Sensient Technologies Corporation (SXT)

Currency in USD
92.01
-1.33(-1.42%)
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92.01-0.01(-0.01%)
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Earnings results expected in 8 days
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Fair Value
Day's Range
90.6393.82
52 wk Range
72.60121.54
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
93.34
Open
93.04
Day's Range
90.63-93.82
52 wk Range
72.6-121.54
Volume
217.41K
Average Vol. (3m)
318.65K
1-Year Change
24.1198%
Book Value / Share
28.09
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
118.00
Upside
+28.25%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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ProTips
Has maintained dividend payments for 56 consecutive years
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Technical Analysis

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

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

Sensient Technologies Corporation Earnings Call Summary for Q4/2025

  • Sensient Technologies missed Q4 2025 forecasts with EPS of $0.72 (vs $0.77 expected) and revenue of $393.4M (vs $397.34M expected), causing shares to drop 13.2% to $85 in pre-market trading.
  • Q4 operating income decreased to $38.2M from $42M year-over-year, though cash flow from operations improved significantly to $45M from $21M in 2024.
  • CEO Paul Manning called natural color conversion 'the single largest opportunity in the company's history,' targeting $1B in natural color sales with significant investments planned for 2026.
  • For 2026, Sensient projects mid-single to double-digit growth in consolidated local currency revenue, with the Color Group expected to achieve high single-digit to double-digit growth.
  • The company anticipates front-loaded investments in H1 2026, with accelerated growth expected in H2 and plans to capture the majority of natural color conversion activities by 2028.
Last Updated: 02/13/2026, 10:42 AM
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Sensient Technologies investor slides for Q4/2025
Sensient Q4 2025 presentation
Last Update: Feb 13, 2026
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P/E Ratio
29.1x23.6x3.4x
PEG Ratio
3.870.190.00
Price / Book
3.3x3.0x1.6x
Price / LTM Sales
2.4x1.8x1.4x
Upside (Analyst Target)
26.8%−8.9%24.4%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

3 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
4 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 118.00
(+28.25% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
UBS
Buy115.00+24.99%-New CoverageMar 31, 2026
Baird
Buy125.00+35.85%93.00MaintainJul 03, 2025
CJS Securities
Hold95.00+3.25%-New CoverageJun 10, 2025
Baird
Buy93.00+1.08%85.00MaintainApr 28, 2025

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 3.16%
Dividend Yield
1.74%
Industry Median 2.38%
Annualized Payout
1.64
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+1.01%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Feb 13, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.72 / 0.77
Revenue / Forecast
393.4M / 397.34M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

SXT Income Statement

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FAQ

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

The Sensient Technologies stock price today is 92.01 USD.

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."

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

The Sensient Technologies dividend yield is 1.78%.

What Is the Sensient Technologies Market Cap?

As of today, Sensient Technologies market cap is 3.90B USD.

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

The Sensient Technologies EPS (TTM) is 3.16.

When Is the Next Sensient Technologies Earnings Date?

Sensient Technologies will release its next earnings report on Apr 24, 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 Neutral.

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 current trading status of Sensient Technologies (SXT)?

As of Apr 16, 2026, Sensient Technologies (SXT) is trading at a price of 92.01 USD, with a previous close of 93.34 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 90.63 USD to 93.82 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 72.60 USD to 121.54 USD.

What Is Sensient Technologies (SXT) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Sensient Technologies is 118.00 USD, with a high estimate of 125 USD and a low estimate of 115 USD. 3 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +28.25% Upside potential.

What Is the SXT After Hours Price?

SXT's last after hours stock price is 92.01 USD, the stock has decreased by -0.01, or -0.01%.
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