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Tronox (NYSE: TROX - Get Free Report) and Stepan (NYSE: SCL - Get Free Report) are both small-cap materials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation and profitability. Analyst Recommendations This is a breakdown of current recommendations

Connor Clark and Lunn Investment Management Ltd. acquired a new position in Stepan Company (NYSE: SCL) during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 13,945 shares of the basic materials company's stock, valued at approximately $777,000. Connor

Deutsche Bank AG bought a new position in Stepan Company (NYSE: SCL) during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund bought 23,364 shares of the basic materials company's stock, valued at approximately $1,302,000. Deutsche Bank AG owned about 0.10% of Stepan as

Stepan NYSE: SCL is in the early stages of a margin recovery, supported by growth in higher-margin product areas, cost reductions and broader-based volume gains, Chief Financial Officer Ruben Velasquez said during a company presentation.

First Trust Advisors LP lifted its stake in shares of Stepan Company (NYSE: SCL) by 11.2% during the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 94,340 shares of the basic materials company's stock after acquiring an additional 9,534 shares during the quarter.