Goodwill Impairment for the Three Months Ended December 31, 2025Stepan Company reported unaudited goodwill impairment for the three months ended December 31, 2025. For the quarter, the company reported goodwill impairment of $6,245,000.
공지 • Feb 04Stepan Company to Report Q4, 2025 Results on Feb 23, 2026Stepan Company announced that they will report Q4, 2025 results at 7:00 AM, US Eastern Standard Time on Feb 23, 2026
공지 • Dec 31An undisclosed buyer acquired Manufacturing Assets located in Lake Providence, LA of Stepan Company (NYSE:SCL).An undisclosed buyer entered into an agreement to acquire Manufacturing Assets located in Lake Providence, LA of Stepan Company (NYSE:SCL) on December 3, 2025. The transaction is expected to close before year end, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including completion of ongoing due diligence. An undisclosed buyer completed the acquisition of Manufacturing Assets located in Lake Providence, LA of Stepan Company (NYSE:SCL) on December 30, 2025.
공지 • Dec 04An undisclosed buyer entered into an agreement to acquire Manufacturing Assets located in Lake Providence, LA of Stepan Company (NYSE:SCL).An undisclosed buyer entered into an agreement to acquire Manufacturing Assets located in Lake Providence, LA of Stepan Company (NYSE:SCL) on December 3, 2025. The transaction is subject to normal closing conditions. The parties are targeting to close the transaction before year end, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including completion of ongoing due diligence.
공지 • Oct 29Stepan Company Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on December 15, 2025The Board of Directors of Stepan Company has approved an increase of $0.01 per share, or 2.6%, on the quarterly cash dividend on the Company's common stock. The dividend of $0.395 per share is payable on December 15, 2025, to common stockholders of record on November 28, 2025.
공지 • Oct 14Stepan Company Announces Resignation of Samuel S. Hinrichsen as October 31, 2025Stepan Company announced that on October 10, 2025, Samuel S. Hinrichsen, who previously served as Stepan Company’s Vice President and Interim Chief Financial Officer from October 30, 2024 to July 15, 2025 and thereafter assumed the role of Global Vice President, Finance and Investor Relations, notified Stepan of his decision to resign effective October 31, 2025. Mr. Hinrichsen’s resignation was not the result of any disagreement with Stepan on any matter relating to its operations, policies, or practices.
공지 • Oct 08Stepan Company to Report Q3, 2025 Results on Oct 29, 2025Stepan Company announced that they will report Q3, 2025 results at 7:00 AM, US Eastern Standard Time on Oct 29, 2025
공지 • Jul 30Stepan Company Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on September 15, 2025The Board of Directors of Stepan Company has declared a quarterly cash dividend on the Company's common stock of $0.385 per share. The dividend is payable on September 15, 2025, to common stockholders of record on August 29, 2025. The Company increased its quarterly cash dividend in the fourth quarter of 2024 by $0.010 per share, marking the 57th consecutive year that the Company has increased its cash dividend to stockholders.
공지 • Jul 16Stepan Company to Report Q2, 2025 Results on Jul 30, 2025Stepan Company announced that they will report Q2, 2025 results at 7:00 AM, Eastern Standard Time on Jul 30, 2025
공지 • Jul 14Stepan Company Announces Chief Financial Officer ChangesStepan Company announced the appointment of Ruben Velasquez as Chief Financial Officer of Stepan, effective as of July 15, 2025. Mr. Velasquez will succeed Samuel Hinrichsen who, as previously reported, is presently serving as Vice President and Interim Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Hinrichsen will continue in his role as Vice President of Finance. Mr. Velasquez most recently served as Vice President Global Finance Transformation at 3M Company. Prior to that, Mr. Velasquez held several senior finance roles at 3M, including Vice President Global Finance and CFO Manufacturing & Supply Chain Operations, and Vice President Global Finance and CFO Consumer Business, as well as serving as the Finance Director and Country CFO at 3M Russia and 3M Colombia. Mr. Velasquez began his finance career at Ecopetrol in Colombia where he held senior finance leadership roles including Finance Director Corporate FP&A and Treasury, and Interim Vice President and Corporate Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Velasquez holds an MBA from Northwestern University and a BS in Industrial Engineering from Universidad de Los Andes.
