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Procter & Gamble vs Stepan: PG and SCL compared
Procter & Gamble is the larger company: $23.3B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q1 FY27) against $692M for Stepan (Q3 2026). Stepan is growing faster (+17% against +4% a year earlier). Procter & Gamble is more profitable, with an operating margin of 25.5% against 3.8%.
Where the money goes: PG and SCL
Procter & Gamble (PG) · Q1 FY27
Procter & Gamble, Q1 FY27: revenue $23.3B (+4% year over year), operating margin 25.5%, net earnings $4.7B, operating cash flow $5.8B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Stepan (SCL) · Q3 2026
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.
| Procter & Gamble (PG) | Stepan (SCL) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q1 FY27 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $23.3B | $692M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +4% | +17% |
| Gross margin | — | 12.7% |
| Operating margin | 25.5% | 3.8% |
| Net earnings | $4.7B | $17.8M |
| Net margin | 20.3% | 2.6% |
| Operating cash flow | $5.8B | $29.3M |
| Free cash flow | $4.4B | $8.2M |
| Market value | $398.2B | $1.5B |
| P/E | 24.9× | — |
| Analysts’ mean target | $174.04 | $85.00 |
Where the revenue comes from
Stepan
- Surfactants: $487M (70%)
- Polymers: $179M (26%)
- Specialty Products: $26.9M (4%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Procter & Gamble or Stepan?
Procter & Gamble is the larger company: $23.3B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q1 FY27) against $692M for Stepan (Q3 2026).
Is Procter & Gamble or Stepan growing faster?
Stepan is growing faster (+17% against +4% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Procter & Gamble or Stepan?
Procter & Gamble is more profitable, with an operating margin of 25.5% against 3.8%.
More: Procter & Gamble earnings · how Procter & Gamble makes money · Stepan earnings · how Stepan makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 22, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.