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Stepan Co. (SCL)

$70.35+2.46%
Close Nov 4, 2026 · split-adjusted
Nov 3, 2026$68.66▲ 61.44% in range
Nov 3, 2025Low $42.31 · High $70.30Nov 3, 2026
What changed · written from our data
As of Nov 4, 2026

Stepan closed at $70.35 on Nov 4, up 2.46% — matching its 52-week closing high. Volume of 54.9K shares was 0.31× its 20-day average (below normal).

Split-adjusted performance: +12.8% over one month, +33.0% over six months, +65.4% over one year.

In the quarter ended Jun 30, 2026, revenue was $684.11M, up 15.0% from a year earlier, with a net margin of 3.3%.

Short interest was 690.3K shares at the Oct 15 settlement, up 4.4% from the prior report (3.2% of float, 4.9 days to cover).

Market cap$1.60B22.7M shares
Revenue · quarter$684.1M+15.0% YoY
Diluted EPS$1.00+100.0% YoY
P/E · TTM—P/S 0.7×
Net margin3.3%Gross 14.6%
Dividend yield2.25%$0.395 last paid
52-week range42.31 – 70.350.0% from high
Volume54.9K0.31× 20-day avg
Volatility · 60d22.6%Annualised
Short % of float3.2%4.9 days to cover
Net cash-$533.6MCash $113.7M
Next earnings—Not scheduled
Split-adjusted performance
1W +2.8%1M +12.8%3M +10.0%6M +33.0%YTD +48.5%1Y +65.4%3Y −8.0%5Y −40.9%

Earnings reactions

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No reported quarters with price history yet.

Rank within Soap & Cleaning Products

Percentile among 4 companies (100 = best)

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Industry medians: 6-month return +18.7%, revenue growth +8.3%, net margin 12.5%, P/E 34.2×.

Short interest

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Shares short690.3K+4.4% vs prior
Days to cover4.9Settled Oct 15
% of float3.2%
Short vol. 10d72.1%of daily volume

Closest peers by size in Soap & Cleaning Products

CompanyPriceToday6MRev. growthNet marginP/EMkt cap
SCLStepan$70.35+2.46%+33.0%+15.0%3.3%—$1.60B
CHDChurch & Dwight Co.$112.31+2.89%+18.3%+1.0%13.2%34.2$26.51BCompare
ECLEcolab$313.57+2.92%+19.0%+12.7%11.7%42.2$87.94BCompare
PGProcter & Gamble$167.29+3.23%+13.1%+4.0%20.0%24.6$387.74BCompare

Quick answers

What does Stepan do?
Stepan Co manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals and chemical-based products. The company organizes itself into three segments based on product type.
What is SCL's market cap?
$1.60B, based on the Nov 4 close of $70.35.
Does Stepan pay a dividend?
Yes. The latest regular dividend was $0.395 per share (ex-date Sep 1), an annualised yield of 2.25%.
How much of SCL is sold short?
690.3K shares, 3.2% of float, as of Oct 15, 2026.
What sector is SCL in?
Consumer Staples, in the Soap & Cleaning Products industry.

About Stepan

Stepan Co manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals and chemical-based products. The company organizes itself into three segments based on product type. The surfactants segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells cleaning agents used in detergents, shampoos, body wash, fabric softeners, toothpastes, and other personal-care products. The polymers segment sells polyurethane used to manufacture rigid foam for thermal insulation, as well as phthalic anhydride used to make plastic components for the construction, automotive, and boating industries. The specialty products segment sells chemicals used in food and flavoring. The majority of Stepan's revenue comes from the United States, followed by France, Poland, the United Kingdom, Brazil, Mexico, and other countries.

HQ: Northfield, IL2,328 employeesListed Jun 1, 1972stepan.com

Sources: Massive / Polygon daily aggregates (split-adjusted) · SEC filings via Massive · FINRA settlements via Massive · Financial Modeling Prep. Figures are dated where shown; research is informational, not investment advice. Methodology