Sensient Technologies (NYSE:SXT) Issues Earnings Results

Sensient Technologies (NYSE:SXT) issued its quarterly earnings results on Friday. The specialty chemicals company reported $0.65 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.64 by $0.01, Zacks reports. Sensient Technologies had a net margin of 5.80% and a return on equity of 11.41%. The company had revenue of $376.40 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $375.10 million. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $0.51 EPS. Sensient Technologies’s quarterly revenue was up 7.8% compared to the same quarter last year. Sensient Technologies updated its FY 2025 guidance to 3.050-3.150 EPS.

Sensient Technologies Trading Down 5.8 %

SXT stock traded down $4.48 during trading on Friday, reaching $72.52. The company had a trading volume of 304,594 shares, compared to its average volume of 197,478. The company has a market cap of $3.07 billion, a P/E ratio of 34.56 and a beta of 0.77. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.58, a current ratio of 3.74 and a quick ratio of 1.47. The business has a 50 day moving average of $74.05 and a 200 day moving average of $75.67. Sensient Technologies has a 52 week low of $62.46 and a 52 week high of $82.99.

Sensient Technologies Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 3rd. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, February 4th will be paid a dividend of $0.41 per share. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, February 4th. This represents a $1.64 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.26%. Sensient Technologies’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 78.47%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Separately, StockNews.com upgraded Sensient Technologies from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, October 28th.

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.