SCL:NYSEStepan Company Analysis
Data as of 2026-06-08 - not real-time
$51.43
Latest Price
7/10Risk
Risk Level: Medium
Executive Summary
The stock is trading just above its short‑term moving average while remaining modestly below its longer‑term averages, indicating a gentle upward bias despite recent weakness.
Momentum indicators are neutral, with the relative strength index hovering around the midpoint and the MACD histogram turning marginally negative, suggesting limited short‑term upside.
Technically, the price sits within a clear window bounded by a support level in the lower‑mid‑forties and a resistance ceiling in the mid‑fifties; volume has been tapering and recent 30‑day volatility is elevated, reflecting heightened price swings.
Fundamentally, the company offers a modest dividend yield with a payout ratio comfortably below typical thresholds, and a forward earnings outlook that outpaces the trailing loss, indicating that the dividend appears sustainable given current cash‑flow generation.
Momentum indicators are neutral, with the relative strength index hovering around the midpoint and the MACD histogram turning marginally negative, suggesting limited short‑term upside.
Technically, the price sits within a clear window bounded by a support level in the lower‑mid‑forties and a resistance ceiling in the mid‑fifties; volume has been tapering and recent 30‑day volatility is elevated, reflecting heightened price swings.
Fundamentally, the company offers a modest dividend yield with a payout ratio comfortably below typical thresholds, and a forward earnings outlook that outpaces the trailing loss, indicating that the dividend appears sustainable given current cash‑flow generation.
Market Outlook
Short Term
< 1 yearNeutral
Model confidence: 5/10
Key Factors
- neutral momentum as shown by RSI near the midpoint
- slightly bearish MACD histogram
- decreasing volume trend
Medium Term
1–3 yearsPositive
Model confidence: 7/10
Key Factors
- forward earnings estimate indicating upside
- sustainable dividend payout
- price positioned between support and resistance with room to rise
Long Term
> 3 yearsPositive
Model confidence: 8/10
Key Factors
- steady dividend yield and healthy payout ratio
- solid cash‑flow generation supporting dividend sustainability
- strategic position in the specialty chemicals sector with moderate cyclicality
Key Metrics & Analysis
Financial Health
Revenue Growth1.90%
Profit Margin-0.61%
P/E Ratio13.1
ROE-1.19%
ROA1.49%
Debt/Equity59.77
P/B Ratio1.0
Op. Cash Flow$157.9M
Free Cash Flow$44.4M
Technical Analysis
TrendBullish
RSI48.7
Support$48.73
Resistance$54.46
MA 20$51.56
MA 50$51.25
MA 200$49.91
MACDBearish
VolumeDecreasing
Fear & Greed Index87.64
Valuation
Fair Value$2.52
Target Price$75.00
Upside/Downside45.83%
GradeFair
TypeBlend
Dividend Yield3.08%
Risk Assessment
Beta0.97
Volatility31.67%
Sector RiskMedium
Reg. RiskMedium
Geo RiskMedium
Currency RiskLow
Liquidity RiskMedium
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