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Stepan (SCL) gross margin by quarter
Stepan's gross margin was 12.7% in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), -2.0 pts from Q2 2026. Over the last 6 quarters it ranged from 9.3% (Q4 2025) to 14.6% (Q2 2026).
| Quarter | Gross margin | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | 12.7% | -2.0 pts | +0.6 pts |
| Q2 2026 | 14.6% | +5.3 pts | +2.5 pts |
| Q4 2025 | 9.3% | -2.7 pts | — |
| Q3 2025 | 12.0% | -0.1 pts | — |
| Q2 2025 | 12.1% | -0.6 pts | — |
| Q1 2025 | 12.7% | — | — |
Q3 2026 at a glance
Stepan, Q3 2026: revenue $692M (+17% year over year), operating margin 3.8%, net earnings $17.8M, operating cash flow $29.3M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
What is Stepan's gross margin?
Stepan's gross margin was 12.7% in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), -2.0 pts from Q2 2026.
How has Stepan's gross margin changed?
Over the last 6 quarters it ranged from 9.3% (Q4 2025) to 14.6% (Q2 2026).