공지 • Jun 30+ 5 more updatesStepan Company(NYSE:SCL) dropped from Russell Small Cap Comp Growth IndexStepan Company(NYSE:SCL) dropped from Russell Small Cap Comp Growth Index
공지 • Jun 10Stepan Company Appoints Corning Painter as Director, Effective June 9, 2025Stepan Company announced the appointment of Corning Painter as a Director of Stepan, effective June 9, 2025. Mr. Painter currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of Orion S.A., a global chemical manufacturer, a role he has held since September of 2018. Prior to joining Orion, Mr. Painter was an Executive Vice President for Industrial Gases at Air Products and Chemicals, an industrial gas company, which Mr. Painter joined in 1984. Mr. Painter is a Certified Professional Engineer and holds a chemical engineering degree from Carnegie Mellon University.
공지 • May 22Stepan Company announced that it has received $75 million in fundingOn May 21, 2025 Stepan Company closed the transaction
공지 • Apr 29Stepan Company Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on June 13, 2025Stepan Company has declared a quarterly cash dividend on the Company's common stock of $0.385 per share. The dividend is payable on June 13, 2025, to common stockholders of record on May 30, 2025. The Company increased its quarterly cash dividend in the fourth quarter of 2024 by $0.010 per share, marking the 57th consecutive year that the Company has increased its cash dividend to stockholders.
공지 • Apr 14Stepan Company to Report Q1, 2025 Results on Apr 29, 2025Stepan Company announced that they will report Q1, 2025 results at 7:00 AM, Eastern Standard Time on Apr 29, 2025
공지 • Feb 24Stepan Company, Annual General Meeting, Apr 29, 2025Stepan Company, Annual General Meeting, Apr 29, 2025.
공지 • Feb 21Stepan Company Announces Board ChangesStepan Company announced that Edward J. Wehmer has informed the Board of Directors of his decision to retire from the Board as of the date of the Company's next annual meeting of stockholders, which is scheduled for April 29, 2025. Mr. Wehmer will continue to serve on the Company's Board until that date. Mr. Wehmer joined the Company's Board in 2003. He has served as Lead Independent Director since 2016 and served as Chair of the Audit Committee from 2007 to 2023. Upon Mr. Wehmer's retirement, the size of the Company's Board will be reduced from eight to seven directors and Randall S. Dearth will succeed Mr. Wehmer as Lead Independent Director.
공지 • Feb 19Stepan Company Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on March 14, 2025The Board of Directors of Stepan Company has declared a quarterly cash dividend on the Company's common stock of $0.385 per share. The dividend is payable on March 14, 2025, to common stockholders of record on March 3, 2025. The Company increased its quarterly cash dividend in the fourth quarter of 2024 by $0.010 per share, marking the 57th consecutive year that the Company has increased its cash dividend to stockholders.
공지 • Jan 29Stepan Company to Report Q4, 2024 Results on Feb 19, 2025Stepan Company announced that they will report Q4, 2024 results at 7:00 AM, US Eastern Standard Time on Feb 19, 2025
Reported Earnings • Nov 01Third quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: US$1.03 (vs US$0.55 in 3Q 2023)Third quarter 2024 results: EPS: US$1.03 (up from US$0.55 in 3Q 2023). Revenue: US$546.8m (down 2.7% from 3Q 2023). Net income: US$23.6m (up 88% from 3Q 2023). Profit margin: 4.3% (up from 2.2% in 3Q 2023). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 8.7% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 4.2% growth forecast for the Chemicals industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 48% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 13% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings.
