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).
All figures shown in the chart above are for the trailing 12 month (TTM) period
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.
Performance of the American Chemicals industry.
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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