Sensient Technologies Corp (SXT) Stock Price & Analysis
Sensient Technologies Corp (SXT) rose 8.34% to USD 126.79 as of July 25, 2026 at 03:02 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
SXT last closed at USD 117.03; the session ranged USD 116.34–128.4 on volume of 1,789,717 shares. Market capitalization is $5.40B, with a 52-week range of USD 82.6–129.35 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 03:02 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of July 25, 2026 at 03:02 UTC)
| Price | USD 126.79 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 8.34% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 117.03 |
| Open | USD 119.98 |
| Day Range | USD 116.34 – 128.4 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 82.6 – 129.35 |
| Volume | 1,789,717 shares |
| Market Cap | $5.40B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (SXT)
Nexqual's technical model rates SXT "BUY" based on 4 bullish and 2 bearish signals across 125 daily candles, as of July 25, 2026 at 03:02 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 65.86 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 116.63) |
| MACD | -0.34 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (SXT)
Wall Street analysts rate SXT "Buy" based on 5 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 134.4 (range USD 125–143), per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 03:02 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 5 |
| Mean Target | USD 134.4 |
| High Target | USD 143 |
| Low Target | USD 125 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 3 / 2 / 0 |
Earnings (SXT)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-07-24 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 1.03 |
| Revenue Estimate | $441.70M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 1.2 vs est 1.03 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 1.04 vs est 0.84 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.72 vs est 0.77 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.96 vs est 0.9 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 03:02 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (SXT)
| Total Revenue | $1.66B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | +11.10% |
| Gross Margin | +34.18% |
| Operating Margin | +15.28% |
| Profit Margin | +8.71% |
| ROE | +12.46% |
| Debt / Equity | 62.99 |
| Current Ratio | 5.01 |
| Total Cash | $38.54M |
| Total Debt | $767.79M |
| Free Cash Flow | $-1.95M |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 03:02 UTC.
Financial Health Score (SXT)
Nexqual rates Sensient Technologies Corp's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of July 25, 2026 at 03:02 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — Revenue +3.5% YoY (annual), slow |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Solid — Gross margin 34%, operating 15% |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $39M cash vs $768M debt |
| Cash Flow | Weak — FCF negative: -$2M, burning cash |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 12%, ROA 6.6% |
Ownership (SXT)
| Insider Ownership | +1.30% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +111.48% |
| Shares Outstanding | 42.57M |
| Float | 41.87M |
| Short % of Float | +5.96% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 03:02 UTC.
Leadership (SXT)
Sensient Technologies Corp is led by Paul Manning (age 50), Chairman, CEO, President & Member of Scientific Advisory Committee, per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 03:02 UTC.
| Chairman, CEO, President & Member of Scientific Advisory Committee | Paul Manning (age 50) |
|---|---|
| VP & CFO | Tobin Tornehl (age 51) |
| President of Color Group | Steve Morris (age 61) |
| President of Flavors & Extracts Group | Gregory T. Till (age 55) |
Major Backers & Investors (SXT)
Notable institutional backers of Sensient Technologies Corp include Freemont Capital Pte Ltd., Janus Henderson Group PLC, JANUS INVESTMENT FUND-Janus Henderson Triton Fund, according to Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 03:02 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Freemont Capital Pte Ltd. | 14.81% |
| Janus Henderson Group PLC | 4.48% |
| JANUS INVESTMENT FUND-Janus Henderson Triton Fund | 3.38% |
| Westwood Holdings Group Inc. | 2.77% |
| Vaughan Nelson Investment Management, L.P. | 2.37% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 23.19% |
| Vanguard Group | 19.02% |
| State Street | 3.82% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 2.46% |
| Geode Capital | 2.45% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 03:02 UTC.
From Sensient Technologies Corp's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-13)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- Sensient Technologies Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and markets colors, flavors, and other specialty ingredients worldwide.
- It operates in three segments: Flavors & Extracts, Color, and Asia Pacific.
- The Flavors & Extracts segment develops, manufactures, and supplies flavor systems for the food, beverage, and personal care industries under the Sensient Flavors and Sensient Agricultural Ingredients brands.
- This segment produces flavor, extract, and essential oil products; Agricultural Ingredients, such as dehydrated garlic, onion, and other agricultural ingredients for food processors; systems products, including flavor-delivery systems, taste modulation systems, and compounded and blended products; and selected ingredient products, such as natural and synthetic flavors, natural extracts, and essential oils.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: July 25, 2026 at 03:02 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.