B+
Bull case
30%
Probability
Target price
$126.00
Analysis reference price unavailable
Analysis 2026-05-01 · RankAlpha Sentiment Codex
SXT
SensientDNYSE / Materials
Last Price
Quote time unavailable
Current thesis
Primary evidence improved after Q1: all three operating groups grew, Color was the standout, Portfolio Optimization Plan drag rolled off versus the prior-year quarter, leverage improved to 2.4x net debt to credit-adjusted EBITDA, and management raised FY2026 EPS guidance. That supports a constructive but still monitoring-style stance rather than an aggressive rerating call.
Posture
Defensive
Lead driver
Sentiment
What changed
Sentiment remains the lead driver in the composite, 7D delta +4.6.
What can break
After the post-earnings move, the raised 2026 outlook likely needs further confirmation at the July 24, 2026 earnings checkpoint to sustain upside.
Momentum
75
Value
41
Sentiment
55
Setup hits (3d)
0 · Net Neutral
AI TargetsBase $119.00 · Bull $126.00 · Bear $104.00Analysis 2026-05-01; returns require an exact persisted reference.
Data freshness
Prices
Unavailable: Price unavailable
Fundamentals
As of 2026-08-17 • Vendor: Data Vendor v1
Scores
As of 2026-09-10 • Model: HYBRID_IC_RP
AI Memo
As of 2026-05-01 • Model: RankAlpha Sentiment Codex
Investment thesisAs of 2026-09-10
Investment thesis
As of 2026-09-10
Grade is the composite factor band; factor scores use a 0–100 scale. Confidence describes evidence quality, not a probability of return. Score date: 2026-09-10. Definitions
Supporting evidence
What
Grade D · Defensive
Confidence Medium · Net Neutral
Target $142.80
Why
Momentum75 · Δ7d -3.7
Value41 · Δ7d -0.0
Sentiment55 · Δ7d +4.6
So what
Weak posture (Net Neutral). Prioritize risk control and patience.
Confirming evidence
- • Sentiment remains the lead driver in the composite, 7D delta +4.6.
Contradictions & invalidation
- • After the post-earnings move, the raised 2026 outlook likely needs further confirmation at the July 24, 2026 earnings checkpoint to sustain upside.
- • Competition is intense across flavors, extracts, colors, and specialty ingredients, and the 10-K notes Sensient faces both large multinationals and specialized regional competitors [#10-K-2026-02-13].
- • The stock already reacted positively after the print, and the packet shows only modest sell-side valuation headroom with a $119 median target versus the $113.64 anchor.
Catalyst clock
2026-06-30
Q1 beat and FY2026 guidance raise
Lead driver: Sentiment · See AI snapshot
Momentum
75
9% active weight
Current posture
7d trendSoftening
Δ7d
-3.7
Δ21d
-6.6
Value
41
28% active weight
Current posture
7d trendFlat
Δ7d
-0.0
Δ21d
-0.7
Sentiment
55
62% active weight
Current posture
7d trendImproving
Δ7d
+4.6
Δ21d
-0.1
Why this grade
Composite grade D. Momentum 74.7 / Value 41.2 / Sentiment 55.0
Scenario snapshot
Scenario probability is memo-authored likelihood, not forecast certainty. Targets belong to the analysis dated 2026-05-01. Scenario method
Most likely
B
Base case
50%
Probability
Target price
$119.00
Analysis reference price unavailable
Analysis 2026-05-01 · RankAlpha Sentiment Codex
B-
Bear case
20%
Probability
Target price
$104.00
Analysis reference price unavailable
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Fundamentals (TTM)As of 2026-08-17
Fundamentals (TTM)
As of 2026-08-17
Market Cap
$5.68B
Beta
0.56
Shares Out
42.56M
P/E (TTM)
29.0
P/S (TTM)
2.53
P/FCF (TTM)
141.18
Rev YoY
+11.6%
EPS YoY
+36.1%
Gross Margin
+34.6%
Op Margin
+14.0%
Net Debt
$712.85M
Current Ratio
4.39
As of 2026-09-10 • Updated nightlySource: Internal modelMethods & Data