Is Sensient Technologies Corporation a good dividend stock?

Sensient Technologies Corporation (SXT) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 1.51%. Review its dividend history, payout consistency and growth to judge whether it fits your income strategy.

What is SXT's dividend yield?

The dividend yield for SXT stock is currently 1.51%.

How much does SXT pay in dividends per year?

Sensient Technologies Corporation pays an annual dividend of $1.6400 per share over the trailing twelve months.

How often does SXT pay dividends?

SXT stock pays dividends quarterly.

Is SXT's dividend growing?

Sensient Technologies Corporation's 3-year dividend CAGR is 0%.

SXT Stock Price, Chart, Stats & News

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Overview Dividend safety Dividends Fundamentals

Sensient Technologies Corporation (SXT) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 1.51% as of Jul 21, 2026. It pays $1.64 per share over the trailing twelve months and distributes quarterly. Its dividend has grown at a 1.01% 5-year compound annual rate.

4.62B

Market cap

29.62x

Current P/E

22.73x

Forward P/E

1.51%

Dividend yield

$1.64

SXT dividend

Dividend safety

Strong

Dividend coverage looks healthy — SXT pays out about 45% of earnings.

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Fundamentals

Gross margin	33.45%
Operating margin	12.85%
Pretax margin	11.01%
Net margin	8.34%
Effective tax rate	24.25%
ROA	5.99%
ROE	11.63%
D/E	0.65x
Interest coverage ratio	7.00x

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SXT valuation

P/E	29.62x
P/S	2.28x
P/B	3.07x
P/CF	28.65x
P/FCF	95.89x
P/OCF	28.65x
PEG	-8.14x
EV multiple	10.97x

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Basic Materials

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Chemicals - Specialty

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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.