What is the current annual payout ratio of SCL?

As of today, SCL annual payout ratio is 74.70%

What is 1-year change in SCL annual payout ratio?

SCL annual payout ratio is up +10.83% year-over-year

What is 3-year change in SCL annual payout ratio?

SCL annual payout ratio is up +259.48% over the past 3 years

How far is SCL annual payout ratio from its all-time high?

SCL annual payout ratio is currently -51.60% below its historical high of 154.33% set on December 31, 2003

How does SCL annual payout ratio rank versus sector peers?

SCL annual payout ratio is higher than 95.22% of companies in Basic Materials sector

When is SCL next annual earnings release?

As of today, the next annual earnings release for SCL has not been scheduled

What is SCL next ex-dividend date?

As of today, the next dividend for SCL has not been scheduled

What is the current TTM payout ratio of SCL?

As of today, SCL TTM payout ratio is 76.14%

What is SCL TTM payout ratio most recent change?

SCL TTM payout ratio remained unchanged on April 1, 2026

What is 1-year change in SCL TTM payout ratio?

SCL TTM payout ratio is up +22.83% year-over-year

How far is SCL TTM payout ratio from its all-time high?

SCL TTM payout ratio is currently -57.21% below its historical high of 177.95% set on February 24, 2004

How does SCL TTM payout ratio rank versus sector peers?

SCL TTM payout ratio is higher than 95.45% of companies in Basic Materials sector

When is SCL next earnings release?

The next earnings release for SCL is on April 28, 2026

What is SCL next ex-dividend date?

As of today, the next dividend for SCL has not been scheduled

What is the current quarterly payout ratio of SCL?

As of today, SCL quarterly payout ratio is 178.54%

What is SCL quarterly payout ratio most recent change?

SCL quarterly payout ratio was up +122.20% on December 31, 2025

What is 1-year change in SCL quarterly payout ratio?

SCL quarterly payout ratio is down -30.94% year-over-year

How far is SCL quarterly payout ratio from its all-time high?

SCL quarterly payout ratio is currently -98.48% below its historical high of 11.74% set on September 30, 1999

How does SCL quarterly payout ratio rank versus sector peers?

SCL quarterly payout ratio is higher than 99.19% of companies in Basic Materials sector

When is SCL next earnings release?

The next earnings release for SCL is on April 28, 2026

What is SCL next ex-dividend date?

As of today, the next dividend for SCL has not been scheduled

Stepan Company (SCL) Payout Ratio History & Chart Since 1986

Annual Payout Ratio

74.70%7.30%+10.83%

December 31, 2025

Summary

Current Value: As of today, SCL annual payout ratio is 74.70%, up +10.83% on December 31, 2025
Historical Performance: SCL annual payout ratio is up +259.48% over the past 3 years, up +275.38% over the past 5 years
All-Time High Comparison: SCL annual payout ratio is currently -51.60% below its historical high of 154.33% set on December 31, 2003
3-Year Low Comparison: SCL annual payout ratio is +259.48% above its 3-year low of 20.78% reached on an earlier date
Sector Comparison: SCL annual payout ratio is higher than 95.22% of companies in Basic Materials sector

Payout Ratio Chart

Performance

SCL Performance
Metric	Date	Value	1Y	3Y	5Y	15Y
	Dec 31, 25	74.70%	+10.8%	+259.5%	+275.4%	+363.4%
	Dec 31, 25	178.54%	-30.9%	+138.4%	+705.3%	+460.6%
	Apr 1, 26	76.14%	+22.8%	+179.7%	+294.5%	+334.1%
Price	Apr 1, 26	$50.01	-8.3%	-51.5%	-61.4%	+37.2%
	Apr 1, 26	3.10%	+11.9%	+133.1%	+256.3%	+131.3%
	Dec 31, 25	$35.03M	+3.2%	+14.6%	+37.9%	+231.4%
Annual Dividend	Dec 31, 25	$1.55	+2.6%	+13.1%	+37.2%	+216.3%
	Dec 31, 25	$25.37M	-35.4%	+118.0%	-76.4%	+240.8%
	Dec 31, 25	$2.33B	+7.0%	-15.9%	+24.7%	+63.0%
	Dec 31, 25	$2.05	-6.7%	-67.9%	-62.4%	-30.6%

