STEPAN CO (SCL) is a publicly traded company in the Unknown sector. Across all available filings, 29 corporate insiders have executed 1028 transactions totaling $42.6M, demonstrating a bearish sentiment with -$40.8M in net insider flow. The most recent transaction on Feb 17, 2026 involved a transaction of 341 shares valued at $0.
No significant insider buying has been recorded for SCL in the recent period.
No significant insider selling has been recorded for SCL in the recent period.
Based on recent SEC filings, insider sentiment for SCL is bearish with an Insider Alignment Score of 2/100 and a net flow of -$40.8M. Insiders are reducing their positions, though this can be driven by factors unrelated to company outlook.
Insider trading at STEPAN CO (SCL) refers to stock transactions made by corporate insiders—executives, directors, and beneficial owners holding more than 10% of the company's shares. These individuals have access to material non-public information and are required by law to report their trades to the SEC within two business days. Currently, 29 insiders are actively trading SCL stock, having executed 1028 transactions in the past 90 days. The most active insider is F. Quinn Stepan Jr (Executive), who has made 224 transactions totaling $54.7M.
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Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2026 | Finn Stepan Richard | V.P. and Gen'l. Mgr., Polymers | Option Exercise | 341 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Finn Stepan Richard | V.P. and Gen'l. Mgr., Polymers | Payment | 118 | $66.39 | $7.8K | |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Finn Stepan Richard | V.P. and Gen'l. Mgr., Polymers | Option Exercise | 341 | $66.39 | $22.6K | |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Rojo Luis | Executive | Payment | 237 | $66.39 | $15.7K | |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Rojo Luis | Executive | Option Exercise | 683 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Rojo Luis | Executive | Option Exercise | 683 | $66.39 | $45.3K | |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Thomas Moriarty Sean | VP & GM Surfactants | Option Exercise | 455 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Thomas Moriarty Sean | VP & GM Surfactants | Payment | 158 | $66.39 | $10.5K | |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Thomas Moriarty Sean | VP & GM Surfactants | Option Exercise | 455 | $66.39 | $30.2K | |
| Feb 9, 2026 | Quinn Stepan F. Jr | Executive | Option Exercise | 7,517.35 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Jan 13, 2026 | Quinn Stepan F. Jr | Executive | Option Exercise | 34,741 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Jan 13, 2026 | Quinn Stepan F. Jr | Executive | Option Exercise | 34,741 | $43.85 | $1.5M | Large |
| Dec 23, 2025 | Finn Stepan Richard | Executive | Gift | 95.86 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Dec 23, 2025 | Quinn Stepan F. Jr | Executive | Gift | 95.86 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Aug 12, 2025 | Quinn Stepan F. Jr | Executive | Will Acquisition | 20,676 | $N/A | $0 |
| TYPE | COUNT | VALUE | % |
|---|---|---|---|
Sale(S) | 243 | $41.7M | 34.8% |
Disposition(D) | 53 | $27.6M | 23.1% |
Exercise(M) | 250 | $26.7M | 22.3% |
Other(J) | 8 | $9.7M | 8.1% |
Payment(F) | 100 | $9.5M | 7.9% |
Award(A) | 218 | $3.4M | 2.8% |
Purchase(P) | 26 | $905.1K | 0.8% |
Discretionary(I) | 1 | $371.0K | 0.3% |
Gift(G) | 122 | $0 | 0.0% |
Will Acquisition(W) | 7 | $0 | 0.0% |
Insider selling pressure at STEPAN CO has increased, with 29 insiders executing 1028 transactions across all time. Total sales of $41.7M significantly outpace purchases of $905.1K, resulting in a net outflow of $40.8M. This selling activity appears largely discretionary, which may warrant closer attention from investors.