SCL and ACIU made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) momentum stocks list on September 30, 2026.

MSGM, GTN, HLIO, EMBJ and SCL have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on September 30, 2026.

Stepan Company is regaining momentum, with strong margin recovery and robust volume and pricing growth across core segments. SCL's pass-through mechanisms and Project Catalyst cost savings are driving significant EBIT and net income improvements despite volatile feedstock costs. North American sales, particularly in surfactants and polymers for data center construction, are outpacing global growth and expanding SCL's market share.

Dividend Kings are underperforming SPY in September, with a -4.22% average return versus SPY's marginal gain. Despite aggregate weakness, 29 Dividend Kings appear both undervalued and offer a long-term expected return of at least 10%. Recent dividend increases and higher projected earnings growth have modestly improved the Kings' average dividend growth rate to 4.49%.

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Connor Clark and Lunn Investment Management Ltd. acquired a new position in Stepan Company (NYSE: SCL) during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 13,945 shares of the basic materials company's stock, valued at approximately $777,000. Connor

Deutsche Bank AG bought a new position in Stepan Company (NYSE: SCL) during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund bought 23,364 shares of the basic materials company's stock, valued at approximately $1,302,000. Deutsche Bank AG owned about 0.10% of Stepan as

Stepan NYSE: SCL is in the early stages of a margin recovery, supported by growth in higher-margin product areas, cost reductions and broader-based volume gains, Chief Financial Officer Ruben Velasquez said during a company presentation.

First Trust Advisors LP lifted its stake in shares of Stepan Company (NYSE: SCL) by 11.2% during the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 94,340 shares of the basic materials company's stock after acquiring an additional 9,534 shares during the quarter.

Stepan NYSE: SCL reported higher second-quarter earnings as broad-based volume growth, margin recovery and early savings from its Project Catalyst program lifted results, while management cautioned that some demand may have been pulled forward amid geopolitical and raw-material uncertainty.