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Stepan Co

53.70 USD
-1.34
2.43%
Updated Apr 1, 2:48 PM EDT
1 day
-2.43%
5 days
-6.64%
1 month
-7.41%
3 months
-15.00%
6 months
-30.51%
Year to date
-15.00%
1 year
-39.26%
5 years
-35.71%
10 years
29.06%
0
Funds holding %
of 7,398 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

1,944% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $3.31M | Put options by funds: $162K

1.38% more ownership

Funds ownership: 82.96% [Q3] → 84.35% (+1.38%) [Q4]

3% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 76 | Existing positions reduced: 74

9% less funds holding

Funds holding: 227 [Q3] → 206 (-21) [Q4]

15% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $1.44B [Q3] → $1.23B (-$213M) [Q4]

49% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 20 | Existing positions closed: 39

Research analyst outlook

We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for SCL.

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 4 articles about SCL published over the past 30 days

Positive
Benzinga
1 day ago
Top 3 Materials Stocks That May Rocket Higher This Quarter
The most oversold stocks in the materials sector presents an opportunity to buy into undervalued companies.
Top 3 Materials Stocks That May Rocket Higher This Quarter
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 days ago
Buy 3 'Safer' Dividend Kings Of 25 From March's 55
The article highlights 55 Dividend Kings, noting that five of the top ten by yield offer annual dividends from a $1K investment exceeding their single share prices. Analysts predict top-ten Kingly net gains ranging from 12.57% to 50.26% for March 2026, with six out of ten top-yield Kings expected to be top gainers. Sixteen out of fifty-five Kings show negative free cash flow margins, making them cash-poor and unsafe to buy; focus on safer Kings like Altria, United Bankshares, and Hormel.
Buy 3 'Safer' Dividend Kings Of 25 From March's 55
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 days ago
10 Dividend Aristocrats With Big Upside Potential In 2025
Despite recession fears and negative sentiment surveys, historical data and fundamentals indicate strong potential for stock market gains. Sentiment surveys are unreliable due to social media algorithms. Hard economic data shows steady growth, suggesting consumer spending remains robust and recession fears are overblown. Dividend aristocrats, with their long-term dividend growth and coiled spring valuations, offer significant upside potential, making them smart investments for the next year.
10 Dividend Aristocrats With Big Upside Potential In 2025
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 weeks ago
5 Oversold Dividend Kings To Buy Today
Discover how to pick oversold Dividend Kings with high-yield potential using a simple method involving RSI and analyst ratings. Federal Realty, Stanley Black & Decker, Target, Stepan Company, and PPG Industries are top picks, offering attractive yields and growth potential. Dividend Kings have a proven track record of increasing dividends for over 50 years, making them reliable for income and stability.
5 Oversold Dividend Kings To Buy Today
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Buy 3 "Safer" Dividend Kings Of 24 Out Of 52 For February
Seven of the top-ten Dividend Kings by yield offer annual dividends from a $1K investment exceeding their single share prices, making them attractive buys. Six Dividend Kings, including Altria Group and Hormel Foods, are currently fair-priced, with dividends meeting or exceeding their single-share prices. Analysts predict net gains between 15% and 45.53% for the top-ten Dividend Kings by February 2026, based on target prices.
Buy 3 "Safer" Dividend Kings Of 24 Out Of 52 For February
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 month ago
Edward J. Wehmer to Retire from Stepan Company Board of Directors
NORTHBROOK, Ill. , Feb. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Stepan Company (NYSE: SCL) today announced that Edward J.
Edward J. Wehmer to Retire from Stepan Company Board of Directors
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Stepan Company (SCL) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Stepan Company (NYSE:SCL ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 19, 2025 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Sam Hinrichsen - Vice President and Interim CFO Luis Rojo - President and CEO Conference Call Participants Dave Storms - Stonegate Mike Harrison - Seaport Research Partners Kevin Holder - CL King & Associates Operator Good morning, and welcome to the Stepan Company Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call. During the presentation all participants will be in a listen-only mode.
Stepan Company (SCL) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Stepan Co. (SCL) Lags Q4 Earnings Estimates
Stepan Co. (SCL) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.12 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.35 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.33 per share a year ago.
Stepan Co. (SCL) Lags Q4 Earnings Estimates
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 month ago
Stepan Declares Quarterly Dividend
NORTHBROOK, Ill. , Feb. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --  Stepan Company (NYSE: SCL) today reported: The Board of Directors of Stepan Company has declared a quarterly cash dividend on the Company's common stock of $0.385 per share.
Stepan Declares Quarterly Dividend
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 month ago
Stepan Reports Fourth Quarter 2024 Results
NORTHBROOK, Ill. , Feb. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Stepan Company (NYSE: SCL) today reported: Fourth Quarter 2024 Highlights Reported net income was $3.4 million versus a $1.2 million net loss in the prior year.
Stepan Reports Fourth Quarter 2024 Results
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