Stepan Company (NYSE:SCL) is included among the Best Dividend Stocks for a Dividend Champions List. Stepan Company (SCL): A Steady Performer Among Dividend Champions Stepan Company (NYSE:SCL) is based in Illinois and produces specialty and intermediate chemicals used across different industries. In its most recent update, President and CEO Luis E. Rojo said the business turned in strong results, with double-digit adjusted EBITDA growth in the first half of 2025. He acknowledged that higher oleochemical c ...

In this article, we will take a look at some of the best dividend stocks for a dividend champions list.Dividend champions are companies that have been increasing their dividends for the past 25 years or more. Although they share this characteristic with dividend aristocrats, there are a few important differences, the most notable being that dividend champions do not have to reside in the S&P Index to qualify, unlike aristocrats. However, this contrast is quite superficial; the important feature is their end ...