Stepan Co. Reports Q4 Earnings

Specialty chemicals company posts $553.9 million in quarterly revenue

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Stepan Co., a specialty chemicals company based in Northbrook, Illinois, reported earnings of $5 million in its fourth quarter, with net income of 22 cents per share. The company's full-year profit was $46.9 million, or $2.05 per share, on $2.33 billion in revenue.

Why it matters

Stepan Co.'s quarterly and annual financial results provide insight into the performance of the specialty chemicals industry, which is an important sector of the broader manufacturing economy.

The details

For the fourth quarter, Stepan Co. reported earnings of $5 million, or 22 cents per share. Adjusted for non-recurring gains, the company had losses of 2 cents per share. The company posted revenue of $553.9 million in the quarter. For the full year, Stepan Co. reported a profit of $46.9 million, or $2.05 per share, on $2.33 billion in revenue.

  • Stepan Co. reported its fourth quarter and full-year 2026 earnings on February 23, 2026.

The players

Stepan Co.

A specialty chemicals company based in Northbrook, Illinois.

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The takeaway

Stepan Co.'s financial results demonstrate the ongoing performance of the specialty chemicals industry, which is an important part of the broader manufacturing economy. The company's quarterly and annual figures provide insights into the sector's trends and outlook.