Operating Income for Stepan (SCL)
According to Stepan's latest reported financial statements, the company's current operating income (TTM) is $68.90M USD. Operating income is profit from core operations: revenue minus cost of goods sold and operating expenses (SG&A, R&D). It excludes interest, taxes, and non-operating items, so it isolates how profitable the business itself is before financing and tax decisions. Compare with EBITDA and net income.
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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TTM (last 4 quarters)
$68.90M
YoY change
-2.2%
5Y CAGR
-16.7%
Peak year (2022)
$207.34M
Cumulative operating income
$2.80B
Operating Income history chart for Stepan (SCL) from 1985 to 2025
Operating Income history table for Stepan (SCL) from 1985 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Operating Income | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $68.90M | -2.2% | ||
| 2024 | $70.48M | +20.2% | ||
| 2023 | $58.61M | -71.7% | ||
| 2022 | $207.34M | +21.4% | ||
| 2021 | $170.78M | -0.4% | ||
| 2020 | $171.52M | +34.8% | ||
| 2019 | $127.26M | -16.0% | ||
| 2018 | $151.42M | -2.2% | ||
| 2017 | $154.84M | +22.7% | ||
| 2016 | $126.19M | +2.8% | ||
| 2015 | $122.79M | +35.4% | ||
| 2014 | $90.69M | -16.9% | ||
| 2013 | $109.15M | -15.2% | ||
| 2012 | $128.72M | +8.7% | ||
| 2011 | $118.46M | +9.8% | ||
| 2010 | $107.90M | +2.9% | ||
| 2009 | $104.89M | +48.4% | ||
| 2008 | $70.68M | +101.4% | ||
| 2007 | $35.09M | +121.4% | ||
| 2006 | $15.85M | -37.8% | ||
| 2005 | $25.47M | +32.8% | ||
| 2004 | $19.18M | +95.8% | ||
| 2003 | $9.80M | -71.1% | ||
| 2002 | $33.93M | +10.0% | ||
| 2001 | $30.83M | -3.7% | ||
| 2000 | $32.03M | -23.4% | ||
| 1999 | $41.80M | -7.9% | ||
| 1998 | $45.40M | +2.5% | ||
| 1997 | $44.30M | +9.7% | ||
| 1996 | $40.40M | +23.2% | ||
| 1995 | $32.80M | +10.8% | ||
| 1994 | $29.60M | +8.8% | ||
| 1993 | $27.20M | -11.1% | ||
| 1992 | $30.60M | +20.5% | ||
| 1991 | $25.40M | -6.6% | ||
| 1990 | $27.20M | +53.7% | ||
| 1989 | $17.70M | -29.2% | ||
| 1988 | $25.00M | +8.2% | ||
| 1987 | $23.10M | +28.3% | ||
| 1986 | $18.00M | +35.3% | ||
| 1985 | $13.30M | — |
Operating Income 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
Stepan (SCL) most recent annual operating income stands at $68.90M (2025) – edged down 2.2% year-over-year.
Across 2020–2025 (5 years), Stepan operating income produced a CAGR of -16.7% – with a net decline across the window.
Stepan operating income peaked at $207.34M in 2022; the latest annual figure is $68.90M in 2025 (66.8% below peak).
$207.34M stands as the all-time-high annual operating income, posted in 2022, against a low of $9.80M during 2003.
Within Basic Materials, Stepan (SCL) ranks 9th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for operating income is $6.31B.
Stepan Operating Income by Year
Stepan Operating Income 2025: $68.90M
Stepan operating income in 2025 was $68.90M, edged down 2.2% below 2024.
Stepan Operating Income 2024: $70.48M
Stepan operating income in 2024 was $70.48M, grew 20.2% from 2023.
Stepan Operating Income 2023: $58.61M
Stepan operating income in 2023 was $58.61M, plunged 71.7% below 2022.
Stepan Operating Income 2022: $207.34M
Stepan operating income in 2022 was $207.34M, grew 21.4% from 2021. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Stepan Operating Income 2021: $170.78M
Stepan operating income in 2021 was $170.78M.
See more financial history for Stepan (SCL).
Sector peers — Operating Income
Companies in the same sector as Stepan, ranked by their latest operating income.
| Company | Operating Income | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Newmont Corporation (NEM) | $10.35B | Basic Materials |
| Linde plc (LIN) | $8.94B | Basic Materials |
| Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO) | $7.00B | Basic Materials |
| Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM) | $6.33B | Basic Materials |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) | $6.29B | Basic Materials |
| CRH plc (CRH) | $4.53B | Basic Materials |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) | $3.80B | Basic Materials |
| Ecolab Inc. (ECL) | $2.91B | Basic Materials |
Frequently asked questions
What is Stepan's operating income?
Latest reported operating income for Stepan (SCL) is $68.90M (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Stepan operating income changed year-over-year?
Stepan (SCL) operating income changed -2.2% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Stepan operating income?
Stepan (SCL) operating income compound annual growth rate is -16.7% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Stepan operating income hit its highest annual value?
Stepan operating income reached its highest annual value of $207.34M in 2022.
What was Stepan operating income in 2024?
Stepan (SCL) operating income in 2024 was $70.48M.
What was Stepan operating income in 2025?
Stepan (SCL) operating income in 2025 was $68.90M.
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