[8-K] Stepan Co. Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Stepan Company (SCL) filed a Form 8-K dated 30 Jul 2025 disclosing two routine events.

• Item 2.02 – Results of Operations: the company released a press statement (Exhibit 99.1) with financial results for the quarter ended 30 Jun 2025. Specific figures are not included within the filing itself.
• Item 8.01 – Other Events: the Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.385 per common share, payable 15 Sep 2025 to shareholders of record on 29 Aug 2025.

No other material transactions, guidance revisions, or strategic changes are reported. Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 contain the press releases, and Exhibit 104 provides the Inline XBRL cover page.

Positive

• $0.385/share quarterly dividend confirmed, reinforcing Stepan’s commitment to shareholder returns and suggesting ongoing cash flow stability.

Negative

• None.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: Routine 8-K; dividend maintained; financial details deferred to exhibit—neutral impact.

The filing conveys standard quarterly communications: release of Q2-25 results and continuation of Stepan’s dividend policy at $0.385 per share. Because the actual earnings data are not embedded, investors cannot gauge margin or revenue trends from the core document. The consistent dividend signals stable cash generation but is in line with prior payouts, hence not a catalyst. Absent guidance changes or strategic actions, the disclosure is considered informational with limited immediate valuation impact.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 30, 2025

STEPAN COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Commission File Number: 1-4462

Delaware		36-1823834
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

1101 Skokie Boulevard, Suite 500, Northbrook, IL 60062

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(847) 446-7500

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instructions A.2. below):

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of Each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $1 par value	SCL	New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On July 30, 2025, Stepan Company (“Stepan”) issued a press release providing its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 8.01. Other Events

On July 30, 2025, Stepan issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors had declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.385 per share. The dividend will be paid on September 15, 2025, to common stockholders of record as of August 29, 2025. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.2 hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit Number: 99.1

Description: Press Release of Stepan Company dated July 30, 2025

Exhibit Number: 99.2

Description: Press Release of Stepan Company dated July 30, 2025

Exhibit Number: 104

Description: Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

						STEPAN COMPANY
Date: July 30, 2025				By:		/s/ Kamel Aranki
						Kamel Aranki
						Interim General Counsel and Interim Assistant Secretary

FAQ

What did Stepan Company (SCL) disclose in its July 30 2025 Form 8-K?

The filing announces the release of Q2 2025 financial results (via Exhibit 99.1) and a $0.385 per-share dividend declaration.

How much is Stepan’s new dividend and when will it be paid?

The Board declared a $0.385 cash dividend payable 15 Sep 2025 to shareholders of record on 29 Aug 2025.

Where can investors find Stepan’s Q2 2025 financial figures?

Detailed results are contained in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 8-K.

Does the 8-K report any major acquisitions or strategic changes?

No. The document only covers the earnings press release and the dividend declaration.

Which exchange lists Stepan Company’s common stock?

Stepan’s common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol SCL.