Sensient Technologies (SXT) Latest Stock Analysis Report – Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
Updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $133.42, +0.43% vs the prior close of $132.85.
- Volume 412.60K shares, 1.3x its 50-day average.
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
SXT rises 0.4% to $133.42, a 1-month high, 3 up days in a row. Closed at $133.42, +0.43% vs the prior close of $132.85. Day range $132.32–$135.49, opened at $133.57.
SXT daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 15, 2026 — SXT rises 0.4% to $133.42, a 1-month high, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $133.42, +0.43% vs the prior close of $132.85. Day range $132.32–$135.49, opened at $133.57.
- Volume was 412.60K shares, 1.3x its 50-day average of 325.10K.
- Price is +1.4% vs its 50-day average ($131.57) and +19.3% vs its 200-day average ($111.81).
- 52-week range $82.60–$138.82; today's close sits at 90% of that range, 3.9% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 14, 2026 — SXT ends flat (+0.2%) to $132.85
- Closed at $132.85, +0.23% vs the prior close of $132.55. Day range $129.40–$133.63, opened at $131.39.
- Volume was 348.00K shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 323.16K.
- Price is +1.0% vs its 50-day average ($131.51) and +19.0% vs its 200-day average ($111.62).
- 52-week range $82.60–$138.82; today's close sits at 89% of that range, 4.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 13, 2026 — SXT rises 2.0% to $132.55
- Closed at $132.55, +1.97% vs the prior close of $129.99. Day range $130.17–$134.12, opened at $130.83.
- Volume was 433.40K shares, 1.4x its 50-day average of 319.49K.
- Price is +0.9% vs its 50-day average ($131.39) and +18.9% vs its 200-day average ($111.44).
- 52-week range $82.60–$138.82; today's close sits at 89% of that range, 4.5% below the 52-week high.
Oct 12, 2026 — SXT ends flat (-0.3%) to $129.99
- Closed at $129.99, -0.29% vs the prior close of $130.37. Day range $129.79–$132.00, opened at $130.63.
- Volume was 238.80K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 318.97K.
- Price is -1.0% vs its 50-day average ($131.26) and +16.8% vs its 200-day average ($111.25).
- 52-week range $82.60–$138.82; today's close sits at 84% of that range, 6.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — SXT dips 1.3% to $130.37
- Closed at $130.37, -1.26% vs the prior close of $132.03. Day range $129.62–$132.24, opened at $132.17.
- Volume was 188.30K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 324.27K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -0.6% vs its 50-day average ($131.14) and +17.4% vs its 200-day average ($111.09).
- 52-week range $82.60–$138.82; today's close sits at 85% of that range, 6.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — SXT ends flat (+0.0%) to $132.03
- Closed at $132.03, +0.02% vs the prior close of $132.00. Day range $129.65–$132.76, opened at $131.13.
- Volume was 268.80K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 328.30K.
- Price is +0.8% vs its 50-day average ($131.01) and +19.0% vs its 200-day average ($110.92).
- 52-week range $82.60–$138.82; today's close sits at 88% of that range, 4.9% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — SXT dips 0.7% to $132.00
- Closed at $132.00, -0.68% vs the prior close of $132.91. Day range $129.91–$133.47, opened at $131.09.
- Volume was 390.90K shares, 1.2x its 50-day average of 332.64K.
- Price is +0.9% vs its 50-day average ($130.82) and +19.2% vs its 200-day average ($110.74).
- 52-week range $82.60–$138.82; today's close sits at 88% of that range, 4.9% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — SXT rises 2.9% to $132.91, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $132.91, +2.86% vs the prior close of $129.22. Day range $129.43–$133.55, opened at $130.57.
- Volume was 408.20K shares, 1.2x its 50-day average of 340.63K.
- Price is +1.7% vs its 50-day average ($130.67) and +20.2% vs its 200-day average ($110.57).
- 52-week range $82.60–$138.82; today's close sits at 89% of that range, 4.3% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 5, 2026 — SXT rises 0.5% to $129.22
- Closed at $129.22, +0.49% vs the prior close of $128.59. Day range $128.12–$130.26, opened at $128.82.
- Volume was 415.40K shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 370.93K.
- Price is -1.0% vs its 50-day average ($130.51) and +17.1% vs its 200-day average ($110.39).
- 52-week range $82.60–$138.82; today's close sits at 83% of that range, 6.9% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — SXT ends flat (+0.1%) to $128.59
- Closed at $128.59, +0.13% vs the prior close of $128.42. Day range $128.40–$131.12, opened at $129.59.
- Volume was 280.30K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 397.43K.
- Price is -1.4% vs its 50-day average ($130.46) and +16.7% vs its 200-day average ($110.21).
- 52-week range $82.60–$138.82; today's close sits at 82% of that range, 7.4% below the 52-week high.
SXT latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about SXT in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Oct 1, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Oct 1, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Sep 2, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 1.01 — Signed a material agreement.
- Item 2.03 — Took on a new material debt or financial obligation.
Aug 13, 2026 · SCHEDULE 13G/A — Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Aug 6, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Ferruzzi Mario sold 1,200 shares at $129.48 (≈$155.38K) on Aug 5, 2026
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Aug 4, 2026 · 10-Q — Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026:
- Revenue: $462.08M (prior year $414.23M) (+11.6% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Net income: $51.36M (prior year $37.59M) (+36.6% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: $1.20 (prior year $0.88) (+36.4% vs Jun 30, 2025)
Jul 24, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Jul 1, 2026 · 3 — Initial insider ownership statement (Form 3)
Initial insider ownership statement (Form 3) — a new director, officer or 10% owner disclosed their holdings
Jul 1, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Jul 1, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Jun 23, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 1.01 — Signed a material agreement.
