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$SXT

Sensient Technology Corporation

XNYSMaterialsIndustrial Organic Chemicals

$134.56+1.49%+$1.98Prev $132.58LIVE Full chart Live alerts
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Why is SXT up today? It is at $134.56 (+1.49%), and our scanner flagged it 29 times on unusual volume this month. See the catalyst behind the move, real-time alerts the moment SXT spikes, and full due diligence on SXT — key stats, earnings, dilution and insider activity. Free.

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Key Stats

Price & performance
Price
$134.56
Change today
+1.49%
Previous close
$132.58
52-week range
$82.60 – $136.58
Valuation & dividend
Market cap
$5.73B
Dividend yield
1.22% ($1.64)
Ownership & volume
Shares outstanding
42.6M
SEC · as of 2026-07-22 · 31d
Insider ownership
1.3%
DEF 14A · 2026-03-11
Institutional own.
99.9%
Total held
100.0%
Short interest
1.5M
▲ +21% vs prior · as of 2026-07-31
Days to cover
2.0d
Avg daily volume
406K
Classification
Sector
Materials
Industry
Industrial Organic Chemicals
Exchange
XNYS
Relative volumevs this time of day
5m
0.4x
15m
0.3x
1h
0.5x
1D
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Why is $SXT up today?

Here is the latest on SXT from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for SXT today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.

Likely catalystSENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORP: Q2 FY2026 results, three months to Jun 30, 2026, from an SEC filing. Read it →Latest filingSC 13G/APassive 5%+ stake updatedAug 13, 2026 · 8 days ago
Why is $SXT moving? →▶ Replay the moveAuto-generated from live scanner data. Not investment advice.
Trading profile⚡ Ultra-low floatShortableEasy to borrowNo SSRBorrow via Alpaca · SSR from Reg SHO 201

$SXT Sentiment

Bullish
Bearish82Bullish
📰 News: 4 bull · 0 bearToday: +1.5%👥 Community: 0 bull · 0 bear

Blend of news sentiment, today’s move, and community votes. Not investment advice.

$SXT Activity

News, unusual-volume alerts, AI-trader trades and community chatter - the whole story, newest first.

Alert· 2d ago 17.5× RVOL
SXT hit 17.469x RVOL at 12:52 PM ET
at $133.45
Alert· 4d ago +0.9% vs EMA
SXT 200EMA (5m) Trending · 63 bars · L3 · +0.91% above EMA · slope +0.25%
at $133.21
Alert· 4d ago +0.3% vs EMA
SXT 200EMA (1m) Trending · 142 bars · L4 · +0.33% above EMA · slope +0.13%
at $133.21
Alert· 4d ago +0.3% vs EMA
SXT 200EMA (1m) Trending · 142 bars · L4 · +0.33% above EMA · slope +0.13%
at $133.21
Alert· 4d ago 4.8× RVOL
SXT hit 4.839x RVOL at 12:40 PM ET
at $133.39
Alert· 10d ago +1.56%
$SXT moved +1.56% in 1 min (Level 1) at 9:25 AM ET
at $128.36
Alert· 15d ago +0.1% vs EMA
SXT 200EMA (5m) Trending · 66 bars · L3 · +0.09% above EMA · slope +0.13%
at $128.65
Alert· 15d ago -2.34%
$SXT moved -2.34% in 1 min (Level 2) at 8:07 AM ET
at $128.23
News· SEC EDGAR· 17d ago
SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORP: Q2 FY2026 results, three months to Jun 30, 2026
Alert· 24d ago -0.0% vs EMA
$SXT near 200 EMA: -0.02% from 200 EMA at 1:49 PM ET
at $124.69
Alert· 24d ago 7.2× RVOL
SXT hit 7.152x RVOL at 1:49 PM ET
at $124.69
Alert· 24d ago 4.9× RVOL
SXT hit 4.856x RVOL at 10:57 AM ET
at $124.57
Alert· 25d ago +1.6% vs EMA
SXT 200EMA (5m) Trending · 77 bars · L3 · +1.65% above EMA · slope +0.41%
at $125.12
Alert· 25d ago -0.6% vs EMA
$SXT near 200 EMA: -0.59% from 200 EMA at 2:06 PM ET
at $126.17
Alert· 25d ago 14.7× RVOL
SXT hit 14.743x RVOL at 2:06 PM ET
at $126.17
Alert· 25d ago 16.7× RVOL
SXT hit 16.715x RVOL at 11:54 AM ET
at $127.05
Alert· 28d ago +1.8% vs EMA
SXT 50EMA (5m) Trending · 61 bars · L3 · +1.81% above EMA · slope +1.50%
at $127.00
Alert· 28d ago +2.1% vs EMA
SXT 200EMA (1m) Trending · 247 bars · L5 · +2.11% above EMA · slope +0.21%
at $127.00
Alert· 28d ago 14.8× RVOL
SXT hit 14.791x RVOL at 3:01 PM ET
at $128.29
Alert· 28d ago +2.2% vs EMA
$SXT near 200 EMA: +2.24% from 200 EMA at 2:44 PM ET
at $126.81
Alert· 28d ago 3.0× RVOL
SXT hit 2.978x RVOL at 2:44 PM ET
at $126.81
Alert· 28d ago +2.7% vs EMA
$SXT near 200 EMA: +2.74% from 200 EMA at 1:56 PM ET
at $126.16
Alert· 28d ago 2.3× RVOL
SXT hit 2.313x RVOL at 1:56 PM ET
at $126.16
Alert· 28d ago 105.9× RVOL
SXT hit 105.937x RVOL at 1:23 PM ET
at $125.83
Alert· 28d ago +1.98%
$SXT moved +1.98% in 1 min (Level 1) at 1:10 PM ET
at $125.49
Alert· 28d ago +2.9% vs EMA
$SXT near 200 EMA: +2.92% from 200 EMA at 1:01 PM ET
at $123.50
News· SEC EDGAR· 28d ago
SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORP: Reports Results for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2026
News· SEC EDGAR· 59d ago
SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORP filed an 8-K: Material Agreement, New Financial Obligation
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 60d ago Bullish
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News· SEC EDGAR· 108d ago
SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORP filed a Quarterly report (10-Q)
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 128d ago Bullish
Nutraceutical Excipients Market: Powering the Future of Functional Health
News· The Motley Fool· 294d ago Bullish
Why Sensient Technologies Stock Is Soaring Today
News· The Motley Fool· 392d ago Bullish
Sensient Posts 22% Profit Gain in Q2

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SXT stock FAQ

Why is $SXT up today?

Here is the latest on SXT from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for SXT today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.

What is the SXT stock price today?

SXT last traded at $134.56, up 1.49% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).

Does SXT pay a dividend?

Yes. SXT currently has a dividend yield of about 1.22% ($1.64 per share per year). Dividend figures can change; this is not investment advice.

Where can I see live SXT alerts?

The SXT Live Alerts panel on this page streams real-time unusual volume (RVOL), momentum, halt and 200-EMA alerts from our scanner the moment they fire. Our scanner has flagged SXT 29 times in the last 30 days.

What exchange is SXT on?

SXT (Sensient Technology Corporation) trades on XNYS, with a market cap of about $5.73B in the INDUSTRIAL ORGANIC CHEMICALS sector.

Is SXT good for day trading?

That depends on your strategy and risk. Day traders look for volume, volatility and a clear trend. Use the live chart, RVOL alerts and 200-EMA context on this page to judge SXT for yourself. This is not investment advice.

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