Payout Ratio Highs

SCL Annual Payout Ratio Highs Comparison
Period	High	Date	Current
3Y	81.75%	Dec 31, 23	-8.6%
5Y	81.75%	Dec 31, 23	-8.6%
All	154.33%	Dec 31, 03	-51.6%

Payout Ratio Lows

SCL Annual Payout Ratio Lows Comparison
Period	Low	Date	Current
3Y	20.78%	N/A	+259.5%
5Y	19.90%	N/A	+275.4%
All	15.15%	Dec 31, 09	+393.1%

Payout Ratio History

Year	Value	Change
2025	74.70%	+10.8%
2024	67.40%	-17.6%
2023	81.75%	+293.4%
2022	20.78%	+2.0%
2021	20.37%	+2.4%
2020	19.90%	-11.2%
2019	22.40%	+19.3%
2018	18.77%	-9.1%
2017	20.65%	+2.7%
2016	20.10%	-6.3%
2015	21.44%	-20.5%
2014	26.96%	+34.7%
2013	20.01%	+25.0%
2012	16.01%	+0.9%
2011	15.86%	-1.6%
2010	16.12%	+6.4%
2009	15.15%	-36.3%
2008	23.78%	-57.6%
2007	56.10%	-55.3%
2006	125.58%	+115.1%

Year	Value	Change
2005	58.39%	-22.1%
2004	74.96%	-51.4%
2003	154.33%	+323.3%
2002	36.46%	-19.9%
2001	45.51%	-2.5%
2000	46.67%	+53.5%
1999	30.40%	+10.9%
1998	27.42%	-7.8%
1997	29.74%	-3.0%
1996	30.66%	-10.8%
1995	34.37%	-10.1%
1994	38.24%	-19.3%
1993	47.37%	+18.3%
1992	40.03%	+39.4%
1991	28.72%	+30.5%
1990	22.01%	-40.9%
1989	37.23%	+88.1%
1988	19.79%	-9.1%
1987	21.77%	-23.7%
1986	28.55%	-

FAQ

What is the current annual payout ratio of SCL?
As of today, SCL annual payout ratio is 74.70%
What is 1-year change in SCL annual payout ratio?
SCL annual payout ratio is up +10.83% year-over-year
What is 3-year change in SCL annual payout ratio?
SCL annual payout ratio is up +259.48% over the past 3 years
How far is SCL annual payout ratio from its all-time high?
SCL annual payout ratio is currently -51.60% below its historical high of 154.33% set on December 31, 2003
How does SCL annual payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
SCL annual payout ratio is higher than 95.22% of companies in Basic Materials sector
When is SCL next annual earnings release?
As of today, the next annual earnings release for SCL has not been scheduled
What is SCL next ex-dividend date?
As of today, the next dividend for SCL has not been scheduled

TTM Payout Ratio

76.14%0.00%0.00%

April 1, 2026

Summary

Current Value: As of today, SCL TTM payout ratio is 76.14%, unchanged on April 1, 2026
Historical Performance: SCL TTM payout ratio is up +22.83% year-over-year, up +179.72% over the past 3 years
All-Time High Comparison: SCL TTM payout ratio is currently -57.21% below its historical high of 177.95% set on February 24, 2004
3-Year Low Comparison: SCL TTM payout ratio is +179.72% above its 3-year low of 27.22% reached on March 31, 2023
Sector Comparison: SCL TTM payout ratio is higher than 95.45% of companies in Basic Materials sector