- Item 2.03 — Took on a new material debt or financial obligation.
Things to know before you trade SXT
- Last results release: Jul 24, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: Apr 24, 2026, Feb 13, 2026, Oct 31, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Oct 23, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 0.80% (largest 2.9%). That is a relatively calm stock.
- Liquidity: about 357.50K shares (≈$47.70M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $133.42 vs a range of $82.60–$138.82 (90% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Aug 3, 2026 ($0.41/share); 4 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 2 open-market buys, 10 sales; latest: Mario Ferruzzi sold 1,200 shares on Aug 5, 2026.
- Latest filings: 8-K Sep 2, 2026; 10-Q Aug 4, 2026; 8-K Jul 24, 2026.
- Share count: 42.56M shares outstanding (Jul 22, 2026), +0.2% vs a year earlier.
- Listing: NYSE · industry: Industrial Organic Chemicals.
SXT market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 133.57 | 135.49 | 132.32 | 133.42 | 412.60K |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 131.39 | 133.63 | 129.40 | 132.85 | 348.00K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 130.83 | 134.12 | 130.17 | 132.55 | 433.40K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 130.63 | 132.00 | 129.79 | 129.99 | 238.80K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 132.17 | 132.24 | 129.62 | 130.37 | 188.30K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 131.13 | 132.76 | 129.65 | 132.03 | 268.80K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 131.09 | 133.47 | 129.91 | 132.00 | 390.90K |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 130.57 | 133.55 | 129.43 | 132.91 | 408.20K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 128.82 | 130.26 | 128.12 | 129.22 | 415.40K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 129.59 | 131.12 | 128.40 | 128.59 | 280.30K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 130.32 | 130.32 | 127.76 | 128.42 | 303.50K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 130.00 | 135.52 | 129.25 | 130.72 | 569.10K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 128.57 | 129.58 | 127.69 | 128.72 | 357.90K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 127.77 | 129.26 | 127.40 | 128.88 | 303.80K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 128.61 | 130.06 | 127.63 | 129.22 | 241.80K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 128.88 | 129.60 | 127.35 | 128.22 | 318.00K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 128.95 | 131.00 | 128.74 | 128.85 | 309.70K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 130.66 | 133.16 | 130.56 | 130.81 | 293.00K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 130.85 | 130.85 | 128.74 | 129.65 | 186.10K |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 128.70 | 129.70 | 128.25 | 129.60 | 882.40K |
About Sensient Technologies
Sensient Technologies (SXT) is listed on the NYSE and classified by the SEC under “Industrial Organic Chemicals”. Its business address is in MILWAUKEE, WI. State of incorporation: WI. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 310142.
SXT board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Brett W Bruggeman | Director | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Joseph Carleone | Director | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Mario Ferruzzi | Director | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Carol R Jackson | Director | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Sharad P Jain | Director | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Donald W Landry | Director | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Scott C Morrison | Director | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Paul Manning | Chairman, President & CEO | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Gebhardt Deborah Mckeithan | Director | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Essie Whitelaw | Director | Apr 27, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Michael C Geraghty | President, Color Group | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Thierry Hoang | VP, Asia Pacific Group | May 20, 2026 |
| Amy Schmidt Jones | VP, HR and Senior Counsel | Feb 13, 2026 |
| John J Manning | SVP, GC & Secretary | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Paul Manning | Chairman, President & CEO | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Steven B Morris | President, Color Group | May 1, 2026 |
| David J. Plautz | VP and Treasurer | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Chandrabhushan Singh | VP, Asia Pacific Group | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Gregory T. Till | President, Flavors & Extracts | Jan 7, 2026 |
| Tobin Tornehl | VP and Chief Financial Officer | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Adam Vanderleest | VP, Controller, and CAO | Mar 4, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | Mario Ferruzzi | Sale | 1,200 | $129.48 |
| May 18, 2026 | Thierry Hoang | Sale | 400 | $115.19 |
| May 4, 2026 | Thierry Hoang | Sale | 439 | $114.15 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Anstalt Winder | Sale | 2,127,566 | $109.69 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Investment Anstalt Winder | Sale | 2,127,566 | $109.69 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Pte. Ltd. Winder | Sale | 2,127,566 | $109.69 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Foundation Haldor | Sale | 2,127,566 | $109.69 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Steven B Morris | Sale | 200 | $114.58 |
| Dec 3, 2025 | Essie Whitelaw | Sale | 3,985 | $95.02 |
| Nov 20, 2025 | Essie Whitelaw | Sale | 533 | $93.22 |
| Nov 4, 2025 | David J. Plautz | Buy | 2,150 | $92.98 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Joseph Carleone | Buy | 1,000 | $91.26 |
SXT financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $1.61B | $134.49M | 3.16 | $127.83M |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $1.56B | $124.67M | 2.94 | $157.15M |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $1.46B | $93.39M | 2.21 | $169.70M |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $1.44B | $140.89M | 3.34 | $12.07M |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $1.38B | $118.75M | 2.81 | $145.22M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $2.37B, total liabilities $—, cash $31.02M (as of Jun 30, 2026).
SXT earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $126.79 |
| Apr 24, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $123.15 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $93.03 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $94.29 |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $113.29 |
| Apr 25, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $90.99 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $71.23 |
| Oct 25, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $77.55 |
| Jul 26, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Apr 26, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Feb 8, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Oct 20, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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