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Stepan Company ( (SCL) ) has provided an update.
On February 23, 2026, Stepan Company reported fourth-quarter 2025 net income of $5.0 million, up 49% year over year, though adjusted net income swung to a $0.5 million loss as higher interest expense tied to the Pasadena, Texas start-up, a less favorable tax rate and weaker surfactant earnings weighed on results. EBITDA rose 21% to $43.3 million, but adjusted EBITDA slipped 3%, with global volumes down 3% in the quarter, while pre-tax earnings reflected a $6.2 million goodwill impairment in Mexico and $15.9 million of gains from divestitures in the Philippines and Lake Providence, Louisiana.
For full-year 2025, Stepan’s reported net income fell 7% to $46.9 million, while adjusted net income declined 17% to $41.7 million even as EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA rose 11% and 6%, respectively, on 1% global volume growth and 7% higher net sales driven by pricing and mix. Management framed 2025 as a “transformational” year marked by two plant divestitures, Pasadena start-up costs, continued margin recovery in surfactants despite raw material inflation, and stronger polymer volumes, while also highlighting $25.4 million in quarterly free cash flow, reduced net debt and a board decision on February 23, 2026, to declare a quarterly dividend of $0.395 per share payable March 13, 2026, to shareholders of record on March 2, 2026.
The most recent analyst rating on (SCL) stock is a Hold with a $63.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Stepan Company stock, see the SCL Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on SCL Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, SCL is a Neutral.
Stepan Company’s overall stock score reflects a balanced view of its financial performance, technical indicators, valuation, and recent earnings call insights. The company’s strong cash flow and dividend yield are positive factors, but challenges in profitability and mixed technical signals temper the outlook. The focus on operational improvements and strategic growth areas is promising, but execution risks remain.
To see Spark’s full report on SCL stock, click here.
More about Stepan Company
Stepan Company (NYSE: SCL), based in Northbrook, Illinois, operates in the specialty chemicals industry, with core businesses in surfactants, polymers and specialty products. Its surfactants serve cleaning and personal care markets, while polymer and specialty lines supply rigid and specialty polyols and phthalic anhydride to industrial and consumer end markets worldwide.
Average Trading Volume: 180,557
Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold
Current Market Cap: $1.5B
Learn more about SCL stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.