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Mar 31, 2023
Stepan Q1 2023 Earnings Report
Stepan's Q1 2023 results were impacted by lower sales volume and customer destocking.
Key Takeaways
Stepan Company reported a decrease in net income and sales volume for Q1 2023 compared to the prior year. Net income was $16.1 million, or $0.70 per diluted share, versus $44.8 million, or $1.93 per diluted share in the prior year. Total Company sales volume decreased 14% versus the prior year.
Net income decreased to $16.1 million, or $0.70 per diluted share.
Total Company sales volume decreased 14% compared to the prior year.
Surfactant operating income decreased due to a decline in global sales volume.
Polymer operating income decreased due to a decline in global sales volume.
Revenue by Segment
Forward Guidance
Second quarter volumes are expected to remain depressed as markets continue to reconcile forward demand with inventory levels. Volume growth is expected in the second half of the year, driven by recovery in demand for Rigid Polyols, growth in Surfactant volumes associated with new contracted business and a low comparable base.
Positive Outlook
- Second half year over year volume growth driven by modest recovery in demand for Rigid Polyols
- Growth in Surfactant volumes associated with new contracted business
- A low comparable base
- Actively control costs
- Execute productivity programs
Challenges Ahead
- Second quarter volumes will remain depressed
- Markets continue to reconcile forward demand with inventory levels throughout the channel.
- Ongoing inflationary cost pressures
- Higher cash expenses related to the construction and pre-commissioning activities of our new Alkoxylation investment in Pasadena, Texas
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