Gross Profit for Stepan (SCL)
According to Stepan's latest reported financial statements, the company's current gross profit (TTM) is $269.89M USD. Gross profit equals revenue minus the cost of goods sold (COGS) — what remains from sales after the direct cost of producing the product or service. It does not yet subtract operating expenses, interest, or taxes (see operating income and net income for those steps). Higher gross profit (and gross margin) generally signals pricing power and production efficiency.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
SCL
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TTM (last 4 quarters)
$269.89M
YoY change
-0.9%
5Y CAGR
-6.8%
Peak year (2022)
$427.07M
Cumulative gross profit
$7.90B
Gross Profit history chart for Stepan (SCL) from 1985 to 2025
Gross Profit history table for Stepan (SCL) from 1985 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Gross Profit | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $269.89M | -0.9% | ||
| 2024 | $272.21M | -1.9% | ||
| 2023 | $277.60M | -35.0% | ||
| 2022 | $427.07M | +7.9% | ||
| 2021 | $395.81M | +3.2% | ||
| 2020 | $383.61M | +12.9% | ||
| 2019 | $339.71M | -0.5% | ||
| 2018 | $341.50M | +1.0% | ||
| 2017 | $338.26M | -0.1% | ||
| 2016 | $338.55M | +9.8% | ||
| 2015 | $308.24M | +23.5% | ||
| 2014 | $249.56M | -11.4% | ||
| 2013 | $281.69M | -3.4% | ||
| 2012 | $291.55M | +14.1% | ||
| 2011 | $255.55M | +8.3% | ||
| 2010 | $235.98M | +1.2% | ||
| 2009 | $233.10M | +37.5% | ||
| 2008 | $169.54M | +19.9% | ||
| 2007 | $141.40M | +12.4% | ||
| 2006 | $125.79M | +2.4% | ||
| 2005 | $122.86M | +10.7% | ||
| 2004 | $110.97M | +7.0% | ||
| 2003 | $103.74M | -15.3% | ||
| 2002 | $122.53M | +14.3% | ||
| 2001 | $107.23M | -29.1% | ||
| 2000 | $151.30M | -5.7% | ||
| 1999 | $160.50M | +7.8% | ||
| 1998 | $148.90M | +6.8% | ||
| 1997 | $139.40M | +8.7% | ||
| 1996 | $128.30M | +0.4% | ||
| 1995 | $127.80M | +16.2% | ||
| 1994 | $110.00M | +2.1% | ||
| 1993 | $107.70M | +1.8% | ||
| 1992 | $105.80M | +11.1% | ||
| 1991 | $95.20M | +1.7% | ||
| 1990 | $93.60M | +26.5% | ||
| 1989 | $74.00M | +83.2% | ||
| 1988 | $40.40M | -43.3% | ||
| 1987 | $71.20M | +22.8% | ||
| 1986 | $58.00M | +34.6% | ||
| 1985 | $43.10M | — |
Gross Profit values are taken from Stepan's reported income 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
The 2025 reading of Stepan (SCL) gross profit is $269.89M – edged down 0.9% year-over-year.
Stepan gross profit has contracted on net over the period, with a -6.8% compound annual growth rate over 2020–2025 (5 years).
Between 2022 and 2025, Stepan gross profit plunged 36.8%, falling from $427.07M to $269.89M.
$427.07M stands as the all-time-high annual gross profit, posted in 2022, against a low of $40.40M during 1988.
Stepan (SCL) sits 9th of 8 Basic Materials peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $9.30B.
Stepan Gross Profit by Year
Stepan Gross Profit 2025: $269.89M
Stepan gross profit in 2025 was $269.89M, edged down 0.9% below 2024.
Stepan Gross Profit 2024: $272.21M
Stepan gross profit in 2024 was $272.21M, edged down 1.9% below 2023.
Stepan Gross Profit 2023: $277.60M
Stepan gross profit in 2023 was $277.60M, plunged 35.0% below 2022.
Stepan Gross Profit 2022: $427.07M
Stepan gross profit in 2022 was $427.07M, grew 7.9% from 2021. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Stepan Gross Profit 2021: $395.81M
Stepan gross profit in 2021 was $395.81M.
See more financial history for Stepan (SCL).
Sector peers — Gross Profit
Companies in the same sector as Stepan, ranked by their latest gross profit.
| Company | Gross Profit | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Linde plc (LIN) | $14.73B | Basic Materials |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) | $11.54B | Basic Materials |
| CRH plc (CRH) | $11.51B | Basic Materials |
| Newmont Corporation (NEM) | $11.00B | Basic Materials |
| Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO) | $7.61B | Basic Materials |
| Ecolab Inc. (ECL) | $7.16B | Basic Materials |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) | $6.95B | Basic Materials |
| Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM) | $6.92B | Basic Materials |
Frequently asked questions
What is Stepan's gross profit?
Latest reported gross profit for Stepan (SCL) is $269.89M (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Stepan gross profit changed year-over-year?
Stepan (SCL) gross profit changed -0.9% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Stepan gross profit?
Stepan (SCL) gross profit compound annual growth rate is -6.8% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Stepan gross profit hit its highest annual value?
Stepan gross profit reached its highest annual value of $427.07M in 2022.
What was Stepan gross profit in 2024?
Stepan (SCL) gross profit in 2024 was $272.21M.
What was Stepan gross profit in 2025?
Stepan (SCL) gross profit in 2025 was $269.89M.
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