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Stepan Company is projected to rise to $65.35 by 2027, a +16% move from its current price of $56.57. 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 7/12/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13 | $55.82 | $56.57 | $57.34 | 0.00% |
| Jul 14 | $55.51 | $56.57 | $57.66 | 0.00% |
| Jul 15 | $55.27 | $56.57 | $57.91 | 0.00% |
| Jul 16 | $55.07 | $56.57 | $58.12 | +0.01% |
| Jul 17 | $54.90 | $56.57 | $58.30 | +0.01% |
| Jul 18 | $54.74 | $56.58 | $58.47 | +0.01% |
| Jul 19 | $54.60 | $56.58 | $58.63 | +0.01% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $54.60 | $56.58 | $58.63 | +0.01% |
| Week 2 | $53.80 | $56.58 | $59.50 | +0.02% |
| Week 3 | $53.21 | $56.59 | $60.19 | +0.03% |
| Week 4 | $52.71 | $56.59 | $60.77 | +0.04% |
| Week 5 | $52.27 | $56.60 | $61.29 | +0.05% |
| Week 6 | $51.88 | $56.61 | $61.76 | +0.06% |
| Week 7 | $51.52 | $56.61 | $62.20 | +0.07% |
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 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 used in rigid foam for thermal insulation in the construction industry, as well as a base raw material for coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers; polyester resins used in coating applications; specialty polyols, such as CASE and powdered polyester resins; and phthalic anhydride 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 categorized in Basic Materials. The current price is $53.94 and the market cap is $1.23B, with a rank of 2408. This places the stock in a modest market position relative to its sector.
The near-term price outlook follows a neutral stance for 2026, with a min of $44.84, an avg of $53.94, and a max of $70.96, and a 0% ROI. The sentiment for 2026 is neutral. Looking further out, the forecast shows a rising trajectory, with 2030 average of $86.23 and 2050 average of $395.70, alongside a long-term bullish outlook and substantial upside potential in later years.
A major floor 20.7% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 9.4% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
Price is pressing into resistance (0.5% away) — a breakout level to watch.
A major ceiling 6.9% 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 | $56.34 | Buy | $56.27 | Buy |
| MA 10 | $56.03 | Buy | $55.90 | Buy |
| MA 20 | $55.05 | Buy | $55.08 | Buy |
| MA 50 | $52.95 | Buy | $53.60 | Buy |
| MA 100 | $52.00 | Buy | $52.63 | Buy |
| MA 200 | $50.49 | Buy | $52.60 | Buy |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 61.32 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 66.94 | Neutral |
| CCI (20) | 95.60 | Neutral |
| Williams %R (14) | -6.83 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | 0.06 | Buy |
| ROC (12) | 7.24 | Buy |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.81 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 93.17 | Sell |
| TRIX (15) | 0.28 | Buy |
| Awesome (5,34) | 2.43 | Buy |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 61.32 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | 1.13 | Buy |
| Aroon Osc (25) | 76.00 | Buy |
| Hull MA (9) | 56.24 | Buy |
| ADX (14) | 19.22 | Neutral |
| ATR (14) | 0.67 | Info |
The 30-day technical picture is bullish overall. RSI(14) is at 60, with the 50-day moving average at $51.82 and the 200-day moving average at $50.03, indicating positive momentum. The stock trades within a 30-day range of $49.52 to $58.76, suggesting some upside room before resistance is encountered.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $44.84 | $56.57 | $73.61 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $53.52 | $65.35 | $83.42 | +16% | Neutral | |
| $58.23 | $72.44 | $94.97 | +28% | Bullish | |
| $60.78 | $76.77 | $102.80 | +36% | Bullish | |
| $75.62 | $96.81 | $131.96 | +71% | Bullish | |
| $88.98 | $115.30 | $159.65 | +104% | Bullish | |
| $88.78 | $116.35 | $163.39 | +106% | Bullish | |
| $97.79 | $129.50 | $184.22 | +129% | Bullish | |
| $103.11 | $137.90 | $198.52 | +144% | Bullish | |
| $103.90 | $140.28 | $204.18 | +148% | Bullish | |
| $154.90 | $218.12 | $332.71 | +286% | Bullish | |
| $323.85 | $489.09 | $799.70 | +765% | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $44.84 | $56.57 | $67.02 | +0.00% |
| August 2026 | $47.72 | $55.86 | $66.80 | -1.25% |
| September 2026 | $48.16 | $56.65 | $68.27 | +1.41% |
| October 2026 | $49.97 | $59.02 | $71.59 | +4.18% |
| November 2026 | $50.50 | $59.84 | $73.00 | +1.40% |
| December 2026 | $50.50 | $60.04 | $73.61 | +0.32% |
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 $73.61, averaging $56.57 — a potential gain of 0% from today's $56.57. A consolidation phase looks the most probable path here.
