SXTBasic Materials · Specialty ChemicalsThe 5 Wall Street analysts covering Sensient Technologies Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $140 — +4.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 66 of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026 — in the upper half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Sensient Technologies Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Revisions (99): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.
Accruals (24): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.
Size (22): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on SXT, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +4.0% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 July 2026 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform | $125 → $140 |
| 27 July 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | $143 → $155 |
| 8 July 2026 | Rothschild & Co | Initiates | Neutral | — |
| 8 July 2026 | Rothschild & Co | Initiates | Neutral | $125 |
| 28 Apr 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 1 Apr 2026 | UBS | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 3 July 2025 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 10 June 2025 | CJS Securities | Initiates | Market Perform | — |
| 28 Apr 2025 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 29 July 2024 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 29 Apr 2024 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 17 Oct 2023 | Baird | Upgrade | Outperform | — |
| 24 Oct 2022 | Baird | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 27 May 2021 | Baird | Initiates | Neutral | — |
| 10 July 2020 | Stephens & Co. | Initiates | Overweight | — |
| 18 Feb 2020 | Sidoti & Co. | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 21 Oct 2019 | Seaport Global | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 19 Feb 2019 | Keybanc | Downgrade | Sector Weight | — |
| 19 Feb 2019 | KeyBanc | Downgrade | Sector Weight | — |
| 11 Jan 2019 | Exane BNP Paribas | Initiates | Outperform | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. SXT appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 22% of US stocks
Cheaper than 38% of US stocks
Cheaper than 24% of US stocks
Cheaper than 15% of US stocks
Higher than 56% of US stocks
Higher than 70% of US stocks
Higher than 47% of US stocks
Higher than 74% of US stocks
Higher than 68% of US stocks
Higher than 71% of US stocks
Higher than 84% of US stocks
Higher than 29% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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Sensient (SXT) was upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) based on growing optimism about its earnings prospects.
Why it matters — The upgrade signals increased analyst confidence in SXT's near-term earnings outlook.
A Zacks Investment Research article examines how Sensient Technologies (SXT) and Reliance (RS) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
Why it matters — SXT watchers would care because the article provides a sector-relative performance comparison for SXT.
Sensient Technologies Corporation released the transcript of its Q2 2026 earnings call on Seeking Alpha.
Why it matters — SXT watchers can review management's discussion of quarterly results and forward outlook directly from the earnings call.
Sensient Technologies reported second-quarter 2026 results with double-digit local-currency growth in revenue, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted earnings per share.
Why it matters — The results show that demand for natural color conversions is building ahead of U.S. regulatory deadlines, a key growth driver for Sensient.
Sensient Technologies reported Q2 earnings of $1.20 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.00 per share and exceeding the $0.94 per share earned in the same quarter last year.
Why it matters — The earnings and revenue beat suggests Sensient performed better than analysts had expected for the quarter.
The 5 Wall Street analysts covering Sensient Technologies Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $140, with estimates ranging from $133 to $155. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 5 analysts covering Sensient Technologies Corp., 3 rate it a Buy, 2 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Sensient Technologies Corp. 66 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 22 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 22 Aug 2026, Sensient Technologies Corp. ranks 66 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Revisions (99 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 5 analysts implies +4.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Sensient Technologies Corp. 66 out of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Sensient Technologies Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for SXT are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $133 to $155 over the next 12 months.
Sensient Technologies Corp. returned +19.5% over the 12 months to 21 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and fragrances. The company's key purpose is to provide ingredients that enhance the sensory qualities of a wide variety of consumer and industrial products.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 28 July 2026): "Sensient (SXT) Upgraded to Strong Buy: Here's What You Should Know". Sensient (SXT) was upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) based on growing optimism about its earnings prospects.
Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and fragrances. The company's key purpose is to provide ingredients that enhance the sensory qualities of a wide variety of consumer and industrial products. Sensient's offerings are crucial in sectors such as food and beverage, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and specialty inks and coatings. By providing high-quality, innovative solutions, Sensient plays a significant role in improving the appeal and performance of products ranging from beverages and baked goods to beauty products and pharmaceuticals. With its expansive operations worldwide, Sensient Technologies has carved out a significant place in the market due to its emphasis on research and development, enabling tailored solutions that meet specific client needs. This adaptability and commitment to innovation position Sensient as a vital component in the supply chain of many industries, underscoring its importance in the global market for essential ingredients.
CEO Mr. Paul Manning · 4,070 employees · United States · https://www.sensient.com