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Sensient Technologies Corporati

SXT Mid Cap

Basic Materials · Specialty Chemicals

Updated: Jun 14, 2026, 22:19 UTC

$124.11
-0.06% today
52W: $82.60 – $129.35
52W Low: $82.60 Position: 88.8% 52W High: $129.35

Price Chart

Key Metrics

P/E Ratio
36.61x
Price-to-Earnings
Forward P/E
26.18x
Forward Price/Earnings
P/S Ratio
3.19x
Price-to-Sales
EV/EBITDA
20.42x
Enterprise Value/EBITDA
Div. Yield
1.32%
Annual dividend yield
Market Cap
$5.3B
Market Capitalization
Revenue Growth
11.1%
YoY Revenue Growth
Profit Margin
8.71%
Net profit margin
ROE
12.46%
Return on Equity
Beta
0.79
Market sensitivity
Short Interest
5.24%
% of float sold short
Avg. Volume
400,468
Average daily volume

Valuation Analysis

Signal
Overvalued
vs. S&P 500 avg P/E (24.7x)
Analyst Consensus
None
4 analysts
Avg. Price Target
$133.00
+7.16% upside
Target Range
$124.00 – $143.00

About the Company

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. This segment produces flavor, extract, and essential oil products; Agricultural Ingredients, such as dehydrated garlic, onion, and other agricultural ingredients for food processors; systems products, including flavor-delivery systems, taste modulation systems, and compounded and blended products; and selected ingredient products, such as natural and synthetic

Sector: Basic Materials Industry: Specialty Chemicals Country: United States Employees: 4,070 Exchange: NYQ

Sensient Technologies Corporati Stock at a Glance

Sensient Technologies Corporati (SXT) is currently trading at $124.11 with a market capitalization of $5.3B. The trailing P/E ratio stands at 36.61x, with a forward P/E of 26.18x. The 52-week range spans from $82.60 to $129.35; the current price is 4.1% below the yearly high. Year-over-year revenue growth stands at +11.1%. The net profit margin stands at 8.71%.

💰 Dividend

Sensient Technologies Corporati pays an annual dividend of $1.64 per share, representing a yield of 1.32%. The payout ratio stands at 48.38%.

📊 Analyst Rating

4 analysts rate Sensient Technologies Corporati (SXT) on consensus: None. The average price target is $133.00, implying +7.16% from the current price. Analyst price targets range from $124.00 to $143.00.

Sensient Technologies Corporati: The Investment Case in Detail

Sensient Technologies Corporati (SXT) operates in the Basic Materials — specifically Specialty Chemicals — and is headquartered in United States. Below is a structured read of the investment case built directly from the latest fundamentals, valuation multiples, analyst positioning and smart-money flows. Each section translates raw numbers into the investment logic they imply, so you can decide whether the risk/reward fits your portfolio.

The Bull Case

Revenue is growing at a healthy 11.1% pace year-over-year, suggesting the business model continues to find new customers and pricing power. Earnings growth of 28.4% is outpacing revenue, a sign of operational leverage — fixed costs are being absorbed across a larger base.

The Bear Case

Our valuation screen flags the stock as overvalued — current multiples imply the business needs to deliver well above its recent trajectory to justify the price.

What to Watch Next

  • The forward P/E of 26.18x is meaningfully below the trailing 36.61x — analysts expect earnings to step up; the next earnings release is the test.

Investment Thesis: Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths

No standout strengths in current data.

Weaknesses
  • Currently flagged as overvalued
  • Negative free cash flow

Technical Snapshot

50-Day MA
$110.12
+12.7% vs. price
200-Day MA
$99.36
+24.91% vs. price
Below 52W High
−4.1%
$129.35
Above 52W Low
+50.3%
$82.60

Price trades above both the 50- and 200-day moving averages, with 50d above 200d — a classic bullish setup (golden-cross alignment).

Risk Profile

Market Risk (Beta)
0.79 · Defensive
Moves less than the overall market
Short Interest
5.24% · Elevated
% of float sold short
Debt-to-Equity
62.99 · Moderate
Total debt / equity

The data points to relatively defensive market behavior, elevated short interest (5.24%).

Trading Data

50-Day MA: $110.12
200-Day MA: $99.36
Volume: 239,103
Avg. Volume: 400,468
Short Ratio: 3.1
P/B Ratio: 4.31x
Debt/Equity: 62.99x
Free Cash Flow: $-1,954,250

💵 Dividend Info

Dividend Yield
1.32%
Annual Rate
$1.64
Payout Ratio
48.38%

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