# Stepan Co (SCL)

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## Company

- Legal name: STEPAN CO
- Ticker: SCL (NYSE)
- SEC CIK: 0000094049
- Industry: Soap, Detergents, Cleang Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics (SIC 2840)
- Headquarters: Northfield, IL
- Fiscal year ends: December 31
- SEC filer category: Large accelerated filer
- Website: stepan.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/stepan-company
- Next earnings date: Jan 29, 2027 (estimated from past 8-K timing)

## Key facts

- Revenue: $2.3B for the fiscal year ended Dec 31, 2025 (10-K filed Feb 26, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/94049/000119312526074976/0001193125-26-074976-index.html
- Operating income: $78.5M for the fiscal year ended Dec 31, 2025 (10-K filed Feb 26, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/94049/000119312526074976/0001193125-26-074976-index.html
- Net income: $46.9M for the fiscal year ended Dec 31, 2025 (10-K filed Feb 26, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/94049/000119312526074976/0001193125-26-074976-index.html
- SG&A: $139.6M for the fiscal year ended Dec 31, 2025 (10-K filed Feb 26, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/94049/000119312526074976/0001193125-26-074976-index.html
- Employees: 2,328 as of Dec 31, 2025, as reported in an SEC filing. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/94049/000119312526074976/scl-20251231.htm
- Shares outstanding: 22,734,661 as of Oct 30, 2026 (10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/94049/000119312526447581/0001193125-26-447581-index.html
- Auditor: Deloitte & Touche LLP, Chicago, Illinois, named in the latest 10-K. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/94049/000119312526074976/scl-20251231.htm

## Business

Stepan Company, which was incorporated under the laws of the state of Delaware on February 19, 1959, and its subsidiaries produce specialty and intermediate chemicals, which are sold to other manufacturers and used in a variety of end products. The Company has three reportable segments: Surfactants, Polymers and Specialty Products.

Source: Item 1. Business, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/94049/000119312526074976/scl-20251231.htm

## Annual results

| Fiscal year ended | Revenue | Operating income | Net income | SG&A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $2.3B | $78.5M | $46.9M | $139.6M |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $2.2B | $70.5M | $50.4M | $143.9M |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $2.3B | $58.6M | $40.2M | $141.6M |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $2.8B | $207.3M | $147.2M | $161.2M |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $2.3B | $170.8M | $137.8M | $152.1M |

Each figure comes from the annual report for that year. Filing links for every figure: https://steadybase.io/company/stepan-co.json

## Officers and directors

- Luis E. Rojo, President and Chief Executive Officer. Source: 8-K filed Oct 28, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/94049/000119312526435067/scl-ex99_1.htm
- Luis Rojo, President & CEO. Source: 4/A filed May 12, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/94049/000009404926000099/0000094049-26-000099-index.htm
- Ruben Dario Velasquez, SVP & Chief Financial Officer. Source: Form 4 filed Aug 12, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/94049/000009404926000116/0000094049-26-000116-index.htm
- Ruben D. Velasquez, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/velasquez-ruben. Source: 10-K filed Feb 26, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/94049/000119312526074976/scl-20251231.htm
- Matthew John Eaken, VP, Controller & PAO. Source: Form 3 filed Aug 4, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/94049/000009404926000112/0000094049-26-000112-index.htm
- Matthew J. Eaken, Principal Accounting Officer. Source: 8-K filed Jul 29, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/94049/000119312526322116/d139905d8k.htm
- Robert Joseph Haire, EVP, Supply Chain. Source: 4/A filed May 12, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/94049/000009404926000100/0000094049-26-000100-index.htm
- Andrea J. Barry, Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer. Source: 10-K filed Feb 26, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/94049/000119312526074976/scl-20251231.htm
- Robert J. Haire, Executive Vice President, Supply Chain. Source: 10-K filed Feb 26, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/94049/000119312526074976/scl-20251231.htm
- Joaquin Delgado, Chair of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. Source: 8-K filed Jul 29, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/94049/000119312526322116/d139905d8k.htm
- Lorinda A. Burgess, Chair of the Audit Committee. Source: 8-K filed Jul 29, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/94049/000119312526322116/d139905d8k.htm
- Randall S. Dearth, Chair of the Human Capital and Compensation Committee. Source: 8-K filed Jul 29, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/94049/000119312526322116/d139905d8k.htm
- Susan M. Lewis, Chair of the Compliance Committee. Source: 8-K filed Jul 29, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/94049/000119312526322116/d139905d8k.htm
- Shawn G. Lisle, VP GC & Secretary. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/shawn-lisle. Source: Form 4 filed Aug 28, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/94049/000009404926000119/0000094049-26-000119-index.htm
- Andrea Jean Barry, VP & CHRO. Source: 4/A filed May 12, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/94049/000009404926000104/0000094049-26-000104-index.htm
- Richard Finn Stepan, V.P. and Gen'l. Mgr., Polymers. Source: 4/A filed May 12, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/94049/000009404926000102/0000094049-26-000102-index.htm
- Robin Joseph Weitkamp, SVP and GM Surfactants-INT. Source: Form 4 filed May 12, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/94049/000009404926000106/0000094049-26-000106-index.htm
- Sean Thomas Moriarty, VP & GM Surfactants. Source: 4/A filed May 12, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/94049/000009404926000103/0000094049-26-000103-index.htm
- Afonso Adriano Jose Galimberti, VP and GM Surfactants NA. Source: Form 4 filed Apr 15, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/94049/000009404926000067/0000094049-26-000067-index.htm
- F. Quinn Stepan, Jr., Board member (per proxy). LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/quinn-stepan-08232175. Source: DEF 14A filed Mar 25, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/94049/000119312526122725/d908270ddef14a.htm

