Sensient Technologies (SXT) Stock Overview
Manufactures and markets colors, flavors, and other specialty ingredients worldwide. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 2/6 |
| Future Growth | 3/6 |
| Past Performance | 5/6 |
| Financial Health | 3/6 |
| Dividends | 3/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$128.60 |
| 52 Week High | US$138.82 |
| 52 Week Low | US$82.60 |
| Beta | 0.78 |
| 1 Month Change | -3.65% |
| 3 Month Change | 15.12% |
| 1 Year Change | 24.87% |
| 3 Year Change | 107.25% |
| 5 Year Change | 43.13% |
| Change since IPO | 5,687.00% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • Sep 07
SXT: Natural Color Reformulation And Execution Will Shape A Balanced 2026 Outlook
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Sensient Technologies from $137.40 to $142.80. This change reflects higher price targets up to $155 and updated views that recent execution, idiosyncratic growth expectations, and the natural food colorants opportunity are increasingly shaping the outlook for the stock.
Narrative Update • Aug 24
SXT: Fair Outlook Weighs Reformulation Upside Against Execution And Expectation Risks
The analyst price target for Sensient Technologies has shifted higher in this update, rising by $9 to reflect revised fair value assumptions after recent research highlighted idiosyncratic growth potential and strong execution, while also acknowledging that some upside is already captured in current consensus expectations. Analyst Commentary on Sensient Technologies Recent research coverage on Sensient Technologies points to a more constructive stance on the stock, with several firms lifting their fair value estimates after quarterly results and updated models.Seeking Alpha • Aug 19
Sensient Technologies: A Sense Of Its True Potential
Summary Sensient Technologies is capitalizing on tougher food regulations and a shift toward healthier, natural ingredients, driving accelerating growth. Sensient's color segment is the primary growth engine, now the largest and most profitable, with Q2 local currency sales growth exceeding 17%. Despite strong momentum and earnings set to surpass $4 per share, Sensient trades at a demanding low-thirties earnings multiple, reflecting elevated expectations. I remain upbeat on Sensient's long-term runway but prefer to await a period of price stagnation or setback before initiating a position. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Aug 10
SXT: Food Color Reformulation Trend Will Support Higher Earnings Power
The analyst price target for Sensient Technologies has shifted from $143 to $155 as analysts point to a brighter outlook following recent results, citing idiosyncratic growth that they say is not fully reflected in the stock and ongoing execution tied to the food colorants reformulation trend in the U.S. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Sensient Technologies highlights a mix of enthusiasm about current execution and some caution about how much of the opportunity is already reflected in the stock. For readers trying to interpret these notes, the common thread is that analysts see tangible support for Sensient's current valuation, with differing views on how much additional upside is justified.Narrative Update • Jul 27
SXT: Natural Color Reformulation Upside And Execution Risks Will Shape 2026 Outlook
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Sensient Technologies from $133 to about $137, citing updated assumptions for growth, margins and future P/E that reflect both the potential from the natural food colorants reformulation trend and current consensus expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Sensient Technologies highlights both the potential upside from its position in natural food colorants and some clear constraints around valuation and execution risk.Recent updates
Narrative Update • Sep 07
SXT: Natural Color Reformulation And Execution Will Shape A Balanced 2026 Outlook
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Sensient Technologies from $137.40 to $142.80. This change reflects higher price targets up to $155 and updated views that recent execution, idiosyncratic growth expectations, and the natural food colorants opportunity are increasingly shaping the outlook for the stock.Narrative Update • Aug 24
SXT: Fair Outlook Weighs Reformulation Upside Against Execution And Expectation Risks
The analyst price target for Sensient Technologies has shifted higher in this update, rising by $9 to reflect revised fair value assumptions after recent research highlighted idiosyncratic growth potential and strong execution, while also acknowledging that some upside is already captured in current consensus expectations. Analyst Commentary on Sensient Technologies Recent research coverage on Sensient Technologies points to a more constructive stance on the stock, with several firms lifting their fair value estimates after quarterly results and updated models.Seeking Alpha • Aug 19
Sensient Technologies: A Sense Of Its True Potential
Summary Sensient Technologies is capitalizing on tougher food regulations and a shift toward healthier, natural ingredients, driving accelerating growth. Sensient's color segment is the primary growth engine, now the largest and most profitable, with Q2 local currency sales growth exceeding 17%. Despite strong momentum and earnings set to surpass $4 per share, Sensient trades at a demanding low-thirties earnings multiple, reflecting elevated expectations. I remain upbeat on Sensient's long-term runway but prefer to await a period of price stagnation or setback before initiating a position. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Aug 10