공지 • Oct 30+ 3 more updatesStepan Company Approves Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on December 13, 2024The board of directors of Stepan Company has approved an increase of $0.01 per share, or 2.7%, on the quarterly cash dividend on the company's common stock. The dividend of $0.385 per share is payable on December 13, 2024, to common stockholders of record on November 29, 2024. The increase marks the 57th consecutive year in which the quarterly dividend on the company's common stock has increased.
공지 • Oct 09Stepan Company to Report Q3, 2024 Results on Oct 30, 2024Stepan Company announced that they will report Q3, 2024 results at 7:00 AM, US Eastern Standard Time on Oct 30, 2024
Upcoming Dividend • Aug 23Upcoming dividend of US$0.38 per shareEligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 30 August 2024. Payment date: 13 September 2024. Payout ratio is on the higher end at 98%, however this is supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 2.0%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (4.7%). Lower than average of industry peers (5.3%).
Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Aug 07Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 20%After last week's 20% share price decline to €65.50, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 23x. Average forward P/E is 12x in the Chemicals industry in Germany. Total loss to shareholders of 31% over the past three years.
Declared Dividend • Aug 02Second quarter dividend of US$0.38 announcedShareholders will receive a dividend of US$0.38. Ex-date: 30th August 2024 Payment date: 13th September 2024 Dividend yield will be 1.8%, which is lower than the industry average of 6.1%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is not adequately covered by earnings (98% earnings payout ratio). However, it is well covered by cash flows (37% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 8.2% per year over the past 10 years and has been stable with no material reductions to payments, indicating a long track record of dividend growth and stability. The company's earnings per share (EPS) would need to grow by 8.5% to bring the payout ratio under control. EPS is expected to grow by 71% over the next year, which is sufficient to bring the dividend into a sustainable range.
Reported Earnings • Aug 02Second quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: US$0.42 (vs US$0.56 in 2Q 2023)Second quarter 2024 results: EPS: US$0.42 (down from US$0.56 in 2Q 2023). Revenue: US$556.4m (down 4.1% from 2Q 2023). Net income: US$9.52m (down 25% from 2Q 2023). Profit margin: 1.7% (down from 2.2% in 2Q 2023). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 6.0% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 4.6% growth forecast for the Chemicals industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 42% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 8% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings.
공지 • Jul 31Stepan Company Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on September 13, 2024Stepan Company has declared a quarterly cash dividend on the Company's common stock of $0.375 per share. The dividend is payable on September 13, 2024, to common stockholders of record on August 30, 2024.
공지 • Jul 11Stepan Company to Report Q2, 2024 Results on Jul 31, 2024Stepan Company announced that they will report Q2, 2024 results at 7:00 AM, US Eastern Standard Time on Jul 31, 2024
Upcoming Dividend • May 24Upcoming dividend of US$0.38 per shareEligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 31 May 2024. Payment date: 14 June 2024. Payout ratio is on the higher end at 89%, however this is supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 1.7%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (4.6%). Lower than average of industry peers (5.0%).
Declared Dividend • May 03First quarter dividend of US$0.38 announcedShareholders will receive a dividend of US$0.38. Ex-date: 31st May 2024 Payment date: 14th June 2024 Dividend yield will be 1.8%, which is lower than the industry average of 6.1%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is covered by earnings (89% earnings payout ratio) but the company has no free cash flows available, indicating it may be using cash reserves or debt to pay the dividend. The dividend has increased by an average of 8.9% per year over the past 10 years and has been stable with no material reductions to payments, indicating a long track record of dividend growth and stability. EPS is expected to grow by 58% over the next year, which should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover.
New Risk • May 02New minor risk - Financial positionThe company has a high level of debt. Net debt to equity ratio: 43% This is considered a minor risk. Having a high level of debt increases the company's balance sheet risk. The company has a higher interest repayment burden, leading to the need to allocate a greater amount of its earnings towards servicing the debt, potentially limiting growth options or shareholder distributions. It can also increase the risk of bankruptcy if business conditions deteriorate enough that the company can no longer meet its debt obligations. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks High level of debt (43% net debt to equity). Paying a dividend despite having no free cash flows. Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (1.7% net profit margin). Significant insider selling over the past 3 months (€587k sold).
