Mr. Richard Stepan - 17 Feb 2026 Form 4 Insider Report for STEPAN CO (SCL)

Role
V.P. and Gen'l. Mgr., Polymers
Signature
/s/ James A. Hart, attorney-in-fact for Mr. Richard Stepan
Issuer symbol
SCL
Transactions as of
17 Feb 2026
Net transactions value
+$14,805
Form type
4
Filing time
19 Feb 2026, 20:14:26 UTC
Previous filing
29 Dec 2025
Next filing
04 Mar 2026
SEC
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Reporting Owners (1)

Name Relationship Address Signature Signature date CIK
Stepan Richard Finn V.P. and Gen'l. Mgr., Polymers 1101 SKOKIE BOULEVARD, SUITE 500, NORTHBROOK /s/ James A. Hart, attorney-in-fact for Mr. Richard Stepan 19 Feb 2026 0001839533

Transactions Table

Type Sym Class Transaction Value $ Shares Change % * Price $ Shares After Date Ownership Footnotes
transaction SCL Common Stock Options Exercise $22,639 +341 +0.14% $66.39 241,457 17 Feb 2026 Direct F1
transaction SCL Common Stock Tax liability $7,834 -118 -0.05% $66.39 241,339 17 Feb 2026 Direct F2
holding SCL Common Stock 43,439 17 Feb 2026 By Daughter
holding SCL Common Stock 43,439 17 Feb 2026 By Daughter
holding SCL Common Stock 43,439 17 Feb 2026 By Son
holding SCL Common Stock 5,174 17 Feb 2026 By Spouse
holding SCL Common Stock 95,416 17 Feb 2026 By Trust
holding SCL Common Stock 1,238 17 Feb 2026 By ESOP II Trust

Derivative Securities (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)

Type Sym Class Transaction Value $ Shares Change % * Price $ Shares After Date Underlying Class Amount Exercise Price Ownership Footnotes
transaction SCL Restricted Stock Units Options Exercise $0 -341 -100% $0.000000 0 17 Feb 2026 Restricted Stock Units 341 Direct F1, F3, F4
* An asterisk sign (*) next to the price indicates that the price is likely invalid.

Explanation of Responses:

Id Content
F1 The restricted stock units ("RSUs") were settled in shares of common stock per the terms of the award.
F2 Withholding of shares to satisfy tax liability on the vesting of RSUs.
F3 Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Stepan Company common stock.
F4 Vests ratably over three years beginning on the date shown.