SXT: Food Color Reformulation Trend Will Support Higher Earnings Power
The analyst price target for Sensient Technologies has shifted from $143 to $155 as analysts point to a brighter outlook following recent results, citing idiosyncratic growth that they say is not fully reflected in the stock and ongoing execution tied to the food colorants reformulation trend in the U.S. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Sensient Technologies highlights a mix of enthusiasm about current execution and some caution about how much of the opportunity is already reflected in the stock. For readers trying to interpret these notes, the common thread is that analysts see tangible support for Sensient's current valuation, with differing views on how much additional upside is justified.Narrative Update • Jul 27
SXT: Natural Color Reformulation Upside And Execution Risks Will Shape 2026 Outlook
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Sensient Technologies from $133 to about $137, citing updated assumptions for growth, margins and future P/E that reflect both the potential from the natural food colorants reformulation trend and current consensus expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Sensient Technologies highlights both the potential upside from its position in natural food colorants and some clear constraints around valuation and execution risk.Narrative Update • Jun 16
SXT: Fair Outlook Balances Higher EPS Guidance With Execution And Margin Risks
The analyst fair value estimate for Sensient Technologies has been updated from $95 to $124, reflecting a revised view on revenue, profit margin and long-term P/E assumptions that aligns with the more constructive stance recently outlined by analysts in Street research. Analyst Commentary on Sensient Technologies Stock Recent Street research around Sensient Technologies has centered on reassessing fair value in light of updated expectations for revenue, margins and long term P/E assumptions.Narrative Update • Jun 02
SXT: Natural Color Momentum And 2026 Outlook Will Support Bullish Upside
Sensient Technologies' analyst price target has shifted from $126 to $133, with analysts pointing to updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate, and future P/E, along with recent supportive research highlighting a bullish view on the stock. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts highlight the higher price target as reflecting updated assumptions on revenue growth, suggesting they see room for the business to support a richer P/E over time.Narrative Update • May 13
SXT: UBS Research And 2026 Guidance Will Support Higher Earnings Power
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Sensient Technologies from $125 to $143, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins and expected future P/E multiples following recent bullish research coverage and a higher Street price target from UBS. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts have pointed to recent research coverage and a higher Street price target as key supports for the updated fair value estimate on Sensient Technologies.Narrative Update • Apr 27
SXT: Future Natural Color Capacity And Acquisitions Will Support Balanced Upside Potential
The analyst price target for Sensient Technologies has increased from $118 to $126. Analysts attribute this change to updated assessments of fair value, discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, future P/E assumptions, and the impact of recent bullish Street research.Narrative Update • Apr 13
SXT: Future Natural Color Capacity And Sensible Acquisitions Will Support Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Sensient Technologies slightly from $119 to $118, tying this adjustment to updated views on revenue growth, profit margins, and a modestly higher future P/E. This underpins a generally constructive stance on the shares.Narrative Update • Mar 30
SXT: Future Natural Color Investments And Acquisitions Will Drive Upside Potential
Analysts have kept Sensient Technologies' fair value estimate steady at $119.00 per share, with only minor tweaks to assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E that collectively support maintaining the existing price target rather than resetting it higher or lower. What's in the News The company reported that from October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025, it repurchased 0 shares for $0 million, while completing a total of 6,267,019 shares repurchased for $440.29 million under the buyback program announced on August 21, 2014 (company filing).Narrative Update • Mar 15
SXT: Future Color Capacity Investments And Acquisitions Will Drive Upside Potential
Analysts have maintained their price target for Sensient Technologies at $119, citing only small adjustments to assumptions such as discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E that do not materially change their overall view of the stock’s valuation. What's in the News Sensient Technologies reported that between October 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025, it did not repurchase any shares, and confirmed completion of a total buyback of 6,267,019 shares, or 13.94%, for US$440.29 million under the program announced on August 21, 2014 (company disclosure).Narrative Update • Mar 01
