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SXT Stock Forecast: Sensient Technologies Corp. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 13 Nov 2026
$117
+0.59% on the day

The 5 Wall Street analysts covering Sensient Technologies Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $145 — +24.3% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 52 of 100 as at 13 Nov 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$4.9B
Ticker Nerd rank
52/ 100
Median analyst target
$145
Analysts covering
5
Revenue$462.1M+11.6% y/y
Operating income$76.7M
Net income$51.4M
Free cash flow$9.7M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−1.8%
1M
−11.7%
YTD
+26.0%
1Y
+24.3%
From 52W high
−14.8%
From 52W low
+42.1%
$82
$137
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

SXT stock analysis: one number for the whole business

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.

Where the model ranks itAs at 13 Nov 2026
52/ 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Quality
86
Momentum
76
Volatility
74
Revisions
63
Growth
54
Issuance
42
Value
40
Size
23
Accruals
21

Quality (86): The business earns solid, repeatable profits on what it owns.

Accruals (21): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs systematic trader with 15+ years in markets.

Wall Street

SXT stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on SXT, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$80$100$120$140$160Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26SXTHigh $154Median $145Low $132

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says5 analysts
3 Buy2 Hold0 Sell
Low $132Median $145High $154

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +24.3% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 3 moved their price target up and 1 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
2 Nov 2026UBSMaintainsBuy$157 → $154
30 Sept 2026UBSMaintainsBuy$155 → $157
30 Sept 2026UBSMaintainsBuy—
27 July 2026BairdMaintainsOutperform$125 → $140
27 July 2026BairdMaintainsOutperform—
27 July 2026UBSMaintainsBuy$143 → $155
27 July 2026UBSMaintainsBuy—
8 July 2026Rothschild & CoInitiatesNeutral—
8 July 2026Rothschild & CoInitiatesNeutral$125
28 Apr 2026UBSMaintainsBuy—
1 Apr 2026UBSInitiatesBuy—
3 July 2025BairdMaintainsOutperform—
10 June 2025CJS SecuritiesInitiatesMarket Perform—
28 Apr 2025BairdMaintainsOutperform—
29 July 2024BairdMaintainsOutperform—
29 Apr 2024BairdMaintainsOutperform—
17 Oct 2023BairdUpgradeOutperform—
24 Oct 2022BairdMaintainsNeutral—
27 May 2021BairdInitiatesNeutral—
10 July 2020Stephens & Co.InitiatesOverweight—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

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Performance

SXT vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 13 Nov 2026, Sensient Technologies Corp. returned +24.3% against +13.4% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

SXT vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
90100110120130140150Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26SXTS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

SXT analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingThis fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+1.7%
Analysts raising
1
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

Sensient Technologies Corp. (SXT) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
29.2×

Cheaper than 26% of US stocks

Price / sales
2.8×

Cheaper than 41% of US stocks

Price / book
3.8×

Cheaper than 24% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
17.6×

Cheaper than 18% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
10.6%

Higher than 55% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
30.8%

Higher than 67% of US stocks

Gross margin
37.4%

Higher than 45% of US stocks

Operating margin
14.9%

Higher than 74% of US stocks

Net margin
9.7%

Higher than 69% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
13.7%

Higher than 72% of US stocks

Return on assets
6.9%

Higher than 84% of US stocks

Dividend yield
1.4%

Higher than 75% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Sensient Technologies Corp. (SXT) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Sensient Technologies Corp. has a market value of $4.9B and an enterprise value of $5.7B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.7B. The latest quarter grew 10.6% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $158.0M, a 9.3% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $3.71.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $4.5M.

  • Sensient Technologies Corp. spent $69.8M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 42.6M.

  • Trailing P/E: 29.2×; forward P/E: 23.5× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 1.41%, paying out 41% of earnings.

