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Sensient Technologies(NYSE) SXT

Market Cap$5.74BMarket 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)+26,480%
5 Year+69%
1 Year+21%
1 Month+4%
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$133.60
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Sensient Technologies last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 134.842026-09-04
Sensient Technologies stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-0.21%USD 135.122026-08-28
1 month+3.54%USD 130.232026-08-05
3 month+20.59%USD 111.822026-06-05
Year to date+45.13%USD 92.912025-12-31
1 year+21.38%USD 111.092025-09-04
3 year+121.33%USD 60.922023-09-05
5 year+69.23%USD 79.682021-09-03
Since inception+26,480.33%USD 0.511977-02-10

Sensient Technologies Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$5.74BMarket 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)

$1.70B

Net Income (TTM)

$157.97M

EPS (TTM)

$3.70

P/E Ratio

36.45

Dividend

$1.64

Beta (Volatility)

0.78 (Low)

Price

$133.60

Volume

13,870.812

Open

$134.70

Previous Close

$134.84

Daily Range

$132.13 - $134.70

52-Week Range

$82.60 - $138.82

Estimated Earnings Date

Oct 30, 2026

SXT News

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About Sensient Technologies

Sensient Technologies Corporation makes colors and flavors for household goods. It helps other businesses create products that taste and look better. These ingredients are in snacks, sodas, makeup, and medicine.

What Is in the Ingredients?

  • Flavors and Extracts Group: Creates taste delivery systems and essential oils for food companies; revenue was $415.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026.
  • Color Group: Produces natural and synthetic colors for foods, drinks, and medicine; revenue was $414.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026.
  • Asia Pacific Group: Handles sales and manufacturing across the Asia Pacific region; revenue was $92.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026.
  • Personal Care: Supplies ingredients such as surface-treated pigments and solubilizers used specifically in the cosmetics industry.
  • Agricultural Ingredients: Provides dehydrated vegetables and spices such as onion, garlic, and chili powder to food manufacturers.

Expanding the Global Menu

  • Acquired Biolie SAS on Feb. 14, 2025, to expand natural color extraction capabilities in Europe.
  • Completed a Portfolio Optimization Plan in early 2026 to improve production efficiency and lower operational costs.
  • Shut down a manufacturing site in Felinfach, Wales, in May 2025 and sold the property in Feb. 2026.
  • Increased capital spending to $67.5 million during the six months ended June 30, 2026, to support natural color conversion projects.

How Operations Stay Efficient

Sensient operates through a global network that serves food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic manufacturers across several continents. The company uses specialized extraction technologies to provide natural alternatives to synthetic ingredients for its customers.

Measuring the Recent Success

  • Revenue rose 11.6% to $462.1 million during the three months ended June 30, 2026.
  • Operating income reached $143.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, up 28.9% year over year.
  • Market capitalization reached $5.2 billion in Q2 2026, up 25.4% from the previous year.
  • Total dividends of $0.82 per share were paid during the six months ended June 30, 2026.

Bottom Line

Sensient has transitioned toward natural ingredients and more efficient manufacturing processes. Its shift to natural products and streamlined operations helps the company serve global food and cosmetic brands.

AI Generated • Aug 5, 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

34.65%

Operating Margin

14.05%

Net Income Margin

9.27%

Return on Equity

13.02%

Return on Capital

10.50%

Return on Assets

6.66%

Earnings Yield

2.74%

Dividend Yield

1.22%

Payout Ratio

44.17%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$5.74BMarket 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

42.56M

Volume

13.87K

Avg. Volume

483.16K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$590.18M

Operating Income

$239.32M

EBITDA

$270.08M

Operating Cash Flow

$123.37M

Capital Expenditure

-$118.89M

Free Cash Flow

$4.48M

Cash & ST Invst.

$31.02M

Total Debt

$763.90M

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
Q32025-09-30-0.5%
Q42025-12-31-4.5%
Q12026-03-3110.8%
Q22026-06-306.0%
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
Q32025-09-30-1.1%
Q42025-12-31-31.0%
Q12026-03-3173.3%
Q22026-06-3015.4%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$462.08M

+11.6%

Gross Profit

$172.80M

+21.0%

Gross Margin

37.40%

N/A

Market Cap

$5.74BMarket 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

$1.41M

N/A

Employees

4,070

N/A

Net Income

$51.36M

+36.6%

EBITDA

$61.16M

-16.2%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$31.02M

-45.3%

Total Debt

$763.90M

+3.7%

Accounts Receivable

$376.50M

+12.7%

Inventory

$719.09M

+16.1%

Long Term Debt

$763.50M

+7.5%

Short Term Debt

$397.00K

-98.5%

Return on Assets

6.66%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

11.39%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$9.69M

-64.3%

Operating Cash Flow

$48.46M

+0.4%

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Questions About SXT

What is the current price of Sensient Technologies?

Sensient Technologies is trading at $133.51 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Sensient Technologies?

Over the past 52 weeks, Sensient Technologies has traded between $82.60 and $138.82.

How much debt does Sensient Technologies have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Sensient Technologies reported total debt of $763.90M.

How much cash does Sensient Technologies have on hand?

Sensient Technologies reported $31.02M 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 1.22%.

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