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SXT
Sensient Technologies Corporation
$133.93
-3.04
(-2.22%)
| Exchange: | NYSE |
| Market Cap: | 5.701B |
| Shares Outstanding: | 47.027M |
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About The Company
| Sector: | Basic Materials | |||||
| Industry: | Chemicals – Specialty | |||||
| CEO: | Paul Manning | |||||
| Full Time Employees: | 4070 | |||||
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| Website: | https://www.sensient.com |
Sensient Technologies Corporation, operating alongside its various subsidiaries, specializes in the creation, production, and global distribution of colors, flavorings, and an array of other specialized ingredients. The company’s extensive market presence spans across North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific region, and numerous other international territories. Its operations are strategically organized into three main divisions: the Flavors & Extracts Group, the Color Group, and the Asia Pacific Group. For the food, beverage, personal care, and household product sectors, Sensient supplies sophisticated flavor delivery systems, along with custom-compounded and pre-blended products. It also provides fundamental ingredient components such as essential oils, both natural and artificial flavors, and natural extracts. Furthermore, the company deals in various spices, including chili powder, paprika, and chili pepper, as well as dehydrated vegetables like parsley, celery, and spinach. Beyond flavors, Sensient offers natural and synthetic coloring solutions tailored for use in foods, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and nutraceuticals. For the cosmetics industry, it delivers colors and other crucial constituents, encompassing active ingredients, solubilizers, and surface-treated pigments. Its pharmaceutical and nutraceutical product lines feature excipients, which include specific colors, flavorings, coatings, and nutraceutical compounds. Additionally, the company produces specialized technical dyes for industrial applications, marketed under brands such as Sensient Food Colors, Sensient Pharmaceutical Coating Systems, Sensient Cosmetic Technologies, and Sensient Industrial Colors. The firm, established in 1882, maintains its corporate headquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 1,456,450 | 1,557,228 | 1,612,111 |
| Gross Profit | 460,297 | 507,093 | 539,300 |
| EBITDA | 212,843 | 251,908 | 268,226 |
| Operating Income | 155,023 | 191,579 | 207,128 |
| Net Income | 93,394 | 124,666 | 134,489 |
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Balance Sheet
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | 2,014,507 | 2,023,794 | 2,244,137 |
| Total Liabilities | 961,183 | 962,808 | 972,815 |
| Total Stockholders Equity | 1,053,324 | 1,060,986 | 2,244,137 |
| Total Debt | 658,545 | 633,371 | 709,584 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | 28,934 | 26,626 | 36,533 |
(* All numbers are in thousands)
Cash Flow Statement
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | 169,697 | 157,151 | 127,826 |
| Capital Expenditure | -87,868 | -59,212 | 0 |
| Free Cash Flow | 81,829 | 97,939 | 127,826 |
| Net Income | 93,394 | 124,666 | 134,489 |
| Net Change in Cash | 8,013 | -2,308 | 9,907 |
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Analyst Estimates
| Fiscal Year | 2029 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
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| Estimated Revenue (Low) | 2,594,117.173 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Revenue (High) | 2,666,170.371 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Revenue (Avg) | 2,626,740.547 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Low) | 419,524.614 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (High) | 431,177.168 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Avg) | 424,800.517 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Low) | 310,969.490 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Net Income (High) | 322,240.553 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Avg) | 316,072.797 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Low) | 471,666.148 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (High) | 484,766.966 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Avg) | 477,597.778 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated EPS (Avg) | 7.420 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated EPS (High) | 7.570 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated EPS (Low) | 7.300 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated Revenue) | 1 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated EPS) | 1 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
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- Solid Financial Performance: Sensient Technologies Corporation reported strong results in the 2025 Q3 earnings call, with key financial metrics such as revenue and net income showing positive growth compared to prior periods. This performance aligns with a robust operating cash flow and free cash flow trends from historical cash flow statements, indicating efficient capital management.
- Strategic Market Positioning: The company’s focus on natural color conversions, as highlighted in the Q3 2025 earnings call, positions it favorably within the specialty chemicals industry. Revenue product segments reflect consistent demand in key categories, supported by a pipeline for innovation and growth.
- Stable Dividend Yield: With a competitive dividend yield (TTM) as per key metrics, SXT offers an attractive return to income-focused investors, underpinned by a history of consistent dividend payments noted in cash flow statements.
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| Open: | 135.46 | Previous Close: | 136.96 | |
| Day Low: | 133.83 | Day High: | 136.91 | |
| Year Low: | 82.6 | Year High: | 138.82 | |
| Price Avg 50: | 123.13 | Price Avg 200: | 105.45 | |
| Volume: | 109977 | Average Volume: | 493152 |
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Welcome to MARKETSNAP’s SWOT analysis for Sensient Technologies Corporation, also known by its ticker SXT. If you’re not familiar with this name, let me give you a quick rundown. Sensient Technologies is a global leader in the specialty chemicals industry, focusing on colors, flavors, and other ingredients for food, beverages, cosmetics, and more. They’re a key player in their niche, operating within the broader materials sector, and they’ve built a reputation for innovation in natural and synthetic solutions. With a…
