10-Q quarterly report · filed May 6, 2026

STEPAN CO (SCL) Q1 2026 10-Q Quarterly Report

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STEPAN CO (SCL) filed its Q1 2026 10-Q quarterly report on May 6, 2026 for the quarter ended Mar 31, 2026. Quarterly revenue was $605M (up 1.9% year over year) with net income of −$41M.

Q1 2026 key financials · XBRL

Revenue
$605M
+1.9% YoY
Net income
−$41M
−310.1% YoY
Operating margin
-8.2%
Gross margin
10.7%
EPS (diluted)
−$1.81
−310.5% YoY

Source: XBRL data from the STEPAN CO (SCL) Q1 2026 10-Q on SEC EDGAR. USD.

STEPAN CO Q1 2026 10-Q analysis

AI summary of MD&A and risk factor updates

Management Discussion & Analysis

  • Revenue $604.5M, up $11.2M or 2% YoY; volume down 3%, foreign currency added $25.3M
  • Operating margin -8.2% vs 4.8% YoY; restructuring charge $65.4M drove $49.6M operating loss
  • Best segment Specialty Products revenue $20.8M, up 24%; Polymers operating income $8.8M, up 10%
  • Worst segment Polymers revenue $130.0M, down 11%; Surfactants operating income $18.5M, down 36%
  • Adjusted EBITDA $49.6M, down 14%; Project Catalyst restructuring and shutdowns key near-term headwinds

Risk Factors

  • No material risk-factor changes from the 2025 Form 10-K
  • Carried-forward risk details not provided in the quarterly section
  • No new regulatory, legal, operational, competitive, or financial risk disclosed

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