Stepan (NYSE:SCL) Stock

Stepan

Stepan Co manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals and chemical-based products. The company organizes itself into three segments based on product type. The surfactants segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells cleaning agents used in detergents, shampoos, body wash, fabric softeners, toothpastes, and other personal-care products. Surfactants are chemical agents that affect the interaction between two surfaces. The polymers segment sells polyurethane used to manufacture rigid foam for thermal insulation, as well as phthalic anhydride used to make plastic components for the construction, automotive, and boating industries. The specialty products segment sells chemicals used in food and flavoring. Majority of Stepan's revenue comes from the United States.

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Stepan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCL#NYSE">SCL</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.12 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.34 by 64.71 percent. This is a 63.64 percent decrease over earnings of $0.33 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $525.61 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $522.30 million by 0.63 percent. This is a 1.23 percent decrease over sales of $532.13 million the same period last year.

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Earnings Scheduled For February 19, 2025

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&nbsp;Stepan Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCL#NYSE">SCL</a>) today reported:
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The Board of Directors of Stepan Company has approved an increase of $0.01 per share, or 2.7%, on the quarterly cash dividend on the Company's common stock. The dividend of $0.385 per share is payable on December 13, 2024, to common stockholders of record on November 29, 2024. The increase marks the 57th consecutive year in which the quarterly dividend on the Company's common stock has increased.

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Stepan Company Raises Quarterly Cash Dividend 2.7%, Now at $0.385 per Share

Stepan Q3 2024 Adj. EPS $1.03 Beats $0.65 Estimate, Sales $546.842M Miss $585.900M Estimate

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Stepan Announced The Appointment Of Luis E. Rojo As President And Chief Executive Officer And As A Member Of The Board Of Directors, Effective Immediately

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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Mp Materials Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MP#NYSE">MP</a>)</h3>
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<li>On Aug. 1, MP Materials reported worse-than-expected second-quarter financial results. &#8220;We had a very challenging quarter, operationally and financially, with higher-than-expected upstream downtime and a continued weak pricing environment. Despite this, we more than doubled NdPr production sequentially. We also signed a substantial new NdPr supply agreement with a global automaker,&#8221; said James Litinsky, Founder, Chairman and CEO of MP Materials. The company's shares fell around 21% over the past five days and has a 52-week <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MP">low of $10.02</a>.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 20.10</li>
<li>MP Price Action: Shares of Mp Materials fell 5.8% to close at $10.52 on Monday.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Stepan Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCL#NYSE">SCL</a>)</h3>
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<li>On July 31, Stepan reported worse-than-expected second-quarter financial results. &#8220;Second quarter earnings were significantly impacted by higher operational expenses at our Millsdale site, start up costs related to our new Pasadena investment and a criminal social engineering event that targeted one of our Asia subsidiaries, leading to unexpected expense in the quarter.&nbsp; We are actively investigating this fraud event with the assistance of outside counsel, and to date, we have not found any evidence of additional fraudulent activity,&#8221; said Scott Behrens, President and Chief Executive Officer. The company's shares lost around 18% over the past five days. The company's 52-week low is $63.60.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 19.84</li>
<li>SCL Price Action: Shares of Stepan fell 6.5% to close at $73.00 on Monday.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s earnings calendar was used to t<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent080624&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">rack earnings reports of SCL</a>.</li>
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Stepan shares are trading lower after the company reported worse-than-expected Q2 financial results.

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Stepan Expects Second Half EBITDA To Improve Versus Prior Year; Says Positioned To Deliver Full Year Adjusted EBITDA Growth And Positive Free Cash Flow

Stepan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCL#NYSE">SCL</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.41 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.67 by 38.81 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $556.405 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $589.800 million by 5.66 percent. This is a 4.06 percent decrease over sales of $579.975 million the same period last year.

