SXT
Sensient Technologies
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Basic Materials
- NYSE: SXT
- Dividend
Last dividend date: May 11, 2026
Dividend yield: 1.38%
Payout ratio: 48.2%
Sensient Technologies's latest dividend was on May 11, 2026 (ex-date) with a payout of $0.41 per share. At an annualized rate of $1.64 per share, the stock yields 1.38%.
SXT dividend stats
vs. Basic Materials sector
Sensient Technologies Dividend yield
Sensient Technologies's dividend yield of 1.38% is lower than the Basic Materials sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with the Basic Materials sector average of 1.8%, Sensient Technologies's dividend yield is 23% lower. Historically SXT's dividend yield has averaged at 2.1% in the last 5 years, which is higher than the current one.
SXT Dividend history
Sensient Technologies has been paying dividends since 1994. SXT has distributed four quarterly dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has remained the same since twelve months ago. However with the price of the stock up by 24% from a year ago, the dividend yield has a decrease of 19%.
Sensient Technologies Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026 | $0.41 | 1.4% |
| Feb 3, 2026 | $0.41 | 1.76% |
| Nov 10, 2025 | $0.41 | 1.77% |
| Aug 4, 2025 | $0.41 | 1.45% |
| May 12, 2025 | $0.41 | 1.73% |
| Feb 4, 2025 | $0.41 | 2.16% |
| Nov 4, 2024 | $0.41 | 2.18% |
| Aug 5, 2024 | $0.41 | 2.31% |
| May 3, 2024 | $0.41 | 2.22% |
| Feb 5, 2024 | $0.41 | 2.69% |
| Nov 3, 2023 | $0.41 | 2.79% |
| Aug 4, 2023 | $0.41 | 2.66% |
| May 5, 2023 | $0.41 | 2.16% |
| Feb 6, 2023 | $0.41 | 2.12% |
| Nov 4, 2022 | $0.41 | 2.4% |
| Jul 29, 2022 | $0.41 | 1.91% |
| May 6, 2022 | $0.41 | 1.97% |
| Feb 1, 2022 | $0.41 | 1.91% |
| Oct 29, 2021 | $0.41 | 1.65% |
| Jul 30, 2021 | $0.39 | 1.79% |
| Apr 30, 2021 | $0.39 | 1.9% |
| Feb 1, 2021 | $0.39 | 2.07% |
| Oct 30, 2020 | $0.39 | 2.38% |
| Jul 31, 2020 | $0.39 | 2.99% |
| May 7, 2020 | $0.39 | 3.33% |
| Feb 3, 2020 | $0.39 | 2.45% |
| Nov 1, 2019 | $0.39 | 2.31% |
| Aug 1, 2019 | $0.36 | 2.16% |
| May 9, 2019 | $0.36 | 2% |
| Feb 1, 2019 | $0.36 | 2.21% |
| Nov 2, 2018 | $0.36 | 2.05% |
| Aug 2, 2018 | $0.33 | 1.93% |
| May 10, 2018 | $0.33 | 1.87% |
| Feb 5, 2018 | $0.33 | 1.82% |
| Nov 3, 2017 | $0.33 | 1.64% |
| Aug 2, 2017 | $0.3 | 1.62% |
| May 10, 2017 | $0.3 | 1.45% |
| Feb 3, 2017 | $0.3 | 1.48% |
| Nov 3, 2016 | $0.3 | 1.5% |
| Aug 3, 2016 | $0.27 | 1.47% |
| May 4, 2016 | $0.27 | 1.64% |
| Feb 4, 2016 | $0.27 | 1.85% |
| Nov 4, 2015 | $0.27 | 1.58% |
| Aug 5, 2015 | $0.27 | 1.49% |
| May 6, 2015 | $0.25 | 1.52% |
| Feb 5, 2015 | $0.25 | 1.6% |
Sensient Technologies dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
Sensient Technologies's payout ratio of 48.2% is above the Basic Materials sector and the industry average. Compared to its Basic Materials sector average of 29.1%, Sensient Technologies's payout ratio is 66% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
SXT dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMN Eastman Chemical Co | 4.82% | $3.35 | 96% |
| KRO Kronos Worldwide Inc | 3.08% | $0.2 | N/A |
| VHI Valhi Inc | 2.39% | $0.32 | N/A |
| IFF International Flavors & Fragrances Inc | 2.14% | $1.6 | 48% |
| SXT Sensient Technologies Corp | 1.38% | $1.64 | 48.2% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Sensient Technologies pay a dividend?
Yes, Sensient Technologies has been paying dividends for the last 32 years.
When was SXT's last dividend?
Sensient Technologies's last dividend ex-date was on May 11, 2026. The dividend amount was $0.41 per share.
How much dividend does Sensient Technologies pay (per share)?
On an annual basis SXT pays $1.64 per share.
What is Sensient Technologies's dividend yield?
Sensient Technologies's current dividend yield is 1.38%.
How often does Sensient Technologies pay dividends?
Sensient Technologies pays dividends quarterly.
What is Sensient Technologies's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Sensient Technologies is 48.2%.
Does Sensient Technologies pay a good dividend?
Sensient Technologies's dividend yield is lower than the Basic Materials sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.