Reported Earnings • May 01First quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: US$0.61 (vs US$0.71 in 1Q 2023)First quarter 2024 results: EPS: US$0.61 (down from US$0.71 in 1Q 2023). Revenue: US$551.4m (down 15% from 1Q 2023). Net income: US$13.9m (down 14% from 1Q 2023). Profit margin: 2.5% (in line with 1Q 2023). Revenue is forecast to grow 5.9% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 4.1% growth forecast for the Chemicals industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 33% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 11% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings.
공지 • Apr 30Stepan Company Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on June 14, 2024The board of directors of Stepan Company has declared a quarterly cash dividend on the company's common stock of $0.375 per share. The dividend is payable on June 14, 2024, to common stockholders of record on May 31, 2024. The company increased its quarterly cash dividend in the fourth quarter of 2023 by $0.010 per share, marking the 56th consecutive year that the company has increased its cash dividend to stockholders.
공지 • Apr 10Stepan Company to Report Q1, 2024 Results on Apr 30, 2024Stepan Company announced that they will report Q1, 2024 results at 7:00 AM, US Eastern Standard Time on Apr 30, 2024
공지 • Mar 27Stepan Company, Annual General Meeting, Apr 30, 2024Stepan Company, Annual General Meeting, Apr 30, 2024, at 09:00 Central Daylight. Location: 1101 Skokie Boulevard, Northbrook Illinois United States Agenda: To elect three directors to the Board of Directors, each for a three-year term; to approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers; to ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for 2024; and to transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting.
Recent Insider Transactions • Mar 08Non-Executive Chairman recently sold €239k worth of stockOn the 6th of March, F. Stepan sold around 3k shares on-market at roughly €79.69 per share. This transaction amounted to less than 1% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. This was F.'s only on-market trade for the last 12 months.
Declared Dividend • Feb 26Fourth quarter dividend of US$0.38 announcedShareholders will receive a dividend of US$0.38. Ex-date: 29th February 2024 Payment date: 15th March 2024 Dividend yield will be 1.6%, which is lower than the industry average of 6.1%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is covered by earnings (83% earnings payout ratio) but the company has no free cash flows available, indicating it may be using cash reserves or debt to pay the dividend. The dividend has increased by an average of 8.9% per year over the past 10 years and has been stable with no material reductions to payments, indicating a long track record of dividend growth and stability. EPS is expected to grow by 123% over the next 2 years, which should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover.
Reported Earnings • Feb 21Full year 2023 earnings released: EPS: US$1.77 (vs US$6.46 in FY 2022)Full year 2023 results: EPS: US$1.77 (down from US$6.46 in FY 2022). Revenue: US$2.33b (down 16% from FY 2022). Net income: US$40.2m (down 73% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 1.7% (down from 5.3% in FY 2022). Revenue is forecast to grow 4.2% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 2.7% growth forecast for the Chemicals industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 23% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 5% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings.
공지 • Feb 20Stepan Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on March 15, 2024The Board of Directors of Stepan Company has declared a quarterly cash dividend on the Company's common stock of $0.375 per share. The dividend is payable on March 15, 2024, to common stockholders of record on March 1, 2024. The Company increased its quarterly cash dividend in the fourth quarter of 2023 by $0.010 per share, marking the 56th consecutive year that the Company has increased its cash dividend to stockholders.
공지 • Feb 16Stepan Company Appoints Susan M. Lewis as DirectorStepan Company announced the appointment of Susan M. Lewis as a Director of Stepan, effective on February 15, 2024. Ms. Lewis spent over 30 years at Dow Inc., a materials science company, and was part of the management team of Corteva Inc., a global agriculture company, following its spinoff from DowDuPont Inc. Ms. Lewis served as Senior Vice President, Global Operations of Corteva from 2018 until her retirement in 2021, after which she worked as a business and executive consultant through 2023. Ms. Lewis held senior management roles with operations, sustainability and risk management responsibilities and led organizational redesign, mergers and acquisitions and transformation projects.
