SXT Sensient Technologies Corporation
USBasic MaterialsAs of 2026-07-10 14:53
Why SXT matters now
Sensient Technologies Corporation (SXT) is a US stock in Basic Materials. The latest InvestLog snapshot shows $115.65 with -3.61% on the session and $4.92B in market capitalization; recent performance reads 1-month -0.54% and YTD +20.79%.
The latest financial table shown here is Q1 2026, with revenue of $435.8M, net income of $44.2M, and EPS of $1.04. Investors can compare that operating picture with valuation signals such as P/E 29.13 and FCF yield 0.5%.
The latest indexable market news headline is "A Look at Sensient Technologies Corp (SXT) After 5.9% Gain -- GF Value $85.31 vs Price $119.47" from GuruFocus.
Additional event context on this page matters because analyst consensus is Buy with a median target of $143.00; recent insider activity includes Hoang Thierry filing S-Sale. These signals are research inputs, not a recommendation.
Valuation
P/E (TTM)
29.13
PEG
3.70
P/B
3.94
P/S
2.92
EV/EBITDA
19.72
DCF Value
$43.29
FCF Yield
0.5%
Div Yield
1.4%
Margins & Returns
Gross Margin
33.8%
Operating Margin
13.3%
Net Margin
8.7%
ROE
12.1%
ROA
6.3%
ROIC
8.1%
Financials
| Period | Revenue | Net Income | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $435.8M | $44.2M | $1.04 |
| Q4 2025 | $393.4M | $25.5M | $0.60 |
| FY 2025 | $1.61B | $134.5M | $3.16 |
| Q3 2025 | $412.1M | $37.0M | $0.87 |
Analyst Ratings
Consensus
Buy
Target (Consensus)
$143.00
Target (Median)
$143.00
Target Range
$143.00 - $143.00
Trading Activity
Insider Trades
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Company Info
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Chemicals - Specialty
Country
US
Exchange
—
Beta
0.79
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.