By Mill Chart
Last update: Jul 30, 2025
Stepan Co (NYSE:SCL) reported its second-quarter 2025 earnings, delivering mixed results compared to analyst expectations. The company’s performance reflects both strengths in certain segments and challenges in others, with the market reacting cautiously in pre-market trading.
The miss on both top and bottom lines suggests operational pressures, particularly in raw material costs and softer demand in some end markets. Despite this, net income rose 19% year-over-year to $11.3 million, indicating some underlying resilience in profitability.
The pre-market uptick could be attributed to management’s confidence in recovering raw material inflation and growth in key segments, such as Polymers and Agricultural Surfactants.
Management did not provide explicit guidance, but their commentary suggests optimism about second-half performance. Analysts currently expect:
If Stepan can execute on cost recovery and volume growth, it may align with or exceed these projections.
For a deeper dive into Stepan’s earnings and future estimates, visit the earnings page.
Disclaimer: This article is not investment advice. Investors should conduct their own research before making any financial decisions.
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