Sensient (SXT) | Stock Overview & Key Data

Sensient Technologies Corporation | Mid-cap | Basic Materials

$94.62

-0.14%

| Sensient Stock Comparison:

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Sensient Performance Comparison

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Sensient

Basic Materials Sector

S&P 500

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Stock Range

Today's Range

Low: $94.42 High: $95.78

on June 16, 2025

52 Week Range

Low: $66.15 High: $98.27

on January 13, 2025

on May 12, 2025

All-Time High: $106.32 on November 15, 2021

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Key Statistics

Market Cap i $4.0B

EPS i 3.02

P/E Ratio (TTM) i 31.37

Forward P/E i 27.54

P/B Ratio i 3.65

PEG Ratio i 27.54

Div. Yield i 1.73%

ROE i 11.88%

Beta i 0.543

Debt to Equity i 64.09

Financial Highlights

Profitability

Gross Margin i 33.59%

Operating Margin i 14.35%

Profit Margin i 8.19%

Returns and Earnings

Return on Assets (TTM) i 6.16%

Return on Equity (TTM) i 11.88%

EBITDA i $256.4M

Net Income (TTM) i $128.2M

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Dividend Information

Expected Yearly Dividend i $1.64

Estimated Dividend Yield i 1.73%

5 Year Average Dividend Yield i 2.19%

Last 12-Month Dividend Yield i 1.73%

Last 12-Month Dividend i $1.64

% of Earnings Paid as Dividends i 54.30%

Dividend Date i June 2, 2025

Ex-Dividend Date i May 12, 2025

Peer Performance Comparison

Company	Market Cap	1W	1M	3M	6M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y
Sensient SXT	4.02B Mid-cap	-1.30%	2.27%	30.51%	22.59%	35.49%	25.65%	29.74%	87.96%
Linde plc LIN	216.02B Mega-cap	-1.18%	1.93%	1.37%	8.94%	12.66%	6.64%	60.31%	123.98%
Sherwin-Williams SHW	84.17B Large-cap	-6.04%	-5.66%	-1.82%	-7.85%	0.82%	13.09%	50.76%	72.34%
Eastman Chemical EMN	8.80B Mid-cap	-3.64%	-6.71%	-15.49%	-20.13%	-12.97%	-23.43%	-13.09%	9.64%
Westlake WLK	9.91B Mid-cap	5.08%	-10.67%	-26.88%	-35.29%	-31.06%	-48.41%	-22.21%	40.90%
Albemarle ALB	7.14B Mid-cap	-2.15%	1.25%	-23.17%	-38.76%	-28.48%	-41.34%	-71.36%	-22.50%

Ownership & Short Interest

Insider Ownership i 1.56%

Institutional Ownership i 94.01%

Shares Short i 1M

Short Ratio i 4.05

Short % of Shares Outstanding i 5.61%

Average 10-Day Volume i 257K

Average 90-Day Volume i 270K

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is SXT's 52-week high and low?

In the last 52 weeks, Sensient reached a high of $98.27 (on May 12, 2025) and a low of $66.15 (on January 13, 2025).

What is the market cap and P/E ratio for SXT?

Curious about Sensient's size and valuation? Its market capitalization stands at 4.02B. When it comes to valuation, the P/E ratio (trailing twelve months) is 31.37, and the forward P/E (looking ahead) is 27.54.

Does SXT pay dividends? If so, what's the yield?

Yes, Sensient is a dividend-paying stock. Investors have recently enjoyed a trailing annual dividend yield of 1.73%, and the company is expected to pay out $1.64 per share over the coming year.

Who are Sensient's main competitors or similar companies to consider before investing?

When looking at Sensient, it can be helpful to see how it compares to other players in its field. Here are a few similar companies or key competitors:

Company	Mkt Cap	Sector	Industry	1Y Return	3Y Return
Linde plc LIN	216.02B	Basic Materials	Specialty Chemicals	6.64%	60.31%
Sherwin-Williams SHW	84.17B	Basic Materials	Specialty Chemicals	13.09%	50.76%
Eastman Chemical EMN	8.80B	Basic Materials	Specialty Chemicals	-23.43%	-13.09%
Westlake WLK	9.91B	Basic Materials	Specialty Chemicals	-48.41%	-22.21%
Albemarle ALB	7.14B	Basic Materials	Specialty Chemicals	-41.34%	-71.36%

For a more comprehensive list, please see the Peer Performance Comparison table on this page.

What are the key financial health indicators for Sensient Technologies Corporation? (e.g., ROE, Debt/Equity)

To get a sense of Sensient's financial health, here are a few key indicators: its Return on Equity (ROE) over the last twelve months is 11.88%, the Debt to Equity ratio from the most recent quarter is 64.09, and its Gross Profit Margin stands at 33.59%.

What is the recent revenue and earnings growth for SXT?

Looking at Sensient's growth, its revenue over the trailing twelve months (TTM) was $2B. Compared to the same quarter last year (YoY), quarterly revenue grew by 2.00%, and quarterly earnings saw a YoY growth of 11.40%.

How much of SXT stock is held by insiders and institutions?

Wondering who owns Sensient stock? Company insiders (like executives and directors) hold about 1.56% of the shares, while institutional investors (such as mutual funds and pension funds) own approximately 94.01%.

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