Sensient Technologies (SXT) Projected to Post Earnings on Friday

Sensient Technologies (NYSE:SXT) will likely be announcing its Q2 2025 earnings results before the market opens on Friday, July 25th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $0.88 per share and revenue of $417.60 million for the quarter. Sensient Technologies has set its FY 2025 guidance at 3.130-3.230 EPS.

Sensient Technologies (NYSE:SXT) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Friday, April 25th. The specialty chemicals company reported $0.86 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.82 by $0.04. Sensient Technologies had a return on equity of 12.14% and a net margin of 8.19%. The firm had revenue of $392.33 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $387.70 million. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $0.73 EPS. The firm’s revenue was up 2.0% compared to the same quarter last year.

Sensient Technologies Stock Up 0.3%

NYSE SXT opened at $109.78 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.62, a quick ratio of 1.74 and a current ratio of 4.34. The business has a fifty day moving average price of $98.67 and a 200 day moving average price of $83.34. The company has a market cap of $4.66 billion, a P/E ratio of 36.35 and a beta of 0.56. Sensient Technologies has a one year low of $66.15 and a one year high of $110.70.

Sensient Technologies Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, June 2nd. Shareholders of record on Monday, May 12th were issued a $0.41 dividend. This represents a $1.64 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.49%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, May 12th. Sensient Technologies’s payout ratio is currently 54.30%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several brokerages have issued reports on SXT. Wall Street Zen cut Sensient Technologies from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, March 22nd. Robert W. Baird upped their target price on Sensient Technologies from $93.00 to $125.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, July 3rd. Finally, CJS Securities began coverage on Sensient Technologies in a report on Tuesday, June 10th. They issued a “market perform” rating and a $95.00 target price for the company.

Insider Transactions at Sensient Technologies

In other news, Director Mario Ferruzzi sold 1,668 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, May 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of $95.45, for a total transaction of $159,210.60. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 7,946 shares in the company, valued at approximately $758,445.70. This represents a 17.35% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. 1.20% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Sensient Technologies

Hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. Strs Ohio purchased a new position in shares of Sensient Technologies during the 1st quarter worth $119,000. United Services Automobile Association purchased a new position in shares of Sensient Technologies during the 1st quarter worth $201,000. Royal Bank of Canada grew its holdings in shares of Sensient Technologies by 19.3% during the 1st quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 4,952 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock worth $369,000 after purchasing an additional 802 shares during the period. AQR Capital Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of Sensient Technologies by 103.2% during the 1st quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 8,852 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock worth $647,000 after purchasing an additional 4,496 shares during the period. Finally, MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. grew its holdings in shares of Sensient Technologies by 4.6% during the 1st quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 25,091 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock worth $1,868,000 after purchasing an additional 1,107 shares during the period. 90.86% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Sensient Technologies Company Profile

Sensient Technologies Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, develops, manufactures, and markets colors, flavors, and other specialty ingredients in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, South America, and Africa. The company offers flavor-delivery systems, and compounded and blended products; ingredient products, such as essential oils, natural and synthetic flavors, and natural extracts; and chili powder, paprika, and chili pepper, as well as dehydrated vegetables comprising parsley, celery, and spinach to the food, beverage, and personal care industries.