Sensient Technology Corporation (SXT)
Materials ยท Industrial Organic Chemicals
Sensient Technology Corporation (SXT) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since June 1, 1972. SentiSense covers Sensient Technology Corporation in the Materials sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Industrial Organic Chemicals. Paul Manning is its chief executive officer. The company reports 4,070 employees, and its corporate website is www.sensient.com.
About Sensient Technology Corporation
Sensient Technologies Corp manufactures and markets natural and synthetic colors, flavors, and other specialty ingredients. Sensient's offerings are predominantly applied to consumer-facing products, including food and beverage, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and personal care industries. Its principal products are flavors, flavor enhancers, ingredients, extracts, and bionutrients, essential oils, dehydrated vegetables and other food ingredients, natural and synthetic food and beverage colors, and others. The company's reportable segments are: Flavors & Extracts, which derive key revenue, Color, Asia Pacific, and Corporate and Other. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from North America, followed by Europe, Asia-Pacific, and other regions.
Latest reported results
Sensient Technologies Corporation reported revenue of $455.8 million for Q3 FY2026, up 10.6% from the same period a year earlier.
Institutional ownership
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 367 institutions reported holding SXT, with 41.9 million shares worth $5.2 billion in aggregate. The largest reported holders were BlackRock, Vanguard and Freemont Capital Pte. Of the 5 largest reported holders, 3 added shares and 2 reduced their positions during the quarter.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Sensient Technology Corporation do?
Sensient Technologies Corp manufactures and markets natural and synthetic colors, flavors, and other specialty ingredients.
What sector is SXT in?
SentiSense classifies Sensient Technology Corporation in the Materials sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Industrial Organic Chemicals.
Where does SXT stock trade?
Sensient Technology Corporation (SXT) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since June 1, 1972.
Who is the CEO of Sensient Technology Corporation?
Paul Manning is the chief executive officer of Sensient Technology Corporation.