Sensient (SXT) | Stock Overview & Key Data
Sensient Performance Comparison
Stock Range
Today's Range
Low: $110.62
High: $112.80
on August 1, 2025
52 Week Range
Low: $66.15
High: $114.59
on January 13, 2025
on July 25, 2025
All-Time High: $114.59 on July 25, 2025
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Key Statistics
Market Cap
$4.7B
EPS
3.17
P/E Ratio (TTM)
35.24
Forward P/E
32.47
P/B Ratio
4.08
PEG Ratio
32.47
Div. Yield
0.85%
ROE
12.18%
Beta
0.545
Debt to Equity
63.64
Financial Highlights
Profitability
Gross Margin
33.59%
Operating Margin
14.74%
Profit Margin
8.56%
Returns and Earnings
Return on Assets (TTM)
6.30%
Return on Equity (TTM)
12.18%
EBITDA
$256.4M
Net Income (TTM)
$134.8M
Growth
Revenue (TTM)
Revenue Per Share (TTM)
$37.36
Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY)
2.70%
Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY)
21.50%
Dividend Information
Last 12-Month Dividend
$0.82
Current Dividend Yield
0.85%
3-Year Average Dividend Yield
0.59%
3-Year Average Annual Dividend
$1.37
3-Year Total Dividends
$4.10
Ex-Dividend Date
November 4, 2024
Peer Performance Comparison
| Company | Market Cap | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensient SXT | 4.74B Mid-cap | -1.39% | 7.42% | 20.56% | 48.75% | 59.75% | 51.62% | 32.03% | 105.31% |
| Linde plc LIN | 222.60B Mega-cap | -2.85% | -3.64% | 2.54% | 1.14% | 10.92% | 1.19% | 52.14% | 87.28% |
| Sherwin-Williams SHW | 85.62B Large-cap | 0.97% | -3.35% | -2.89% | -3.98% | 3.08% | -1.11% | 44.85% | 56.87% |
| Albemarle ALB | 9.85B Mid-cap | -18.92% | 7.95% | 14.46% | -15.60% | -20.33% | -21.95% | -71.47% | -19.59% |
| Westlake WLK | 9.67B Mid-cap | -12.05% | -6.27% | -18.25% | -31.78% | -32.73% | -44.97% | -20.07% | 30.55% |
| Eastman Chemical EMN | 6.79B Mid-cap | -24.93% | -24.82% | -22.87% | -41.67% | -33.59% | -39.70% | -38.20% | -19.53% |
Ownership & Short Interest
Insider Ownership
1.56%
Institutional Ownership
95.37%
Shares Short
2M
Short Ratio
4.02
Short % of Shares Outstanding
8.09%
Average 10-Day Volume
499K
Average 90-Day Volume
487K
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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 $114.59 (on July 25, 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 4.74B. When it comes to valuation, the P/E ratio (trailing twelve months) is 35.24, and the forward P/E (looking ahead) is 32.47.
- 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 0.85%, and the company has paid an average of $1.37 per share annually over the past 3 years.
- 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
LIN222.60B Basic Materials Specialty Chemicals 1.19% 52.14% Sherwin-Williams
SHW85.62B Basic Materials Specialty Chemicals -1.11% 44.85% Albemarle
ALB9.85B Basic Materials Specialty Chemicals -21.95% -71.47% Westlake
WLK9.67B Basic Materials Specialty Chemicals -44.97% -20.07% Eastman Chemical
EMN6.79B Basic Materials Specialty Chemicals -39.70% -38.20% 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 12.18%, the Debt to Equity ratio from the most recent quarter is 63.64, 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 2.70%, and quarterly earnings saw a YoY growth of 21.50%.
- 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 95.37%.
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