Sensient Technologies Corporation (SXT)
NYSE · Basic Materials · Specialty Chemicals
Sensient Technologies Corporation is a Basic Materials company with a market capitalization of $5.56B, a trailing P/E ratio of 35.2, and a dividend yield of 0.95%.
5-Year Price History
Latest Annual Financials · FY ending December 31, 2025
Recent Quarterly Earnings (EPS)
| Quarter | Reported | Actual EPS | Estimate | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | July 24, 2026 | $1.20 | $1.00 | +20.0% |
| Q1 2026 | April 24, 2026 | $1.04 | $0.84 | +23.8% |
| Q4 2025 | February 13, 2026 | $0.72 | $0.77 | -6.9% |
| Q3 2025 | October 31, 2025 | $0.96 | $0.90 | +6.7% |
| Q2 2025 | July 25, 2025 | $0.94 | $0.88 | +6.8% |
| Q1 2025 | April 25, 2025 | $0.86 | $0.82 | +4.9% |
Short Interest
FINRA-reported short interest for semi-monthly settlement dates, published about nine business days after each settlement. Share counts are adjusted to the current split basis.
| Settlement | Shares Short | % of Shares Out | Days to Cover | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 15, 2026 | 1,272,650 | 2.98% | 2.8 | -12.9% |
| June 30, 2026 | 1,460,657 | 3.42% | 1.9 | +11.2% |
| June 15, 2026 | 1,313,887 | 3.08% | 4.0 | +2.5% |
| May 29, 2026 | 1,282,475 | 3.01% | 3.6 | +6.5% |
| May 15, 2026 | 1,204,626 | 2.82% | 3.1 | -26.4% |
| April 30, 2026 | 1,637,319 | 3.84% | 2.4 | +50.9% |
| April 15, 2026 | 1,085,245 | 2.54% | 3.6 | -3.0% |
| March 31, 2026 | 1,119,341 | 2.62% | 3.4 | -13.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sensient Technologies Corporation's market cap?
As of August 13, 2026, Sensient Technologies Corporation (SXT) has a market capitalization of $5.56B.
What is Sensient Technologies Corporation's P/E ratio?
Sensient Technologies Corporation trades at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 35.2. Its forward P/E is 22.9.
Does Sensient Technologies Corporation pay a dividend?
Yes — Sensient Technologies Corporation pays a dividend yielding 0.95%, an annual payout of $1.64 per share.
What sector is SXT in?
Sensient Technologies Corporation is in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Specialty Chemicals industry.
What is Sensient Technologies Corporation's short interest?
As of the July 15, 2026 FINRA settlement, 1,272,650 SXT shares were sold short, or 2.98% of shares outstanding. Days to cover: 2.8. FINRA publishes short interest twice a month, about nine business days after each settlement date.
What was Sensient Technologies Corporation's revenue?
In its latest reported fiscal year (ending December 31, 2025), Sensient Technologies Corporation reported revenue of $1.61B and net income of $134.49M.
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