Sensient Technologies Corporation (SXT) Stock Forecast
SXT analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.00 / 5 from 5 analysts
- Price target
- $144.40 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +8.0% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 30, 2026 EPS estimate $1.03
- 52-week range
- $82.96 – $137.45
SXT analyst ratings
5 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
SXT price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
SXT earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.09 | $1.03 | $1.12 | $0.96 | +13.2% | 3 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $4.18 | $4.12 | $4.20 | $3.48 | +20.2% | 5 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $4.99 | $4.83 | $5.13 | $4.18 | +19.4% | 5 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
SXT revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $459.0M | $452.1M | $465.7M | +11.4% | 4 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $1.80B | $1.80B | $1.82B | +11.8% | 5 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $2.05B | $1.99B | $2.14B | +13.7% | 5 |
SXT EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
SXT revenue: reported and forecast
SXT EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.05 | $1.09 | $1.09 | $1.09 | $1.09 | +3.9% | 0 up · 1 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $3.95 | $4.12 | $4.18 | $4.18 | $4.18 | +5.9% | 0 up · 1 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $4.75 | $4.90 | $4.96 | $4.96 | $4.99 | +5.2% | 1 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
SXT earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; SXT beat in 9 of 12.
What analysts expect from SXT
5 analysts cover Sensient Technologies; their consensus rating is buy (4.00 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $144.40, 8.0% above the latest close of $133.74. Analysts expect earnings of $4.18 per share for 2026, +20.2% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $4.99 per share on revenue of $2.1 billion. Sensient Technologies beat the EPS estimate in 9 of the last 12 quarters.
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SXT forecast FAQ
What is Sensient Technologies's price target?
The average analyst price target for Sensient Technologies is $144.40, 8.0% above the latest close of $133.74.
Is Sensient Technologies a buy, hold or sell?
Of 5 analysts covering Sensient Technologies, 2 rate it a strong buy, 1 a buy, 2 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Sensient Technologies's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $4.18 per share for 2026 (range $4.12 to $4.20); for 2027 the estimate is $4.99.
What is Sensient Technologies's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $1.8 billion, growth of 11.8%; for 2027 it is $2.1 billion.
When does Sensient Technologies report earnings?
Sensient Technologies is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 30, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $1.03.
Does Sensient Technologies usually beat earnings estimates?
Sensient Technologies reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 9 of the last 12 quarters.