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Stepan Company (NYSE: SCL) generates a steady flow of news as a manufacturer of specialty and intermediate chemicals with a global production footprint. As a leading merchant producer of surfactants and a key supplier of polyurethane polyols for thermal insulation and CASE applications, the company regularly reports developments that matter to investors, customers and industry observers.
News about Stepan often centers on quarterly financial results, where the company discusses segment performance in surfactants, polymers and specialty products, along with trends in sales volume, selling prices, product mix and raw material costs. These releases are typically accompanied by conference call details and presentation materials.
Another recurring theme is capital investment and capacity changes. Stepan has announced expansions in Alpha Olefin Sulfonates (AOS) production capacity at facilities in Illinois, California and Georgia, as well as the start-up of a new alkoxylation site in Pasadena, Texas. The company also reports on footprint optimization, including divestitures of manufacturing assets in locations such as Lake Providence, Louisiana, and the Philippines, and related tolling arrangements to continue serving regional customers.
Corporate governance and shareholder topics also feature prominently. Stepan issues press releases on dividend declarations and increases, highlighting a long record of annual dividend growth, and on leadership and board changes, such as the appointment of a new Chief Financial Officer or director. Together, these updates provide insight into the company’s strategic priorities, financial profile and governance. Investors following SCL can use this news feed to monitor operational shifts, capital allocation decisions and key developments across Stepan’s global chemical businesses.
Stepan Company (NYSE: SCL) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.395 per share, payable March 13, 2026, to shareholders of record on March 2, 2026. The company previously raised its quarterly dividend by $0.010 per share in Q4 2025, marking its 58th consecutive year of dividend increases.
This announcement underscores Stepan's ongoing shareholder distribution policy and continuity of its long-standing dividend track record.
Stepan (NYSE: SCL) reported Q4 2025 net income of $5.0M (up 49% YoY) and adjusted EBITDA of $33.8M (down 3% YoY). Full-year 2025 results include net income of $46.9M (down 7%), net sales of $2.332B (up 7%), EBITDA of $208.0M (up 11%) and adjusted EBITDA of $198.9M (up 6%).
The company announced Project Catalyst targeting approximately $100M pre-tax savings over two years and expects 2026 adjusted EBITDA growth and positive free cash flow.
Stepan Company (NYSE: SCL) announced Project Catalyst, an operational plan to deliver approximately $100 million in pre-tax savings over the next two years through manufacturing consolidation, process improvements and organizational changes. The plan includes closing the Fieldsboro, NJ site and decommissioning select assets in Elwood, IL and Stalybridge, UK, with actions expected to complete by mid-2026.
The company expects restructuring charges of $70–80 million in 2026 (about $52–62 million in Q1 2026) and projects cash impacts of $29–44 million and non-cash impacts of $58–62 million.
Stepan Company (NYSE: SCL) will report fourth quarter 2025 results on Monday, February 23, 2026 at approximately 7:00 a.m. ET (6:00 a.m. CT).
Supporting slides will be posted at the same time and management will host a conference call and webcast at 9:00 a.m. ET (8:00 a.m. CT) to discuss results and answer questions.
Stepan Company (NYSE: SCL) announced the closing of the previously disclosed sale of its Lake Providence, LA manufacturing assets on Dec. 30, 2025. The transaction follows a recent divestiture of a plant in the Philippines and is described as part of the company’s ongoing footprint optimization and focus on core growth opportunities. Terms of the sale were not disclosed. The company reiterated that some statements are forward-looking and subject to risks and uncertainties.
Stepan (NYSE:SCL) announced it has entered into an agreement to sell its manufacturing assets in Lake Providence, LA to an undisclosed buyer.
The company said the transaction is part of ongoing footprint optimization and a focus on core growth after a recent Philippines plant divestiture. The parties are targeting to close before year-end, subject to customary closing conditions and completion of ongoing due diligence. Terms of the sale were not disclosed.
Stepan Company (NYSE: SCL) announced it closed the sale of its Philippine manufacturing assets (Stepan Philippines Quaternaries, Inc.) to Masurf, a Musim Mas subsidiary, with closing on November 14, 2025. The deal implements an Asset Transfer Agreement dated May 27, 2025 and includes a tolling agreement so SPQI customers in Southeast Asia continue to receive service. Terms were not disclosed. Stepan framed the transaction as part of a strategic shift to focus on core growth assets while maintaining a global manufacturing network.
Facility location: Bauan, Batangas, Philippines. Company emphasized continuity of service and thanked its Philippines team for three decades of contributions.
Stepan Company (NYSE: SCL) said its Board approved a quarterly cash dividend increase of $0.01 per share (2.6%), raising the dividend to $0.395 per share. The dividend is payable on December 15, 2025 to shareholders of record on November 28, 2025. This marks the 58th consecutive year the company has increased its quarterly dividend.
Stepan is a manufacturer of specialty and intermediate chemicals, including surfactants and polyurethane polyols, with production facilities across the Americas, Europe and Asia and common stock traded as SCL on the NYSE.
Stepan (NYSE: SCL) reported third-quarter 2025 results on October 29, 2025. Net income was $10.8 million, down 54% year‑over‑year, while adjusted EBITDA rose 6% to $56.2 million. Net sales increased 8% to $590.3 million driven by selling price/mix; global sales volume was up 1% for the quarter and 2% year‑to‑date. Free cash flow for Q3 was $40.2 million and cash from operations was $69.8 million. The company cited $8.6 million of higher costs tied to start‑up of its new alkoxylation site in Pasadena, Texas and a higher effective tax rate (23.8% YTD vs 18.9% prior YTD). Board/management said an asset sale in the Philippines is expected to close in Q4 2025.
Stepan (NYSE: SCL) will release third quarter 2025 results on October 29, 2025 at approximately 7:00 a.m. ET (6:00 a.m. CT). Supporting slides will be posted at about the same time on the company's Investors/Presentations page.
A conference call to discuss results will be held the same day at 9:00 a.m. ET (8:00 a.m. CT), hosted by President & CEO Luis E. Rojo and VP & CFO Ruben D. Velasquez. The call is accessible by phone (registration required) and webcast, with a replay available on the Investors/Conference Calls page.