Sensient Technologies (SXT) Dividend History & Analysis

Track McKesson's (SXT) dividend history - current yield, annual dividend growth rate, payout history and peer comparisons.

Yield 12m 2.19%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.64
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 1.01%
Overall Dividend Rating 52.00%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.47%
Payout Ratio 54.5%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 88.1%
Total Return 12m: 11.80%
#17 in Group
Total Return 5y: 104.56%
#19 in Group

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Specialty Chemicals

Highest Dividend Yields in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
SXT 3,145m 2.19% 4.47%
FF 182m 63.7% 61.1%
HPOL-B 3,083m 10.5% 20.9%
EVK 10,525m 12.2% 14.4%
Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Growth Rate Payout Ratio
SXT 3,145m 1.01% 54.5%
FSI 66m 41.4% 52.6%
ACT 1,101m 9.86% 80.5%
IOSP 2,380m 8.31% 26.3%

SXT Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (USD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-02-04 2025-02-04 2025-03-03 Quarterly 0.41 0.55%
2024-11-04 2024-11-04 2024-12-02 Quarterly 0.41 0.54%
2024-08-05 2024-08-05 2024-09-03 Quarterly 0.41 0.58%
2024-05-03 2024-05-06 2024-06-03 Quarterly 0.41 0.55%
2024-02-05 2024-02-06 2024-03-01 Quarterly 0.41 0.67%
2023-11-03 2023-11-06 2023-12-01 Quarterly 0.41 0.7%
2023-08-04 2023-08-07 2023-09-01 Quarterly 0.41 0.67%
2023-05-05 2023-05-08 2023-06-01 Quarterly 0.41 0.54%
2023-02-06 2023-02-07 2023-03-01 Quarterly 0.41 0.53%
2022-11-04 2022-11-07 2022-12-01 Quarterly 0.41 0.6%
2022-07-29 2022-08-01 2022-09-01 Quarterly 0.41 0.48%
2022-05-06 2022-05-09 2022-06-01 Quarterly 0.41 0.49%
2022-02-01 2022-02-02 2022-03-01 Quarterly 0.41 0.49%
2021-10-29 2021-11-01 2021-12-01 Quarterly 0.41 5.1% 0.44%
2021-07-30 2021-08-02 2021-09-01 Quarterly 0.39 0.45%
2021-04-30 2021-05-03 2021-06-01 Quarterly 0.39 0.47%
2021-02-01 2021-02-02 2021-03-01 Quarterly 0.39 0.55%
2020-10-30 2020-11-02 2020-12-01 Quarterly 0.39 0.6%
2020-07-31 2020-08-03 2020-09-01 Quarterly 0.39 0.76%
2020-05-07 2020-05-08 2020-06-01 Quarterly 0.39 0.86%
2020-02-03 2020-02-04 2020-03-02 Quarterly 0.39
2019-11-01 2019-11-04 2019-12-02 Quarterly 0.39 8.3%
2019-08-01 2019-08-02 2019-09-03 Quarterly 0.36
2019-05-09 2019-05-10 2019-06-03 Quarterly 0.36
2019-02-01 2019-02-04 2019-03-01 Quarterly 0.36
2018-11-02 2018-11-05 2018-12-03 Quarterly 0.36 9.1%
2018-08-02 2018-08-03 2018-09-04 Quarterly 0.33
2018-05-10 2018-05-11 2018-06-01 Quarterly 0.33
2018-02-05 2018-02-06 2018-03-01 Quarterly 0.33
2017-11-03 2017-11-06 2017-12-01 Quarterly 0.33 10%
2017-08-02 2017-08-04 2017-09-01 Quarterly 0.3
2017-05-10 2017-05-12 2017-06-01 Quarterly 0.3
2017-02-03 2017-02-07 2017-03-01 Quarterly 0.3
2016-11-03 2016-11-07 2016-12-01 Quarterly 0.3 11.1%
2016-08-03 2016-08-05 2016-09-01 Quarterly 0.27
2016-05-04 2016-05-06 2016-06-01 Quarterly 0.27
2016-02-04 2016-02-08 2016-03-01 Quarterly 0.27
2015-11-04 2015-11-06 2015-12-01 Quarterly 0.27
2015-08-05 2015-08-07 2015-09-01 Quarterly 0.27 8%
2015-05-06 2015-05-08 2015-06-01 Quarterly 0.25

SXT Dividend FAQ

Does SXT pay dividends?

Yes, as of April 2025, SXT paid a dividend of 1.64 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-02-04.

What is the Dividend Yield of SXT?

As of April 2025, SXT`s dividend yield is 2.19%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.64M USD by the current share price of 75.07.

How often does SXT pay dividends?

SXT pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), SXT has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for SXT?

The next ex-dividend date for Sensient Technologies (SXT) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of SXT?

SXT's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 1.01M% per year.
Weak growth: Dividend increases are lagging behind inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of SXT?

SXT's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.47M%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Sensient Technologies five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (1.64M) divided by the purchase price five years ago (36.70):

What is the Payout Consistency of SXT?

SXT Payout Consistency is 88.1%.
Moderately consistent: Sensient Technologies has a good track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does SXT have a good Dividend Yield?

SXT`s 2.19% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of SXT?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of SXT is 54.5%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of SXT?

SXT`s Overall Dividend Rating is 52.00%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

SXT Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in SXT`s Outstanding Shares?

Sensient Technologies`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.00% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: 0.0%),

Has Sensient Technologies ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 1998-05-26 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2009 49,000,000
2010 49,000,000
2011 50,000,000 +2.04%
2012 50,000,000
2013 50,000,000
2014 49,000,000 -2%
2015 46,000,000 -6.12%
2016 45,000,000 -2.17%
2017 44,000,000 -2.22%
2018 42,000,000 -4.55%
2019 42,000,000
2020 42,000,000
2021 42,000,000
2022 42,000,000
2023 42,000,000
2024 42,000,000