SCL

Stepan Company (NASDAQ:SCL) is a specialty chemicals manufacturer founded in 1932 and headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois. The company has been publicly traded since 1992 and operates as a leading producer of surfactants, polymers, and specialty chemical products that serve as essential ingredients in consumer and industrial applications worldwide. With operations spanning the United States, Europe, Latin America, and Asia, Stepan has built a diversified portfolio of chemical solutions over its nine-decade history, maintaining a consistent dividend payment record for 57 consecutive years.