SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORP SXT 68.78
Materials · NYSE · Data as of 2026-10-30
SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORP (SXT) has delivered +1.5% annualized revenue growth, +1.2% earnings growth, and +3.7% dividend growth over 10 years of data. Ranked #296 of 1968 stocks overall and #15 of 153 in the Materials sector by Steady Score.
About SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORP
Company Overview
Sensient Technologies develops colors, flavors and specialty ingredients for food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and other products. Manufacturers use its natural and synthetic colors, flavor systems, extracts and functional ingredients to create appearance, taste and performance. The company works with customer research teams to formulate ingredients for specific products and regulatory requirements across global consumer markets.
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Business Model & Revenue
Revenue comes from ingredient sales, often following collaborative product development and qualification. Flavors & Extracts and Color are the principal groups, with Asia Pacific managed separately. Customer product launches, consumption volumes, reformulation and pricing drive demand. Agricultural inputs, chemicals, manufacturing yields and foreign exchange affect margins, while technical service helps customers use ingredients consistently.
Key Facts & Market Position
Sensient operates between raw materials and branded consumer products, where ingredients are small in cost but highly visible to consumers. Regulatory knowledge and application laboratories support color and flavor reformulation, including demand for natural options. Qualification can create durable supply relationships, though customers may change recipes and agricultural input quality can vary.