## Recent 8-K events

- Oct 28, 2026: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 8.01, Other events; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/94049/000119312526435067/scl-20261028.htm
- Sep 28, 2026: Item 1.01, Entry into a material definitive agreement; Item 2.03, Creation of a direct financial obligation; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/94049/000119312526403127/d117818d8k.htm
- Jul 29, 2026: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 2.05, Costs associated with exit or disposal activities (restructuring); Item 5.02, Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation; Item 8.01, Other events; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/94049/000119312526322116/d139905d8k.htm
- Apr 30, 2026: Item 5.07, Submission of matters to a vote of security holders. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/94049/000119312526194098/scl-20260428.htm
- Apr 28, 2026: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 8.01, Other events; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/94049/000119312526183483/scl-20260428.htm
- Feb 23, 2026: Item 2.05, Costs associated with exit or disposal activities (restructuring); Item 7.01, Regulation FD disclosure; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/94049/000119312526062405/d103427d8k.htm
- Feb 23, 2026: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 8.01, Other events; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/94049/000119312526062391/scl-20260223.htm
- Nov 28, 2025: Item 5.02, Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/94049/000119312525302557/d75232d8k.htm
- Oct 29, 2025: Item 8.01, Other events; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/94049/000119312525254604/scl-20251029.htm
- Oct 14, 2025: Item 5.02, Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/94049/000119312525237880/d928717d8k.htm

## Insider trades (Form 4)

- Aug 5, 2025: F. Quinn Stepan Jr (Director) sold 10,000 shares, about $501,561. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/94049/000112760225020193/0001127602-25-020193-index.htm

## What management said

- "Quarterly earnings were up significantly, driven by improved results in all three segments. Third quarter adjusted EBITDA of $66.3 million was up 18% year-over-year due to global volume growth, margin recovery and Project Catalyst savings. Surfactant adjusted EBITDA was up 27% in the quarter and Polymers grew single digits including one time maintenance costs. Specialty Products adjusted EBITDA was up 5% driven by double digit volume growth" Luis E. Rojo, President and Chief Executive Officer (8-K filed Oct 28, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/94049/000119312526435067/scl-ex99_1.htm
- "We believe we are positioned to continue delivering growth and executing on our diversification strategy. Project Catalyst, which is our comprehensive plan designed to further optimize our asset base and create a more productive and agile organization, is contributing to this growth" Luis E. Rojo, President and Chief Executive Officer (8-K filed Oct 28, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/94049/000119312526435067/scl-ex99_1.htm

## Latest filings

- 8-K filed Oct 28, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/94049/000119312526435067/scl-20261028.htm
- 10-K filed Feb 26, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/94049/000119312526074976/scl-20251231.htm
- 10-Q filed Aug 5, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/94049/000119312526334428/scl-20260630.htm
- DEF 14A filed Mar 25, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/94049/000119312526122725/d908270ddef14a.htm

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