Performance

SCL Performance
Metric	Date	Value	3M	1Y	3Y	5Y
	Apr 1, 26	76.14%	+0.7%	+22.8%	+179.7%	+294.5%
	Dec 31, 25	178.54%	+122.2%	-30.9%	+138.4%	+705.3%
	Dec 31, 25	74.70%	–	+10.8%	+259.5%	+275.4%
Price	Apr 1, 26	$50.01	+6.0%	-8.3%	-51.5%	-61.4%
	Apr 1, 26	3.12%	-5.2%	+11.8%	+129.4%	+246.7%
	Dec 31, 25	$35.03M	+0.8%	+3.2%	+14.6%	+37.9%
TTM Dividend	Apr 1, 26	$1.56	+0.7%	+2.6%	+11.4%	+34.5%
	Dec 31, 25	$25.37M	-20.9%	-35.4%	+118.0%	-76.4%
	Dec 31, 25	$2.33B	+1.2%	+7.0%	-15.9%	+24.7%
	Dec 31, 25	$2.05	+3.7%	-6.7%	-67.9%	-62.4%

TTM Payout Ratio Highs

SCL TTM Payout Ratio Highs Comparison
Period	High	Date	Current
1Y	78.42%	Nov 26, 25	-2.9%
3Y	98.92%	Aug 29, 24	-23.0%
5Y	98.92%	Aug 29, 24	-23.0%
All	177.95%	Feb 24, 04	-57.2%

TTM Payout Ratio Lows

SCL TTM Payout Ratio Lows Comparison
Period	Low	Date	Current
1Y	60.41%	Jun 30, 25	+26.0%
3Y	27.22%	Mar 31, 23	+179.7%
5Y	18.81%	Sep 30, 21	+304.8%
All	0.00%	Feb 21, 73	N/A

TTM Payout Ratio History

Month	Value	Change
Apr 2026	76.14%	+0.6%
Dec 2025	75.65%	-2.9%
Sep 2025	77.92%	+29.0%
Jun 2025	60.41%	-2.5%
Mar 2025	61.99%	-9.8%
Dec 2024	68.75%	-8.4%
Sep 2024	75.08%	-23.6%
Jun 2024	98.26%	+9.8%
Mar 2024	89.47%	+6.5%
Dec 2023	83.97%	+30.8%
Sep 2023	64.20%	+54.3%
Jun 2023	41.62%	+52.9%
Mar 2023	27.22%	+26.7%
Dec 2022	21.49%	+6.4%
Sep 2022	20.19%	+0.4%
Jun 2022	20.10%	-4.1%
Mar 2022	20.95%	-0.9%
Dec 2021	21.13%	+12.3%
Sep 2021	18.81%	-0.1%
Jun 2021	18.82%	-2.5%
Mar 2021	19.30%	-6.9%
Dec 2020	20.73%	-3.9%
Sep 2020	21.58%	-4.0%
Jun 2020	22.49%	-2.9%
Mar 2020	23.15%	-0.1%
Dec 2019	23.17%	+4.7%
Sep 2019	22.12%	-1.5%
Jun 2019	22.45%	+5.9%
Mar 2019	21.19%	+9.5%
Dec 2018	19.35%	-10.6%
Sep 2018	21.64%	+2.3%
Jun 2018	21.15%	-3.7%
Mar 2018	21.97%	+2.5%
Dec 2017	21.44%	+0.8%
Sep 2017	21.26%	+1.4%
Jun 2017	20.96%	+3.2%
Mar 2017	20.31%	-2.0%
Dec 2016	20.72%	+7.4%
Sep 2016	19.29%	+5.7%
Jun 2016	18.25%	-11.0%
Mar 2016	20.50%	-6.8%
Dec 2015	21.99%	-7.4%
Sep 2015	23.76%	-15.3%
Jun 2015	28.06%	+14.3%
Mar 2015	24.56%	-11.4%
Dec 2014	27.71%	+9.2%
Sep 2014	25.37%	+12.9%
Jun 2014	22.48%	-0.9%
Mar 2014	22.68%	+10.6%
Dec 2013	20.50%	+8.6%
Sep 2013	18.88%	+3.2%
Jun 2013	18.29%	+2.0%
Mar 2013	17.94%	+8.3%
Dec 2012	16.57%	+0.7%
Sep 2012	16.45%	+0.7%
Jun 2012	16.34%	+1.5%
Mar 2012	16.10%	-2.5%
Dec 2011	16.51%	-4.6%
Sep 2011	17.30%	+2.4%
Jun 2011	16.89%	-3.7%
Mar 2011	17.54%	+5.6%
Dec 2010	16.61%	+2.8%
Sep 2010	16.16%	+3.3%
Jun 2010	15.64%	+7.3%
Mar 2010	14.58%	-5.1%
Dec 2009	15.36%	-8.9%
Sep 2009	16.86%	-2.9%
Jun 2009	17.37%	-17.0%
Mar 2009	20.92%	-13.1%
Dec 2008	24.08%	+0.9%
Sep 2008	23.86%	-36.0%
Jun 2008	37.28%	-20.1%
Mar 2008	46.63%	-15.8%

