Research Analysts’ Recent Ratings Updates for Sensient Technologies (SXT)

by · The Cerbat Gem

A number of firms have modified their ratings and price targets on shares of Sensient Technologies (NYSE: SXT) recently:

  • 12/16/2025 – Sensient Technologies was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Research to a “hold” rating.
  • 12/15/2025 – Sensient Technologies had its “hold (c+)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
  • 12/8/2025 – Sensient Technologies had its “hold (c+)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
  • 12/1/2025 – Sensient Technologies had its “hold (c+)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
  • 11/25/2025 – Sensient Technologies had its “hold (c+)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
  • 11/19/2025 – Sensient Technologies had its “hold (c+)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
  • 11/13/2025 – Sensient Technologies had its “hold (c+)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
  • 11/7/2025 – Sensient Technologies was downgraded by analysts at Weiss Ratings from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating.

Sensient Technologies Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, December 1st. Stockholders of record on Monday, November 10th were issued a dividend of $0.41 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, November 10th. This represents a $1.64 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.7%. Sensient Technologies’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 50.15%.

Insider Activity

In other Sensient Technologies news, Director Essie Whitelaw sold 3,985 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, December 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $95.02, for a total transaction of $378,654.70. Following the sale, the director directly owned 17,128 shares in the company, valued at $1,627,502.56. This represents a 18.87% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. Also, VP David J. Plautz bought 2,150 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, November 4th. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $92.98 per share, for a total transaction of $199,907.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the vice president owned 2,999 shares in the company, valued at approximately $278,847.02. This trade represents a 253.24% increase in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. 1.20% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

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.

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