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About Stepan
From its filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission
Stepan is based in Northfield, Illinois and is incorporated in Delaware. Its shares trade on NYSE under the ticker SCL. The SEC classifies its business as soap, detergents, cleang preparations, perfumes, cosmetics. In the fiscal year to 31 December 2025, it reported revenue of $2.33bn and net income of $46.9m. At that date it held total assets of $2.36bn and shareholders' equity of $1.24bn. By business, Surfactants. brought in 71.4% of revenue, followed by Polymers. at 25.1% and Specialty Products. at 3.5%.
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.
Surfactants are chemical agents that affect the interaction between two surfaces; they can provide actions such as detergency (i.e., the ability of water to remove soil from another surface), wetting and foaming, dispersing, emulsification (aiding two dissimilar liquids to mix), demulsification, viscosity modifications and biocidal disinfectants. Surfactants are the basic cleaning agent in detergents for washing clothes, dishes, carpets, fine fabrics, floors and walls. Surfactants are also used for the same purpose in shampoos, body wash and conditioners, fabric softeners, toothpastes, cosmetics and other personal care products. Commercial and industrial applications include emulsifiers for agricultural products, emulsion polymers such as floor polishes and latex foams and coatings, wetting and foaming agents for wallboard manufacturing and surfactants for oilfield applications.
Quoted from its 10-K, filed 26 Feb 2026. Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
Company facts
- Sector
- Materials
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Listed since
- 22 May 1981
- Employees
- 2,328
- Website
- stepan.com ↗
- Head office
- EDENS & WINNETKA ROAD, NORTHFIELD, IL, 60093
- Incorporated in
- DE
- Classification
- Soap, Detergents, Cleang Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics
- Filer status
- Large accelerated filer
Leadership
Pay as last reported
- Mr. Frank StepanChairman of the Board, since 1997$449,984
- Mr. Luis RojoPresident, Chief Executive Officer, Director, since 2018$3.0m
- Mr. Ruben VelasquezChief Financial Officer, Vice President
- Ms. Sharon PurnellChief Human Resources Officer, Vice President
- Mr. Robert HaireExecutive Vice President - Supply Chain$1.5m
- Dr. Jason KeiperVice President, Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer
- Mr. Samuel HinrichsenVice President - Finance$378,620
- Mr. Sean MoriartyVice President, General Manager - Surfactants$1.2m
- Mr. Richard StepanVice President, General Manager - Polymers
- Mr. Randall DearthLead Independent Director$244,984
- Mr. Corning PainterDirector
- Ms. Lorinda BurgessIndependent Director$244,984
Environmental, social and governance
Scores out of 100, from our data supplier
- Overall
- 84
- Environment
- 97
- Social
- 99
- Governance
- 58
- Direct emissions (scope 1)
- 192,530 t
- Energy emissions (scope 2)
- 115,170 t
- Women in the workforce
- 24%
- Carbon reduction policy
- Yes
- Human rights policy
- Yes
SWOT analysis
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Strengths
- Stepan Co has a diverse product portfolio, ranging from surfactants to polymers, enabling it to serve various industries and markets.
- The company has a strong research and development (R&D) team, allowing it to continuously innovate and commercialize new products.
- Stepan Co has a global presence, with operations and customers in numerous countries, providing it with a wide geographical footprint.
Weaknesses
- The company is highly dependent on key customers in certain industries, which poses a risk if those customers reduce their purchases or switch to competitors.
- Stepan Co has limited manufacturing capabilities in certain regions, potentially leading to higher logistics costs and longer lead times.
- The company may face regulatory challenges due to the nature of its business, such as environmental and safety regulations.
Opportunities
- Increasing demand for eco-friendly and sustainable products presents an opportunity for Stepan Co to develop and market more environmentally friendly solutions.
- Expanding into emerging markets, particularly in Asia, can help Stepan Co tap into new customer bases and drive growth.
- Collaborating with other companies or research institutions can open up avenues for technological advancements and market expansion.
Threats
- Intense competition in the chemicals industry can put pressure on Stepan Co's market share and pricing strategies.
- Economic downturns and fluctuations in commodity prices can impact the demand and profitability of Stepan Co's products.
- Changes in regulations and trade policies, including tariffs or import/export restrictions, may hinder Stepan Co's international operations and sales.
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