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Stepan Company (SCL) provides specialty chemical solutions for consumer, industrial, and food applications through its global manufacturing network. This news hub offers investors and industry professionals direct access to verified corporate announcements and market developments.
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Stepan Company (NYSE: SCL) reported its first-quarter results on April 25, 2023. The company experienced a significant drop in net income, totaling $16.1 million ($0.70 per share), down 64% from $44.8 million ($1.93 per share) in the prior year. Adjusted net income also fell to $16.4 million from $40.7 million year-over-year. Total sales decreased by 4% to $651.4 million, while EBITDA dropped significantly to $48.3 million from $84.6 million last year. The decline was attributed to a 14% decrease in global sales volume across all segments, particularly surfactants and polymers, due to lower market demand and customer destocking. Despite these challenges, the company aims for a modest recovery in the second half of the year, bolstered by new contracted business and growth in Rigid Polyols.
On April 24, 2023, the Board of Directors of Stepan Company (NYSE:SCL) declared a quarterly cash dividend of
Stepan Company (NYSE: SCL) is set to release its first quarter 2023 earnings results on April 25, 2023, at approximately 7:00 am ET. A conference call will follow at 8:00 am ET, hosted by CEO Scott R. Behrens and CFO Luis E. Rojo. The call will discuss the company's financial and operational performance. Interested participants can access the call via phone or webcast with advance registration. Stepan Company, headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois, specializes in manufacturing specialty and intermediate chemicals across various industries, including cleaning, agriculture, and thermal insulation.