Stepan Company (SCL)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Stepan Company, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Stepan Company (SCL) has returned 6.36% so far this year and -6.32% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, SCL has returned 0.46% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 17, 1992, SCL's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.98%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.9 years.

Historically, 52% of months were positive and 48% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +45.0%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -34.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, SCL closed higher 47% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 17, 2020 with a return of +20.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 20, 2020 at -23.7%.

Stepan Company has an annualized alpha of 5.02%, beta of 0.78, and R² of 0.20 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 18, 1992.

• This stock participated in 81.03% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 79.81% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• R² of 0.20 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

SCL ranks 32 for risk / return — below 32% of stocks on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Stepan Company (SCL) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

Stepan Company provided a 3.12% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.56 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 2 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Stepan Company. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Stepan Company. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Stepan Company was 66.78%, occurring on Nov 4, 2025. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Stepan Company drawdown is 60.10%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Stepan Company over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Stepan Company is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Specialty Chemicals industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.