SCLBasic Materials · Specialty ChemicalsThe 1 Wall Street analysts covering Stepan Co. hold a median 12-month price target of $85 — +30.4% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 81 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — inside the top quartile. 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 (86): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.
Growth (45): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.
Size (40): 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.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +30.4% from it.
| 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.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. SCL appears on the weeks it earns a place.
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 32% of US stocks
Cheaper than 80% of US stocks
Cheaper than 67% of US stocks
Cheaper than 39% of US stocks
Higher than 63% of US stocks
Higher than 84% of US stocks
Higher than 14% of US stocks
Higher than 57% of US stocks
Higher than 30% of US stocks
Higher than 44% of US stocks
Higher than 59% of US stocks
Higher than 55% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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Stepan reported higher second-quarter earnings driven by broad-based volume growth, margin recovery, and early savings from its Project Catalyst program. Management cautioned that some demand may have been pulled forward amid geopolitical and raw-material uncertainty.
Why it matters — The update shows improving operational performance for SCL while also flagging potential demand volatility that could affect near-term results.
Seeking Alpha published the transcript of Stepan Company's Q2 2026 earnings call.
Why it matters — Earnings call transcripts provide SCL watchers with detailed management commentary on the company's quarterly performance and outlook.
Stepan Co. (SCL) reported quarterly earnings of $1.18 per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.61 per share and up from $0.52 per share in the same quarter last year.
Why it matters — The earnings beat indicates that Stepan Co. performed better than analysts had expected for the quarter.
Stepan Company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.395 per share on the company's common stock.
Why it matters — The dividend declaration signals Stepan's continued commitment to returning cash to shareholders, which is of interest to income-focused investors following SCL.
Stepan Company reported its second quarter 2026 results, with net income of $22.9 million, a 102% increase compared to the same period last year.
Why it matters — SCL watchers would note that net income more than doubled year-over-year, signaling a strong earnings performance for the quarter.
The 1 Wall Street analysts covering Stepan Co. have a median 12-month price target of $85, with estimates ranging from $85 to $85. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 1 analysts covering Stepan Co., 1 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Stepan Co. 81 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 15 Aug 2026, Stepan Co. ranks 81 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 (86 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 1 analysts implies +30.4% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Stepan Co. 81 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
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 +33.5% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Stepan Company, a leading name in the chemical industry, manufactures and sells specialty and intermediate chemicals on a global scale. Focusing on surfactants, polymers, and specialty products, Stepan plays a pivotal role in diverse industries such as personal care, food and nutrition, agricultural, oilfield solutions, and industrial applications.
The most recent item we track (MarketBeat, 30 July 2026): "Stepan Q2 Earnings Call Highlights". Stepan reported higher second-quarter earnings driven by broad-based volume growth, margin recovery, and early savings from its Project Catalyst program. Management cautioned that some demand may have been pulled forward amid geopolitical and raw-material uncertainty.
Stepan Company, a leading name in the chemical industry, manufactures and sells specialty and intermediate chemicals on a global scale. Focusing on surfactants, polymers, and specialty products, Stepan plays a pivotal role in diverse industries such as personal care, food and nutrition, agricultural, oilfield solutions, and industrial applications. The company's surfactants are widely incorporated into cleaning and personal care products, including detergents and shampoos, supporting everyday consumer needs. Polymers produced by Stepan Company are crucial in the construction and energy sectors, offering insulation solutions and performance materials. Founded in 1932 and headquartered in Northfield, Illinois, Stepan has established a robust global presence with facilities in key markets across North America, Europe, Latin America, and Asia. The company's commitment to sustainability and innovation positions it as a significant player in providing eco-friendly chemical solutions, addressing environmental challenges while meeting the evolving demands of modern industries.
CEO Mr. Luis E. Rojo · 2,328 employees · United States · https://www.stepan.com