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Stepan Company (SCL)
NYSE:SCL
Earnings Data
Report Date
Apr 29, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.96Last Year’s EPS
0.64Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 0 Analysts Ratings
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Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Feb 19, 2025
|% Change Since: 2.27%
|Next Earnings Date:Apr 29, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call highlighted several strategic achievements, such as strong growth in surfactant specialty products and successful cost reduction efforts. However, these were offset by significant challenges in the polymers segment and a noticeable decrease in earnings, influenced by one-time events and external market pressures.Company Guidance
During the Stepan Company's 2024 earnings call, several key financial metrics and strategic updates were shared. The company reported a fourth-quarter adjusted EBITDA of $35 million, a 7% decrease from the previous year, while the full-year adjusted EBITDA was $187 million, reflecting a 4% growth despite several one-time negative impacts. The Surfactant Specialty Products segment achieved strong double-digit adjusted EBITDA growth, counterbalancing softer demand in the Polymers segment, which experienced a 44% year-over-year decline in adjusted EBITDA. Global sales volumes grew by 1%, with the surfactant business seeing a 2.5% increase. The company also highlighted $48 million in pre-tax cost savings for 2024, primarily through improvements in supply chain and workforce productivity. Free cash flow was positive at $39 million, aligning with company expectations. Additionally, the Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.385 per share, continuing a 57-year tradition of dividend payments. Looking ahead, the company anticipates further adjusted EBITDA improvements across all segments in 2025, driven by strategic investments, including the new Pasadena facility expected to become operational in early 2025.Strong Performance in Surfactant Specialty Products
Surfactant Specialty Products delivered strong double-digit adjusted EBITDA growth, with global volumes growing 1%, driven by 2.5% growth in the surfactant business. The segment also saw a 10% increase in adjusted EBITDA for the quarter.
Positive Free Cash Flow
The company achieved positive free cash flow of $39 million for the year, which was in line with expectations and the operating plan.
Successful Cost Reduction Efforts
The company delivered $48 million in pretax cost out during 2024, achieved through supply chain efficiencies and workforce productivity improvements.
Strong Specialty Products Performance
Specialty product net sales increased by 10% in the quarter, with adjusted EBITDA growing by 65% due to margin recovery and volume growth.
Strategic Investments and Growth
Despite challenges, the company made strategic investments in the new Pasadena site and introduced new products in the growing spray foam market.
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SCL Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
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SCL Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
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| Feb 19, 2025 | $62.49 | $62.53 | +0.06% |
| Oct 30, 2024 | $72.59 | $74.07 | +2.04% |
| Jul 31, 2024 | $89.15 | $83.80 | -6.00% |
| Apr 30, 2024 | $83.33 | $81.81 | -1.82% |
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.
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FAQ
When does Stepan Company (SCL) report earnings?
Stepan Company (SCL) is schdueled to report earning on Apr 29, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is Stepan Company (SCL) earnings time?
Stepan Company (SCL) earnings time is at Apr 29, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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What is SCL EPS forecast?
SCL EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q1) is 0.96.
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