SXT Stock Chart & Stats
$2015.00
$615.00(43.93%)
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Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$1,400.00 - $2,015.00
Previous CloseN/A
VolumeN/A
Average Volume (3M)N/A
Market Cap
$83.82B
Enterprise Value$4.42K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$38.54M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$767.79M
Price to Earnings (P/E)34.4
Beta0.00
Next Earnings
Oct 30, 2026EPS Estimate
18.03Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)3.40
Shares Outstanding42,568,960
10 Day Avg. VolumeN/A
30 Day Avg. VolumeN/A
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio3.98
Price to Book (P/B)3.32
Price to Sales (P/S)2.46
P/FCF Ratio103.29
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$2,346.18Price Target Upside― Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Natural Color Conversion TractionConcrete traction in natural-color conversions demonstrates the company is winning customers and monetizing a structural shift toward natural ingredients. Sustained conversion revenue supports multi-year growth, recurring B2B orders, and scale advantages as the pipeline and win rates expand toward the stated $1B U.S. opportunity.
Proprietary R&D PlatformsProprietary platforms and formulation expertise create durable differentiation in a specialty-ingredient market where formulation performance, stability, and regulatory compliance matter. This technical moat supports premium pricing, customer stickiness, and higher incremental margins as scale and IP adoption increase.
Improving Leverage And Balance-sheet FlexibilityAn improving leverage profile and available liquidity provide capacity to fund the multi-year natural-color buildout and targeted capex without immediate distress. Manageable covenants and access to term facilities support strategic investments, M&A optionality, and continuity of supply-chain investments over the medium term.
Bears Say
Weak Cash Conversion And Low FCFSubpar cash conversion limits the firm's ability to self-fund capex and working-capital needs tied to scaling natural colors. Persistent low free cash flow increases reliance on external financing for growth investments, raises funding costs over time, and constrains flexibility for dividends or buybacks if cash generation doesn't recover.
Rising Working Capital And Near-term Leverage PressureMaterial inventory, production investments and higher receivables tied to conversion projects raise leverage and cash needs. If working capital remains elevated during scale-up, interest expense and covenant headroom could tighten, limiting financial flexibility and amplifying risk if revenue or margin assumptions slip.
Supply-chain And Raw-material ExposureScaling natural, agriculture-dependent products materially increases exposure to commodity and seasonal risks that can drive input cost volatility and supply interruptions. This raises the probability of recurring margin variability, higher inventory buffers, and greater sourcing complexity that can erode long-term margin sustainability.
Sensient Technologies News
SXT FAQ
What was Sensient’s price range in the past 12 months?
Sensient lowest stock price was $1400.00 and its highest was $2015.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Sensient’s market cap?
Sensient’s market cap is $83.82B.
When is Sensient’s upcoming earnings report date?
Sensient’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 30, 2026 which is in 97 days.
How were Sensient’s earnings last quarter?
Sensient released its earnings results on Jul 24, 2026. The company reported $21.011 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $18.052 by $2.959.
Is Sensient overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Sensient’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Sensient pay dividends?
Sensient does not currently pay dividends.
What is Sensient’s EPS estimate?
Sensient’s EPS estimate is 18.03.
How many shares outstanding does Sensient have?
Sensient has 42,568,960 shares outstanding.
What happened to Sensient’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Sensient reported an EPS of $21.011 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $18.052. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Sensient?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in MX:SXT
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Sensient Technologies Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$2,346.18 (― Downside)
$2,346.18 (― Downside)
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $4.1B over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
2.20%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
0.97%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
9.31%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Sensient
Sensient Technologies Corporation, operating alongside its various subsidiaries, specializes in the creation, production, and global distribution of colors, flavorings, and an array of other specialized ingredients. The company's extensive market presence spans across North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific region, and numerous other international territories. Its operations are strategically organized into three main divisions: the Flavors & Extracts Group, the Color Group, and the Asia Pacific Group. For the food, beverage, personal care, and household product sectors, Sensient supplies sophisticated flavor delivery systems, along with custom-compounded and pre-blended products. It also provides fundamental ingredient components such as essential oils, both natural and artificial flavors, and natural extracts. Furthermore, the company deals in various spices, including chili powder, paprika, and chili pepper, as well as dehydrated vegetables like parsley, celery, and spinach. Beyond flavors, Sensient offers natural and synthetic coloring solutions tailored for use in foods, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and nutraceuticals. For the cosmetics industry, it delivers colors and other crucial constituents, encompassing active ingredients, solubilizers, and surface-treated pigments. Its pharmaceutical and nutraceutical product lines feature excipients, which include specific colors, flavorings, coatings, and nutraceutical compounds. Additionally, the company produces specialized technical dyes for industrial applications, marketed under brands such as Sensient Food Colors, Sensient Pharmaceutical Coating Systems, Sensient Cosmetic Technologies, and Sensient Industrial Colors. The firm, established in 1882, maintains its corporate headquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
SXT Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$2,346.18