Sensient Technologies (SXT)

NYSE Materials Specialty Chemicals S&P SmallCap 600
$119.19
-0.56 (-0.47%)
Close of Nov 06, 2026 · end-of-day data
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Performance

price return
1W+1.3%
1M-9.7%
3M-7.9%
6M+0.8%
YTD+26.9%
1Y+24.0%
3Y+112.7%
5Y+24.7%

Key statistics

Full financials →
Market cap$5.1B
P/E (TTM)30.0
EPS (TTM, diluted)$3.97
P/S2.90
P/B3.94
EV / EBITDA18.4
Revenue (TTM)$1.75B
Revenue growth+9.5%
Net margin9.7%
ROE13.2%
Debt / equity0.61
FCF yield-0.3%
Dividend yield1.38%
Payout ratio41%
Beta (1Y)0.84
Volatility (1Y)39.9%
52-week range$82.60 – $138.82
Avg volume (50D)426.92K

Revenue & net income — last 8 quarters

Statements →
Nov 4, 4:15 PM ET

Sensient Technologies adds two directors, Ernest Chan and Philip Yu, effective December 2, 2026

Neutral leadership 5.02

Sensient Technologies expanded its board from nine to ten members and elected Ernest Chan and Philip Yu as directors, effective December 2, 2026. One seat fills the vacancy left by the September 2026 death of Essie Whitelaw, and the other is a newly created seat. Board additions are routine governance steps and the filing does not report any financial effect.

  • Board increased from nine to ten members; Ernest Chan and Philip Yu elected effective December 2, 2026
  • One seat fills the vacancy created when Essie Whitelaw passed away in September 2026
  • Both will serve on the Scientific Advisory Committee and receive standard non-employee director pay, including a pro rata 2026 cash retainer
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
Oct 30, 7:10 AM ET

Sensient Q3 revenue rises 10.6% to $455.8 million; raises low end of 2026 EPS outlook

Positive earnings 2.027.01

Sensient Technologies reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $455.8 million, up 10.6%, and diluted earnings per share of $1.13, up from 87 cents a year earlier. The company raised the low end of its 2026 GAAP diluted EPS guidance to between $4.15 and $4.20, while its local currency revenue and adjusted EBITDA growth outlooks were unchanged.

  • Q3 revenue $455.8 million vs. $412.1 million a year earlier; operating income $72.4 million, up 25.5%
  • Q3 diluted EPS $1.13 vs. 87 cents; the prior year included $3.3 million of Portfolio Optimization Plan costs, none in 2026
  • 2026 GAAP diluted EPS guidance now $4.15 to $4.20, up from $4.10 to $4.20
  • Conference call scheduled for 8:30 a.m. CDT on October 30, 2026
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
Sep 2, 5:29 PM ET

Sensient Amends Receivables Program, Raises Limit to $115 Million, Extends to 2027

Neutral financing Written later 1.012.03

Sensient Technologies and its subsidiary Sensient Receivables entered into an amended trade receivables securitization program on August 31, 2026, adding PNC Bank as a purchaser and administrative agent. The facility limit rises from $105 million to $115 million, and the termination date moves to August 30, 2027. The filing describes a financing agreement and does not report any results or changes to earnings.

  • Facility limit increased from $105 million to $115 million
  • Termination date extended to August 30, 2027
  • PNC Bank added as a purchaser and administrative agent; Wells Fargo Bank remains a purchaser
  • Amendment dated August 31, 2026, filed as Exhibit 10.1
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
Jul 24, 7:10 AM ET

Sensient Technologies raises 2026 diluted EPS guidance to $4.10-$4.20 after Q2 profit gain

Positive guidance Written later 2.027.01

Sensient reported second-quarter 2026 reported revenue of $462.1 million, up 11.6%, and diluted EPS of $1.20, up 36.4% from 88 cents a year earlier. The company raised its 2026 GAAP diluted EPS guidance to between $4.10 and $4.20 from $3.70 to $3.90, and said local currency adjusted EBITDA growth is now expected in the mid-teen to high teen range.

  • Q2 2026 reported revenue $462.1 million, up 11.6%; local currency revenue up 9.9%
  • Q2 2026 reported operating income $76.7 million, up 32.9%; net earnings $51.4 million, up 36.6%
  • 2026 GAAP diluted EPS guidance raised to $4.10 to $4.20 from $3.70 to $3.90
  • Q2 2026 results included $4.3 million of one-time tariff refunds in the Color Group
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

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Famous investors who own SXT

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InvestorValue% of portfolioLast quarter
Renaissance Technologies $7.19M0.01% Added

From each investor's latest 13F filing (Q2 2026); positions are as of the quarter end and filed up to 45 days later.

Prices are end-of-day and split-adjusted. Financial data from Sensient Technologies's SEC XBRL filings. Not investment advice.