Sensient Technologies (SXT) to Release Earnings on Friday

Sensient Technologies (NYSE:SXT - Get Free Report) 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. Persons that are interested in participating in the company's earnings conference call can do so using this link.

Sensient Technologies Stock Up 0.4 %

SXT stock traded up $0.29 during trading hours on Monday, reaching $76.20. 151,755 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 196,018. The firm's 50-day moving average is $74.15 and its 200-day moving average is $75.66. Sensient Technologies has a 12 month low of $60.17 and a 12 month high of $82.99. The company has a market cap of $3.23 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 36.46 and a beta of 0.77. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.58, a current ratio of 3.74 and a quick ratio of 1.47.

Sensient Technologies Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 3rd. Investors of record on Tuesday, February 4th will be issued a dividend of $0.41 per share. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, February 4th. This represents a $1.64 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.15%. Sensient Technologies's payout ratio is presently 78.47%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Separately, StockNews.com upgraded Sensient Technologies from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a research note on Monday, October 28th.

About Sensient Technologies

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.