STEPAN COSCLEarnings & Financial Report
Stepan Company is an American manufacturer of specialty chemicals headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois. The company was founded in 1932 by Alfred C. Stepan, Jr., and has approximately 2,000 employees. It is currently run by his grandson, F. Quinn Stepan, Jr. The company describes itself as the largest global merchant manufacturer of anionic surfactants, which are used to enhance the foaming and cleaning capabilities of detergents, shampoos, toothpastes, and cosmetics.
SCL Q1 FY2026 Key Financial Metrics
Revenue
$604.5M
Gross Profit
$64.9M
Operating Profit
$28.3M
Net Profit
$19.7M
Gross Margin
10.7%
Operating Margin
4.7%
Net Margin
3.3%
YoY Growth
1.9%
EPS
$0.86
STEPAN CO Q1 FY2026 Financial Summary
STEPAN CO reported revenue of $604.5M (up 1.9% YoY) for Q1 FY2026, with a net profit of $19.7M (3.3% margin). Cost of goods sold was $539.7M, operating expenses totaled $36.6M.
Key Financial Metrics
| Total Revenue | $604.5M |
|---|---|
| Net Profit | $19.7M |
| Gross Margin | 10.7% |
| Operating Margin | 4.7% |
| Report Period | Q1 FY2026 |
Revenue Breakdown
STEPAN CO Q1 FY2026 revenue of $604.5M breaks down across 3 segments, led by Surfactants at $453.7M (75.1% of total).
| Segment | Revenue | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Surfactants | $453.7M | 75.1% |
| Polymers | $130.0M | 21.5% |
| Specialty Products | $20.8M | 3.4% |
STEPAN CO Revenue by Segment — Quarterly Trend
STEPAN CO revenue by segment across the last 4 reported quarters, showing how each business line (such as Surfactants and Polymers) has evolved quarter over quarter.
| Segment | Q1 FY2026 | Q4 FY2025 | Q3 FY2025 | Q2 FY2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surfactants | $453.7M | $401.8M | $422.4M | $411.5M |
| Polymers | $130.0M | $131.7M | $143.9M | $162.8M |
| Specialty Products | $20.8M | $20.4M | $24.0M | $20.5M |
STEPAN CO Annual Revenue by Year
STEPAN CO annual revenue history includes year-by-year totals (for example, 2025 revenue was $2.3B).
STEPAN CO Quarterly Revenue & Net Profit History
STEPAN CO results over the last 8 reported quarters, including revenue, net profit and year-over-year growth.
| Quarter | Revenue | Revenue YoY | Net Profit | Net Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 FY2026 | $604.5M | +1.9% | $19.7M | 3.3% |
| Q4 FY2025 | $553.9M | +5.4% | $5.0M | 0.9% |
| Q3 FY2025 | $590.3M | +7.9% | $10.8M | 1.8% |
| Q2 FY2025 | $594.7M | +6.9% | $11.3M | 1.9% |
| Q1 FY2025 | $593.3M | +7.6% | $19.7M | 3.3% |
| Q4 FY2024 | $525.6M | -1.2% | $3.4M | 0.6% |
| Q3 FY2024 | $546.8M | -2.7% | $23.6M | 4.3% |
| Q2 FY2024 | $556.4M | -4.1% | $9.5M | 1.7% |
Income Statement
| Q2 2024 | Q3 2024 | Q4 2024 | Q1 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q4 2025 | Q1 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $556.4M | $546.8M | $525.6M | $593.3M | $594.7M | $590.3M | $553.9M | $604.5M |
| YoY Growth | -4.1% | -2.7% | -1.2% | 7.6% | 6.9% | 7.9% | 5.4% | 1.9% |
Balance Sheet
| Q2 2024 | Q3 2024 | Q4 2024 | Q1 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q4 2025 | Q1 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | $2.35B | $2.41B | $2.30B | $2.39B | $2.42B | $2.43B | $2.36B | $2.33B |
| Liabilities | $1.16B | $1.19B | $1.13B | $1.19B | $1.17B | $1.19B | $1.11B | $1.14B |
| Equity | $1.19B | $1.22B | $1.17B | $1.20B | $1.24B | $1.25B | $1.24B | $1.19B |
Cash Flow
| Q2 2024 | Q3 2024 | Q4 2024 | Q1 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q4 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating CF | $29.5M | $22.7M | $68.3M | $6.9M | $11.2M | $69.8M | $60.0M |