Month	Value	Change
Dec 2007	55.37%	-52.1%
Sep 2007	115.49%	+43.1%
Jun 2007	80.69%	-15.3%
Mar 2007	95.29%	-29.0%
Dec 2006	134.17%	+101.2%
Sep 2006	66.67%	-14.5%
Jun 2006	77.94%	+33.2%
Mar 2006	58.52%	+2.1%
Dec 2005	57.30%	+8.0%
Sep 2005	53.06%	-16.1%
Jun 2005	63.22%	-20.1%
Mar 2005	79.10%	+9.5%
Dec 2004	72.22%	-44.7%
Sep 2004	130.58%	-11.6%
Jun 2004	147.65%	+19.6%
Mar 2004	123.42%	-30.4%
Dec 2003	177.35%	+154.4%
Sep 2003	69.72%	+43.6%
Jun 2003	48.54%	+23.8%
Mar 2003	39.20%	+12.7%
Dec 2002	34.77%	-2.3%
Sep 2002	35.59%	-5.9%
Jun 2002	37.81%	-11.1%
Mar 2002	42.55%	-4.4%
Dec 2001	44.49%	-23.7%
Sep 2001	58.33%	+16.2%
Jun 2001	50.19%	+4.1%
Mar 2001	48.23%	+5.5%
Dec 2000	45.71%	+70.1%
Sep 2000	26.88%	-23.7%
Jun 2000	35.22%	+8.2%
Mar 2000	32.55%	+10.6%
Dec 1999	29.44%	-10.2%
Sep 1999	32.77%	+27.2%
Jun 1999	25.77%	-2.8%
Mar 1999	26.51%	-0.2%
Dec 1998	26.55%	-6.9%
Sep 1998	28.52%	+8.2%
Jun 1998	26.36%	-1.1%
Mar 1998	26.66%	-3.3%
Dec 1997	27.56%	+4.7%
Sep 1997	26.32%	-8.1%
Jun 1997	28.63%	-4.9%
Mar 1997	30.11%	+7.9%
Dec 1996	27.91%	+7.6%
Sep 1996	25.94%	-24.2%
Jun 1996	34.24%	+3.9%
Mar 1996	32.96%	+4.6%
Dec 1995	31.51%	-7.6%
Sep 1995	34.11%	+37.2%
Jun 1995	24.86%	-5.2%
Mar 1995	26.22%	-21.6%
Dec 1994	33.46%	-30.7%
Sep 1994	48.28%	-9.3%
Jun 1994	53.21%	-7.9%
Mar 1994	57.75%	+36.9%
Dec 1993	42.19%	+40.3%
Sep 1993	30.08%	+9.5%
Jun 1993	27.46%	+6.9%
Mar 1993	25.68%	-1.5%
Dec 1992	26.06%	+5.0%
Sep 1992	24.83%	+0.7%
Jun 1992	24.65%	-5.7%
Mar 1992	26.15%	-8.9%
Dec 1991	28.70%	-26.4%
Sep 1991	39.02%	+0.7%
Jun 1991	38.75%	+24.0%
Mar 1991	31.25%	>+9,900.0%
Dec 1990	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1989	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1988	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1987	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1986	0.00%	-

