How much did Empowered Funds LLC increase its stake in Stepan Company, and what is the current value of its holding?

Empowered Funds LLC increased its stake in Stepan Company by 124.8% in the first quarter, now owning 174,376 shares valued at $8.7 million.

What percentage of Stepan Company is held by institutional investors, and what recent financial performance and shareholder return actions did the company report?

Hedge funds and institutional investors collectively hold 82.70% of Stepan Company's stock. The company recently reported strong quarterly earnings, beating analyst estimates with an EPS of $1.18 and a 15% year-over-year revenue increase, and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.395 per share.

Empowered Funds LLC Raises Stake in Stepan Company

Aug 15, 2026

Empowered Funds LLC increased its stake in Stepan Company by 124.8% to $8.7 million following strong quarterly earnings that beat estimates with 15% revenue growth.

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