STEPAN CO 8-K

What Happened

• On February 23, 2026, Stepan Company (Stepan) filed an 8‑K and issued a press release reporting its financial results for the quarter and the year ended December 31, 2025. The press release with the results is included as an exhibit to the filing.
• On the same date the Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.395 per share of common stock, payable March 13, 2026, to shareholders of record as of March 2, 2026. The dividend announcement is included as a separate press release exhibit.

Key Details

• Filing date: February 23, 2026 (press releases attached as exhibits).
• Reporting period: quarter and year ended December 31, 2025 (earnings/financial results released).
• Dividend: $0.395 per common share; payment date March 13, 2026; record date March 2, 2026.
• Related exhibits: press releases accompanying the 8‑K provide the detailed financial results and dividend announcement.

Why It Matters

• The 8‑K notifies investors that Stepan has published its quarterly and full‑year 2025 earnings and financial condition; those results will contain the company’s detailed revenue, earnings, and other performance metrics investors use to assess value and trends.
• The declared $0.395 quarterly cash dividend is a concrete return of cash to shareholders and signals the Board’s intent to continue distributions for this quarter; the record and payment dates are relevant for investors deciding whether to buy shares to receive the dividend.
• Investors should review the attached press release for the full financial numbers and management commentary to evaluate revenue, earnings, and any guidance or outlook provided.