SCL is Stepan Company (Consumer Defensive). Trading at $63.00. Current dividend yield: 2.57%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $1.58 |
| Current yield | 2.57% |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Dec 01, 2026(in 58 days) |
| Next payment (estimated) | Dec 15, 2026 · $0.3950 |
| Most recent payment date | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.3950 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 6.52% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 4.20% |
| Payout ratio | 76% |
| Market cap | $1.43B |
| Exchange | XNYS |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | $0.3950 |
| 2026-06-01 | $0.3950 |
| 2026-03-02 | $0.3950 |
| 2025-11-28 | $0.3950 |
| 2025-08-29 | $0.3850 |
| 2025-05-30 | $0.3850 |
| 2025-03-03 | $0.3850 |
| 2024-11-29 | $0.3850 |
Price chart & technicals
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About SCL
Stepan Co manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals and chemical-based products. The company organizes itself into three segments based on product type. The surfactants segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells cleaning agents used in detergents, shampoos, body wash, fabric softeners, toothpastes, and other personal-care products. The polymers segment sells polyurethane used to manufacture rigid foam for thermal insulation, as well as phthalic anhydride used to make plastic components for the construction, automotive, and boating industries. The specialty products segment sells chemicals used in food and flavoring. The majority of Stepan's revenue comes from the United States, followed by France, Poland, the United Kingdom, Brazil, Mexico, and other countries.
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Frequently asked
What is SCL's dividend yield?
SCL (Stepan Company) currently has a dividend yield of 2.57%, which works out to about $1.58 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is SCL's next ex-dividend date?
SCL's next ex-dividend date is Dec 01, 2026 (in 58 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did SCL last pay a dividend?
SCL's most recent dividend payment date was Sep 15, 2026.
How often does SCL pay dividends?
SCL pays dividends on a quarterly schedule.
How fast is SCL growing its dividend?
SCL has been growing its dividend at a 4.20% 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR). CAGR smooths year-to-year noise into a single average growth rate.
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