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Stepan Company is projected to rise to $62.18 by 2027, a +16% move from its current price of $53.64. SCL is currently trading above its 50-day average (a bullish sign). Technical indicators currently lean strong buy.
A data-driven summary — not financial advice. See the full breakdown below.
Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 5/28/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29 | $52.79 | $53.63 | $54.49 | -0.01% |
| May 30 | $52.43 | $53.63 | $54.85 | -0.02% |
| May 31 | $52.16 | $53.62 | $55.12 | -0.03% |
| Jun 1 | $51.94 | $53.62 | $55.35 | -0.05% |
| Jun 2 | $51.74 | $53.61 | $55.55 | -0.06% |
| Jun 3 | $51.55 | $53.60 | $55.73 | -0.07% |
| Jun 4 | $51.39 | $53.60 | $55.90 | -0.08% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $51.39 | $53.60 | $55.90 | -0.08% |
| Week 2 | $50.46 | $53.55 | $56.84 | -0.16% |
| Week 3 | $49.75 | $53.51 | $57.56 | -0.24% |
| Week 4 | $49.15 | $53.47 | $58.16 | -0.32% |
| Week 5 | $48.63 | $53.42 | $58.70 | -0.40% |
| Week 6 | $48.15 | $53.38 | $59.18 | -0.48% |
| Week 7 | $47.72 | $53.34 | $59.62 | -0.56% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
Stepan Company, together with its subsidiaries, produces and sells specialty and intermediate chemicals to other manufacturers for use in various end products in the United States, France, Poland, the United Kingdom, Brazil, Mexico, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Surfactants, Polymers, and Specialty Products. The Surfactants segment offers surfactants that are used in consumer and industrial cleaning and disinfection products, including detergents for washing clothes, dishes, carpets, and floors and walls, as well as shampoos and body washes; and other applications, such as fabric softeners, germicidal quaternary compounds, disinfectants, lubricating ingredients; emulsifiers for spreading agricultural products; and industrial applications comprising latex systems, plastics, and composites.
The Polymers segment provides polyurethane polyols that are used in the manufacture of rigid foam for thermal insulation in the construction industry, as well as a base raw material for coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers (CASE); polyester resins used in coating applications; specialty polyols, such as CASE and powdered polyester resins; and phthalic anhydride that is used in unsaturated polyester resins, alkyd resins, and plasticizers for applications in construction materials, as well as components of automotive, boating, and other consumer products. The Specialty Products segment offers flavors, emulsifiers, and solubilizers for use in food, flavoring, nutritional supplement, and pharmaceutical applications. Stepan Company was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois.
Stepan Company (SCL) is a basic materials company that produces specialty and intermediate chemicals. It operates through three segments: Surfactants, Polymers, and Specialty Products. The company is headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois and was founded in 1932.
As of now, Stepan trades at $52.07 per share with a market capitalization of $1.18B and a rank of 2400.
A major floor 16.4% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 8.8% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
Price is pressing into resistance (0.0% away) — a breakout level to watch.
A major ceiling 25.3% above — clearing it would confirm fresh momentum.
Key SCL support and resistance from recent price action — levels where the trend has historically paused or reversed. Percentages are the distance from the current price.
A snapshot of SCL market posture derived from its technical indicators and recent volatility. Higher trend and alignment lean bullish; higher risk means larger swings.
Technical Analysis
Indicators computed on daily closing prices.
| Period | SMA | Action | EMA | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA 5 | $52.21 | Buy | $52.42 | Buy |
| MA 10 | $51.06 | Buy | $51.77 | Buy |
| MA 20 | $51.25 | Buy | $51.40 | Buy |
| MA 50 | $50.46 | Buy | $51.26 | Buy |
| MA 100 | $52.61 | Buy | $51.22 | Buy |
| MA 200 | $49.81 | Buy | $52.03 | Buy |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 61.30 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 100.00 | Sell |
| CCI (20) | 140.56 | Buy |
| Williams %R (14) | 0.00 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | 0.27 | Buy |
| ROC (12) | 1.34 | Buy |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.95 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 100.00 | Sell |
| TRIX (15) | 0.03 | Buy |
| Awesome (5,34) | 0.87 | Buy |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 77.05 | Sell |
| Momentum (10) | 2.54 | Buy |
| Aroon Osc (25) | 76.00 | Buy |
| Hull MA (9) | 53.49 | Buy |
| ADX (14) | 11.89 | Neutral |
| ATR (14) | 0.80 | Info |
The 30-day technical picture for SCL shows a bullish tilt in the near term. The RSI is 60, and the stock trades above both the SMA50 and SMA200, which stand at $50.20 and $49.77 respectively, indicating constructive momentum.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $44.84 | $53.64 | $73.90 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $50.80 | $62.18 | $79.67 | +16% | Neutral | |
| $55.21 | $68.81 | $90.48 | +28% | Bullish | |
| $63.39 | $80.21 | $107.65 | +50% | Bullish | |
| $75.12 | $96.32 | $131.56 | +80% | Bullish | |
| $86.18 | $111.84 | $155.13 | +108% | Bullish | |
| $90.80 | $119.15 | $167.60 | +122% | Bullish | |
| $97.10 | $128.75 | $183.43 | +140% | Bullish | |
| $102.14 | $136.77 | $197.16 | +155% | Bullish | |
| $106.43 | $143.85 | $209.66 | +168% | Bullish | |
| $154.68 | $218.02 | $332.89 | +306% | Bullish | |
| $344.86 | $521.22 | $852.86 | +872% | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $44.84 | $53.64 | $62.84 | +0.00% |
| June 2026 | $45.81 | $53.44 | $63.55 | -0.37% |
| July 2026 | $45.24 | $53.08 | $63.72 | -0.68% |
| August 2026 | $46.61 | $54.93 | $66.42 | +3.48% |
| September 2026 | $47.95 | $56.72 | $68.99 | +3.27% |
| October 2026 | $47.93 | $56.90 | $69.58 | +0.30% |
| November 2026 | $48.55 | $57.80 | $71.02 | +1.59% |
| December 2026 | $50.15 | $59.88 | $73.90 | +3.60% |
Click any year to see its month-by-month SCL forecast. Min / Avg / Max are a bear / base / bull scenario; ROI is the projected move from the current price. Change is the month-over-month move in the average. Estimates, not guarantees.
