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Sensient Technologies

$120.18
-1.64-1.35%
Open: 4:00 PM
85.02
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Stock Price Today

Sensient Technologies Corporation (SXT) stock declined over -1.35%, trading at $120.18 on NYSE, down from the previous close of $121.82. The stock opened at $121.40, fluctuating between $118.65 and $121.71 in the recent session.

Stock Snapshot

121.82
Prev. Close
5.12B
Market Cap
118.65
Day Low
32.84
P/E Ratio
3.66
EPS (TTM)
1.95
Cash Flow per Share
121.4
Open
42.57M
Number of Shares
121.71
Day High
98.45%
Free Float in %
25.05
Book Value
415.98K
Volume

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Stock Price History Chart

DateOpenHighLowCloseVolume
Jun 26, 2026121.40121.71118.59120.181.22M
Jun 25, 2026122.09123.82121.14121.82534.08K
Jun 24, 2026118.42121.88118.16120.90522.62K
Jun 23, 2026117.95120.62116.18118.74382.89K
Jun 22, 2026113.61119.12113.61119.07528.52K
Jun 18, 2026113.00113.63110.56113.48939.43K
Jun 17, 2026112.79114.21110.04111.05655.42K
Jun 16, 2026111.70115.10110.50111.711.6M
Jun 15, 2026124.83126.28121.58121.94309.76K
Jun 12, 2026125.53125.84123.37124.11239.1K
Jun 11, 2026121.08124.47120.85124.19370.46K
Jun 10, 2026119.81120.14118.00119.78270.28K
Jun 09, 2026114.44119.81114.44119.47372.52K
Jun 08, 2026112.48114.69112.48112.86278.51K
Jun 05, 2026113.91113.91110.67112.19201.97K
Jun 04, 2026113.85114.03112.00112.79305.81K
Jun 03, 2026113.50115.67111.67112.87416.53K
Jun 01, 2026112.36114.66110.00111.76405.2K
May 29, 2026117.18117.29113.67113.85358.97K
May 28, 2026116.76117.80114.88116.61243.09K

Contact Details

Milwaukee, WI 53202-5304

United States

https://www.sensient.com414 271 6755

About Company

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.

Company Information

Employees4014
Beta0.79
Sales or Revenue$1.46B
5Y Sales Change%0.06%
Fiscal Year EndsDecember
SectorBasic Materials
IndustryChemicals - Specialty

Company Overview

Sensient Technologies Corporation (NYSE:SXT) closed at $120.18 USD, losing -$1.64 (-1.35%) from the previous close of $121.82. The stock is currently mid-range between its 52-week high and low $82.60 and $129.35. With a market capitalization of about $5.12 billion, Sensient Technologies Corporation is classified as a mid-cap and shows lower-than-market volatility (beta ~0.79). Key stats such as the average daily volume over the past year has been around 460.43 thousand shares, in line with its 52-week average. Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Sensient Technologies Corporation operates in the Basic Materials sector and the Chemicals - Specialty industry. Led by CEO Paul Manning, the company employs approximately 4,014 people and listed since March 17, 1980. 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.

Technical Performance

Short-term trend indicators are bullishly aligned (SMA20 2.57%, SMA50 2.26%, SMA200 -1.75%). The stock’s 14-day RSI is 56.32 (neutral), while the ATR of 3.53 points to higher daily volatility. The stock remains sitting in the mid-range of its 52-week band, trading -19.48% below its high and over 44.38% above its low. Average 10-day trading volume of 682.58 thousand shares is significantly above the 3-month average of 436.35 thousand, indicating heightened recent market interest.

Valuation Metrics

Sensient Technologies Corporation trades at a P/E ratio of 35.03, slightly above the S&P 500 average, with a price-to-sales ratio of 3.06 and a price-to-book ratio of 4.13 trading at moderately above to book value. The P/FCF stands at 231.56, also above market averages.

Dividend & Fair Value

Sensient Technologies Corporation last paid a dividend of 1.64 per share, this equals a trailing yield of roughly 2.18%. Dividend and splits history remains an important factor for investors monitoring long-term returns. A discounted cash flow model estimates fair value at around $13.06. This means the shares are trading above this model’s fair value.

