SCLBasic Materials · Specialty ChemicalsTicker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 90 of 100 as at 13 Nov 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Stepan Co. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Issuance (90): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.
Quality (48): Profits are thin or unreliable for the size of the business, or they are not turning into cash.
Size (38): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on SCL, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan 2026 | Seaport Global | Upgrade | Buy | $75 |
| 19 Oct 2023 | CL King | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 11 Jan 2021 | Seaport Global | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 18 June 2020 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 25 Mar 2020 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 24 Mar 2020 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 11 Dec 2018 | Stifel | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 11 Dec 2018 | Stifel Nicolaus | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 24 Aug 2016 | Seaport Global | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 4 June 2015 | Seaport Global | Initiates | Accumulate | — |
| 14 Oct 2014 | Guggenheim | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 17 Sept 2014 | Keybanc | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 17 Sept 2014 | KeyBanc | Initiates | Buy | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
SCL appears in the Radar on the weeks it earns a place.
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Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 13 Nov 2026, Stepan Co. returned +53.3% against +13.4% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 2% of US stocks
Cheaper than 77% of US stocks
Cheaper than 62% of US stocks
Cheaper than 38% of US stocks
Higher than 66% of US stocks
Higher than 78% of US stocks
Higher than 14% of US stocks
Higher than 52% of US stocks
Higher than 47% of US stocks
Higher than 44% of US stocks
Higher than 60% of US stocks
Higher than 82% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Stepan Co. has a market value of $1.5B and an enterprise value of $2.1B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $2.4B. The latest quarter grew 17.3% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: −$2.7M, a −0.1% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: −$0.12.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $36.6M, after $118.5M of capital spending.
Stepan Co. spent $35.6M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 349.0×; forward P/E: 18.8× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 2.38%, paying out 832% of earnings.
Stepan Co. employs 2,328 people — $1.0M of revenue per employee.
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Stepan reported 7% organic sales volume growth across all three operating segments. Quarterly Project Catalyst cost savings reached a $23 million run rate.
Why it matters — The update highlights sales-volume growth and cost savings relevant to investors tracking Stepan’s operating performance.
The item is an NYSE pre-market daily advisory from the trading floor. Its headline mentions Poppi founders launching hydration brand jetty, but the excerpt provides no further details.
Why it matters — The excerpt does not identify a direct connection to Stepan Co. or provide information relevant to SCL beyond the NYSE advisory context.
The article reviews dividend announcements from October 24–30, 2026, highlighting several companies for dividend increases. It notes that SCL, along with MPLX, raises coverage and dividend-safety concerns because of high payout ratios.
Why it matters — SCL watchers may note the article’s concern about the company’s payout ratio and the resulting questions about dividend coverage and safety.
The article reports that three NYSE specialty companies raised their dividends within days of one another, including NewMarket, which raised its dividend by 8.3%.
Why it matters — A Stepan Co. watcher may note the mention of multiple specialty companies raising dividends, though the excerpt does not identify SCL as one of them.
Seeking Alpha published the transcript of Stepan Company’s Q3 2026 earnings call.
Why it matters — The transcript provides SCL watchers with the company’s discussion of its quarterly results and related topics.
As at 13 Nov 2026, Stepan Co. ranks 90 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Issuance (90 of 100).
No analyst covering Stepan Co. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for SCL are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $85 to $85 over the next 12 months.
Stepan Co. returned +53.3% over the 12 months to 13 Nov 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Stepan Company is a specialty chemicals manufacturer that produces and sells intermediate and formulated chemical products for industrial and consumer markets. Its core business spans surfactants, polymers, and specialty products, supporting applications in cleaning and disinfection, personal care, agriculture, oilfield operations, construction, insulation, coatings, adhesives, sealants, elastomers, food, flavoring, nutrition, and pharmaceuticals.
The most recent item we track (The Motley Fool, 12 Nov 2026): "Stepan: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors". Stepan reported 7% organic sales volume growth across all three operating segments. Quarterly Project Catalyst cost savings reached a $23 million run rate.
Stepan Company is a specialty chemicals manufacturer that produces and sells intermediate and formulated chemical products for industrial and consumer markets. Its core business spans surfactants, polymers, and specialty products, supporting applications in cleaning and disinfection, personal care, agriculture, oilfield operations, construction, insulation, coatings, adhesives, sealants, elastomers, food, flavoring, nutrition, and pharmaceuticals. The company serves other manufacturers that incorporate these ingredients and materials into finished goods across a broad range of end markets. Stepan Company is headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois, and operates with an international commercial footprint that supports customers in the United States, Europe, and Latin America.
CEO Mr. Luis E. Rojo · 2,328 employees · United States · https://www.stepan.com
