Sensient Technologies (SXT) Projected to Post Quarterly Earnings on Friday

Sensient Technologies (NYSE:SXT) is expected to announce its earnings results before the market opens on Friday, February 14th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $0.64 per share and revenue of $375.10 million for the quarter. Investors that are interested in participating in the company’s conference call can do so using this link.

Sensient Technologies Stock Up 0.9 %

Sensient Technologies stock opened at $77.28 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $3.27 billion, a PE ratio of 36.98 and a beta of 0.77. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.58, a quick ratio of 1.47 and a current ratio of 3.74. Sensient Technologies has a one year low of $55.02 and a one year high of $82.99. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $74.23 and a 200 day moving average of $75.80.

Sensient Technologies Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 3rd. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, February 4th will be paid a $0.41 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, February 4th. This represents a $1.64 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.12%. Sensient Technologies’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 78.47%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Separately, StockNews.com raised Sensient Technologies from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, October 28th.

Sensient Technologies Company Profile

Sensient Technologies Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, develops, manufactures, and markets colors, flavors, and other specialty ingredients in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, South America, and Africa. The company offers flavor-delivery systems, and compounded and blended products; ingredient products, such as essential oils, natural and synthetic flavors, and natural extracts; and chili powder, paprika, and chili pepper, as well as dehydrated vegetables comprising parsley, celery, and spinach to the food, beverage, and personal care industries.