Stepan Company's 2027 outlook centres on $65.35, within a $53.52 to $83.42 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 $94.97, with a base case around $72.44 and support toward $58.23 — roughly +28% from $56.57. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect SCL to range from $60.78 to $102.80 through 2029. The $76.77 average target implies a +36% move from current prices. That is up +6% on the projected 2028 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The SCL price prediction for 2030 points to an average of $96.81 (low $75.62, high $131.96) — a potential gain of +71% on today's $56.57. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2031, SCL is projected to trade between $88.98 and $159.65, averaging $115.30 — a potential gain of +104% from today's $56.57. That is up +19% on the projected 2030 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Stepan Company's 2032 outlook centres on $116.35, within a $88.78 to $163.39 range. That is up +1% on the projected 2031 average. That marks a +106% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2033, SCL could reach as high as $184.22, with a base case around $129.50 and support toward $97.79 — roughly +129% from $56.57. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect SCL to range from $103.11 to $198.52 through 2034. The $137.90 average target implies a +144% 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 $140.28 (low $103.90, high $204.18) — a potential gain of +148% on today's $56.57. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2040, SCL is projected to trade between $154.90 and $332.71, averaging $218.12 — a potential gain of +286% from today's $56.57. That is up +55% on the projected 2035 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Stepan Company's 2050 outlook centres on $489.09, within a $323.85 to $799.70 range. That is up +124% on the projected 2040 average. That marks a +765% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
Investing $1,000 in SCL today (≈ 17.677214 SCL) could be worth
$8,645.78
+$7,645.78 (+765%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected SCL price of $489.09 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 Jul 10, 2025 (≈ 16.736402 SCL) would be worth
$946.78
-$53.22 (-5.3%) today · 0.95× · US Dollar
Based on a SCL entry price of $59.75 vs. today's $56.57.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $56.75 | $996.83 | -0.3% |
| 1 month ago | $51.68 | $1,094.62 | +9.5% |
| 3 months ago | $52.43 | $1,078.96 | +7.9% |
| 6 months ago | $51.93 | $1,089.35 | +8.9% |
| 1 year ago | $59.75 | $946.78 | -5.3% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $119.24 | $474.42 | -52.6% |
Past performance from historical market data — it does not predict future results. FX rates are indicative. Not financial advice.
Enter a price to see how it sits against our SCL forecast.
Our base-case forecast reaches $110.00 around 2031.
Implied market cap at $110.00: $2.5B
The multi-year forecast shows a clear bullish trajectory beyond the near term. The 2026 average price is $53.94, with a 2026 min of $44.84 and max of $70.96, and a 0% ROI. By 2030, the average rises to $86.23 with a min of $67.31 and max of $117.65, for a 59.9% ROI and bullish sentiment.
In 2040, the average is $175.82 with a min of $124.80 and max of $268.31, delivering a 225.9% ROI and bullish sentiment. By 2050, the forecast shows an average of $395.70 with a min of $261.93 and max of $647.22, equating to a 633.6% ROI and bullish sentiment. These figures imply a strong long-term upward trajectory, though they are estimates and not guarantees.
2031–2035 also show continued bullish sentiment with steadily rising averages, culminating in substantial upside by mid-century.
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The 2030 forecast shows a min of $67.31, an avg of $86.23, and a max of $117.65, with a 59.9% ROI and bullish sentiment.
Near term is neutral (2026: avg $53.94, min $44.84, max $70.96; ROI 0%), but the long-term outlook is bullish with rising averages and high potential ROI (2030: 59.9%, 2040: 225.9%, 2050: 633.6%). These are estimates and not guarantees.
Yes. The forecast for 2031 shows an average of $99.34, and 2032 shows an average of $101.74, indicating $100 territory is approached in the early 2030s.
The current price is $53.94.
For 2040, the min is $124.80, the avg is $175.82, and the max is $268.31, with a 225.9% ROI and bullish sentiment.
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