NORTHBROOK, Ill., June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Stepan Company (NYSE: SCL) announced today the appointment of Corning Painter as a Director of Stepan, effective immediately.Mr. Painter currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of Orion S.A., a global chemical manufacturer, a role he has held since September of 2018. Prior to joining Orion, Mr. Painter was an Executive Vice President for Industrial Gases at Air Products and Chemicals, an industrial gas company, which Mr. Painter joined in 1984. Mr. Painter ...

Core Viewpoint - Stepan Company has announced the sale of its manufacturing assets in the Philippines to Masurf, Inc., aligning with its strategy to focus on core growth areas and maintain service to its customer base in Southeast Asia [1][2]. Group 1: Transaction Details - The manufacturing assets located in Bauan, Batangas, Philippines will be sold to Masurf, a subsidiary of Musim Mas Holdings Pte. Ltd. [1] - A tolling agreement will be established between Stepan Philippines Quaternaries, Inc. (SPQI) and Masurf to continue serving customers post-transaction [2]. - The terms of the transaction have not been disclosed, and it is subject to normal closing conditions [2]. Group 2: Company Profile - Stepan Company is a major manufacturer of specialty and intermediate chemicals, particularly known for its surfactants used in cleaning, disinfection, and agricultural solutions [3]. - The company also supplies polyurethane polyols for the thermal insulation market and CASE (Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, and Elastomers) industries [3]. - Headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois, Stepan operates a network of modern production facilities across North and South America, Europe, and Asia [4].

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported first quarter adjusted EBITDA of $57.5 million, up 12% year over year [5][11] - Adjusted net income was $19.3 million, a 32% increase compared to $14.7 million in the prior year [7][10] - The effective tax rate decreased to 20% from the normal range of 24% to 26% due to favorable discrete items [11][12] - Free cash flow was negative at $25.8 million, down $37.2 million year over year [17] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Surfactants segment net sales were $430.3 million, a 10% increase year over year, with a 3% growth in sales volume [13][14] - Polymers segment net sales were flat at $146.1 million, with a 7% increase in sales volume but a 7% decrease in selling prices [15][16] - Specialty products net sales increased by 11% to $16.8 million, driven by higher selling prices [16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Volume growth was broad-based, with agricultural and oilfield end markets experiencing double-digit growth [6][20] - North American and European rigid polyol volume grew in low single digits, while specialty polyols and commodity PA businesses showed strong growth [6][15] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company focuses on customer acquisition, particularly in Tier two and Tier three markets, with over 400 new customers added in Q1 [18][19] - The company aims to develop next-generation rigid polyol technologies to enhance energy efficiency [21] - The new Pasadena, Texas site is operational, with expectations for full contribution in the second half of 2025 [22][24] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed cautious optimism for 2025, expecting adjusted EBITDA and net income growth despite market uncertainties [24] - The company is monitoring the impact of tariffs and is working on pricing strategies to mitigate potential effects [63][64] - There is a belief that pent-up demand exists in the construction market, which could lead to growth as economic conditions improve [81][82] Other Important Information - The company paid $8.7 million in dividends during the first quarter and has increased its dividend for 57 consecutive years [7][8] - The company is investing in capital expenditures and anticipates positive free cash flow for the full year 2025 [17][24] Q&A Session Summary Question: About the Pasadena alkoxylation startup and product qualification - Management confirmed that the Pasadena facility is producing six products currently, with plans to produce over 60 products, and full contribution expected in 2026 [30][32] Question: Earnings contribution from Pasadena facility - Management indicated that Q2 will still be negative but better than Q1, with positive contributions expected in Q3 and Q4 [33] Question: Decline in commodity consumer products - Management clarified that the decline is not intentional and is due to sluggish demand from consumer product customers [35][36] Question: Polymer business and inventory costs - Management stated that high-cost inventory is being cleared out, and margins should improve in Q2 [38] Question: Down channel inventory levels - Management reported no significant overstocking in Q1 and noted strong demand continuing into April [44] Question: Customer mix and growth - Management confirmed that growth is coming from both Tier two and Tier three customers, as well as end market diversification [48] Question: Agricultural and oilfield surfactants growth - Management confirmed that the majority of growth is driven by the agricultural side, with no significant inventory buildup expected [56][57] Question: Tariff impacts and sourcing strategy - Management is monitoring both direct and indirect impacts of tariffs and is adjusting sourcing strategies accordingly [63][64] Question: Raw material pricing environment - Management indicated that raw material prices have stabilized, but tariffs may introduce new dynamics [76] Question: Construction market outlook - Management believes there is pent-up demand in the construction market, with expectations for growth as economic conditions improve [81][82]

First Quarter 2025 Earnings Results April 29, 2025 Safe Harbor 2 AGENDA 3 Stepan Company: Agenda 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 o ...

Stepan Co. (SCL) reported $593.26 million in revenue for the quarter ended March 2025, representing a year-over-year increase of 7.6%. EPS of $0.84 for the same period compares to $0.64 a year ago.The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $558.6 million, representing a surprise of +6.20%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +64.71%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $0.51.While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and h ...

Stepan Company (SCL) Q1 2025 Earnings Call April 29, 2025 08:00 AM ET Company Participants Samuel Hinrichsen - VP & Interim CFOLuis Rojo - President & CEODave Storms - Director of Equity ResearchDavid Silver - Senior MD & Director - Equity Research Conference Call Participants Mike Harrison - Managing Director and Senior Chemicals AnalystDmitry Silversteyn - Senior Research Analyst Operator Good morning, and welcome to the Stepan Company First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Conference Call. During the ...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., April 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Stepan Company (NYSE: SCL) today reported: | | | Three Months Ended | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | March 31, | | | | | ($ in thousands, except per share data) | 2025 | 2024 | % | | | | | | Change | | | Net Sales | $593,255 | $551,418 | 8 | % | | Operating Income | $28,288 | $20,169 | 40 | % | | Net Income | $19,711 | $13,893 | 42 | % | | Earnings per Diluted Share | $0.86 | $0.61 | 41 | % | | Adjusted Net Income * | $19,310 | $14,656 | 32 | % | | A ...