  • Sensient Technologies Corp. employs 4,070 people — $419K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 13 Nov 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

SXT vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelSpecialty Chemicals
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
SXTSensient Technologies Corp.$4.9B52
PRMPerimeter Group, Inc.$4.8B19
BCPCBalchem Corp.$5.6B91
AVNTAvient Corp.$4.1B96
CBTCabot Corp.$3.8B76
NEUNewMarket Corp.$6.5B44
ASHAshland, Inc.$3.5B92

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News

Latest SXT news & analysis

Sensient Technologies: The Selloff Doesn't Fix The Valuation

Seeking Alpha · 2 Nov 2026neutral

Sensient’s Color Group revenue rose 17% in local currency, largely due to higher volumes. Management targets $1 billion in additional annualized natural color revenue by the end of 2028, though customer reformulations and gradual launches may delay the full benefit.

Why it matters — SXT watchers may want to track whether natural-color growth and customer conversions deliver the targeted revenue over time.

What Sensient Technologies (SXT) Said on Its Q3 Earnings Call

MarketBeat · 31 Oct 2026positive

Sensient Technologies reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $455.8 million, compared with $412.1 million a year earlier. It said local-currency revenue rose 10%, adjusted EBITDA increased 15%, and adjusted EPS rose 18%, supported by demand for natural food colors and growth across operating groups.

Why it matters — The results provide SXT watchers with an update on revenue growth and adjusted profitability, as well as the demand and operating-group contributions cited by the company.

Sensient Technologies Corporation (SXT) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 30 Oct 2026neutral

Sensient Technologies Corporation published its Q3 2026 earnings call transcript, according to the headline and source provided.

Why it matters — The transcript is a source of information for SXT watchers seeking details about the company’s quarterly earnings call.

Sensient Technologies (SXT) Beats Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Zacks Investment Research · 30 Oct 2026positive

Sensient Technologies reported quarterly earnings of $1.13 per share, above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.03. Earnings were $0.96 per share a year earlier.

Why it matters — The results show SXT exceeded the consensus earnings estimate and reported higher per-share earnings than a year ago.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about SXT stock

What is the SXT stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 5 Wall Street analysts covering Sensient Technologies Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $145, with estimates ranging from $132 to $154. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is SXT stock a buy right now?

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. 52 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 13 Nov 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank SXT?

As at 13 Nov 2026, Sensient Technologies Corp. ranks 52 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 Quality (86 of 100).

Will SXT stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 5 analysts implies +24.3% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Sensient Technologies Corp. 52 out of 100 as at 13 Nov 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the SXT stock forecast for 2030?

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: $132 to $154 over the next 12 months.

How has SXT stock performed over the past year?

Sensient Technologies Corp. returned +24.3% over the 12 months to 13 Nov 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Sensient Technologies Corp. do?

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a specialty ingredients company that manufactures and markets colors, flavors, and related products for global consumer and industrial markets. Sensient Technologies Corporation serves the food and beverage industry with flavor systems, extracts, essential oils, dehydrated vegetables, and natural ingredients that support taste formulation and product development.

What is the latest news on SXT?

The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 2 Nov 2026): "Sensient Technologies: The Selloff Doesn't Fix The Valuation". Sensient’s Color Group revenue rose 17% in local currency, largely due to higher volumes. Management targets $1 billion in additional annualized natural color revenue by the end of 2028, though customer reformulations and gradual launches may delay the full benefit.

Company

About Sensient Technologies Corp.

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a specialty ingredients company that manufactures and markets colors, flavors, and related products for global consumer and industrial markets. Sensient Technologies Corporation serves the food and beverage industry with flavor systems, extracts, essential oils, dehydrated vegetables, and natural ingredients that support taste formulation and product development. It also provides natural and synthetic color systems for foods, beverages, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, personal care products, and industrial uses. In addition, the company supplies ingredients and excipients used in cosmetics, pharmaceutical coatings, and specialty applications, making it an important supplier to manufacturers that need consistent color, taste, and functional performance in finished products.

CEO Mr. Paul Manning · 4,070 employees · United States · https://www.sensient.com