- Consistently positive technical signals over the last month
- Solid financial health (Piotroski 6/9)
- Trading above its 200-day moving average
Stronger technical forecast for Stepan Company stock price after Thursday trading
(Updated on Jul 02, 2026)
The Stepan Company stock price gained 1.68% on the last trading day (Thursday, 2nd Jul 2026), rising from $55.81 to $56.75. It has now gained 3 days in a row. It will be exciting to see whether it manages to continue gaining or take a minor break for the next few days. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 2.34% from a day low at $55.50 to a day high of $56.80. The price has risen in 7 of the last 10 days and is up by 5.5% over the past 2 weeks. Volume fell on the last day by -2 thousand shares and in total, 67 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $3.82 million. You should take into consideration that falling volume on higher prices causes divergence and may be an early warning about possible changes over the next couple of days.
The stock has broken the weak rising the short-term trend up and an even stronger rate of rising is indicated. For any reaction back there will now be support on the roof on the current trend broken at $56.41, a level that may pose a second chance to hit a runner. According to fan-theory $61.39 will be the next possible trend-top level and thereby pose a resistance level that may not be broken at the first attempt.
SCL Signals & Forecast
Mostly positive signals in the chart today. The Stepan Company stock holds buy signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a positive forecast for the stock. Also, there is a general buy signal from the relation between the two signals where the short-term average is above the long-term average. On corrections down, there will be some support from the lines at $55.59 and $52.90. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals. A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Friday, June 05, 2026, and so far it has risen 10.67%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Volume fell during the last trading day despite gaining prices. This causes a divergence between volume and price and it may be an early warning. The stock should be watched closely.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Stepan Company stock
Stepan Company finds support from accumulated volume at $55.71 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
This stock has average movements during the day and with good trading volume, the risk is considered to be medium. During the last day, the stock moved $1.30 between high and low, or 2.34%. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 2.52%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $54.09 (-4.69%) (This stock has medium daily movements and this gives medium risk. There is a buy signal from a pivot bottom found 18 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (SCL) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Monday 6th
For the upcoming trading day on Monday, 6th we expect Stepan Company to open at $56.35, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $55.98 and $57.52, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$1.54 (+/-2.75%) up or down from last closing price. If Stepan Company takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 2.75% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
With no resistance above and support from accumulated volume @ $55.71, some $1.04 (1.83%) from the current price of $56.75, our system finds the risk reward attractive.
Is Stepan Company stock A Buy?
Stepan Company holds several positive signals and has broken the weak rising trend up. As the stock is also in great technical shape we, therefore, consider it to be a good choice at these current levels and we are expecting further gains during the next 3 months. We have upgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Buy to a Strong Buy candidate.
Current score:
6.783
Strong Buy Candidate
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Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on July 6, 2026 - $56.35 ( 0.705%).
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SCL Performance
Trading levels for SCL
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 57.65 | 1.59% |
| R2 | 57.15 | 0.711% |
| R1 | 56.85 | 0.170% |
| Price | 56.75 | |
| S1 | 55.85 | -1.58% |
| S2 | 55.55 | -2.12% |
| S3 | 55.05 | -3.00% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 0 | - |
| R2 | 0 | - |
| R1 | 0 | - |
| Price | 56.75 | |
| S1 | 55.71 | -1.83% |
| S2 | 50.79 | -10.50% |
| S3 | 50.03 | -11.84% |
SCL Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 01, 2026 | Jun 01, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 | $0.395 | 0.81% |
| 2 | Feb 23, 2026 | Mar 02, 2026 | Mar 13, 2026 | $0.395 | 0.752% |
| 3 | Nov 28, 2025 | Nov 28, 2025 | Dec 15, 2025 | $0.395 | 0.92% |
| 4 | Aug 29, 2025 | Aug 29, 2025 | Sep 15, 2025 | $0.385 | 0.758% |
| 5 | Apr 29, 2025 | May 30, 2025 | Jun 13, 2025 | $0.385 | 0.691% |
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Buy SCL
A sell signal from a double top formation was found on Monday, April 27, 2026 and based on theory for this formation the price should fall by -12.32% to $49.76 within 11 trading days (Tuesday, May 12, 2026) since signal was issued.