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SXT Stock Chart & Stats
$126.79
-$1.86(-1.47%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$126.79
-$1.86(-1.47%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$82.60 - $131.04
Previous Close$124.2
Volume808.40K
Average Volume (3M)239.48K
Market Cap
$5.40B
Enterprise Value$6.00K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$31.02M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$763.90M
Price to Earnings (P/E)34.0
Beta0.72
Next Earnings
Oct 30, 2026EPS Estimate
1.09Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.31%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)3.73
Shares Outstanding42,568,960
10 Day Avg. Volume147,577
30 Day Avg. Volume239,480
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 Upside10.42% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)3.92
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.78B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Natural Color Conversion TractionSensient has begun converting customers to natural colors at scale, invoicing ~$25M in Q2 (and ~$45M cumulative YTD). This establishes a multi‑year revenue runway tied to a structural shift toward natural ingredients, supporting durable top‑line growth as conversions and pipeline mature.
Technology & R&D LeadershipProprietary platforms (heat‑stable, concentrated shades) and integrated flavor tech create product differentiation and higher switching costs. This technical edge underpins sustainable margin premium and supports broader adoption across food, personal care and pharma over several years.
Steady Revenue Growth & Improving MarginsConsistent mid‑single digit top‑line growth and margin expansion from 2023 levels reflect pricing power, product mix improvement and operating leverage. Improved gross and net margins indicate structural earnings strength that can sustain cash generation as volumes and higher‑value products scale.
Bears Say
Weak Free Cash Flow ConversionNear‑breakeven free cash flow and low cash conversion reduce financial flexibility to fund capex, acquisitions or shareholder returns. If working capital and capex remain elevated for natural color scale‑up, persistent weak FCF could constrain strategic options and increase reliance on external financing.
Rising Working Capital And Higher LeveragePlanned capacity build and inventory to support natural color conversions will push leverage higher and tie up cash in working capital. Higher net leverage elevates interest costs, tightens covenant headroom and reduces flexibility for buybacks or opportunistic M&A during execution.
Supply‑chain & Agricultural Raw‑material RiskNatural color production depends on agricultural inputs vulnerable to weather, geopolitics and crop variability. Persistent input volatility raises cost and availability risks, forcing higher inventories or dual sourcing, and can cause margin swings that undermine the economics of conversion over the medium term.
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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 $131.03 in the past 12 months.
What is Sensient Technologies Corp.’s market cap?
Sensient Technologies Corp.’s market cap is $5.40B.
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 93 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 1.31%. 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 42,568,960 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 8.34%.
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 (10.42% Upside)
$140.00 (10.42% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
SXT Sentiment 75%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 25.6K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $233.5M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
40.05%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.31%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
7.55%
Trailing 12-Months
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
5.61% Other Institutional Investors
23.99% Public Companies and
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