Sensient Technologies Corporation (SXT)
NYSE: SXTIndustrialsMajor ChemicalsUSD
At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
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Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $5.62B
- P/E (TTM)
- 35.58
- Forward P/E
- 26.43
- EPS (TTM)
- $3.71
- Dividend yield
- 1.24% ($1.64)
- Ex-dividend date
- Aug 3, 2026
- 52-week range
- 82.60 – 138.82
- Day range
- 130.02 – 133.44
- Volume / Avg
- 390.88K / 426.57K
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 42.56M
- Next earnings
- Oct 30, 2026
52-week range
SXT stock today
Sensient Technologies (SXT) closed at $132.00 on Oct 7, down 0.68% (-$0.91), versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. Shares are 4.9% below their 52-week high of $138.82, set on Aug 26, 2026 and 59.8% above the 52-week low of $82.60, near the top of the past year's range. SXT is up 40.5% year to date, outperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 42.9%.
At 35.6x trailing earnings, Sensient Technologies trades in line with the peer-group median of 35.3x. Its forward P/E of 26.4x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year. Sensient Technologies's next earnings report is expected on Oct 30, 2026. Sensient Technologies pays an annual dividend of $1.64 per share, a 1.24% yield at the current price.
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About Sensient Technologies
Company profileSensient 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.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Major Chemicals
- CEO
- Mr. Paul Manning
- Headquarters
- Milwaukee, WI
- Employees
- 4,070
- Website
- sensient.com
Financial highlights
Full financialsIn fiscal 2025, Sensient Technologies generated $1.61 billion in revenue, up 3.5% from fiscal 2024, its 6th consecutive year of revenue growth. Net income was $134.5 million (+7.9% year over year), for a net margin of 8.3% versus a median of 8.2% in the prior 5 years. Gross margin was 33.5% (up from 32.6%) and operating margin 12.8%.
| Fiscal year | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.61B | $1.56B | $1.46B | $1.44B | $1.38B |
| Growth | +3.52% | +6.92% | +1.35% | +4.11% | +3.62% |
| Net income | $134.49M | $124.67M | $93.39M | $140.89M | $118.75M |
| EPS (diluted) | $3.16 | $2.94 | $2.21 | $3.34 | $2.81 |
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (5 analysts)
buy
Avg. price target
$144.40+9.39%
- Strong buy 1
- Buy 2
- Hold 2
- Sell 0
- Strong sell 0
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Next report
- Oct 30, 2026
- EPS estimate
- $1.03
- Last reported (Q2 2026)
- Aug 4, 2026
- EPS actual vs est.
- $1.20 vs —
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $1.64
- Dividend yield
- 1.24%
- Last payment
- $0.41
- Ex-dividend date
- Aug 3, 2026
Sensient Technologies peers
Industrials sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCPCBalchem Corporation | 166.41 | +0.68% | $5.30B | vs SXT |
| HXLHexcel Corporation | 83.90 | -2.45% | $6.34B | vs SXT |
| CECelanese Corporation | 43.86 | -2.21% | $4.81B | vs SXT |
| MEOHMethanex Corporation | 60.41 | -0.66% | $4.67B | vs SXT |
| PRMPerimeter Solutions SA | 28.44 | -0.63% | $4.66B | vs SXT |
| EMNEastman Chemical Company | 63.25 | -1.34% | $7.23B | vs SXT |
| VVVValvoline Inc. | 30.73 | -0.45% | $3.92B | vs SXT |
| CBTCabot Corporation | 75.41 | -2.20% | $3.89B | vs SXT |
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Sensient Technologies stock FAQ
What is Sensient Technologies's stock price today?
SXT last traded at $132.00 as of Oct 7, 4:00 PM EDT, down 0.68% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does Sensient Technologies pay a dividend?
Yes. Sensient Technologies pays $1.64 per share annually, a 1.24% yield. The most recent dividend of $0.41 had an ex-dividend date of Aug 3, 2026.
When is Sensient Technologies's next earnings date?
Sensient Technologies is expected to report earnings on Friday, October 30, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $1.03.
What is SXT's P/E ratio?
SXT trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 35.58 and a forward P/E of 26.43, compared with a median of 35.3 for its closest peers.
Who is Sensient Technologies's CEO?
Mr. Paul Manning is the chief executive officer of Sensient Technologies Corporation, which has about 4,070 employees.
Has SXT ever split its stock?
Yes. The most recent SXT stock split was a 2-for-1 split on May 26, 1998, one of 4 splits on record.
What is the SXT 52-week high?
The 52-week high for SXT is $138.82 and the 52-week low is $82.60. The stock is currently 4.9% below its high.