Sensient Technology (SXT) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
$118.81
-2.28 (-1.88%)
▼
5d:
-5.57%
30d:
-10.37%
90d:
-8.6%
Open in Live Scanner
70/30 Portfolio Builder
Earnings: Oct 30, 2026
0d
Protect SXT Gains
Updated Nov 11, 12:00 AM ET
QUANTITATIVE VERDICT
HOLD
LOW Confidence (92%)
Quality Score
65/100
Position
OVERSOLD
30-Day Fair Range
$122.19 – $134.15
Position: OVERSOLD
Forward P/E & Valuation
24.1x
FAIR
vs 24.2x historical avg
Wall Street Target
$143.60
+20.9% upside
Options IV & Volume
HIGH Vol
HIGH volume confirmation
Support / Resistance
$104.25 / $132.79
Trend: Strong Uptrend
Executive Thesis & Bottom Line
Forward Earnings Fair Value & Price Prediction →
📊 HOLD: SXT shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
Get Alerted When SXT Hits Your Target Price
Join 10,000+ traders who never miss a move
You're in! Check your email to confirm and set your target price.
100% Free
No spam, ever
Unsubscribe anytime
Interactive Price Chart (1 Month)
Loading chart...
Loading historical data...
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$198.88
Based on 10.9% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$123.49
3.8% Margin of Safety
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 24.2x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: SXT is currently trading at $118.81, which is considered oversold relative to its 30-day fair value range of $122.19 to $134.15. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 24.1) is in line with its historical norms (24.2). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 0.2% over the next few years. This pessimistic expectation contrasts with the company's recent 29.9% earnings growth, suggesting potential undervaluation if the company simply maintains stability.
Technical Outlook: Technically, SXT is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $104.25, while resistance sits at $132.79.
Market Sentiment: SXT scores 64/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (0th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $143.60 (+20.9%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, SXT is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $104.25, while resistance sits at $132.79.
Market Sentiment: SXT scores 64/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (0th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $143.60 (+20.9%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
OVERSOLD
Historical Trading Range
$122.19 -
$134.15
Company Quality Score
65/100
(BUY)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
92.3%
Trading Range & Key Levels
30-Day Trading Range
$122.19 -
$134.15
Current vs Trading Range
OVERSOLD
Expected Move (7 Days)
±$5.90
(5.0%)
Support Level
$104.25
Resistance Level
$132.79
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Nov 11, 2026
Protect Your Profits
Holding SXT? Use our AI-powered strategies to protect your downside while keeping your long-term position.
View Profit Protection PlanQuantitative Signal Breakdown
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- BULLISH: Options cheap (IV 0th percentile)
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (64/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading 20.9% below Wall St target ($143.60)
- BULLISH: Bottoming setup score 64/100 — corrected, stabilizing, and turning up
- CAUTION: Recommendation downgraded due to -5.6% 5-day decline
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
24.08
Wall Street Target
$143.60
(+20.9%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
10.6%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
29.9%
Profit Margin
9.7%
Valuation Discount vs History
-0.2% cheaper
PE vs Historical
24.1 vs 24.2
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
-0.2%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$118.57
(0%)
2-Year Target
$118.34
(0%)
3-Year Target
$118.10
(-1%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 24→24)
$118.68
(0%)
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 24.1, Growth: 17.7%)
$193.65
(+63%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 19.9, Growth: 17.7%)
$159.70
(+34%)
Bear:
(PE: 16.9, Growth: 17.7%)
$135.75
(+14%)
📈
Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (31x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (24x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 30.66 | Current EPS (TTM): $3.95
Bull Case
$166.37
(+40%)
Analyst growth 24.9%, PE expands to 33.7
Base Case
$151.25
(+27%)
Market implied 24.9%, PE stable at 30.7
Bear Case
$82.34
(-31%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 26.1
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
💡
Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 24.1 to 24.2
Stabilization Target:
$119.40
(+0.5%)
PE Expansion Potential:
+0.5%
Share SXT Analysis
Share this live SXT analysis (with rich preview card) to Reddit, StockTwits, X, or embed the chart on your blog.
bloggers & journalists: you are free to use our charts with attribution.Reddit & Retail Trader Sentiment (SXT)
Bullish
2 Retail Mentions
Reddit / WSB Comments
1
Bearish
StockTwits Volume
1 msgs
24h retail stream
Last Tracked
Oct 30, 2026
Daily AI digest
AI Retail Discussion Summary:
Sensient Technologies reported Q3 earnings with adjusted EPS of $1.13, beating estimates by 3.7%, and revenue of $455.8M, slightly missing expectations.
Key Retail Themes:
Earnings report and financial performance
Aggregated from r/wallstreetbets, r/stocks & StockTwits streams.
View All Trending Reddit & WSB Stocks →
Last updated: November 11, 2026 8:58 PM ET
Data refreshes hourly during market hours. Next update: 9:58 PM
Data refreshes hourly during market hours. Next update: 9:58 PM
🔥 Top Stocks Breaking Out Now
| Ticker | Score | Recommendation | Change % |
|---|
Technical Signals Check
Is SXT showing a specific setup today?
Insider Activity (6 Months)
0
Buys
0
Sells
0
Net
NEUTRAL
Top Rated Specialty Chemicals Stocks
Top-rated stocks in Specialty Chemicals by analyst ratings.
| Stock | Analyst Consensus | Analyst Target | Tradestie Score |
|---|---|---|---|
|
LIN
Linde plc Ordinary Shares |
STRONG BUY
29 analysts |
$551 | 40 SELL |
|
ECL
Ecolab Inc |
STRONG BUY
24 analysts |
$331 | 44 HOLD |
|
SHW
Sherwin-Williams Co |
BUY
29 analysts |
$374 | 40 HOLD |
|
ALB
Albemarle Corp |
BUY
23 analysts |
$146 | 60 BUY |
|
APD
Air Products and Chemica… |
BUY
23 analysts |
$343 | 50 HOLD |
Advanced SXT Option Strategies
Professional options setups generated by AI based on today's SXT price and gamma walls.
Explore More Analysis & Live Quant Tools
Part A: Deep-Dive SXT Research Pages
