Stepan (NYSE:SCL) First Quarter 2025 Results

Key Financial Results

• Revenue: US$593.3m (up 7.6% from 1Q 2024).
• Net income: US$19.7m (up 42% from 1Q 2024).
• Profit margin: 3.3% (up from 2.5% in 1Q 2024). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue.
• EPS: US$0.86 (up from US$0.61 in 1Q 2024).

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Stepan Revenues and Earnings Beat Expectations

Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 5.5%. Earnings per share (EPS) also surpassed analyst estimates by 13%.

Looking ahead, revenue is forecast to grow 4.7% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 4.0% growth forecast for the Chemicals industry in the US.

The company's shares are up 5.2% from a week ago.

Balance Sheet Analysis

While earnings are important, another area to consider is the balance sheet. We have a graphic representation of Stepan's balance sheet and an in-depth analysis of the company's financial position.

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