Stepan Co
About: Stepan Co manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals and chemical-based products. The company organizes itself into three segments based on product type. The surfactants segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells cleaning agents used in detergents, shampoos, body wash, fabric softeners, toothpastes, and other personal-care products. Surfactants are chemical agents that affect the interaction between two surfaces. The polymers segment sells polyurethane used to manufacture rigid foam for thermal insulation, as well as phthalic anhydride used to make plastic components for the construction, automotive, and boating industries. The specialty products segment sells chemicals used in food and flavoring. Majority of Stepan's revenue comes from the United States.
Employees: 2,453
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
8,715% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $4.06M | Put options by funds: $46K
50% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 39 | Existing positions closed: 26
6% more funds holding
Funds holding: 213 [Q2] → 226 (+13) [Q3]
1.52% less ownership
Funds ownership: 83.85% [Q2] → 82.33% (-1.52%) [Q3]
10% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $1.58B [Q2] → $1.43B (-$153M) [Q3]
15% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 69 | Existing positions reduced: 81
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