Earnings & Analyst Outlook

Sensient Technologies Corporation generated EPS of $3.16 over the past year. Five-year average earnings growth is 4.08%. Wall Street analysts project EPS growth of 17.74% annually over the next five years. The latest quarter delivered EPS of $1.04. The next quarter is forecast at $0.83. Next year's EPS is expected at $8.40. Analyst sentiment is bullish. Analyst rating data shows there are 1 Strong Buy ratings, 2 Buy ratings, 0 Hold ratings, 0 Sell rating and 0 Strong Sell ratings. Price targets range from $143.00 to $115.00. The high target offers 18.99% upside. The low target suggests -4.31% downside. The mean target is $127.67. This offers 6.23% upside. Sensient Technologies Corporation earnings surprise history is a consistent trend of beating forecasts. The quarter that ended April 24, 2026, missed forecasts by 30.0%. The prior quarter beat by -7.69%. Over the last six quarters, Apple has recorded several small beats. These include 1.56% in February 14, 2025.

Shareholding & Insider Activity

Sensient Technologies Corporation has 42.47 million shares outstanding. The public float is 41.79 million shares, elevated short interest at 7.42% of float. This equals 1.75 million shares. The short ratio is 3.84 days. Institutional investors hold 111.12% of the float. Insiders own 1.29%. Freemont Capital Pte Ltd holds 6.30 million shares, Geraghty Michael C has 36.52 thousand shares and WEDRAL ELAINE R has 22.91 thousand shares. Over the past six months, insider transactions show net selling. They sold 1.04 thousand shares across 3 transactions.

Price Forecast & Outlook

Our AI price prediction model suggests that Sensient Technologies Corporation stock has strong potential for upside but may face short-term weakness followed by gains in the medium and long term. 2-Week Outlook: Projected increase of 2.01%, with price expected at $122.60 by July 10, 2026, within a range of $118.68 to $126.87 3-Month Outlook: Projected fall of -0.51%, reaching $119.57 by September 24, 2026, with a range of $117.96 to $121.02. 1-Year Outlook: Projected gain of 10.82%, with price at $133.18 by June 25, 2027, within a range of $129.26 to $136.55.

Key Takeaways

Sensient Technologies Corporation (NYSE:SXT) shares are flat 1.3% year-to-date currently trading near 52-week highs band. Short-term momentum has been negative over the last quarter, despite recent volatility. Valuation shows Sensient Technologies Corporation trading at a premium to the broader market with a P/E of 35.03. Analyst sentiment is bullish, with the majority of ratings in Buy territory and a mean price target of $75.80, suggesting -36.93% downside. Our AI forecast model points to short-term strength (2.01% over two weeks), a medium-term fall (-0.51% over three months), and a longer-term gain (10.82% over one year), with expected trading ranges indicating moderate volatility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current Sensient Technologies Corporation (SXT) stock price?
Sensient Technologies Corporation (NYSE: SXT) stock price is $120.18 in the last trading session. During the trading session, SXT stock reached the peak price of $121.71 while $118.65 was the lowest point it dropped to. The percentage change in SXT stock occurred in the recent session was -1.35% while the dollar amount for the price change in SXT stock was - $1.64.
SXT's industry and sector of operation?
The NYSE listed SXT is part of Chemicals - Specialty industry that operates in the broader Basic Materials sector. Sensient Technologies Corporation designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories worldwide.
Who are the executives of SXT?
Mr. Paul Manning
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, Pres & Member of Scientific Advisory Committee
Mr. Stephen J. Rolfs
Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Mr. John J. Manning
Senior Vice President, Gen. Counsel & Sec.
Mr. Michael C. Geraghty
Pres of Color Group
Mr. E. Craig Mitchell
Pres of Flavors & Extracts Group
Mr. Tobin Tornehl
Vice President, Controller & Chief Accounting Officer
Ms. Amy Schmidt Jones
Vice President of HR & Senior Counsel
Ms. Amy M. Agallar
Vice President & Treasurer
How SXT did perform over past 52-week?
SXT's closing price is 45.5% higher than its 52-week low of $82.60 where as its distance from 52-week high of $129.35 is -7.09%.
How many employees does SXT have?
Number of SXT employees currently stands at 4,014.
Link for SXT official website?
Official Website of SXT is: https://www.sensient.com
How do I contact SXT?
SXT could be contacted at phone 414 271 6755 and can also be accessed through its website. SXT operates from 777 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202-5304, United States.
How many shares of SXT are traded daily?
SXT stock volume for the day was 415.98K shares. The average number of SXT shares traded daily for last 3 months was 460.43K.
What is the market cap of SXT currently?
The market value of SXT currently stands at $5.12B with its latest stock price at $120.18 and 42.57M of its shares outstanding.
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