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Stepan (SCL) operating margin by quarter
Stepan's operating margin was 3.8% in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), -1.7 pts from Q2 2026. Over the last 6 quarters it ranged from 1.9% (Q4 2025) to 5.4% (Q2 2026).
| Quarter | Operating margin | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | 3.8% | -1.7 pts | +0.1 pts |
| Q2 2026 | 5.4% | +3.5 pts | +2.4 pts |
| Q4 2025 | 1.9% | -1.8 pts | — |
| Q3 2025 | 3.7% | +0.7 pts | — |
| Q2 2025 | 3.0% | -1.7 pts | — |
| Q1 2025 | 4.8% | — | — |
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 operating margin?
Stepan's operating margin was 3.8% in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), -1.7 pts from Q2 2026.
How has Stepan's operating margin changed?
Over the last 6 quarters it ranged from 1.9% (Q4 2025) to 5.4% (Q2 2026).