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SXTSXT

$97.3

+1.23
arrow_drop_up1.28%
Market closed·update15 Jan 2026 21:00
Day's Range
96.17-97.52
52-week Range
67.61-121.54

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Performance

Key Stats

Next Earnings Date2026-02-13
Next Earnings TimeBefore Market Open
Volume116.2K
Average Volume 30d325.16K

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Valuation (P/E Ratio)
Higher than industry average, suggesting growth expectations
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0.152
EPS Growth (YoY)
Calculated from 2023 net income (93.39M) to 2024 net income (124.67M)
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Overall Analysis

Buy
75

Sensient Technologies Corporation presents a compelling investment case, driven by solid fundamentals and consistent performance in specialized ingredient markets. While valuation appears slightly stretched, its dividend yield and operational efficiency offer stability. Technical indicators suggest a mixed short-term outlook, necessitating careful entry point consideration.

Neutral

Thematic

65

Sensient operates in attractive segments like flavors, extracts, and colors, benefiting from consumer trends towards natural and sustainable ingredients. However, it faces competition and slower adoption in some industrial color applications.

Strong

Fundamental

80

Sensient demonstrates robust financial health with consistent revenue growth and healthy profit margins. Its balance sheet is solid, and it consistently returns value to shareholders through dividends, although the P/E ratio indicates a premium valuation.

Neutral

Technical

60

The stock has shown strong performance over the past year and is trading above key moving averages. However, some oscillators suggest it might be approaching overbought conditions, indicating a potential for consolidation or a minor pullback.

FactorScore
Natural & Sustainable Ingredients Demand80
Specialty Chemicals Market Growth70
Geographic Expansion (Asia Pacific)65
Regulatory Landscape (Food & Pharma)75
Industrial Applications45
FactorScore
Valuation50
Profitability75
Growth70
Balance Sheet Health70
Cash Flow85
Dividend Yield80
FactorScore
Trend Analysis80
Momentum40
Short-term Moving Averages70
Volume Analysis60
Support and Resistance65

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Bullish Points (7)

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Consistent EPS Beat

The company has exceeded earnings per share (EPS) estimates in 7 out of the last 10 quarters, indicating operational efficiency and reliable earnings generation.

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Strong Free Cash Flow Generation

Free Cash Flow has been positive and growing over the last three reported years, demonstrating the company's ability to generate cash after capital expenditures.

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Bearish Points (7)

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High Price-to-Sales Ratio

The trailing Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio of 4.0 is relatively high compared to historical periods and may indicate that the stock is trading at a premium.

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Missed EPS Estimates

The company missed the EPS estimate in Q3 2024 (-6.1% surprise) and Q1 2024 (-7.27% surprise), signaling potential challenges in meeting expectations.

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Calendar

May 2025

12

Ex-Dividend Date

June 2025

2

Next Dividend Date

July 2025

25

Next Earnings Date

EPS Est.
Revenue Est.

H: $0.88

A: $0.88

L: $0.88

H: 418.60M

A: 418.10M

L: 417.60M

Profile

Employees (FY)4.01K
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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 under the Sensient Flavors and Sensient Natural Ingredients brands. This segment produces flavor, extract, and essential oil products; natural ingredients, such as dehydrated garlic, onion, and other natural ingredients for food processors; systems products, including flavor-delivery systems, and compounded and blended products; and selected ingredient products, such as natural and synthetic flavors, natural extracts, and essential oils. The Color segment develops, manufactures, and supplies colors. This segment provides natural and synthetic color systems for food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and nutraceuticals sectors; colors and other ingredients for personal care, such as active ingredients, solubilizers, and surface treated pigments; pharmaceutical and nutraceutical excipients, such as colors, flavors, and coatings; and technical colors for industrial applications under the Sensient Food Colors, Sensient Pharmaceutical, Sensient Beauty, and Sensient Specialty Markets brand names. The Asia Pacific segment markets the company's product lines in the Pacific Rim under the Sensient name. Sensient Technologies Corporation was incorporated in 1882 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Seasonals

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2022
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Price Target

112.33 USD

The 39 analysts offering 1 year price forecasts for SXT have a max estimate of 125.00 and a min estimate of 95.00.

Debt Level and Coverage

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Free cash flow
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Financial Position Analysis

Assets
Liabilities

Ownership

Free Float shares
41.8M (98.41%)
Closely held shares
676K (1.59%)
42.5M
Free Float shares
41.8M (98.41%)
Closely held shares
676K (1.59%)

Capital Structure

Market cap
4.67B
Debt
633.37M
Minority interest
0.00
Cash & equivalents
26.63M
Enterprise value
5.28B

Valuation - Summary

Market Cap
4.67B
Net income
97.3M(2.08%)
Revenue
1.16B(24.87%)
4.67B
Market Cap
4.67B
Net income
97.3M(2.08%)
Revenue
1.16B(24.87%)
Price to earning ratio (P/E)48.00x
Price to sales ratio (P/S)4.00x

Valuation - Ratios

P/E
P/S

Revenue to Profit Conversion

Revenue
1.56B
COGS
1.05B
Gross Profit
507.09M
OpEx
315.51M
Operating Income
191.58M
Other & Taxes
66.91M
Net Income
124.67M

Balance Sheet

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