Stepan Q2 2024 Adj. EPS $0.41 Misses $0.67 Estimate, Sales $556.405M Miss $589.800M Estimate

F. Quinn Stepan, Jr., Board Member at Stepan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCL#NYSE">SCL</a>), reported an insider buy on May 14, according to a new SEC filing. 
What Happened: Jr. made a significant move by purchasing 1,396 shares of Stepan as reported in a Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000094049/000112760224015324//Archives/edgar/data/94049/000112760224015324/0001127602-24-015324-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a>. The transaction's total worth stands at $124,983.
Stepan's shares are actively trading at $87.89, experiencing a down of 0.0% during Wednesday's morning session.
<h3>Delving into Stepan's Background</h3>
Stepan Co manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals and chemical-based products. The company organizes itself into three segments based on product type. The surfactants segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells cleaning agents used in detergents, shampoos, body wash, fabric softeners, toothpastes, and other personal-care products. Surfactants are chemical agents that affect the interaction between two surfaces. The polymers segment sells polyurethane used to manufacture rigid foam for thermal insulation, as well as phthalic anhydride used to make plastic components for the construction, automotive, and boating industries. The specialty products segment sells chemicals used in food and flavoring. Majority of Stepan's revenue comes from the United States.
<h3>Breaking Down Stepan's Financial Performance</h3>
Decline in Revenue: Over the 3 months period, Stepan faced challenges, resulting in a decline of approximately -15.35% in revenue growth as of 31 March, 2024. This signifies a reduction in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Materials sector.
Evaluating Earnings Performance:
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Gross Margin: The company faces challenges with a low gross margin of 12.75%, suggesting potential difficulties in cost control and profitability compared to its peers.
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Earnings per Share (EPS): Stepan's EPS is below the industry average, signaling challenges in bottom-line performance with a current EPS of 0.61.
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Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.58, Stepan adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
Market Valuation:
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: Stepan's stock is currently priced at a premium level, as reflected in the higher-than-average P/E ratio of 52.95.
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: With a lower-than-average P/S ratio of 0.91, the stock presents an attractive valuation, potentially signaling a buying opportunity for investors interested in sales performance.
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EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): At 14.97, Stepan's EV/EBITDA ratio reflects a below-par valuation compared to industry averages signalling undervaluation
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Market Capitalization Analysis: Positioned below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization faces constraints in size. This could be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
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<h3>Uncovering the Importance of Insider Activity</h3>
It's important to note that insider transactions alone should not dictate investment decisions, but they can provide valuable insights.
In the realm of legality, an "insider" is defined as any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and major hedge funds. These insiders are required to disclose their transactions through a Form 4 filing, to be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
Notably, when a company insider makes a new purchase, it is considered an indicator of their positive expectations for the stock.
Conversely, insider sells may not necessarily signal a bearish stance on the stock and can be motivated by various factors.
<h3>Navigating the World of Insider Transaction Codes</h3>
Examining transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> often concentrate on those unfolding in the open market, meticulously detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C indicates the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Insider Trades

Insider Move: F. Quinn Stepan, Jr. Invests $124K In Stepan Stock

&quot;Looking forward, we believe sales volumes will continue to gradually improve due to ongoing recovery in Rigid Polyols and growth in Surfactant volumes including the expected recovery of the Agricultural business in the second half of the year,&quot; said&nbsp;Scott Behrens, President and Chief Executive Officer.&nbsp;

Stepan Expects To Deliver Full Year Adjusted EBITDA Growth And Positive Free Cash Flow

Stepan Says On Track To Deliver Its $50M Cost Out Goal For 2024 And Recognized $18M In Pre-tax Savings In Q1

Stepan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCL#NYSE">SCL</a>) reported quarterly Adj earnings of $0.64 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.35 by 82.86 percent. This is a 9.86 percent decrease over earnings of $0.71 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $551.418 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $575.825 million by 4.24 percent. This is a 15.35 percent decrease over sales of $651.436 million the same period last year.

