Sensient Technologies

SXT

Market cap $4.83B

Here is how Sensient Technologies (SXT) and Yara International ASA (YARIY) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

From a technical perspective, Sensient Technologies Corporation (SXT) is looking like an interesting pick, as it just reached a key level of support. SXT's 50-day simple moving average crossed above its 200-day simple moving average, which is known as a "golden cross" in the trading world.

Sensient Technologies is capitalizing on regulatory-driven demand for natural colors, with Q1 2026 revenue up 11.1% and the Color Group leading growth. SXT's Color Group achieved 12.3% local currency revenue growth and maintained margins despite heavy capacity investments, driven by complex, higher-margin customer conversions. Management anticipates high-single- to double-digit growth in 2026 adjusted EBITDA and EPS, but rising debt and interest expense warrant close monitoring.

Sensient Technologies (SXT) shares have started gaining and might continue moving higher in the near term, as indicated by solid earnings estimate revisions.

The company is benefiting from a trend towards the use of natural flavors. Its valuations don't look all that compelling, however.

Sensient Technologies Corporation (SXT) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Sensient Technologies (SXT) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.04 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.8 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.86 per share a year ago.

MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sensient Technologies Corporation (NYSE: SXT), a leading provider of flavors and colors for the food, pharmaceutical, and personal care markets, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. First Quarter Consolidated Results Reported revenue increased 11.1% to $435.8 million in the first quarter of 2026 versus last year's first quarter results of $392.3 million. On a local currency basis(1), revenue increased 7.2%. Reported operating i.

MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Sensient Technologies Corporation (NYSE: SXT) has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.41 per share. The cash dividend will be paid on June 1, 2026, to shareholders of record on May 11, 2026. About Sensient Technologies Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and other specialty ingredients. Sensient uses advanced technologies and robust global supply.

MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sensient Technologies Corporation (NYSE: SXT) will hold its earnings call and webcast to discuss 2026 first quarter results at 8:30 a.m. CDT on Friday, April 24, 2026. Investors may access the live webcast on the Company's web site at investor.sensient.com. Alternatively, investors may join the conference call by contacting Chorus Call Inc. at (844) 492-3726 or (412) 317-1078. A webcast replay will be available on the Company's web site following the call. The call t.