# Stepan Co (SCL): Dividend & Fundamentals

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- Sector: Basic Materials · Industry: Chemicals - Specialty
- Exchange: NYSE · Trading currency: USD

Stepan Company, together with its subsidiaries, produces and sells specialty and intermediate chemicals to other manufacturers for use in various end products in the United States, France, Poland, the United Kingdom, Brazil, Mexico, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Surfactants, Polymers, and Specialty Products. The Surfactants segment offers surfactants that are used in consumer and industrial cleaning and disinfection products, including detergents for washing clothes, dishes, carpets, and floors and walls, as well as shampoos and body washes; and other applications...

## Quote & Key Metrics

As of 2026-10-23:

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $63.91 USD |
| Market Cap | $1.45B |
| P/E (TTM) | 30.58 |
| EPS (TTM) | $2.09 |
| 52-Week Range | $41.82 – $68.00 |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 2.47% |

## Dividend

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield (TTM) | 2.47% |
| Annual Dividend (TTM) | $1.58 /share |
| Annual Dividend (Forward) | $1.58 /share |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Consecutive Growth Streak | 58 years |
| Growth CAGR 1Y / 3Y / 5Y / 10Y | 2.6% / 2.7% / 5.3% / 7.6% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, TTM) | -1308.3% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, TTM) | -106.2% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, forward dividend) | -1316.7% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, forward dividend) | -106.9% |

### Recent Payments

| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | $0.3950 | 2026-09-15 |
| 2026-06-01 | $0.3950 | 2026-06-15 |
| 2026-03-02 | $0.3950 | 2026-03-13 |
| 2025-11-28 | $0.3950 | 2025-12-15 |
| 2025-08-29 | $0.3850 | 2025-09-15 |
| 2025-05-30 | $0.3850 | 2025-06-13 |
| 2025-03-03 | $0.3850 | 2025-03-14 |
| 2024-11-29 | $0.3850 | 2024-12-13 |
| 2024-08-30 | $0.3750 | 2024-09-13 |
| 2024-05-31 | $0.3750 | 2024-06-14 |
| 2024-02-29 | $0.3750 | 2024-03-15 |
| 2023-11-29 | $0.3750 | 2023-12-15 |

Full history: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/scl/dividend

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does Stepan Co do?

Stepan Co (SCL) operates in the Chemicals - Specialty industry within the Basic Materials sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

### What is SCL's market cap?

Stepan Co (SCL) has a market capitalization of approximately $1.45 billion, as of October 23, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

### Does SCL pay a dividend?

Yes, Stepan Co (SCL) pays a dividend quarterly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 2.47%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

### How often does SCL pay dividends?

Stepan Co pays dividends quarterly. The forward annual rate is $1.58 per share at the current declared cadence. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is SCL's payout ratio?

Stepan Co's payout ratio is the percentage of earnings (and free cash flow) returned to shareholders as dividends. Current EPS and FCF coverage are shown in the payout cards above, with green / amber / red coloring indicating sustainability.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/scl
- Dividend history & safety: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/scl/dividend
- Earnings & EPS: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/scl/earnings
- Financial statements: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/scl/financials/income
- Valuation multiples: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/scl/valuation
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/scl/peers

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