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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (MARK ONE) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM TO Commission File Number 1-4462 STEPAN COMPANY (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 36-1823834 (State or other jurisdiction of incorpo ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported second quarter adjusted net income of $12 million, up 27% from $9.4 million in the prior year, driven by earnings growth in polymers and crop productivity, as well as a lower tax rate [9][11] - Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter was $51.4 million, an 8% increase from $47.7 million in the prior year [14] - Cash from operations was $11.2 million for the quarter, while free cash flow was negative at $14.4 million due to inventory builds [12][19] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Polymers delivered double-digit adjusted EBITDA growth, while surfactant adjusted EBITDA remained similar to last year, impacted by raw material inflation [6][7] - Surfactant net sales were $411.5 million, an 8% increase year-over-year, with selling prices up 11% [15] - Specialty product net sales increased by 22% to $20.5 million, but adjusted EBITDA decreased by 24% due to order timing fluctuations [18] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Volume grew 1%, with polymers up 7% and NCT product line up 49%, while surfactants volume was down 1% [8] - North America and European rigid polyols volume grew low single digits, while the commodity PA business showed strong year-over-year growth [8] - The company experienced double-digit volume growth in crop productivity and oilfield end markets, offset by lower demand in global commodity consumer products [8] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to recover margins gradually and continues to focus on customer acquisition within Tier two and Tier three segments [6][20] - Investments are being made in new product development, particularly in the spray foam end market and next-generation polytechnologies [22] - The company is on track to close the sale of its site in the Philippines in 2025 and is looking for opportunities to optimize its asset base [24] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about delivering full-year adjusted EBITDA and net income growth despite market uncertainties [24] - The company is focused on enhancing operational excellence to grow volume and improve product mix [23] - Management noted that the first half of the year was decent, with growth in adjusted EBITDA across surfactants, polymers, and specialty products [32] Other Important Information - The effective tax rate was 19.2% during the first half of the year, lower than the normal range of 24% to 26% due to favorable discrete items [13] - The company paid $8.7 million in dividends during the quarter and has increased dividends for 57 consecutive years [10] Q&A Session Summary Question: Clarification on one-time impacts in the Surfactants business - Management confirmed that the $6 million includes startup costs from Pasadena, the EPA fine, and environmental remediation reserve adjustments [29][31] Question: Details on raw material impacts and pricing - Management indicated that coconut oil prices have significantly increased, and they are still catching up on price execution [34][35] Question: Effects of the new collective bargaining agreement in Millsdale - Management expressed satisfaction with the workforce and noted that the agreement is a routine event occurring every four years [37] Question: Insights on the AOS expansion and its beneficiaries - Management highlighted that AOS is crucial for sulfate-free business growth, targeting both Tier one and lower-tier clients [43] Question: Future asset optimization opportunities - Management stated they are continuously evaluating their asset base for productivity and return on investment, with no concrete plans yet [46] Question: Clarification on the tax benefit seen in the quarter - Management confirmed that the tax benefit was a one-time occurrence and the normal tax rate will return to the range of 24% to 26% [47]

July 30, 2025 Safe Harbor Certain information in this presentation consists of forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act). These statements include statements about Stepan Company's plans, objectives, strategies, financial performance and outlook, trends, the amount and timing of future cash distributions, pro ...

Exhibit 99.1 Stepan Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results Northbrook, Illinois, July 30, 2025 -- Stepan Company (NYSE: SCL) today reported: Second Quarter 2025 Highlights First Half 2025 Highlights 1 • Reported net income was $11.3 million, up 19% versus the prior year. Adjusted net income(1) was $12.0 million, up 27% versus the prior year, driven by earnings growth within Polymers, our Crop Productivity business and a lower effective tax rate. • EBITDA(2) was $50.6 million and Adjusted EBITDA(2) was $51.4 mi ...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., July 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Stepan Company (NYSE: SCL) will issue its second quarter 2025 earnings results on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at approximately 7:00 a.m. ET (6:00 a.m. CT). Supporting slides will be posted at approximately the same time on the Investors/Presentations page at www.stepan.com. The Company will hold a conference call to discuss and answer questions about its financial and operational performance on the same day at 9:00 a.m. ET (8:00 a.m. CT).The call will be hosted b ...

Core Viewpoint - Stepan Company will release its second quarter 2025 earnings results on July 30, 2025, followed by a conference call to discuss financial and operational performance [1][2]. Company Profile - Stepan Company is a major manufacturer of specialty and intermediate chemicals, particularly known for surfactants used in cleaning and disinfection products, as well as polyurethane polyols for thermal insulation [4]. - The company operates modern production facilities across North and South America, Europe, and Asia, and its stock is traded on the NYSE under the symbol SCL [5].

Group 1 - Stepan Company announced the appointment of Ruben Velasquez as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective July 15, 2025, succeeding Samuel Hinrichsen [1] - Mr. Velasquez has over two decades of global finance leadership experience across various industries, including industrial conglomerates and oil and gas [3] - The company is a major manufacturer of specialty and intermediate chemicals, leading in surfactants and polyurethane polyols for various markets [3][4] Group 2 - Stepan Company is headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois, and operates modern production facilities across North and South America, Europe, and Asia [4] - The company's common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol SCL [4]

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Core Insights - Stepan Company has appointed Corning Painter as a Director, effective immediately [1] - Corning Painter is currently the CEO of Orion S.A. and has extensive experience in the chemical industry [2] - The Chairman of Stepan, F. Quinn Stepan, Jr., expressed confidence in Painter's strategic and operational expertise [3] Company Profile - Stepan Company is a major manufacturer of specialty and intermediate chemicals across various industries [3] - The company is a leading producer of surfactants, essential for cleaning, disinfection, and agricultural solutions [3] - Stepan is also a significant supplier of polyurethane polyols for the thermal insulation market and CASE industries [3] - The company operates modern production facilities in North and South America, Europe, and Asia [4] - Stepan's common stock is traded on the NYSE under the symbol SCL [4]