Board Change • Feb 01Insufficient new directorsThere is 1 new director who has joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: 1 new director. 1 experienced director. 5 highly experienced directors. CEO, President & Director Scott Behrens was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2022. The company’s insufficient board refreshment is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model.
공지 • Jan 31Stepan Company to Report Q4, 2023 Results on Feb 20, 2024Stepan Company announced that they will report Q4, 2023 results at 7:00 AM, US Eastern Standard Time on Feb 20, 2024
Upcoming Dividend • Nov 22Upcoming dividend of US$0.38 per share at 1.9% yieldEligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 29 November 2023. Payment date: 15 December 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 64% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 1.9%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (5.0%). Lower than average of industry peers (6.0%).
New Risk • Oct 22New minor risk - Financial positionThe company has a high level of debt. Net debt to equity ratio: 45% This is considered a minor risk. Having a high level of debt increases the company's balance sheet risk. The company has a higher interest repayment burden, leading to the need to allocate a greater amount of its earnings towards servicing the debt, potentially limiting growth options or shareholder distributions. It can also increase the risk of bankruptcy if business conditions deteriorate enough that the company can no longer meet its debt obligations. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks High level of debt (45% net debt to equity). Paying a dividend despite having no free cash flows. Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (2.2% net profit margin).
Reported Earnings • Oct 20Third quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: US$0.55 (vs US$1.73 in 3Q 2022)Third quarter 2023 results: EPS: US$0.55 (down from US$1.73 in 3Q 2022). Revenue: US$562.2m (down 22% from 3Q 2022). Net income: US$12.6m (down 68% from 3Q 2022). Profit margin: 2.2% (down from 5.5% in 3Q 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 3.3% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 1.9% growth forecast for the Chemicals industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 12% per year whereas the company’s share price has fallen by 11% per year.
공지 • Oct 20Stepan Company Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on December15, 2023The board of directors of Stepan Company declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.375 per share. The dividend will be paid on December15, 2023, to common stockholders of record as of November 30, 2023.
공지 • Oct 05Stepan Company to Report Q3, 2023 Results on Oct 18, 2023Stepan Company announced that they will report Q3, 2023 results at 7:00 AM, US Eastern Standard Time on Oct 18, 2023
Upcoming Dividend • Aug 23Upcoming dividend of US$0.36 per share at 1.7% yieldEligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 30 August 2023. Payment date: 15 September 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 41% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 1.7%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (4.9%). Lower than average of industry peers (6.0%).
New Risk • Jul 28New minor risk - Profit margin trendThe company's profit margins are lower than last year and have reduced by more than 30%. Net profit margin: 3.1% Last year net profit margin: 5.7% This is considered a minor risk. A large drop in profit margin could indicate the company does not have strong competitive advantages or it is yet to establish itself and its core business. Even if it is a well established business, this may make it a much riskier investment than one that has a combination of proven competitive advantages and a stable or growing profit margin. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Debt is not well covered by operating cash flow (16% operating cash flow to total debt). Minor Risks Paying a dividend despite having no free cash flows. Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (3.1% net profit margin).
공지 • Jul 27Stepan Company Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on September 15, 2023Stepan Company announced that on July 25, 2023, the Board of Directors of Stepan Company declared a quarterly cash dividend on the Company’s common stock of $0.365 per share. The dividend is payable on September 15, 2023, to common stockholders of record on August 31, 2023.