FAQ

What is the current TTM payout ratio of SCL?
As of today, SCL TTM payout ratio is 76.14%
What is SCL TTM payout ratio most recent change?
SCL TTM payout ratio remained unchanged on April 1, 2026
What is 1-year change in SCL TTM payout ratio?
SCL TTM payout ratio is up +22.83% year-over-year
How far is SCL TTM payout ratio from its all-time high?
SCL TTM payout ratio is currently -57.21% below its historical high of 177.95% set on February 24, 2004
How does SCL TTM payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
SCL TTM payout ratio is higher than 95.45% of companies in Basic Materials sector
When is SCL next earnings release?
The next earnings release for SCL is on April 28, 2026
What is SCL next ex-dividend date?
As of today, the next dividend for SCL has not been scheduled

Quarterly Payout Ratio

178.54%98.19%+122.20%

December 31, 2025

Summary

Current Value: As of today, SCL quarterly payout ratio is 178.54%, up +122.20% on December 31, 2025
Historical Performance: SCL quarterly payout ratio is down -30.94% year-over-year, up +138.37% over the past 3 years
All-Time High Comparison: SCL quarterly payout ratio is currently -98.48% below its historical high of 11.74% set on September 30, 1999
3-Year Low Comparison: SCL quarterly payout ratio is +125.39% above its 3-year low of -703.19% reached on December 31, 2023
Sector Comparison: SCL quarterly payout ratio is higher than 99.19% of companies in Basic Materials sector

Performance

SCL Performance
Metric	Date	Value	3M	1Y	3Y	5Y
	Dec 31, 25	178.54%	+122.2%	-30.9%	+138.4%	+705.3%
	Dec 31, 25	74.70%	–	+10.8%	+259.5%	+275.4%
	Apr 1, 26	76.14%	+0.7%	+22.8%	+179.7%	+294.5%
Price	Apr 1, 26	$50.01	+6.0%	-8.3%	-51.5%	-61.4%
	Apr 1, 26	3.12%	-5.2%	+11.8%	+129.4%	+246.7%
	Dec 31, 25	$8.93M	+2.6%	+3.1%	+10.1%	+30.3%
TTM Dividend	Apr 1, 26	$1.56	+0.7%	+2.6%	+11.4%	+34.5%
	Dec 31, 25	$25.37M	-36.9%	-20.9%	+344.4%	-49.9%
	Dec 31, 25	$553.89M	-6.2%	+5.4%	-11.7%	+12.0%
	Dec 31, 25	$0.22	-53.8%	+49.5%	-53.6%	-83.2%

Quarterly Payout Ratio Highs

SCL Quarterly Payout Ratio Highs Comparison
Period	High	Date	Current
1Y	178.54%	Dec 31, 25	at high
3Y	258.54%	Dec 31, 24	-30.9%
5Y	258.54%	Dec 31, 24	-30.9%
All	11.74%	Sep 30, 99	-98.5%

Quarterly Payout Ratio Lows

SCL Quarterly Payout Ratio Lows Comparison
Period	Low	Date	Current
1Y	44.06%	N/A	+305.2%
3Y	-703.19%	Dec 31, 23	+125.4%
5Y	-703.19%	Dec 31, 23	+125.4%
All	-703.19%	Dec 31, 23	+125.4%