Stepan Q1 2024 Adj EPS $0.64 Beats $0.35 Estimate, Sales $551.418M Miss $575.825M Estimate

It was reported on March 12, that F. Quinn Stepan, Jr., Board Member at Stepan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCL#NYSE">SCL</a>) executed a significant insider sell, according to an SEC filing.
What Happened: After conducting a thorough analysis, Jr. sold 2,000 shares of Stepan. This information was disclosed in a Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000094049/000112760224009536//Archives/edgar/data/94049/000112760224009536/0001127602-24-009536-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Tuesday. The total transaction value is $174,854.
The latest market snapshot at Tuesday morning reveals Stepan shares down by 0.0%, trading at $88.75.
<h3>Get to Know Stepan Better</h3>
Stepan Co manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals and chemical-based products. The company organizes itself into three segments based on product type. The surfactants segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells cleaning agents used in detergents, shampoos, body wash, fabric softeners, toothpastes, and other personal-care products. Surfactants are chemical agents that affect the interaction between two surfaces. The polymers segment sells polyurethane used to manufacture rigid foam for thermal insulation, as well as phthalic anhydride used to make plastic components for the construction, automotive, and boating industries. The specialty products segment sells chemicals used in food and flavoring. Majority of Stepan's revenue comes from the United States.
<h3>Stepan: Financial Performance Dissected</h3>
Revenue Growth: Stepan's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has faced challenges. As of 31 December, 2023, the company experienced a revenue decline of approximately -15.15%. This indicates a decrease in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Materials sector.
Key Profitability Indicators:
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Gross Margin: The company faces challenges with a low gross margin of 12.48%, suggesting potential difficulties in cost control and profitability compared to its peers.
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Earnings per Share (EPS): Stepan's EPS lags behind the industry average, indicating concerns and potential challenges with a current EPS of -0.05.
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Debt Management: Stepan's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.59, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
Financial Valuation:
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: With a higher-than-average P/E ratio of 50.71, Stepan's stock is perceived as being overvalued in the market.
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: With a lower-than-average P/S ratio of 0.88, the stock presents an attractive valuation, potentially signaling a buying opportunity for investors interested in sales performance.
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EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): With a lower-than-industry-average EV/EBITDA ratio of 15.14, Stepan presents a potential value opportunity, as investors are paying less for each unit of EBITDA.
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Market Capitalization Analysis: Below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a smaller scale relative to peers. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
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<h3>Why Insider Transactions Are Important</h3>
Insider transactions contribute to decision-making but should be supplemented by a comprehensive investment analysis.
Within the legal framework, an "insider" is defined as any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities as per Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and major hedge funds. These insiders are mandated to disclose their transactions through a Form 4 filing, to be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
The initiation of a new purchase by a company insider serves as a strong indication that they expect the stock to rise.
However, insider sells may not always signal a bearish view and can be influenced by various factors.
<h3>Navigating the World of Insider Transaction Codes</h3>
Navigating through the landscape of transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> often prioritize those unfolding in the open market, precisely detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Stepan Insider Trades Send A Signal

Wednesday marks the last chance for investors to receive the next dividend payout from Stepan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCL#NYSE">SCL</a>). 
<h3>What's Happening</h3>
The company announced on Tuesday that it would pay shareholders a quarterly dividend of 37.5 cents per share. On Thursday, Stepan will go ex-dividend, meaning the stock will trade lower to reflect that payout. In other words, the stock will likely open 37.5 cents lower than it would have opened on any other day.
In order to be eligible to receive a company's dividend, shareholders must own the stock prior to the ex-dividend date—in this case, Thursday. Shareholders who own SCL as of the end of Wednesday's session are eligible to receive the 37.5 cents dividend payout for every share that they own. 
According to the company, this dividend will be paid out to shareholders on March 15, 2024. Investors will then be able to either reinvest those dividends back into the stock or use the payment in some other way. 
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Wednesday Is Your Last Chance To Buy Stepan Before The Dividend Payout

Stepan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCL#NYSE">SCL</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.33 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.37 by 10.81 percent. This is a 44.07 percent decrease over earnings of $0.59 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $532.13 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $534.52 million by 0.45 percent. This is a 15.15 percent decrease over sales of $627.18 million the same period last year.

Stepan Q4 Adj, EPS $0.33 Misses $0.37 Estimate, Sales $532.13M Miss $534.52M Estimate

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