Reported Earnings • Jul 27Second quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: US$0.56 (vs US$2.29 in 2Q 2022)Second quarter 2023 results: EPS: US$0.56 (down from US$2.29 in 2Q 2022). Revenue: US$580.0m (down 23% from 2Q 2022). Net income: US$12.7m (down 76% from 2Q 2022). Profit margin: 2.2% (down from 6.9% in 2Q 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 2.8% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 1.4% growth forecast for the Chemicals industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 1% per year whereas the company’s share price has fallen by 2% per year.
공지 • Jun 28Stepan Company to Report Q2, 2023 Results on Jul 26, 2023Stepan Company announced that they will report Q2, 2023 results at 7:00 AM, US Eastern Standard Time on Jul 26, 2023
공지 • Jun 13Stepan Company Announces Retirement of Arthur W. Mergner, Executive Vice President, Effective July 3, 2023Stepan Company announced that Arthur W. Mergner, Executive Vice President, would retire from the Company effective on June 30, 2023. The Company is filing this amendment to the Original Form 8-K to disclose that the effective date of Mr. Mergner's retirement has changed to July 3, 2023.
Upcoming Dividend • May 23Upcoming dividend of US$0.36 per share at 1.6% yieldEligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 30 May 2023. Payment date: 15 June 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 27% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 1.6%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (4.7%). Lower than average of industry peers (5.6%).
Recent Insider Transactions • May 10CEO, President & Director recently sold €163k worth of stockOn the 4th of May, Scott Behrens sold around 2k shares on-market at roughly €81.71 per share. This transaction amounted to 11% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. In the last 3 months, there was an even bigger sale from another insider worth €475k. Scott has been a net seller over the last 12 months, reducing personal holdings by €333k.
Reported Earnings • Apr 27First quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: US$0.71 (vs US$1.96 in 1Q 2022)First quarter 2023 results: EPS: US$0.71 (down from US$1.96 in 1Q 2022). Revenue: US$651.4m (down 3.5% from 1Q 2022). Net income: US$16.1m (down 64% from 1Q 2022). Profit margin: 2.5% (down from 6.6% in 1Q 2022). Revenue is forecast to grow 3.8% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 1.7% growth forecast for the Chemicals industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 8% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 2% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings.
Recent Insider Transactions • Feb 28Non-Executive Chairman recently sold €475k worth of stockOn the 21st of February, F. Stepan sold around 5k shares on-market at roughly €96.67 per share. This transaction amounted to 1.7% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. F. has been a net seller over the last 12 months, reducing personal holdings by €1.0m.
Upcoming Dividend • Feb 23Upcoming dividend of US$0.36 per share at 1.4% yieldEligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 02 March 2023. Payment date: 15 March 2023. Trailing yield: 1.4%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (4.6%). Lower than average of industry peers (5.1%).
Reported Earnings • Feb 17Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: US$6.46 (vs US$6.01 in FY 2021)Full year 2022 results: EPS: US$6.46 (up from US$6.01 in FY 2021). Revenue: US$2.77b (up 18% from FY 2021). Net income: US$147.2m (up 6.8% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 5.3% (down from 5.9% in FY 2021). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 3.1% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 1.5% growth forecast for the Chemicals industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 13% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 3% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth.
공지 • Feb 17Stepan Company Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on March 15, 2023Stepan Company announced that on February 15, 2023, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend on the Company's common stock of $0.365 per share. The dividend is payable on March 15, 2023, to common stockholders of record on March 3, 2023.
공지 • Jan 26Stepan Company to Report Q4, 2022 Results on Feb 16, 2023Stepan Company announced that they will report Q4, 2022 results at 7:00 AM, US Eastern Standard Time on Feb 16, 2023
Upcoming Dividend • Nov 22Upcoming dividend of US$0.36 per shareEligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 29 November 2022. Payment date: 15 December 2022. Payout ratio is a comfortable 20% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 1.3%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (4.9%). Lower than average of industry peers (5.4%).
Recent Insider Transactions • Nov 18Non-Executive Chairman recently sold €565k worth of stockOn the 11th of November, F. Stepan sold around 5k shares on-market at roughly €107 per share. This transaction amounted to less than 1% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. This was F.'s only on-market trade for the last 12 months.
