Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.63
Sensient Technologies Corporation (SXT) Dividend History
Income profile from 1985 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.4%
Payout Ratio
51.8%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
SXT Dividend Income Check
Safety
51.8% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.2% and trend is flat.
SXT Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.4%
Trailing DPS$1.63
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout51.8%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout317.8%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR1.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.2%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield1.4%
1Y Total Return25.2%
5Y Total Return47.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)9.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$14,73910Y ago$19,48220Y ago$70,590
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
SXT Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (42 years of payments)
SXT Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Sensient Technologies Corporation distributes 51.8% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 317.8%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
SXT does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of 1.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, SXT returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.4% dividend yield, 1.4% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.2% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is 47.4%, with dividends contributing 9.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $19,482 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
SXT Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$8.18
Avg/Payment$0.4090
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026Latest | $0.4100 | — | 1.40% | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Feb 3, 2026 | $0.4100 | — | 1.76% | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Nov 10, 2025 | $0.4100 | — | 1.77% | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Aug 4, 2025 | $0.4100 | — | 1.45% | Sep 2, 2025 |
| May 12, 2025 | $0.4100 | — | 1.73% | Jun 2, 2025 |
| Feb 4, 2025 | $0.4100 | — | 2.16% | Mar 3, 2025 |
| Nov 4, 2024 | $0.4100 | — | 2.18% | Dec 2, 2024 |
| Aug 5, 2024 | $0.4100 | — | 2.31% | Sep 3, 2024 |
SXT Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#7 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.4%
#7 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
51.8% payout
Streak
0Y
1.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
1.4%
#8 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SXTSensient Technologie… | $5.0B | 1.4% | 51.8% | 0 | Sustainable |
 IFFInternational Flavor… | $19.5B | 2.1% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 BCPCBalchem Corporation | $5.4B | 0.5% | 18.3% | 16 | Sustainable |
 AVNTAvient Corporation | $3.4B | 2.9% | 1.2% | 14 | Sustainable |
 IOSPInnospec Inc. | $2.0B | 2.1% | 36.4% | 12 | Sustainable |
3rd  ASIXAdvanSix Inc. | $532M | 3.2% | 34.8% | 0 | Sustainable |
 HWKNHawkins, Inc. | $3.0B | 0.5% | 19.2% | 15 | Sustainable |
2nd  INGRIngredion Incorporat… | $6.0B | 3.4% | 28.9% | 15 | Sustainable |
1st  MKCMcCormick & Company,… | $14.0B | 3.4% | 61.2% | 42 | Watch |
SXT Annual Dividend History (1985–2026)
42 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.82 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.1% |
| 2025 | $1.64 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.16 | 51.9% | 1.93x | 2.2% |
| 2024 | $1.64 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.94 | 55.8% | 1.79x | 2.2% |
| 2023 | $1.64 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.21 | 74.2% | 1.35x | 2.2% |
| 2022 | $1.64 | 3.8% | 4 | $3.34 | 49.1% | 2.04x | 2.2% |
| 2021 | $1.58 | 1.3% | 4 | $2.81 | 56.2% | 1.78x | 2.2% |
| 2020 | $1.56 | 6.1% | 4 | $2.59 | 60.2% | 1.66x | 2.1% |
| 2019 | $1.47 | 8.9% | 4 | $1.94 | 75.8% | 1.32x | 2.0% |
| 2018 | $1.35 | 9.8% | 4 | $3.70 | 36.5% | 2.74x | 1.8% |
| 2017 | $1.23 | 10.8% | 4 | $2.03 | 60.6% | 1.65x | 1.7% |
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SXT — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SXT stock.
How much dividend does SXT pay per share?
Sensient Technologies Corporation (SXT) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.63 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.4%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is SXT's next ex-dividend date?
SXT's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. SXT typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is SXT's dividend safe?
SXT's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +51.8% and FCF payout ratio of +317.8%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has SXT increased its dividend?
SXT has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +1.0%.
How often does SXT pay dividends?
Sensient Technologies Corporation pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.63 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 41+ years from 1985 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in SXT grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in SXT five years ago would be worth approximately $14,739 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is SXT's yield on cost for long-term holders?
SXT's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.2% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.4% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.