In 2026, SCL is projected to trade between $44.84 and $73.90, averaging $53.64 — a potential gain of 0% from today's $53.64. A consolidation phase looks the most probable path here.
Stepan Company's 2027 outlook centres on $62.18, within a $50.80 to $79.67 range. That is up +16% on the projected 2026 average. That marks a +16% change versus current levels. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
By 2028, SCL could reach as high as $90.48, with a base case around $68.81 and support toward $55.21 — roughly +28% from $53.64. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect SCL to range from $63.39 to $107.65 through 2029. The $80.21 average target implies a +50% move from current prices. That is up +17% on the projected 2028 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The SCL price prediction for 2030 points to an average of $96.32 (low $75.12, high $131.56) — a potential gain of +80% on today's $53.64. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2031, SCL is projected to trade between $86.18 and $155.13, averaging $111.84 — a potential gain of +108% from today's $53.64. That is up +16% on the projected 2030 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Stepan Company's 2032 outlook centres on $119.15, within a $90.80 to $167.60 range. That is up +7% on the projected 2031 average. That marks a +122% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2033, SCL could reach as high as $183.43, with a base case around $128.75 and support toward $97.10 — roughly +140% from $53.64. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect SCL to range from $102.14 to $197.16 through 2034. The $136.77 average target implies a +155% move from current prices. That is up +6% on the projected 2033 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
The SCL price prediction for 2035 points to an average of $143.85 (low $106.43, high $209.66) — a potential gain of +168% on today's $53.64. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2040, SCL is projected to trade between $154.68 and $332.89, averaging $218.02 — a potential gain of +306% from today's $53.64. That is up +52% on the projected 2035 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Stepan Company's 2050 outlook centres on $521.22, within a $344.86 to $852.86 range. That is up +139% on the projected 2040 average. That marks a +872% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
Investing $1,000 in SCL today (≈ 18.642804 SCL) could be worth
$9,717.03
+$8,717.03 (+872%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected SCL price of $521.22 in 2050.
Based on the base (average) forecast scenario. FX rates are indicative. Estimates only — not financial advice.
See what a past investment in SCLwould be worth at today's price.
$1,000 invested in SCL on May 27, 2025 (≈ 17.711655 SCL) would be worth
$950.05
-$49.95 (-5.0%) today · 0.95× · US Dollar
Based on a SCL entry price of $56.46 vs. today's $53.64.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $50.73 | $1,057.36 | +5.7% |
| 1 month ago | $52.66 | $1,018.61 | +1.9% |
| 3 months ago | $51.33 | $1,045 | +4.5% |
| 6 months ago | $45.33 | $1,183.32 | +18.3% |
| 1 year ago | $56.46 | $950.05 | -5.0% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $136.95 | $391.68 | -60.8% |
Past performance from historical market data — it does not predict future results. FX rates are indicative. Not financial advice.
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Our base-case forecast reaches $110.00 around 2031.
Implied market cap at $110.00: $2.5B
The multi-year forecast shows a clear long-run uptrend. The 2026 average price is $52.07 with a min of $44.84 and a max of $71.90, yielding 0% ROI and a neutral sentiment. By 2030, the average rises to $91.76 with a max of $125.36 and a 76.2% ROI, supported by bullish sentiment.
The 2040 forecast elevates the average to $206.60 (max $315.50, ROI 296.8%), and by 2050 the average reaches $489.52 (max $801.05, ROI 840.1%), with bullish sentiment continuing. The forecasted path suggests rising averages in the 2030s and beyond, but it also notes higher volatility, reflected in an annualized volatility of 30%, underscoring the upside and the risk inherent in the long horizon.
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The 2030 forecast shows an average price of $91.76, with a min of $71.55 and a max of $125.36, and a ROI of 76.2% with a bullish sentiment.
The long-run outlook suggests meaningful upside, with a 2030 average of $91.76 (ROI 76.2%) and a 2050 average of $489.52 (ROI 840.1%), and bullish sentiment in the later years, though 2026 shows 0% ROI and near-term uncertainty.
Yes. The 2030 max price in the forecast is $125.36.
The current price is $52.07 and the market cap is $1.18B; the rank is 2400.
The 30-day range is from $46.81 to $57.92, with a support at $48.93 and a resistance at $52.93.
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