Capital Expenditures for Stepan (SCL)
According to Stepan's latest reported financial statements, the company's current capital expenditures (TTM) is $178.99M USD. Capital expenditures (CapEx) are cash outlays for property, plant, and equipment and other long-lived productive assets — reported on the cash flow statement under investing activities. CapEx funds future capacity (factories, data centers, software, machinery), so rising spend can signal investment in growth, while heavy CapEx reduces free cash flow available to shareholders. We display CapEx as a positive amount (the absolute cash outflow); compare with revenue to gauge capital intensity and with total assets for the asset-base context.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$178.99M
YoY change
-0.2%
5Y CAGR
-0.5%
Peak year (2022)
$301.55M
Cumulative capital expenditures
$2.77B
CapEx history chart for Stepan (SCL) from 1991 to 2025
CapEx history table for Stepan (SCL) from 1991 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Capital Expenditures | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $122.51M | -0.2% | ||
| 2024 | $122.78M | -52.8% | ||
| 2023 | $260.33M | -13.7% | ||
| 2022 | $301.55M | +55.1% | ||
| 2021 | $194.48M | +54.6% | ||
| 2020 | $125.79M | +19.2% | ||
| 2019 | $105.57M | +21.8% | ||
| 2018 | $86.65M | +10.2% | ||
| 2017 | $78.61M | -23.7% | ||
| 2016 | $103.08M | -13.6% | ||
| 2015 | $119.35M | +17.2% | ||
| 2014 | $101.82M | +9.6% | ||
| 2013 | $92.86M | +11.7% | ||
| 2012 | $83.16M | -0.0% | ||
| 2011 | $83.17M | +12.8% | ||
| 2010 | $73.75M | +73.0% | ||
| 2009 | $42.63M | -14.4% | ||
| 2008 | $49.78M | +25.0% | ||
| 2007 | $39.81M | -13.4% | ||
| 2006 | $45.97M | +10.7% | ||
| 2005 | $41.52M | +23.0% | ||
| 2004 | $33.77M | +2.7% | ||
| 2003 | $32.87M | -9.0% | ||
| 2002 | $36.13M | +6.2% | ||
| 2001 | $34.01M | +19.6% | ||
| 2000 | $28.44M | -14.3% | ||
| 1999 | $33.20M | -24.7% | ||
| 1998 | $44.10M | +23.9% | ||
| 1997 | $35.60M | -20.7% | ||
| 1996 | $44.90M | +14.5% | ||
| 1995 | $39.20M | -8.6% | ||
| 1994 | $42.90M | +68.9% | ||
| 1993 | $25.40M | -26.2% | ||
| 1992 | $34.40M | +2.1% | ||
| 1991 | $33.70M | — |
CapEx values are taken from Stepan's reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
In 2025, Stepan (SCL) capital expenditures totalled $122.51M – edged down 0.2% year-over-year.
Stepan capital expenditures has contracted on net over the period, with a -0.5% compound annual growth rate over 2020–2025 (5 years).
Stepan capital expenditures peaked at $301.55M in 2022; the latest annual figure is $122.51M in 2025 (59.4% below peak).
The highest annual capital expenditures of $301.55M was reported in 2022. The lowest in the available history was $25.40M in 1993.
Within Basic Materials, Stepan (SCL) ranks 9th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for capital expenditures is $2.43B.
Stepan Capital Expenditures by Year
Stepan Capital Expenditures 2025: $122.51M
Stepan capital expenditures in 2025 was $122.51M, edged down 0.2% below 2024.
Stepan Capital Expenditures 2024: $122.78M
Stepan capital expenditures in 2024 was $122.78M, plunged 52.8% below 2023.
Stepan Capital Expenditures 2023: $260.33M
Stepan capital expenditures in 2023 was $260.33M, declined 13.7% below 2022.
Stepan Capital Expenditures 2022: $301.55M
Stepan capital expenditures in 2022 was $301.55M, surged 55.1% from 2021. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Stepan Capital Expenditures 2021: $194.48M
Stepan capital expenditures in 2021 was $194.48M.
See more financial history for Stepan (SCL).
Sector peers — CapEx
Companies in the same sector as Stepan, ranked by their latest capital expenditures.
| Company | Capital Expenditures | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Linde plc (LIN) | $5.26B | Basic Materials |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) | $4.49B | Basic Materials |
| Newmont Corporation (NEM) | $3.04B | Basic Materials |
| Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM) | $2.56B | Basic Materials |
| CRH plc (CRH) | $2.31B | Basic Materials |
| Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO) | $1.33B | Basic Materials |
| Ecolab Inc. (ECL) | $1.05B | Basic Materials |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) | $797.60M | Basic Materials |
Frequently asked questions
What is Stepan's capital expenditures?
Latest reported capital expenditures for Stepan (SCL) is $178.99M (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Stepan capital expenditures changed year-over-year?
Stepan (SCL) capital expenditures changed -0.2% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Stepan capital expenditures?
Stepan (SCL) capital expenditures compound annual growth rate is -0.5% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Stepan capital expenditures hit its highest annual value?
Stepan capital expenditures reached its highest annual value of $301.55M in 2022.
What was Stepan capital expenditures in 2024?
Stepan (SCL) capital expenditures in 2024 was $122.78M.
What was Stepan capital expenditures in 2025?
Stepan (SCL) capital expenditures in 2025 was $122.51M.
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