Stepan Co (SCL) Hedge Fund Ownership (Q2 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Stepan Co (SCL) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, SCL has moved -2.4% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to +0.2% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -2.6%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), SCL gained +14.1% vs -0.2% for SPY. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Stepan Co (SCL)

224 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in SCL. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Smart Money Signals — SCL

Based on 223 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added SCL than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

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At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak

223 hedge funds hold SCL right now — the highest count in 3.0 years. When ownership is this concentrated, any bad news can trigger a chain reaction: one big fund sells, others follow. This is a classic 'crowded trade' — high popularity doesn't equal safety.

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Steady growth — +13% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+25 new funds entered over the past year (+13% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.

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More buyers than sellers — 62% buying

135 buying81 selling

Last quarter: 135 funds were net buyers (40 opened a brand new position + 95 added to an existing one). Only 81 were sellers (57 trimmed + 24 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

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More new buyers each quarter (+6 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening a new SCL position: 34 → 28 → 34 → 40. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.

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67% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 67% conviction (2yr+) ■ 13% medium ■ 20% new

149 out of 223 hedge funds have held SCL for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

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Growing discovery — still being found

26 → 34 → 28 → 34 → 40 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 34 → 28 → 34 → 40. A growing number of institutions are discovering SCL each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.

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Veteran-anchored — 71% veterans vs 20% newcomers

■ 71% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 20% new

Entry-cohort mix of 227 holders: 161 (71%) are 2+ year veterans, 20 entered 1–2 years ago, and 46 (20%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Elite ownership — 54% AUM from top-100 funds

54% from top-100 AUM funds

48 of 223 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 54% of total institutional value in SCL. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

3.7

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 3.7/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q2)	Prior (2026 Q1)	Change
Funds Holding	224	223	0.45%
13F Shares	20M	20M	1.67%
Total Value	$1.10B	$964M	13.84%
New Positions	31	40	-9
Increased Positions	89	93	-4
Closed Positions	29	24	+5
Reduced Positions	68	56	+12
Total Calls	3	3	-
Total Puts	1	1	-
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.33	0.33	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q2)

Prior (2026 Q1)

Change

Funds Holding

224

223

0.45%

13F Shares

20M

1.67%

Total Value

$1.10B

$964M

13.84%

New Positions

-9

Increased Positions

-4

Closed Positions

Reduced Positions

+12

Total Calls

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.33

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

224 + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in SCL. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

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FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 SCL holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Grace & White Inc /Ny	1.23%	139,013	$7.7M
2	O'Keefe Stevens Advisory, Inc.	1.09%	95,560	$5.3M
3	Pullen Investment Management, LLC	1.06%	40,995	$2.3M
4	Deprince Race & Zollo Inc	0.88%	936,608	$52.2M
5	SummerHaven Investment Management, LLC	0.35%	11,860	$661K
6	Icon Advisers Inc/Co	0.34%	32,000	$1.8M
7	Dean Capital Management	0.24%	11,864	$661K
8	VARCOV Co.	0.24%	11,165	$622K
9	Numerai GP LLC	0.19%	42,346	$2.4M
10	Penn Capital Management Company, LLC	0.18%	51,552	$2.9M
11	Edgestream Partners, L.P.	0.15%	88,077	$4.9M
12	PDT Partners, LLC	0.14%	48,126	$2.7M
13	Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC	0.14%	139,190	$7.8M
14	Greenfield Seitz Capital Management, LLC	0.13%	8,028	$447K
15	Romano Brothers and Company	0.13%	22,585	$1.3M
16	Algert Global LLC	0.12%	182,741	$10.2M
17	Dean Investment Associates, LLC	0.12%	16,335	$910K
18	Odyssean, LLC	0.11%	11,775	$656K
19	HighTower Advisors, LLC	0.09%	1,589,877	$88.6M
20	Gendell Jeffrey L	0.08%	165,520	$9.2M
21	Inceptionr LLC	0.08%	5,616	$313K
22	North Star Investment Management Corp.	0.06%	18,500	$1.0M
23	Wellington Shields Capital Management, LLC	0.05%	7,500	$418K
24	CastleKnight Management LP	0.05%	64,000	$3.6M
25	Virtus Investment Advisers, LLC	0.05%	3,650	$203K

Investor	Ownership History	% of Portfolio	Prev %	Rank	Conviction	Avg Buy Price	13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y	Sell Timing	Shares	Mkt Value	Change	Change %	Source	Quarter	Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — Stepan Co (SCL)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for SCL?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added SCL than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

What is the institutional breadth score for SCL?

More buyers than sellers — 62% buying: Last quarter: 135 funds were net buyers (40 opened a brand new position + 95 added to an existing one). Only 81 were sellers (57 trimmed + 24 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for SCL holders?

Elite ownership — 54% AUM from top-100 funds: 48 of 223 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 54% of total institutional value in SCL. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held SCL?

67% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 149 out of 223 hedge funds have held SCL for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Is it too late to buy Stepan Co (SCL) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, SCL has moved -2.4% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to +0.2% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -2.6%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), SCL has gained +14.1% vs -0.2% for SPY. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

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Stepan Co (SCL)

Smart Money Signals — SCL

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Steady growth — +13% more funds vs a year ago

More buyers than sellers — 62% buying

More new buyers each quarter (+6 vs last Q)

67% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Growing discovery — still being found

Veteran-anchored — 71% veterans vs 20% newcomers

Elite ownership — 54% AUM from top-100 funds

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