Sensient Technologies Corporation
SXTNYSEMaterialsSpecialty Chemicals
As of Oct 23, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $5.67B
- P/E (TTM)
- 35.87
- Forward P/E
- 30.20
- Dividend yield
- 1.25%
- 52-week range
- $82.60$138.82
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 339.00K
Sensient Technologies (SXT) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
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| Day's Range | $129.37 - $132.88 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $138.82 |
| 52-Week Low | $82.60 |
| Open | $130.18 |
| Volume (last close) | 395.31K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 339.00K |
| Revenue (TTM) | 1.70B |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 157.97M |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | 4.48M |
| EPS (TTM) | $3.70 |
| Profit Margin | 9.27% |
| Operating Margin | 14.05% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 12.54% |
| Debt to Equity | 0.61 |
| Annual Dividend | $1.64 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.25% |
| Payout Ratio | 44.31% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Aug 3, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 5.67B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 42.71M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 35.87 |
| Forward P/E | 30.20 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 3.33 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 4.50 |
| EV/EBITDA | 22.91 |
| 50-Day MA | $131.86 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $112.41 |
| 1-Year Change | +36.15% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology
Sensient Technologies at a Glance
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Sensient Technologies (SXT) has a market capitalization of $5.67B. The stock trades at 35.9× trailing earnings, 30.2× forward earnings and 3.3× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $157.97M on revenue of $1.70B (a 9.3% profit margin) and generated $4.48M of free cash flow. Revenue grew 8.1% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $31.02M in cash and securities against $763.90M of debt, a net debt position of $732.88M.
Sensient Technologies pays a quarterly dividend totaling $1.64 per share a year, a 1.25% yield at the Oct 23, 2026 close, with a 44% payout ratio.
The share price is up 36.2% over the past year. At $132.65 (the Oct 23, 2026 close) it sits near the top of its 52-week range of $82.60 to $138.82, above its 200-day moving average of $112.41.
Based on 1 professional analyst rating from the past 90 days, the consensus is Sell.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sensient Technologies
What is the current stock price for SXT?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, SXT stock trades at $132.65. The 52-week range is $82.60–$138.82, with a day range of $129.37–$132.88.
What is the P/E ratio for SXT?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Sensient Technologies's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 35.9, meaning investors pay $35.9 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 30.2, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. Sensient Technologies operates in the Materials sector.
Does SXT pay dividends?
Yes, Sensient Technologies pays a 1.25% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 23, 2026 close ($1.64 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 44.3%. The most recent ex-dividend date was August 3, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for SXT?
Based on ratings from 1 professional analyst over the last 90 days, the consensus for SXT is Sell.
What is the market cap of SXT?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Sensient Technologies's market capitalization is $5.67B, classifying it as a mid-cap company. Sensient Technologies operates in the Materials sector within the Specialty Chemicals industry.