Dividend Information About Stepan: Everything You Need To Know Before Its Ex-Dividend Date of Aug 29, 2025

Stepan Co. (SCL) has announced its latest quarterly dividend of $0.385 per share, with an ex-dividend date of Aug 29, 2025, and a payment date of Sep 15, 2025. This dividend is higher than the average of the previous 10 dividend payments, which stood at $0.2237 per share. The dividend was officially declared on Jul 30, 2025, and is a cash dividend. Investors who purchase the stock before the ex-dividend date will be eligible to receive the dividend, while those purchasing on or after Aug 29, 2025, will not. The company’s last dividend was also $0.385 per share, announced on Jun 13, 2025, and similarly distributed as a cash dividend.

Recently, Stepan has been in the spotlight for several developments affecting its market performance and fundamentals. Over the past week, the company reported its Q2 2025 earnings results, with a consensus estimate of $0.90 per share, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 119.5%. However, the stock price has been under pressure, with shares down 13.20% as of late July 30, 2025, raising concerns among investors about the company’s near-term direction. The decline coincided with a quarterly earnings miss and a bearish outlook from analysts, who have suggested a strong sell rating based on recent performance and market sentiment.

Additionally, Stepan has seen insider activity, including a recent sale of 6,300 shares by Director F Quinn Stepan Jr on Aug 4, 2025, at a price of $49.96 per share. This activity may signal a shift in internal confidence or strategic adjustments. Meanwhile, the company’s revenue for 2024 reached $2.18 billion, a decline of 6.26% year-over-year, though trailing twelve-month revenue improved slightly to $2.26 billion, with a positive growth rate of 2.64%. Despite these figures, the company’s return on capital remains a point of concern, as it has not inspired confidence among investors seeking high-growth opportunities.

Since the last update, Stepan’s stock has continued to trade at a market cap of approximately $1.18 billion, and technical indicators suggest a bearish trend, with the relative strength index recently falling below 50%. Analysts remain cautious, noting that while the company maintains a steady dividend yield of 2.97%, its operational and financial performance must improve to justify long-term investment. With the ex-dividend date approaching on Aug 29, 2025, investors are advised to consider both the dividend opportunity and the broader market dynamics before making any purchase decisions.