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Yield 12m 1.96%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.64
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 1.01%
Overall Dividend Rating 50.59%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.95%
Payout Ratio 42.4%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 88.1%
Total Return 12m: 28.61%
#12 in Group
Total Return 5y: 123.31%
#13 in Group
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SXT Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (USD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-02-04 2025-02-04 2025-03-03 Quarterly 0.41 0.55%
2024-11-04 2024-11-04 2024-12-02 Quarterly 0.41 0.54%
2024-08-05 2024-08-05 2024-09-03 Quarterly 0.41 0.58%
2024-05-03 2024-05-06 2024-06-03 Quarterly 0.41 0.55%
2024-02-05 2024-02-06 2024-03-01 Quarterly 0.41 0.67%
2023-11-03 2023-11-06 2023-12-01 Quarterly 0.41 0.7%
2023-08-04 2023-08-07 2023-09-01 Quarterly 0.41 0.67%
2023-05-05 2023-05-08 2023-06-01 Quarterly 0.41 0.54%
2023-02-06 2023-02-07 2023-03-01 Quarterly 0.41 0.53%
2022-11-04 2022-11-07 2022-12-01 Quarterly 0.41 0.6%
2022-07-29 2022-08-01 2022-09-01 Quarterly 0.41 0.48%
2022-05-06 2022-05-09 2022-06-01 Quarterly 0.41 0.49%
2022-02-01 2022-02-02 2022-03-01 Quarterly 0.41 0.49%
2021-10-29 2021-11-01 2021-12-01 Quarterly 0.41 5.1% 0.44%
2021-07-30 2021-08-02 2021-09-01 Quarterly 0.39 0.45%
2021-04-30 2021-05-03 2021-06-01 Quarterly 0.39 0.47%
2021-02-01 2021-02-02 2021-03-01 Quarterly 0.39 0.55%
2020-10-30 2020-11-02 2020-12-01 Quarterly 0.39 0.6%
2020-07-31 2020-08-03 2020-09-01 Quarterly 0.39 0.76%
2020-05-07 2020-05-08 2020-06-01 Quarterly 0.39 0.86%
2020-02-03 2020-02-04 2020-03-02 Quarterly 0.39
2019-11-01 2019-11-04 2019-12-02 Quarterly 0.39 8.3%
2019-08-01 2019-08-02 2019-09-03 Quarterly 0.36
2019-05-09 2019-05-10 2019-06-03 Quarterly 0.36
2019-02-01 2019-02-04 2019-03-01 Quarterly 0.36
2018-11-02 2018-11-05 2018-12-03 Quarterly 0.36 9.1%
2018-08-02 2018-08-03 2018-09-04 Quarterly 0.33
2018-05-10 2018-05-11 2018-06-01 Quarterly 0.33
2018-02-05 2018-02-06 2018-03-01 Quarterly 0.33
2017-11-03 2017-11-06 2017-12-01 Quarterly 0.33 10%
2017-08-02 2017-08-04 2017-09-01 Quarterly 0.3
2017-05-10 2017-05-12 2017-06-01 Quarterly 0.3
2017-02-03 2017-02-07 2017-03-01 Quarterly 0.3
2016-11-03 2016-11-07 2016-12-01 Quarterly 0.3 11.1%
2016-08-03 2016-08-05 2016-09-01 Quarterly 0.27
2016-05-04 2016-05-06 2016-06-01 Quarterly 0.27
2016-02-04 2016-02-08 2016-03-01 Quarterly 0.27
2015-11-04 2015-11-06 2015-12-01 Quarterly 0.27
2015-08-05 2015-08-07 2015-09-01 Quarterly 0.27 8%
2015-05-06 2015-05-08 2015-06-01 Quarterly 0.25

SXT Dividend FAQ

Does SXT pay dividends?

Yes, as of May 2025, SXT paid a dividend of 1.64 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-02-04.

What is the Dividend Yield of SXT?

As of May 2025, SXT`s dividend yield is 1.96%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.64 USD by the current share price of 92.66.

How often does SXT pay dividends?

SXT pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), SXT has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for SXT?

The next ex-dividend date for Sensient Technologies (SXT) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of SXT?

SXT's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 1.01% per year.
Weak growth: Dividend increases are lagging behind inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of SXT?

SXT's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.95%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Sensient Technologies five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (1.64) divided by the purchase price five years ago (41.49):

What is the Payout Consistency of SXT?

SXT Payout Consistency is 88.1%.
Moderately consistent: Sensient Technologies has a good track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does SXT have a good Dividend Yield?

SXT`s 1.96% Dividend Yield is considered as low.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of SXT?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of SXT is 42.4%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of SXT?

SXT`s Overall Dividend Rating is 50.59%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

SXT Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in SXT`s Outstanding Shares?

Sensient Technologies`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.14% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: 70.0%), negatively influencing stock price.

Has Sensient Technologies ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 1998-05-26 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 46,696,000
1986 50,686,000 +8.54%
1987 48,404,000 -4.5%
1988 49,952,000 +3.2%
1989 49,629,600 -0.65%
1990 50,666,700 +2.09%
1991 52,142,900 +2.91%
1992 51,785,700 -0.69%
1993 51,785,700
1994 51,594,200 -0.37%
1995 51,923,100 +0.64%
1996 51,481,500 -0.85%
1997 51,000,000 -0.94%
1998 51,212,100 +0.42%
1999 50,462,000 -1.46%
2000 48,643,000 -3.6%
2001 47,670,000 -2%
2002 47,398,000 -0.57%
2003 46,738,000 -1.39%
2004 47,167,000 +0.92%
2005 45,972,000 -2.53%
2006 46,909,000 +2.04%
2007 47,806,000 +1.91%
2008 48,351,000 +1.14%
2009 49,121,000 +1.59%
2010 49,818,000 +1.42%
2011 50,016,000 +0.4%
2012 49,737,000 -0.56%
2013 50,004,000 +0.54%
2014 48,047,000 -3.91%
2015 45,199,000 -5.93%
2016 44,611,000 -1.3%
2017 43,509,000 -2.47%
2018 42,287,000 -2.81%
2019 42,272,000 -0.04%
2020 42,404,000 +0.31%
2021 42,173,000 -0.54%
2022 42,255,000 +0.19%
2023 42,051,000 -0.48%
2024 42,454,000 +0.96%
2025 42,469,000 +0.04%