SCL Earnings — Stepan Co
NYSE · Materials · Specialty Chemicals
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When is SCL's next earnings date?
Stepan Co (SCL) has not announced its next earnings date yet. Its most recent earnings report was on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
How did SCL do in its last earnings report?
In its most recent report on Oct 28, 2026, Stepan Co posted EPS of $0.94 versus the $0.72 estimate, a beat of 29.7%. Revenue was $692.2M against a $634.3M estimate. The stock's 1-day post-earnings move was +7.3%.
How much does SCL stock move after earnings?
SCL beat EPS estimates in 4 of its last 8 reported quarters. Over the last 8 reports the stock moved an average of 8.2% (up or down) in the day after earnings.
About Stepan Co
Stepan Company, together with its subsidiaries, produces and sells specialty and intermediate chemicals to other manufacturers for use in various end products in the United States, France, Poland, the United Kingdom, Brazil, Mexico, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Surfactants, Polymers, and Specialty Products. The Surfactants segment offers surfactants that are used in consumer and industrial cleaning and disinfection products, including detergents for washing clothes, dishes, carpets, and floors and walls, as well as shampoos and body washes; and other applications, such as fabric softeners, germicidal quaternary compounds, disinfectants, lubricating ingredients; emulsifiers for spreading agricultural products; and industrial applications comprising latex systems, plastics, and composites. The Polymers segment provides polyurethane polyols that are used in the manufacture of rigid foam for thermal insulation in the construction industry, as well as a base raw material for coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers (CASE); polyester resins used in coating applications; specialty polyols, such as CASE and powdered polyester resins; and phthalic anhydride that is used in unsaturated polyester resins, alkyd resins, and plasticizers for applications in construction materials, as well as components of automotive, boating, and other consumer products. The Specialty Products segment offers flavors, emulsifiers, and solubilizers for use in food, flavoring, nutritional supplement, and pharmaceutical applications. Stepan Company was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois.
🤖 AI Earnings Analysis
SCL’s specialty-chemicals quarter was strong: revenue reached $692M versus $634M expected, while EPS of $0.94 beat $0.72 estimates. No material catalyst or outlook change was provided.
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Earnings History
| Date | Period | EPS Est. | EPS Act. | Surprise | Revenue | Result | 1D Δ | 1W Δ | 1M Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-28 | 0.72 | 0.94 | +29.66% | $692.2M | ✅ Beat | +7.33% | — | — | |
| 2026-07-29 | Q2 2026 | 0.62 | 1.18 | +90.32% | $684.1M | ✅ Beat | +14.02% | +10.39% | +8.03% |
| 2026-04-28 | Q1 2026 | 0.35 | 0.45 | +28.57% | $604.5M | ✅ Beat | -6.33% | -3.56% | +1.85% |
| 2026-02-23 | Q4 2025 | 0.38 | -0.02 | -105.26% | $553.9M | ❌ Miss | -20.38% | -24.30% | -29.44% |
| 2025-10-29 | Q3 2025 | 0.51 | 0.48 | -5.88% | $590.3M | ❌ Miss | -0.37% | -4.60% | +2.39% |
| 2025-07-30 | Q2 2025 | 0.91 | 0.52 | -42.86% | $594.7M | ❌ Miss | -9.67% | -8.18% | -6.98% |
| 2025-04-29 | Q1 2025 | 0.60 | 0.84 | +40.00% | $593.3M | ✅ Beat | +7.08% | +11.16% | +14.39% |
| 2025-02-19 | Q4 2024 | 0.33 | 0.12 | -63.64% | $525.6M | ❌ Miss | +0.07% | +1.40% | -5.59% |
Showing last 8 quarters.
Revenue by segment & region
By segment
Q2 FY26 · $684.1M total
| Segment | Share | Revenue | YoY | Q3 FY24 | Q1 FY25 | Q2 FY25 | Q3 FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surfactants | 70.7% | $483.9M | +17.6% | $382.7M | $430.3M | $411.5M | $422.4M |
| Polymers | 26.0% | $178.0M | +9.4% | $149.8M | $146.1M | $162.8M | $143.9M |
| Specialty Products | 3.2% | $22.2M | +8.4% | $14.3M | $16.8M | $20.5M | $24.0M |
By region
Q2 FY26 · $684.1M total
| Segment | Share | Revenue | YoY | Q3 FY24 | Q1 FY25 | Q2 FY25 | Q3 FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North America | 57.4% | $392.8M | +15.7% | $303.9M | $338.0M | $339.4M | $332.8M |
| Europe | 22.2% | $151.6M | +7.2% | $132.1M | $146.0M | $141.4M | $131.3M |
| Latin America | 18.1% | $123.7M | +36.1% | $85.1M | $83.1M | $90.9M | $98.9M |
| Asia | 2.4% | $16.1M | -29.9% | $25.7M | $26.1M | $23.0M | $27.3M |
Source: company filings via FMP. YoY compares the same fiscal period a year earlier.