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Sensient Technologies Corporation (SXT) Insider, 13F Hedge Fund & Politician Buy/Sell Thermometer

$117.63 -10.57% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $115.17

Sensient Technologies Corporation (SXT) carries a Roarable Rating of C- (Hold) with 60/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.

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ROARABLE C- • HOLD / WATCH Cap $5.60B

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As of 2026-11-02, Sensient Technologies Corporation (NYSE: SXT) is rated C- (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 60/100 at a spot price of $117.63 (-10.57% 1D, market cap $5.60B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 9/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 14/20, Executive Insider Alignment 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 8/20. Across 270 tracked Materials issuers, SXT ranks #39 in composite RQD confidence.

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🤖 Ellis Vennor • AI Peer & Flow Quant (Click for Instant Brief) How does SXT compare to BCPC and CE in the Materials sector?

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Within the Materials sector (Major Chemicals), SXT carries a Roarable C- (60/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 41.6x, gross margin of 33.5%, and ROIC of 8.8%. By comparison, BCPC (Balchem Corporation) holds a B grade (72/100 RQD, P/E 35.0x, ROIC 14.0%, cap $5.41B) and CE (Celanese Corporation) posts a D grade (44/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -10.7%, cap $5.30B). Among the 5-stock peer group, BCPC leads on earnings multiple (35.0x) while BCPC leads on capital efficiency (14.0% ROIC).

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🤖 Gideon Ashmere • AI SEC 10-K Forensics (Click for Instant Brief) What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for SXT?

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Per SXT's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000310142), Sensient Technologies Corporation generated $1.61B in revenue (+3.5% YoY), $134.5M in net income, and $38.4M in free cash flow against $2.24B in total assets and $709.2M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $115.17 (-2.09%)🧬 Disciplined Float (+1.08% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 9/20 (D) • 2.4% FCF Margin

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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 60/100 (C-) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+0.4% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 53.5% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D+ · Rk B

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE+0.9% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for SXT)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±5.8%

Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (60/100 Composite)

🔍 WHY SXT SCORES 60/100 (C-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag

▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+16/20 pts (27% of score)

Altman Z-Score 5.73 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 6/9

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+14/20 pts (23% of score)

20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±5.8% realized swing band)

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution8/20 pts (-12 pt drag)

Disciplined Float (+1.08% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 12 pts from alignment

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current

Q1 (-3Q)

Grade B-$132.55+2% Next Q

Q2 (-2Q)

Grade C+$135.22-2.5% Next Q

Q3 (-1Q)

Grade C+$131.89-10.8% Next Q

Current

Grade C-$117.63+0.4% Hist 90D α

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Even with a 60/100 (C-) score, SXT faces multiple-compression risk if 41.6x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Priced at 42x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($131.37) or 200D SMA ($114.11) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($118.69) toward Bear Floor ($92.58).

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SXT Smart-Money Thermometer: NET EXECUTIVE TRIMMING / PROFIT-TAKING

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▲ Disclosed Buys: 0 ($0)▼ Disclosed Sales: 0 ($0)

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SXT // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +2.76%▼ DESCENDING CHANNEL

2026-11-02O $131.6H $131.6L $117.6C $117.6VOL 434.8K

RES: $135.7SUP: $104.2SMA50: $131.4SMA200: $114.1

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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)

31.4%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +3.5% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (SXT)

Materials Rank #39 of 270 ⚔️ BCPC vs SXT Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Materials Peer Comparison (SXT vs. BCPC, CE, HXL, MEOH)

Industry: Major Chemicals (67 Tracked Issuers)

Across 270 tracked Materials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Sensient Technologies Corporation (SXT) ranks #39 by composite RQD confidence (60/100, grade C-) and #69 by equity capitalization ($5.60B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, BCPC leads on earnings valuation at 35.0x trailing P/E, while BCPC leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 14.0% ROIC and 35.7% gross margin. BCPC currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 72/100 (B) compared with SXT at 60/100 (C-).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
SXT ACTIVE Sensient Technologies Corporation	C-	60/100	41.6x	33.5%	8.8%	-10.57%	$5.60B	Benchmark Subject
BCPC Balchem Corporation	B	72/100	35.0x	35.7%	14.0%	-0.25%	$5.41B	/bcpc-vs-sxt →
CE Celanese Corporation	D	44/100	—	20.5%	-10.7%	+2.03%	$5.30B	/ce-vs-sxt →
HXL Hexcel Corporation	D+	52/100	55.0x	23.0%	6.2%	-2.15%	$6.02B	/hxl-vs-sxt →
MEOH Methanex Corporation	C-	60/100	—	—	—	+14.04%	$4.86B	/meoh-vs-sxt →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0000310142

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Sensient Technologies Corporation (SXT) reported GAAP revenue of $1.61B (+3.5% vs. FY2024 revenue of $1.56B , and +10.7% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $134.5M, operating cash flow of $127.8M, and free cash flow of $38.4M (-60.8% YoY). On the balance sheet, SXT closed FY2025 with $2.24B in total assets against $709.2M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 5.73, Piotroski F-Score: 6/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-12-31	$1.61B	$134.5M	$127.8M	$38.4M	$2.24B	$709.2M
FY2024 (FY)	2024-12-31	$1.56B	$124.7M	$157.2M	$97.9M	$2.02B	$613.5M
FY2023 (FY)	2023-12-31	$1.46B	$93.4M	$169.7M	$104.2M	$3.08B	$720.5M

3. SXT Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is SXT stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

How does SXT compare to BCPC and CE in the Materials sector?

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for SXT?

