Nama's AI scorecard currently rates Sensient Technologies Hold (4.4 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.

What is SXT's P/E ratio?

Sensient Technologies trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 29.1.

When does SXT report earnings?

Sensient Technologies's next scheduled report is on Feb 12, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $0.84.

What is the SXT price target?

The median analyst price target from 5 analysts is $145.00, with a range of $132.00 – $154.00.

Is SXT Shariah compliant?

Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads Sensient Technologies as Shariah Compliant. Passes our debt, cash and income screen; not a scholar's ruling.

Does SXT pay a dividend?

Yes — Sensient Technologies's dividend yield is 1.4%.

Nama Insights

Sensient Technologies (SXT)

Basic Materials · Specialty Chemicals · NYSE

Sensient Technologies (SXT) is a Basic Materials company in the Specialty Chemicals industry. It has a market capitalization of $5.07B, a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 29.1 and a free-cash-flow yield of 0.8%. Over the most recent reported fiscal year, revenue grew 3.5% and free cash flow per share fell 61.0%. Nama's AI scorecard rates it Hold, 4.4 out of 10. On 12-month momentum it ranks in the leading band of its market.

AI scorecard

Hold · 4.4/10

The sections balance. As of Nov 7, 2026.

Momentum

Leading · +43.5% over 12 months ex. last

Top 20% of its market on the past year's steady rise.

Shariah screen

Shariah Compliant

Passes our debt, cash and income screen; not a scholar's ruling.

Off its high

-14.1%

How far the last close sits under the highest price of the past five years.

Market cap	$5.07B
Trailing P/E	29.1
Price / book	4.0
Price / sales	2.9
FCF yield	0.8%
Dividend yield	1.4%
Gross margin	34.6%
Operating margin	14.1%
Net margin	9.3%
Revenue growth (YoY)	+3.5%
Revenue growth (3-yr annual)	+3.9%
EPS growth (YoY)	+15.6%
FCF/share growth (YoY)	-61.0%
Beta	0.8
Exchange	NYSE
Sector	Basic Materials
Industry	Specialty Chemicals

SXT earnings

Next report: Feb 12, 2027 (Q4 2026, EPS estimate $0.84). Beat the EPS estimate in 3 of 4 recent quarters.

Quarter	Reported	EPS	Estimate	Surprise	Revenue
Q3 2026	Oct 30, 2026	$1.13	$1.09	+3.7%	$455.84M
Q2 2026	Jul 24, 2026	$1.20	$1.03	+16.5%	$462.08M
Q1 2026	Apr 24, 2026	$1.04	$0.84	+23.8%	$435.83M
Q4 2025	Feb 13, 2026	$0.72	$0.77	-6.5%	$393.45M

SXT analyst price target

Median target $145.00 from 5 analysts, ranging $132.00 – $154.00.

Specialty Chemicals peers

Ticker	Company	Market cap	P/E
LIN	Linde	$236.54B	30.9
ECL	Ecolab	$84.33B	37.4
SHW	Sherwin-Williams	$83.13B	28.9
APD	Air Products and Chemicals	$67.88B	22.7
PPG	PPG Industries	$27.03B	15.7
IFF	International Flavors & Fragrances	$20.69B	22.3
LYB	LyondellBasell Industries	$19.63B	8.6
DD	DuPont de Nemours	$19.42B	20.9

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Recent Congressional trades

Sensient Technologies trades disclosed by members of the US House and Senate under the STOCK Act. See the full Congress trades board →

Member	Chamber	Trade	Amount	Disclosed
Thomas R Tillis	Senate	Sell	$1,001 - $15,000	—

SXT FAQ

Is SXT a buy?: Nama's AI scorecard currently rates Sensient Technologies Hold (4.4 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.
What is SXT's P/E ratio?: Sensient Technologies trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 29.1.
When does SXT report earnings?: Sensient Technologies's next scheduled report is on Feb 12, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $0.84.
What is the SXT price target?: The median analyst price target from 5 analysts is $145.00, with a range of $132.00 – $154.00.
Is SXT Shariah compliant?: Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads Sensient Technologies as Shariah Compliant. Passes our debt, cash and income screen; not a scholar's ruling.
Does SXT pay a dividend?: Yes — Sensient Technologies's dividend yield is 1.4%.