Sensient Technologies Corporation (SXT)

Currency in USD
131.90
+2.54(+1.96%)
Closed·
131.900.00(0.00%)
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Trading near 52-week High
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Fair Value
Day's Range
128.74132.47
52 wk Range
82.60132.47
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
131.9
Open
128.74
Day's Range
128.74-132.47
52 wk Range
82.6-132.47
Volume
255.38K
Average Volume (3m)
496.64K
1-Year Change
11.4962%
Book Value / Share
29.6
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Price Target
142.80
Upside
+8.26%
Members' Sentiments
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Trading at a high earnings multiple
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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Strong Buy

Analyst Ratings

3 Buy
2 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
5 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 142.80
(+8.26% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
UBS
Buy155.00+17.51%143.00Maintain27-07-2026
Baird
Buy140.00+6.14%125.00Maintain27-07-2026
Rothschild Redburn
Hold125.00-5.23%-New Coverage08-07-2026
UBS
Buy143.00+8.42%143.00Maintain22-06-2026
UBS
Buy143.00+8.42%115.00Maintain28-04-2026

Sensient Technologies Corporation Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2026

  • Sensient beat Q2 2026 estimates with adjusted EPS of $1.20 vs. $1.04 expected; revenue rose 10% to $462.1M, driven by natural color demand
  • Company raised full-year guidance to high single-to-low double-digit revenue growth and mid-to-high teens adjusted EPS growth
  • Natural color conversion revenue hit $25M in Q2, totaling $45M year-to-date, as U.S. regulatory deadlines accelerate customer reformulations
  • CEO Manning called natural color shift 'the single largest opportunity in Sensient's history,' targeting $1B in sales with heavy capacity investments
  • Capex expected at $150M-$170M for 2026, with $250M planned for natural color expansion; no share buybacks anticipated near-term
Last Updated: 24-07-2026, 08:06 pm
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Earnings

Latest Release
24-07-2026
EPS / Forecast
1.20 / 1.04
Revenue / Forecast
462.1M / 448.84M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 3.71%
Dividend Yield
1.27%
Industry Median 2.30%
Annualised payout
1.64
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+1.01%
Growth Streak

SXT Income Statement

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P/E Ratio
35.5x27.7x3.9x
PEG Ratio
2.08−0.990.00
Price/Book
4.5x3.4x1.6x
Price / LTM Sales
3.3x2.3x1.3x
Upside (Analyst Target)
6.1%−6.1%34.5%
Fair Value Upside
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Sensient Technologies Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and markets colors, flavors, and other specialty ingredients worldwide. It operates in three segments: Flavors & Extracts, Color, and Asia Pacific. The Flavors & Extracts segment develops, manufactures, and supplies flavor systems for the food, beverage, and personal care industries under the Sensient Flavors and Sensient Agricultural Ingredients brands. This segment produces flavor, extract, and essential oil products; Agricultural Ingredients, such as dehydrated garlic, onion, and other agricultural ingredients for food processors; systems products, including flavor-delivery systems, taste modulation systems, and compounded and blended products; and selected ingredient products, such as natural and synthetic flavors, natural extracts, and essential oils. The Color segment develops, manufactures, and supplies colors. This segment provides natural and synthetic color systems for the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and nutraceutical sectors; colors and other ingredients, such as active ingredients, solubilizers, and surface-treated pigments for personal care; pharmaceutical and nutraceutical excipients, including colors, flavors, and coatings; and technical colors for industrial applications under the Sensient Food Colors, Sensient Pharmaceutical, Sensient Beauty, and Sensient Specialty Markets brand names. The Asia Pacific segment markets its products in the Pacific Rim and India under the Sensient name. In addition, the company produces and distributes chili powder, paprika, chili pepper, and parsley products. Sensient Technologies Corporation was incorporated in 1882 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Industry
Chemicals
Employees
4070

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
22.44M52.72%2.90B
Other Institutional Investors
18.45M43.34%2.39B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
1.68M3.94%216.92M
Total
42.56M100.00%5.51B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.14.76%62,82,1318,12,656
Freemont Capital Pte. Ltd.9.81%41,77,3485,40,382

FAQ

What Is the Sensient Technologies (SXT) Share Price Today?

The Sensient Technologies share price today is 131.90.

What is the current Sensient Technologies (SXT) share price and day range?

As of 12-08-2026, the Sensient Technologies share price is 131.90, with a previous close of 131.90. The share price has ranged from 128.74 to 132.47 today, while the 52-week range spans from 82.60 to 132.47.

What Is the Sensient Technologies Market Cap?

As of today, Sensient Technologies market cap is 5.61B.

Does Sensient Technologies Pay Dividends? What's The Current Dividend Yield?

The Sensient Technologies dividend yield is 1.24%.

What Is the Sensient Technologies (SXT) Share Price Target?

The average 12-month share price target for Sensient Technologies is 142.80, with a high estimate of 155 and a low estimate of 133. 3 analysts recommend buying, while 0 suggest selling, with an overall rating of Buy and +8.26% Upside potential.

What Is Sensient Technologies's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Sensient Technologies EPS (TTM) is 3.71.

When Is the Next Sensient Technologies Earnings Date?

Sensient Technologies will release its next earnings report on 30-10-2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is SXT a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

What Stock Exchange Does Sensient Technologies Trade On?

Sensient Technologies is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Sensient Technologies?

The stock symbol for Sensient Technologies is "SXT."

How Many Times Has Sensient Technologies Stock Split?

Sensient Technologies has split 5 times.

How Many Employees Does Sensient Technologies Have?

Sensient Technologies has 4070 employees.

What Is the SXT Premarket Price?

SXT's last pre-market stock price is 130.50. The pre-market share volume is 8,190.00, and the stock has changed by 1.14, or 0.88%.
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