Reported Earnings • Oct 21Third quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: US$1.73 (vs US$1.61 in 3Q 2021)Third quarter 2022 results: EPS: US$1.73 (up from US$1.61 in 3Q 2021). Revenue: US$719.2m (up 19% from 3Q 2021). Net income: US$39.4m (up 6.7% from 3Q 2021). Profit margin: 5.5% (down from 6.1% in 3Q 2021). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 2.5% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, while revenues in the Chemicals industry in Germany are expected to remain flat. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 14% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 6% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth.
공지 • Oct 20Stepan Company Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on December 15, 2022The Board of Directors of Stepan Company approved an increase of $0.030 per share, or 9.0%, on its quarterly cash dividend on its common stock. The dividend of $0.365 per share is payable on December 15, 2022, to common stockholders of record on November 30, 2022. The increase marks the 55th consecutive year in which the quarterly dividend rate on the Company's common stock has increased.
공지 • Sep 27Stepan Company (NYSE:SCL) acquired Surfactant Business and Associated Assets from PerformanX Specialty Chemicals, LLC.Stepan Company (NYSE:SCL) entered into an agreement to acquire Surfactant Business and Associated Assets of PerformanX Specialty Chemicals, LLC on September 12, 2022. The definitive agreement is subject to normal closing conditions and the transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2022. Stepan Company (NYSE:SCL) acquired Surfactant Business and Associated Assets from PerformanX Specialty Chemicals, LLC on September 26, 2022.
공지 • Sep 22Stepan Company to Report Q3, 2022 Results on Oct 19, 2022Stepan Company announced that they will report Q3, 2022 results at 7:00 AM, US Eastern Standard Time on Oct 19, 2022
공지 • Sep 13Stepan Company (NYSE:SCL) entered into an agreement to acquire Surfactant Business and Associated Assets of PerformanX Specialty Chemicals, LLC.Stepan Company (NYSE:SCL) entered into an agreement to acquire Surfactant Business and Associated Assets of PerformanX Specialty Chemicals, LLC on September 12, 2022. The definitive agreement is subject to normal closing conditions and the transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2022.
Recent Insider Transactions • Aug 27Insider recently bought €56k worth of stockOn the 25th of August, Jason Keiper bought around 500 shares on-market at roughly €113 per share. This was the largest purchase by an insider in the last 3 months. Despite this recent purchase, insiders have collectively sold €609k more in shares than they bought in the last 12 months.
Upcoming Dividend • Aug 23Upcoming dividend of US$0.34 per shareEligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 30 August 2022. Payment date: 15 September 2022. Payout ratio is a comfortable 20% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 1.2%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (4.6%). Lower than average of industry peers (5.9%).
Recent Insider Transactions • Aug 14CEO, COO recently sold €58k worth of stockOn the 10th of August, Scott Behrens sold around 550 shares on-market at roughly €106 per share. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. This was Scott's only on-market trade for the last 12 months.
Reported Earnings • Jul 28Second quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: US$2.29 (vs US$1.89 in 2Q 2021)Second quarter 2022 results: EPS: US$2.29 (up from US$1.89 in 2Q 2021). Revenue: US$751.6m (up 26% from 2Q 2021). Net income: US$52.1m (up 20% from 2Q 2021). Profit margin: 6.9% (down from 7.3% in 2Q 2021). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 1.4%, compared to a 7.3% growth forecast for the industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 15% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 5% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth.
공지 • Jul 28Stepan Company Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend on the Common Stock, Payable on September 15, 2022Stepan Company reported on July 26, 2022, the Board of Directors of Stepan Company declared a quarterly cash dividend on the Company's common stock of $0.335 per share. The dividend is payable on September 15, 2022, to common stockholders of record on August 31, 2022. The Company increased its quarterly cash dividend in the fourth quarter of 2021 by $0.030 per share, marking the 54th consecutive year that the Company has increased its cash dividend to stockholders.
