(SXT) Sensient Technologies - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US81725T1007

SXT: Colors, Flavors, Specialty Ingredients, Food Additives, Personal Care Products

Sensient Technologies Corporation operates as a global developer, manufacturer, and supplier of an extensive range of specialty ingredients, including colors, flavors, and other high-performance ingredients. With a presence in multiple regions across the globe, including North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, South America, and Africa, the company caters to diverse industries such as food, beverage, personal care, pharmaceuticals, and nutraceuticals. Its product portfolio encompasses a broad spectrum of offerings, from flavor-delivery systems and compounded products to natural extracts, essential oils, and dehydrated vegetables like parsley, celery, and spinach.

The company's flavor division provides a wide array of ingredient products, including natural and synthetic flavors, which are used in various applications to enhance the taste and aroma of food and beverage products. Additionally, Sensient Technologies offers an assortment of color systems, both natural and synthetic, designed for use in foods, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and nutraceuticals. These color systems are marketed under specific trade names, such as Sensient Food Colors, to emphasize their application-specific suitability. Furthermore, the company supplies colors and other ingredients for personal care applications, encompassing active ingredients, solubilizers, and surface-treated pigments, under the Sensient Cosmetic Technologies brand.

Sensient Technologies Corporation also serves the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical sectors by providing excipients, including colors, flavors, coatings, and nutraceutical ingredients. These offerings are critical in the formulation and production of pharmaceutical and nutraceutical products. Beyond these markets, the company offers technical colors for industrial applications, highlighting its diverse product range and ability to cater to various industrial needs. With a history dating back to 1882, Sensient Technologies Corporation is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and its common stock is listed on the NYSE under the ticker symbol SXT, classified under the GICS Sub Industry of Specialty Chemicals.

Through its comprehensive portfolio and global reach, Sensient Technologies Corporation aims to deliver high-quality, innovative products that meet the evolving needs of its customers across different sectors. The company's commitment to research and development, combined with its extensive manufacturing capabilities, enables it to stay at the forefront of the specialty ingredients market. With a strong online presence, including its website at https://www.sensient.com, Sensient Technologies Corporation provides easy access to information about its products, services, and corporate activities, fostering transparency and facilitating engagement with its stakeholders.

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SXT Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 2,962m
Sector Basic Materials
Industry Specialty Chemicals
GiC Sub-Industry Specialty Chemicals
IPO / Inception 1988-01-05

SXT Stock Ratings

Growth 5y 29.4%
Fundamental 30.9%
Dividend 54.1%
Rel. Strength Industry 126
Analysts 4.5/5
Fair Price Momentum 73.09 USD
Fair Price DCF 86.97 USD

SXT Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 2.18%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.93%
Annual Growth 5y 1.01%
Payout Consistency 97.6%

SXT Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -64.2%
Growth Correlation 12m 66.4%
Growth Correlation 5y 21%
CAGR 5y 6.10%
CAGR/Mean DD 5y 0.30
Sharpe Ratio 12m 0.82
Alpha -0.11
Beta 0.88
Volatility 29.49%
Current Volume 191.6k
Average Volume 20d 213.5k
What is the price of SXT stocks?
As of January 22, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 75.31 with a total of 191,591 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +8.28%, over one month by +3.19%, over three months by -1.74% and over the past year by +23.64%.
Is Sensient Technologies a good stock to buy?
Neither. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Sensient Technologies is currently (January 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 30.90 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of SXT as of January 2025 is 73.09. This means that SXT is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -2.95%.
Is SXT a buy, sell or hold?
Sensient Technologies has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.50. Therefor, it is recommend to buy SXT.
  • Strong Buy: 1
  • Buy: 1
  • Hold: 0
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecast for SXT stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, SXT Sensient Technologies will be worth about 80.1 in January 2026. The stock is currently trading at 75.31. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +6.33%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 86.5 14.9%
Analysts Target Price 86.5 14.9%
ValueRay Target Price 80.1 6.3%