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SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORP

SXTNYSE
πŸ† #1244 by market capEarnings Oct 30US Equity
$128.72β–Ό $0.15 (βˆ’0.12%)
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14dβ–² 0.2%
30dβ–Ό 4.7%
ytdβ–² 37.1%
1yβ–² 37.1%
🏦Market Cap
$5.48B
Small Cap
πŸ“ˆRevenue Growth (YoY)
+3.5%
Slowing
πŸ“ŠGross Margin
34.6%
Moderate
πŸ’΅FCF Margin
0.3%
Thin
βš–οΈP/S Ratio
3.2x
Fair
Otter Score
56
Weak

Trading Snapshot

Day Range
$126.70 – $129.65
52-Week Range
$82.60 – $138.82
Volume
$1.58B
Avg Volume
$1.90B
Shares Outstanding
42.6M
Next Earnings
Nov 3, 2026

Fundamentals Snapshot

Annual Revenue
$1.61B
Last Q Revenue
$462M
P/E Ratio
34.6
P/S Ratio
3.2x
EPS (TTM)
$3.73
Dividend Yield
1.27%
Dilution (1yr)
+0.5%

Why Investors Own SXT

  • βœ“High-growth profile β€” revenue up +8.8% YoY with expanding US Equity exposure.
  • βœ“Healthy economics β€” 60% gross margin and 27% free-cash-flow margin.
  • βœ“New products and segments could unlock additional revenue streams.
⚠️ Key Risks

Execution delays, intensifying competition, and valuation compression if growth decelerates.

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SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORP

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Financial Trends
RevenueThe total money the company brought in from sales, before subtracting any costs.
$1.6Bβ–² +3.5% YoY
Gross MarginOf every $1 of sales, how much is left after the direct cost of making the product/service. Higher = more efficient.
33.5%β–² +2.7% YoY
Operating IncomeProfit from the core business after operating costs, but before interest and taxes. Negative means the core business isn’t profitable yet.
$207Mβ–² +8.1% YoY
Free Cash FlowCash left over after running the business and paying for equipment/capex. Negative means the company is burning cash.
$38Mβ–Ό βˆ’60.8% YoY
Shares OutstandingHow many shares exist. Rising means the company is issuing more shares, which dilutes (shrinks) each existing owner’s slice.
42.7Mβ–² +0.5% YoY
Net CashCash minus total debt. Positive = more cash than debt (financially strong); negative = more debt than cash (net debt).
βˆ’$742Mβ–Ό βˆ’$135M YoY
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About 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.

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Otter Score Breakdown

How it's scoredFive components, each rated 1–5β˜… and equally weighted (20%), averaged to a 0–100 score:πŸ’Ž Quality β€” gross marginπŸš€ Growth β€” revenue YoYβš–οΈ Valuation β€” P/S ratio⚑ Momentum β€” 30-day price changeπŸ’§ Dilution β€” 1-yr share issuance (buybacks score higher)
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Overall Score
Weak
56/100

Analyst Ratings

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Consensus
Buy
10 analysts
Strong Buy2
Buy5
Hold3
Sell0
Strong Sell0
Ratings as of Sep 2026

Latest News & Updates

Defense WorldΒ·15d ago

California State Teachers Retirement System Acquires 5,179,897 Shares of Sensient Technologies Corporation $SXT

California State Teachers Retirement System increased its holdings in shares of Sensient Technologies Corporation (NYSE: SXT) by 11,832.5% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F fil

Zacks Investment ResearchΒ·18d ago

Sensient (SXT) Upgraded to Strong Buy: Here's Why

Sensient (SXT) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

Zacks Investment ResearchΒ·19d ago

Best Income Stocks to Buy for September 11th

ALL and SXT made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on September 11, 2026.

Defense WorldΒ·Aug 24

Deutsche Bank AG Buys Shares of 63,641 Sensient Technologies Corporation $SXT

Deutsche Bank AG purchased a new position in shares of Sensient Technologies Corporation (NYSE: SXT) during the second quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fun

Defense WorldΒ·Aug 22

Allworth Financial LP Invests $2.59 Million in Sensient Technologies Corporation $SXT

Allworth Financial LP purchased a new position in Sensient Technologies Corporation (NYSE: SXT) during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm purchased 2

Defense WorldΒ·Aug 18

Sensient Technologies (NYSE:SXT) Reaches New 12-Month High – Should You Buy?

Sensient Technologies Corporation (NYSE: SXT - Get Free Report) hit a new 52-week high on Tuesday. The company traded as high as $134.08 and last traded at $133.19, with a volume of 427277 shares trading hands. The stock