Quarterly Payout Ratio History

Month	Value	Change
Dec 2025	178.54%	+122.2%
Sep 2025	80.35%	+4.7%
Jun 2025	76.73%	+74.1%
Mar 2025	44.06%	-83.0%
Dec 2024	258.54%	+623.4%
Sep 2024	35.74%	-59.6%
Jun 2024	88.55%	+46.1%
Mar 2024	60.62%	+108.6%
Dec 2023	-703.19%	-1,183.0%
Sep 2023	64.93%	+1.0%
Jun 2023	64.31%	+27.2%
Mar 2023	50.55%	-32.5%
Dec 2022	74.90%	+294.8%
Sep 2022	18.97%	+32.4%
Jun 2022	14.33%	-14.5%
Mar 2022	16.77%	-61.9%
Dec 2021	44.03%	+137.4%
Sep 2021	18.55%	+17.0%
Jun 2021	15.85%	-6.2%
Mar 2021	16.89%	-23.8%
Dec 2020	22.17%	+19.7%
Sep 2020	18.52%	+7.6%
Jun 2020	17.21%	-23.6%
Mar 2020	22.52%	-19.8%
Dec 2019	28.08%	+29.2%
Sep 2019	21.74%	+16.4%
Jun 2019	18.68%	-17.3%
Mar 2019	22.59%	-3.9%
Dec 2018	23.51%	+1.0%
Sep 2018	23.28%	+53.7%
Jun 2018	15.15%	-5.0%
Mar 2018	15.94%	-68.9%
Dec 2017	51.24%	+142.6%
Sep 2017	21.12%	+27.5%
Jun 2017	16.56%	+14.8%
Mar 2017	14.43%	-73.6%
Dec 2016	54.65%	+174.5%
Sep 2016	19.91%	+33.8%
Jun 2016	14.88%	-2.0%
Mar 2016	15.18%	-53.8%
Dec 2015	32.88%	+104.6%
Sep 2015	16.07%	-32.2%
Jun 2015	23.69%	+24.6%
Mar 2015	19.01%	-70.5%
Dec 2014	64.35%	+128.9%
Sep 2014	28.11%	+80.7%
Jun 2014	15.56%	-46.7%
Mar 2014	29.21%	-18.9%
Dec 2013	36.03%	+103.3%
Sep 2013	17.72%	+12.6%
Jun 2013	15.74%	-15.6%
Mar 2013	18.65%	-18.0%
Dec 2012	22.74%	+49.7%
Sep 2012	15.19%	+6.2%
Jun 2012	14.30%	+4.1%
Mar 2012	13.74%	-41.3%
Dec 2011	23.42%	+60.7%
Sep 2011	14.57%	+9.5%
Jun 2011	13.31%	-11.1%
Mar 2011	14.98%	-53.0%
Dec 2010	31.85%	+138.0%
Sep 2010	13.38%	-12.1%
Jun 2010	15.23%	+23.6%
Mar 2010	12.32%	-57.8%
Dec 2009	29.21%	+141.8%
Sep 2009	12.08%	+2.9%
Jun 2009	11.74%	-23.1%
Mar 2009	15.27%	-88.4%
Dec 2008	131.87%	+915.2%
Sep 2008	12.99%	-41.9%

