Sensient Technologies Management
Management criteria checks 3/4
Sensient Technologies' CEO is Paul Manning, appointed in Oct 2012, has a tenure of 13.58 years. total yearly compensation is $8.67M, comprised of 12.5% salary and 87.5% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.66% of the company’s shares, worth $32.06M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 1.8 years and 10.4 years respectively.
Key information
Paul Manning
Chief executive officer
US$8.7m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 12.46% |
| CEO tenure | 13.6yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.7% |
| Management average tenure | 1.8yrs |
| Board average tenure | 10.4yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
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.Seeking Alpha • Apr 30
Sensient Technologies: The Bull Case Looks Priced In
Summary Sensient Technologies is capitalizing on regulatory-driven demand for natural colors, with Q1 2026 revenue up 11.1% and the Color Group leading growth. SXT’s Color Group achieved 12.3% local currency revenue growth and maintained margins despite heavy capacity investments, driven by complex, higher-margin customer conversions. Management anticipates high-single- to double-digit growth in 2026 adjusted EBITDA and EPS, but rising debt and interest expense warrant close monitoring. Execution risk remains if customer reformulation timelines slip, but early evidence supports SXT’s aggressive buildout for natural color demand. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
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...Analysis Article • Jul 28
Sensient Technologies (NYSE:SXT) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.41
Sensient Technologies Corporation ( NYSE:SXT ) will pay a dividend of $0.41 on the 2nd of September. The dividend yield...Analysis Article • Jul 24
Sensient Technologies (NYSE:SXT) Has Some Way To Go To Become A Multi-Bagger
There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. Firstly, we'd want to identify a...Analysis Article • Jul 05
These 4 Measures Indicate That Sensient Technologies (NYSE:SXT) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • Jun 19
Calculating The Fair Value Of Sensient Technologies Corporation (NYSE:SXT)
Key Insights Sensient Technologies' estimated fair value is US$93.33 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Sensient...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 Alpha
New Narrative • Sep 04
Decisive Sales Wins And Innovative Products Propel Revenue And Margin Growth
Sensient Technologies aims to boost operating profit through strong sales wins and a focus on sales execution across all groups, leveraging stable market dynamics and product launches.CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31 2026 | n/a | n/a | US$144m |
| Dec 31 2025 | US$9m | US$1m | US$134m |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$139m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$135m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$128m |
| Dec 31 2024 | US$8m | US$1m | US$125m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$89m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$88m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$91m |
| Dec 31 2023 | US$6m | US$1m | US$93m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$128m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$133m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$137m |
| Dec 31 2022 | US$8m | US$1m | US$141m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$139m |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$137m |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$124m |
| Dec 31 2021 | US$7m | US$1m | US$119m |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$117m |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$116m |
| Mar 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$120m |
| Dec 31 2020 | US$7m | US$945k | US$109m |
| Sep 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$67m |
| Jun 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$66m |
| Mar 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$70m |
| Dec 31 2019 | US$6m | US$945k | US$82m |
Compensation vs Market: Paul's total compensation ($USD8.67M) is about average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD8.38M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Paul's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
Paul Manning (50 yo)
13.6yrs
Tenure
US$8,665,993
Compensation
Mr. Paul Manning has been the Chief Executive Officer of Sensient Technologies Corporation since February 2, 2014 and as its President since October 18, 2012. Mr. Manning served as Chief Operating Officer...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chairman | 13.6yrs | US$8.67m | 0.66% $ 32.1m | |
| VP & CFO | 1.8yrs | US$1.62m | 0.039% $ 1.9m | |
| Senior VP | 10.1yrs | US$1.89m | 0.085% $ 4.2m | |
| VP of Human Resources & Senior Counsel | 8.1yrs | US$1.44m | 0.061% $ 3.0m | |
| VP, Controller & Chief Accounting Officer | 1.8yrs | no data | 0.0056% $ 275.2k | |
| VP of Investor Relations & Treasurer | less than a year | no data | 0.0085% $ 416.0k | |
| President of Color Group | less than a year | no data | 0.019% $ 908.1k | |
| President of Flavors & Extracts Group | less than a year | no data | 0.0043% $ 207.0k |
1.8yrs
Average Tenure
53yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: SXT's management team is not considered experienced ( 1.8 years average tenure), which suggests a new team.
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chairman | 13.6yrs | US$8.67m | 0.66% $ 32.1m | |
| Director & Member of Scientific Advisory Committee | 33.3yrs | US$209.17k | 0.041% $ 2.0m | |
| Independent Lead Director & Member of Scientific Advisory Committee | 12.3yrs | US$327.17k | 0.056% $ 2.7m | |
| Independent Director & Member of Scientific Advisory Committee | 9.4yrs | US$236.17k | 0.027% $ 1.3m | |
| Independent Director & Member of Scientific Advisory Committee | 10.4yrs | US$219.67k | 0.025% $ 1.2m | |
| Independent Director & Member of Scientific Advisory Committee | 12.3yrs | US$227.67k | 0.052% $ 2.5m | |
| Independent Director & Member of Scientific Advisory Committee | 6.4yrs | US$219.17k | 0.015% $ 748.3k | |
| Member of Scientific Advisory Committee | less than a year | US$2.12m | 0.11% $ 5.3m | |
| Independent Director & Chairman of Scientific Advisory Committee | 10.4yrs | US$219.67k | 0.021% $ 1.0m | |
| Member of Scientific Advisory Committee | no data | no data | no data | |
| Member of Scientific Advisory Committee | no data | no data | no data | |
| Member of Scientific Advisory Committee | no data | no data | no data |
10.4yrs
Average Tenure
63yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: SXT's board of directors are seasoned and experienced ( 10.4 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2026/05/26 12:06 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/22 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| 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.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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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 14 analysts. 4 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 |
|---|---|
| null null | Argus Research Company |
| Ghansham Panjabi | Baird |
| Philip Patricha | Berenberg |