Where is SXT trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

SXT last traded at $117.63 (-10.57% on volume of 1,733,450 shares), positioning the stock -10.46% below its 50-day simple moving average ($131.37) and +3.08% above its 200-day simple moving average ($114.11). Across its 52-week range of $82.60 to $138.82, SXT sits at the 62.3% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 51.2 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±5.8% ($110.81 to $124.45).

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Are SXT insiders and hedge funds buying or selling?

Roarable's SEC Form 4 and 13F Whale Thermometer currently classifies SXT leadership and institutional positioning as: NET EXECUTIVE TRIMMING / PROFIT-TAKING.

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SXT — Sensient Technologies Corporation: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:20:04Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, SXT scores 60 out of 100, a letter grade of C-, with a verdict label of "Roarable Hold — Cautious Neutral." The five pillars are:

Fundamental Cash Engine: 9 / 20. This pillar reflects ROIC of 8.8% and an FCF yield of 0.69%. Both figures indicate limited cash return relative to the valuation a prospective investor would be paying, which is the main drag on the score.
Whale 13F Flow: 14 / 20. This pillar is labeled as institutional accumulation and options positioning. Per the rating, it is a moderate contributor, but the holders section in the source data contains no 13F detail to verify the underlying flow.
Insider Conviction: 8 / 20. This pillar draws on SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow. It is one of the weaker scores, and the source data contains no insider transaction detail to explain it.
Macro Regime Fit: 13 / 20. The rating cites a beta of 1.13 and sector sensitivity. The beta figure is in the market data, meaning the stock is modestly more volatile than the market per the source's own measure.
Forensic Balance Sheet: 16 / 20. This is the strongest pillar, citing an Altman Z-Score of 5.73, a Piotroski F-Score of 6/9, and Debt/Equity of 0.59. These figures indicate a comparatively sound balance sheet.

For a prospective investor evaluating the stock today, the rating's profile is a balance-sheet-supported business whose cash generation and insider signals do not yet justify a favorable grade. Valuation is the central tradeoff: the P/E (TTM) of 41.6 and EV/EBITDA of 22.1 are high, so upside depends on earnings growth or a re-rating that the source data does not quantify. The rating's neutral verdict reflects that the strong balance sheet offsets weak cash yield and limited insider conviction, rather than signaling a directional call.

Snapshot

Price	Market Cap	P/E (TTM)	Forward P/E	EV/EBITDA	EPS (TTM)	Dividend Yield	Beta	52-Wk Range	ROIC %
131.53	$5.6B	41.6	38.7	22.1	3.16	1.24%	1.13	$82.6 - $138.82	8.8%

Business

Sensient Technologies Corporation (SXT) is a NYSE-listed issuer in the Materials sector, operating in the Major Chemicals industry, per the profile. The profile does not describe its specific products, customers, or revenue model. Not available in source data for the detailed description of how the company sells its products and to whom.

Financial Trend

Period	Revenue	Operating Income	Net Income	EPS	FCF	Cash	Debt
FY 2025	$1612.1M	$207.1M	$134.5M	N/A	$38.4M	$36.5M	$709.2M
FY 2024	$1557.2M	$191.6M	$124.7M	N/A	$97.9M	$26.6M	$613.5M
FY 2023	$1456.5M	$155.0M	$93.4M	N/A	$104.2M	N/A	$720.5M

Per the SEC financials, revenue rose from $1456.5M in FY 2023 to $1612.1M in FY 2025, and net income rose from $93.4M to $134.5M over the same span. Margins per the market data are gross 33.5%, operating 12.8%, and net 8.3%. FCF declined from $104.2M in FY 2023 to $38.4M in FY 2025, a trend that is consistent with the low FCF yield of 0.69%. The Forensic Balance Sheet pillar cites an Altman Z-Score of 5.73 and a Piotroski F-Score of 6/9, with Debt/Equity of 0.59, which together describe a balance sheet the rating considers sound.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

Per the recent news and catalysts section, SXT has several items from the past day, all tagged with a yellow light and "Market Wire" impact label. Headlines include a Q3 2026 earnings call presentation dated 2026-10-30, a Q3 revenue report of $455.8M against a FactSet estimate of $459.0M, a note that gross margin rose to 36.2% in Q3, and a report that Q3 profit rose 30.8% and the company lifted its 2026 earnings forecast floor. The Q3 revenue figure is below the cited estimate, while the margin and profit items point the other way; the source does not reconcile these. The Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph reports no supply-chain links and no proprietary signals, so the catalyst set is limited to these headlines.

Open Questions

What are SXT's specific products, customers, and revenue segments, given that the profile does not describe them?
Why does FCF fall from $104.2M in FY 2023 to $38.4M in FY 2025 while net income rises, and what drives the gap?
Does the reported Q3 revenue of $455.8M, below the FactSet estimate of $459.0M, reconcile with the cited 30.8% profit increase and 2026 forecast raise?
Which institutions and insiders hold or trade SXT, and what is the direction and size of those positions?
What do the EPS figures for FY 2023 through FY 2025 show, since the source lists them as N/A?

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is SXT (C- • RQD 60/100) a Buy at $131.53?

Welcome to the SXT (Sensient Technologies Corporation) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 60/100 (Roarable Hold — Cautious Neutral) in Major Chemicals. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on valuation multiple compression (41.6x trailing P/E). Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

MU MultipleCompression Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $99.96 (-24.0%)

Spot @ $131.53

Pump the brakes on SXT — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on SXT, but look at what you are paying: 41.6x trailing P/E with 33.5% gross margins. Unless Sensient Technologies Corporation expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

DE DeltaGamma_99 Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $153.89 (+17.0%)

Spot @ $131.53

SXT cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on SXT, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Major Chemicals and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $131.53 (52-wk range $82.60 - $138.82), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.