Stepan Company (SCL) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Stepan Co. (SCL) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.45 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.21 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.84 per share a year ago.
Stepan Co. (SCL) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
| Specialty Retail Industry | Consumer Discretionary Sector | Luis E. Rojo CEO | XFRA Exchange | US8585861003 ISIN |
| US Country | 2,396 Employees | 1 Jun 2026 Last Dividend | 17 Dec 2012 Last Split | 17 Mar 1992 IPO Date |
Founded in 1932 and headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois, Stepan Company and its subsidiaries engage in the production and sale of specialty and intermediate chemicals. These chemicals are utilized by manufacturers worldwide in a variety of end products. Stepan Company operates through three primary segments: Surfactants, Polymers, and Specialty Products, catering to diverse industries ranging from consumer goods to construction, and more.
This segment delivers a broad range of surfactants that find applications in both consumer and industrial cleaning and disinfection products. These include a variety of detergents for cleaning clothes, dishes, carpets, floors, and walls, in addition to personal care products like shampoos and body washes. Beyond cleaning agents, surfactants from Stepan Company serve as fabric softeners, germicidal quaternary compounds, disinfectants, and lubricating ingredients. Their versatility also extends to emulsifiers for agricultural products and industrial uses such as in latex systems, plastics, and composites.
Stepan’s Polymers segment offers polyurethane polyols used in creating rigid foam for thermal insulation, primarily in the construction industry. These polyols also serve as a foundational raw material in the production of coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers (CASE). The segment further provides polyester resins for CASE applications, both in liquid and powdered forms, and phthalic anhydride, catering to the production of unsaturated polyester resins, alkyd resins, and plasticizers. These materials find applications in construction, automotive, boating, and various consumer products.
Focused on the food, flavoring, nutritional supplement, and pharmaceutical sectors, this segment produces flavors, emulsifiers, and solubilizers. These specialty products enhance the taste, usability, and effectiveness of a wide range of consumer goods, contributing to the quality and appeal of final products in these industries.