Dividend Kings: No Ideal Buys In February's 57

Dividend Kings remain broadly overvalued, with only a handful approaching fair price despite elevated yields. Three Dividend Kings—Canadian Utilities, Fortis, and Hormel—currently meet the dogcatcher 'ideal' but face dividend safety concerns due to negative free cash flow margins. Analyst projections estimate 14.16% to 27.77% net gains for top-yielding Dividend Kings by February 2027, with ABBV and NWN ranking in the top 20 across yield, target, and returns.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 10, 2026

Stepan to Announce Fourth Quarter 2025 Results on February 23, 2026

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Feb. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Stepan Company (NYSE: SCL) will issue its fourth quarter 2025 earnings results on Monday, February 23, 2026 at approximately 7:00 a.m.

PRNewsWire • Feb 3, 2026

Best Dividend Kings: January 2026

Dividend Kings underperformed SPY in 2025, averaging 4.91% total return versus SPY's 17.72%, though 14 Kings outperformed the index. 2026 began strongly for Dividend Kings, up 4.66% through January 23rd, outpacing SPY's 1.07% gain. Nineteen Dividend Kings appear both potentially undervalued and offer long-term annualized expected returns of at least 10%.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 26, 2026

Stepan Continues Footprint Optimization Through LA Asset Sale

SCL advances footprint optimization with the sale of Lake Providence, LA assets, following its SPQI divestiture to sharpen focus on core growth.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 31, 2025

Stepan Company Announces Closing of Sale of Lake Providence, LA Manufacturing Assets

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Dec. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Stepan Company (NYSE: SCL) today announced that it has successfully closed the previously disclosed sale of its manufacturing assets located in Lake Providence, LA.

PRNewsWire • Dec 30, 2025

Best Dividend Kings: December 2025

Dividend Kings underperformed SPY in 2025, up 4.47% vs. SPY's 17.7%, but select Kings outperformed the index. Twenty-two Dividend Kings are identified as both potentially undervalued and offering long-term expected annualized returns of at least 10%. Dividend growth for the Kings remains subdued at 5.81% for 2025, trailing the 2024 rate of 6.32%.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 28, 2025

Stepan Announces Agreement to Sell Lake Providence, LA Assets

NORTHBROOK, Ill. , Dec. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Stepan Company (NYSE:  SCL ) today announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its manufacturing assets located in Lake Providence, LA to an undisclosed buyer.

PRNewsWire • Dec 3, 2025

SCL Wraps Up Subsidiary Divestment, Core Operations Enhanced

Stepan sells its Philippine unit to Masurf to sharpen core operations, backed by a tolling deal that maintains service across Southeast Asia.

Zacks Investment Research • Nov 25, 2025

Stepan Company Completes Sale of Philippine Assets, Advancing Strategic Focus on Core Growth

NORTHBROOK, Ill. , Nov. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Stepan Company (NYSE:  SCL ) today announced the successful closing, on November 14, 2025, of the sale of its subsidiary, Stepan Philippines Quaternaries, Inc. (SPQI), manufacturing assets located in Bauan, Batangas, Philippines to Masurf, Inc., a subsidiary of Musim Mas Holdings Pte.

PRNewsWire • Nov 20, 2025

Stepan Company's Plunge Makes No Sense

Stepan Company remains a "Buy" despite a 25.7% share price drop, underperforming the S&P 500. Revenue growth is driven by organic gains and strong specialty products, but margins have contracted and net income fell sharply. SCL is investing in growth, with a new Texas plant and expansion into high-margin markets, positioning for future profitability.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 17, 2025