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Sensient Technologies

(NYSE) SXT

Current Price$109.74
Market Cap$4.67BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1977)+21,455%
5 Year+48%
1 Year+2%
1 Month-3%
Sensient Technologies last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 109.712026-07-20
Sensient Technologies stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-3.76%USD 114.002026-07-13
1 month-3.32%USD 113.482026-06-18
3 month+12.48%USD 97.542026-04-21
Year to date+17.69%USD 93.222025-12-31
1 year+2.18%USD 107.372025-07-18
3 year+78.6%USD 61.432023-07-21
5 year+47.8%USD 74.232021-07-21
Since inception+21,454.88%USD 0.511977-02-10

Sensient Technologies Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$4.67BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$1.66B

Net Income (TTM)

$144.20M

EPS (TTM)

$3.38

P/E Ratio

32.45

Dividend

$1.64

Beta (Volatility)

0.80 (Low)

Price

$109.74

Volume

83

Open

$109.17

Previous Close

$109.74

Daily Range

$108.86 - $110.87

52-Week Range

$82.60 - $129.35

Estimated Earnings Date

Jul 24, 2026

SXT News

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Sensient Posts 22% Profit Gain in Q2

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About Sensient Technologies

Sensient makes ingredients that give products color and taste. These items help brands improve how goods look and smell. The company serves the food, beverage, and medicine industries.

What Sensient Makes

  • Flavors and Extracts: Systems for delivering taste, aroma, and texture to consumer products; generated $196.1 million in external revenue in Q1 2026.
  • Color Group: Natural and synthetic coloring for foods, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics; generated $194.5 million in external revenue in Q1 2026.
  • Asia Pacific: Specialized colors and flavors produced and distributed across Asian markets; generated $45.2 million in external revenue in Q1 2026.

Restructuring for the Future

  • Purchased Biolie SAS in February 2025 to add natural color extraction technology located in France.
  • Executed a Portfolio Optimization Plan to close manufacturing sites in Wales and Canada to increase efficiency.
  • Sold land and building assets at the Felinfach site in February 2026 for approximately $2 million.
  • Reduced global headcount by approximately 100 positions to lower annual operating costs.

Harnessing the Power of Nature

Sensient uses advanced extraction methods to create high-quality ingredients from natural sources like fruits and vegetables. This expertise helps the company meet growing demand for products that do not use artificial additives.

The Financial Scorecard

  • Revenue hit $435.8 million in Q1 2026, up 11.1% from Q1 2025.
  • Operating income reached $66.7 million in Q1 2026, up 24.7% from the prior year.
  • Net earnings were $44.2 million in Q1 2026, a 28.2% increase year-over-year.
  • Free cash flow hit -$42.4 million in Q1 2026, which worsened 64% from Q1 2025.

Bottom Line

Sensient has shifted from a general food company into a specialized developer of high-value sensory ingredients. Its focus on natural extraction and production efficiency aligns with consumer demand for healthier and more transparent product labels.

AI Generated • May 21, 2026

Industry

Chemicals

Sector

Materials

Employees

4,070

CEO

Paul Manning, MBA

Website

www.sensient.com

Headquarters

Milwaukee, WI 53202-5304, US

SXT Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

33.84%

Operating Margin

13.31%

Net Income Margin

8.71%

Return on Equity

12.14%

Return on Capital

10.50%

Return on Assets

6.30%

Earnings Yield

3.08%

Dividend Yield

1.49%

Payout Ratio

48.31%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$4.67BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

42.57M

Volume

83

Avg. Volume

505.15K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$560.21M

Operating Income

$220.33M

EBITDA

$281.89M

Operating Cash Flow

$123.19M

Capital Expenditure

-$101.29M

Free Cash Flow

$21.90M

Cash & ST Invst.

$38.54M

Total Debt

$767.79M

Sensient Technologies Performance Analysis

Sensient Technologies annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 1,437,039,0004.1%
20232023-12-31USD 1,456,450,0001.4%
20242024-12-31USD 1,557,228,0006.9%
20252025-12-31USD 1,612,111,0003.5%
Sensient Technologies sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-305.6%
Q32025-09-30-0.5%
Q42025-12-31-4.5%
Q12026-03-3110.8%
Sensient Technologies annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 3.3418.8%
20232023-12-31USD 2.21-33.8%
20242024-12-31USD 2.9433.0%
20252025-12-31USD 3.167.4%
Sensient Technologies sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-308.6%
Q32025-09-30-1.1%
Q42025-12-31-31.0%
Q12026-03-3173.3%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$435.83M

+11.1%

Gross Profit

$152.69M

+15.9%

Gross Margin

35.03%

N/A

Market Cap

$4.67BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$1.15M

N/A

Employees

4,070

N/A

Net Income

$44.17M

+28.2%

EBITDA

$82.27M

+19.9%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$38.54M

+18.3%

Total Debt

$767.79M

+9.4%

Accounts Receivable

$342.30M

+8.7%

Inventory

$681.73M

+14.0%

Long Term Debt

$767.56M

+12.3%

Short Term Debt

$232.00K

-98.8%

Return on Assets

6.30%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

10.68%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

-$42.35M

-64.0%

Operating Cash Flow

-$13.62M

-51.7%

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Questions About SXT

What is the current price of Sensient Technologies?

Sensient Technologies is trading at $109.74 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Sensient Technologies?

Over the past 52 weeks, Sensient Technologies has traded between $82.60 and $129.35.

How much debt does Sensient Technologies have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Sensient Technologies reported total debt of $767.79M.

How much cash does Sensient Technologies have on hand?

Sensient Technologies reported $38.54M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Sensient Technologies’s dividend yield?

Sensient Technologies currently has a dividend yield of 1.49%.

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