SXT: Future Natural Color Investments And Acquisitions Will Support Upside Potential
Analysts have nudged their price target on Sensient Technologies slightly higher to $119, pointing to relatively steady assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E. What's in the News Sensient completed its long running share repurchase program announced in August 2014, having repurchased 6,267,019 shares, or 13.94% of the company, for a total of $440.29 million, with no shares repurchased in the most recent reported tranche (Key Developments).Analysis Article • Feb 17
Sensient Technologies Corporation (NYSE:SXT) Just Released Its Annual Earnings: Here's What Analysts Think
Sensient Technologies Corporation ( NYSE:SXT ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its...Narrative Update • Feb 15
SXT: Future Investments In Natural Color Capacity Will Support Upside Potential
Analysts have adjusted their price target for Sensient Technologies to $119 from $121.67. This change reflects updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate, and future P/E expectations.Analysis Article • Jan 22
Sensient Technologies (NYSE:SXT) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.41
The board of Sensient Technologies Corporation ( NYSE:SXT ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.41 per...Analysis Article • Nov 28
Sensient Technologies Corporation's (NYSE:SXT) Shareholders Might Be Looking For Exit
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 29.8x Sensient Technologies Corporation ( NYSE:SXT ) may be sending very...Analysis Article • Nov 05
Sensient Technologies Corporation (NYSE:SXT) Just Released Its Third-Quarter Earnings: Here's What Analysts Think
Shareholders might have noticed that Sensient Technologies Corporation ( NYSE:SXT ) filed its quarterly result this...Analysis Article • Oct 24
Is Sensient Technologies (NYSE:SXT) Using Too Much Debt?
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • Oct 08
Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Sensient Technologies Corporation (NYSE:SXT)
Key Insights The projected fair value for Sensient Technologies is US$86.47 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity...Seeking Alpha • Jan 11
Sensient Technologies: Improving Results, But Not Quite A Buy Yet
Summary Sensient Technologies has shown improved growth in recent quarters, especially with Q3 2024 revenues up 8% and adjusted EBITDA rising 13%. Despite recent positive performance, Sensient's longer-term growth track record remains spotty. The stock's individual risk/reward profile has improved, but there are still other names in its category that I prefer right now. While impressed with Sensient's 2024 results, I remain cautious and prefer a wait-and-see approach due to valuation and regulatory uncertainties. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaShareholder Returns
| SXT | US Chemicals | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -4.6% | -3.0% | -0.9% |
| 1Y | 24.9% | 2.8% | 13.9% |
Return vs Industry: SXT exceeded the US Chemicals industry which returned 2.8% over the past year.
Return vs Market: SXT exceeded the US Market which returned 13.9% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| SXT volatility | |
|---|---|
| SXT Average Weekly Movement | 5.2% |
| Chemicals Industry Average Movement | 5.5% |
| Market Average Movement | 6.9% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 15.3% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 2.9% |
Stable Share Price: SXT has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: SXT's weekly volatility (5%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
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| 1882 | 4,070 | Paul Manning | www.sensient.com |
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.
Sensient Technologies Corporation Fundamentals Summary
| SXT fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$5.47b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$157.97m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$1.70b |
34.6x
P/E Ratio3.2x
P/S RatioIs SXT overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| SXT income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$1.70b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$1.11b |
| Gross Profit | US$594.11m |
| Other Expenses | US$436.14m |
| Earnings | US$157.97m |
Last Reported Earnings
Jun 30, 2026
Next Earnings Date
Oct 30, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 3.71 |
| Gross Margin | 34.88% |
| Net Profit Margin | 9.27% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 60.6% |
How did SXT perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
1.3%
Current Dividend Yield44%
Payout RatioCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/09/14 19:28 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/09/11 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Sensient Technologies Corporation is covered by 15 analysts. 5 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| null null | Argus Research Company |
| Ghansham Panjabi | Baird |
| Philip Patricha | Berenberg |