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SXT Stock Chart & Stats
$136.84
-$1.86(-1.47%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$136.84
-$1.86(-1.47%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$82.60 - $138.82
Previous Close$124.2
Volume808.40K
Average Volume (3M)458.89K
Market Cap
$5.74B
Enterprise Value$6.00K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$31.02M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$763.90M
Price to Earnings (P/E)36.4
Beta0.70
Next Earnings
Oct 30, 2026EPS Estimate
1.09Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.21%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)3.73
Shares Outstanding42,562,813
10 Day Avg. Volume314,134
30 Day Avg. Volume458,887
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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$140.00Price Target Upside2.31% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)4.12
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.80B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Steady Growth And Improving MarginsSustained revenue expansion alongside stronger gross and net margins indicates improving operating execution. Although growth is moderate, the combination supports durable earnings development and provides a stronger base for absorbing input-cost or mix pressures.
Natural-color Conversion OpportunityAccelerating customer conversions and proprietary natural-color platforms can create a multiyear growth avenue. The opportunity leverages Sensient’s formulation expertise and regulatory capabilities, potentially deepening customer relationships and supporting differentiated margins.
Upgraded Earnings OutlookThe upgraded outlook reflects stronger Color performance, conversion wins and improved execution across regions. If delivered, higher earnings growth would reinforce the company’s operating momentum and help fund planned capacity investments without relying solely on external financing.
Bears Say
Weak Recent Free-cash-flow ConversionNear-breakeven free cash flow and weak conversion reduce financial flexibility despite accounting profitability. If working-capital demands or capital spending remain elevated, Sensient may have less internally generated cash for debt reduction, acquisitions and shareholder distributions.
Leverage Pressure From Expansion SpendingThe natural-color buildout may strengthen long-term growth, but it requires substantial capital and working capital before returns are realized. Rising leverage and interest expense could constrain capital allocation and increase earnings sensitivity if demand or project payback weakens.
Raw-material And Supply-chain ExposureGreater reliance on agricultural inputs can produce persistent volatility in availability, cost and quality. Alternative sourcing and mitigation may help, but supply disruptions could pressure margins, require more inventory and complicate reliable delivery to customers.
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SXT FAQ
What was Sensient Technologies Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Sensient Technologies Corp. lowest stock price was $82.60 and its highest was $138.82 in the past 12 months.
What is Sensient Technologies Corp.’s market cap?
Sensient Technologies Corp.’s market cap is $5.74B.
When is Sensient Technologies Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Sensient Technologies Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 30, 2026 which is in 56 days.
How were Sensient Technologies Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
Sensient Technologies Corp. released its earnings results on Jul 24, 2026. The company reported $1.2 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.031 by $0.169.
Is Sensient Technologies Corp. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Sensient Technologies Corp.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Sensient Technologies Corp. pay dividends?
Sensient Technologies Corp. pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.41 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.21%. See more information on Sensient Technologies Corp. dividends here
What is Sensient Technologies Corp.’s EPS estimate?
Sensient Technologies Corp.’s EPS estimate is 1.09.
How many shares outstanding does Sensient Technologies Corp. have?
Sensient Technologies Corp. has 42,562,813 shares outstanding.
What happened to Sensient Technologies Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Sensient Technologies Corp. reported an EPS of $1.2 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.031. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 8.339%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Sensient Technologies Corp.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in SXT
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Sensient Technologies Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$140.00 (2.31% Upside)
$140.00 (2.31% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
SXT Sentiment 60%
Sector Average 60%
Sector Average 60%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 207.2K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
23.27%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.21%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
7.55%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Sensient Technologies Corp.
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 Company Deck
SXT Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call communicates robust execution and materially upgraded results driven by the Color Group and accelerating natural color conversions, with clear progress toward a $1B natural color opportunity. Positive operating momentum, better-than-expected wins and upgraded full-year guidance are offset by one-time tariff benefits, rising interest expense, increased working capital requirements, and supply-chain/raw-material risks associated with scaling natural color capacity. Overall, the company portrays confidence in its strategy and financial position while flagging near-term leverage and margin variability risks.View all SXT earnings summariesSXT Stock 12 Month Forecast
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Ownership Overview
11.08% Insiders
28.36% Mutual Funds
24.29% Other Institutional Investors
4.98% Public Companies and
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