Month	Value	Change
Jun 2008	22.36%	-9.7%
Mar 2008	24.77%	-81.7%
Dec 2007	135.16%	+99.6%
Sep 2007	67.72%	+50.6%
Jun 2007	44.97%	+22.3%
Mar 2007	36.77%	+197.3%
Dec 2006	-37.78%	-214.8%
Sep 2006	32.91%	-50.5%
Jun 2006	66.45%	-0.7%
Mar 2006	66.89%	+115.4%
Dec 2005	-434.92%	-1,026.5%
Sep 2005	46.94%	+48.0%
Jun 2005	31.72%	-47.4%
Mar 2005	60.31%	-81.8%
Dec 2004	330.85%	+224.3%
Sep 2004	102.01%	+101.2%
Jun 2004	50.71%	+6.3%
Mar 2004	47.69%	+185.5%
Dec 2003	-55.75%	-138.3%
Sep 2003	145.45%	+266.7%
Jun 2003	39.66%	-51.9%
Mar 2003	82.52%	+6.2%
Dec 2002	77.67%	+164.5%
Sep 2002	29.37%	+27.3%
Jun 2002	23.07%	-44.2%
Mar 2002	41.32%	-59.0%
Dec 2001	100.86%	+148.3%
Sep 2001	40.62%	+37.5%
Jun 2001	29.55%	-41.1%
Mar 2001	50.17%	+158.6%
Dec 2000	-85.62%	-411.9%
Sep 2000	27.45%	+5.5%
Jun 2000	26.01%	-36.7%
Mar 2000	41.07%	+87.6%
Dec 1999	21.89%	-99.8%
Sep 1999	11.74%	>+9,900.0%
Jun 1999	20.78%	-23.9%
Mar 1999	27.29%	-9.4%
Dec 1998	30.11%	-4.5%
Sep 1998	31.54%	+42.0%
Jun 1998	22.21%	-19.7%
Mar 1998	27.67%	-39.5%
Dec 1997	45.71%	+85.9%
Sep 1997	24.59%	+3.3%
Jun 1997	23.81%	-28.6%
Mar 1997	33.33%	-8.9%
Dec 1996	36.59%	+9.8%
Sep 1996	33.33%	+15.5%
Jun 1996	28.85%	+15.4%
Mar 1996	25.00%	-8.9%
Dec 1995	27.45%	+111.8%
Sep 1995	-233.33%	-1,069.4%
Jun 1995	24.07%	+4.9%
Mar 1995	22.95%	-41.0%
Dec 1994	38.89%	+22.6%
Sep 1994	31.71%	0.0%
Jun 1994	31.71%	-51.2%
Mar 1994	65.00%	+120.0%
Dec 1993	-325.00%	-899.9%
Sep 1993	40.63%	+15.1%
Jun 1993	35.29%	+27.6%
Mar 1993	27.66%	-23.4%
Dec 1992	36.11%	+64.5%
Sep 1992	21.95%	-10.0%
Jun 1992	24.39%	0.0%
Mar 1992	24.39%	-12.2%
Dec 1991	27.78%	+32.0%
Sep 1991	21.05%	-36.8%
Jun 1991	33.33%	-11.1%
Mar 1991	37.50%	-

FAQ

What is the current quarterly payout ratio of SCL?
As of today, SCL quarterly payout ratio is 178.54%
What is SCL quarterly payout ratio most recent change?
SCL quarterly payout ratio was up +122.20% on December 31, 2025
What is 1-year change in SCL quarterly payout ratio?
SCL quarterly payout ratio is down -30.94% year-over-year
How far is SCL quarterly payout ratio from its all-time high?
SCL quarterly payout ratio is currently -98.48% below its historical high of 11.74% set on September 30, 1999
How does SCL quarterly payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
SCL quarterly payout ratio is higher than 99.19% of companies in Basic Materials sector
When is SCL next earnings release?
The next earnings release for SCL is on April 28, 2026
What is SCL next ex-dividend date?
As of today, the next dividend for SCL has not been scheduled

Payout Ratio Formula

Payout Ratio =

Dividend

× 100%

Data Sources & References

SCL Official Website www.stepan.com
Most Recent Quarterly Report (10-Q) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/94049/000119312526074976/0001193125-26-074976-index.htm
Most Recent Annual Report (10-K) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/94049/000119312526074976/0001193125-26-074976-index.htm
SCL Profile on Yahoo Finance finance.yahoo.com/quote/SCL
SCL Profile on NASDAQ.com www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/stocks/scl