공지 • Jun 29Stepan Company to Report Q2, 2022 Results on Jul 27, 2022Stepan Company announced that they will report Q2, 2022 results at 7:00 AM, US Eastern Standard Time on Jul 27, 2022
Upcoming Dividend • May 20Upcoming dividend of US$0.34 per shareEligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 27 May 2022. Payment date: 15 June 2022. Payout ratio is a comfortable 21% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 1.2%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (4.4%). Lower than average of industry peers (5.1%).
Reported Earnings • Apr 27First quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: US$1.96 (vs US$1.77 in 1Q 2021)First quarter 2022 results: EPS: US$1.96 (up from US$1.77 in 1Q 2021). Revenue: US$675.3m (up 26% from 1Q 2021). Net income: US$44.8m (up 10% from 1Q 2021). Profit margin: 6.6% (down from 7.6% in 1Q 2021). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 4.3%, compared to a 10% growth forecast for the industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 15% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 5% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth.
Board Change • Apr 27Insufficient new directorsThere is 1 new director who has joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: 1 new director. 1 experienced director. 6 highly experienced directors. Independent Director Lorinda Burgess was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2021. The company’s insufficient board refreshment is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model.
공지 • Apr 27Stepan Company Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend on the Company's Common Stock, Payable on June 15, 2022Stepan Company declared a quarterly cash dividend on the Company's common stock of $0.335 per share. The dividend is payable on June 15, 2022, to common stockholders of record on May 31, 2022. The Company increased its quarterly cash dividend in the fourth quarter of 2021 by $0.030 per share, marking the 54th consecutive year that the Company has increased its cash dividend to stockholders.
공지 • Apr 01Stepan Company to Report Q1, 2022 Results on Apr 26, 2022Stepan Company announced that they will report Q1, 2022 results at 7:00 AM, US Eastern Standard Time on Apr 26, 2022
Upcoming Dividend • Feb 24Upcoming dividend of US$0.34 per shareEligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 03 March 2022. Payment date: 15 March 2022. Payout ratio is a comfortable 21% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 1.3%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (3.4%). Lower than average of industry peers (3.8%).
Reported Earnings • Feb 18Full year 2021 earnings: EPS in line with analyst expectations despite revenue beatFull year 2021 results: EPS: US$6.01 (up from US$5.52 in FY 2020). Revenue: US$2.35b (up 26% from FY 2020). Net income: US$137.8m (up 8.7% from FY 2020). Profit margin: 5.9% (down from 6.8% in FY 2020). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 2.3%. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 8.7%, compared to a 6.5% growth forecast for the industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 14% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 6% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth.
공지 • Feb 18+ 3 more updatesStepan Company Announces Executive ChangesStepan Company announced that F. Quinn Stepan, Jr. will retire as Chief Executive Officer of the Company on April 25, 2022. Mr. Stepan will continue to serve as non-executive Chairman of the Board assuring an effective transition. Scott Behrens, currently President and Chief Operating Officer, will succeed him as President and CEO. The Company expects that Mr. Behrens will be nominated for election to the Board of Directors at the 2022 Annual Meeting. Mr. Behrens, who was named President and Chief Operating Officer in 2021, brings global industry and leadership experience. Scott has been a member of the Company's Operating Committee since 2014, when he was appointed VP and General Manager – Surfactants.
Recent Insider Transactions • Dec 10Insider recently sold €163k worth of stockOn the 7th of December, Debra Stefaniak sold around 2k shares on-market at roughly €108 per share. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. Insiders have been net sellers, collectively disposing of €1.1m more than they bought in the last 12 months.
Upcoming Dividend • Nov 22Upcoming dividend of US$0.34 per shareEligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 29 November 2021. Payment date: 15 December 2021. Trailing yield: 1.1%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (3.2%). Lower than average of industry peers (3.6%).