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Sensient Technologies Corporation (SXT)
$118.56-1.62 (-1.35%)
Market ClosedLast close Jun 29
Sensient Technologies Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and markets colors, flavors, and other specialty ingredients worldwide.
Historical Price
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200-Day SMA
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The Narrative
Sensient Technologies Corporation in the Basic Materials sector is trading at $118.56 with a market capitalization of $4.8B. Wall Street consensus targets $133.00 (4 analysts), implying a +12.2% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently 8% below its 52-week high of $129.35, remaining 19.7% above its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 5/9 shows mixed financial quality, Altman Z in the safe zone. The Whystock Score of 100/100 reflects bullish alignment across trend, valuation and analyst targets.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply +12.2% upside over 12 months
Long-term trend bullish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $435.83M↑ | $393.45M↓ | $412.11M↓ | $414.23M↑ | $392.32M |
| Gross Profit | $152.69M↑ | $123.35M↓ | $141.34M↓ | $142.83M↑ | $131.78M |
| Operating Income | $66.73M↑ | $38.19M↓ | $57.71M | $57.71M↑ | $53.53M |
| Net Income | $44.17M↑ | $25.48M↓ | $36.96M↓ | $37.59M↑ | $34.46M |
Peer Comparison
Fundamentals
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...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$4.80B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
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Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
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Div Yield
Low to zero yield. Return is entirely dependent on price appreciation.
1.04%
ROE
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
11.83%
Volume
Today's trading volume
654,661
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