SCL advances footprint optimization with the sale of Lake Providence, LA assets, following its SPQI divestiture to sharpen focus on core growth.
NORTHBROOK, Ill., Dec. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Stepan Company (NYSE: SCL) today announced that it has successfully closed the previously disclosed sale of its manufacturing assets located in Lake Providence, LA.
Dividend Kings remain largely overvalued, but six—including MO, UVV, HRL, KVUE, CDUAF, and UBSI—are now fairly priced with yields (from $1k invested) exceeding share prices. Analyst forecasts project net gains of 19.89% to 93.08% for select high-yield Dividend Kings by December 2026, with an average net gain of 34.89%. Only three Dividend Kings—MO, KVUE, UBSI—currently meet both the 'safer' dividend and fair price criteria, supported by positive free cash flow yields.
Asahi Kasei (OTCMKTS:AHKSY - Get Free Report) and Stepan (NYSE: SCL - Get Free Report) are both basic materials companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations, earnings and risk. Profitability This table compares Asahi Kasei and Stepan's
NORTHBROOK, Ill. , Dec. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Stepan Company (NYSE: SCL ) today announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its manufacturing assets located in Lake Providence, LA to an undisclosed buyer.
Stepan sells its Philippine unit to Masurf to sharpen core operations, backed by a tolling deal that maintains service across Southeast Asia.
NORTHBROOK, Ill. , Nov. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Stepan Company (NYSE: SCL ) today announced the successful closing, on November 14, 2025, of the sale of its subsidiary, Stepan Philippines Quaternaries, Inc. (SPQI), manufacturing assets located in Bauan, Batangas, Philippines to Masurf, Inc., a subsidiary of Musim Mas Holdings Pte.
Stepan Company remains a "Buy" despite a 25.7% share price drop, underperforming the S&P 500. Revenue growth is driven by organic gains and strong specialty products, but margins have contracted and net income fell sharply. SCL is investing in growth, with a new Texas plant and expansion into high-margin markets, positioning for future profitability.
The article reviews the November 2025 Dividend Kings, highlighting 56 stocks with long dividend growth records and recent changes to the list. Six Dividend Kings - MO, UVV, HRL, KVUE, CDUAF, UBSI - are currently fairly priced, with annual dividends from $1,000 invested meeting or exceeding share prices. Analyst forecasts suggest top-yielding Kings could deliver net gains of 18.55% to 101.43% by November 2026, with Stepan, H2O America, and National Fuel Gas among the top projections.
D.A. Davidson and CO. purchased a new position in shares of Stepan Company (NYSE: SCL) during the second quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor purchased 6,932 shares of the basic materials company's stock, valued at approximately $378,000. A number of other institutional investors
