SXT Dividend History & Analysis | 2% Yield

SXT has a dividend yield of 2% and paid 1.64 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.02%
Payout Ratio 44.8%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 0.94%
Consistency Lifetime 90.9%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.09%
Payout FCF 318.2%
Streak Years 24
Dividend Rating 46.58%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis) and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Payout Yield

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
EVK 9,648 M 6.14% 9.80%
NEU 6,445 M 1.66% 4.72%
RPM 12,198 M 1.94% 2.48%
ESI 9,993 M 1.23% 1.49%
ECL 70,410 M 1.05% 1.71%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
MTX 2,327 M 22.47% 96.2%
IOSP 1,925 M 10.19% 81.6%
AI 117,066 M 9.77% 99.3%
SHW 74,015 M 9.48% 100.0%
ASH 2,504 M 8.86% 93.5%
SXT Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-05-11 2026-05-11 2026-06-01 Quarterly 0.41 0% 0.35%
2026-02-03 2026-02-03 2026-03-02 Quarterly 0.41 0% 0.43%
2025-11-10 2025-11-10 2025-12-01 Quarterly 0.41 0% 0.44%
2025-08-04 2025-08-04 2025-09-02 Quarterly 0.41 0% 0.37%
2025-05-12 2025-05-12 2025-06-02 Quarterly 0.41 0% 0.42%
2025-02-04 2025-02-04 2025-03-03 Quarterly 0.41 0% 0.55%
2024-11-04 2024-11-04 2024-12-02 Quarterly 0.41 0% 0.54%
2024-08-05 2024-08-05 2024-09-03 Quarterly 0.41 0% 0.58%
2024-05-03 2024-05-06 2024-06-03 Quarterly 0.41 0% 0.55%
2024-02-05 2024-02-06 2024-03-01 Quarterly 0.41 0% 0.67%
2023-11-03 2023-11-06 2023-12-01 Quarterly 0.41 0% 0.7%
2023-08-04 2023-08-07 2023-09-01 Quarterly 0.41 0% 0.67%
2023-05-05 2023-05-08 2023-06-01 Quarterly 0.41 0% 0.54%
2023-02-06 2023-02-07 2023-03-01 Quarterly 0.41 0% 0.53%
2022-11-04 2022-11-07 2022-12-01 Quarterly 0.41 0% 0.6%
2022-07-29 2022-08-01 2022-09-01 Quarterly 0.41 0% 0.48%
2022-05-06 2022-05-09 2022-06-01 Quarterly 0.41 0% 0.49%
2022-02-01 2022-02-02 2022-03-01 Quarterly 0.41 0% 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% 0.45%
2021-04-30 2021-05-03 2021-06-01 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2021-02-01 2021-02-02 2021-03-01 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2020-10-30 2020-11-02 2020-12-01 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2020-07-31 2020-08-03 2020-09-01 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2020-05-07 2020-05-08 2020-06-01 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2020-02-03 2020-02-04 2020-03-02 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2019-11-01 2019-11-04 2019-12-02 Quarterly 0.39 +8.3% N/A
2019-08-01 2019-08-02 2019-09-03 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2019-05-09 2019-05-10 2019-06-03 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2019-02-01 2019-02-04 2019-03-01 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2018-11-02 2018-11-05 2018-12-03 Quarterly 0.36 +9.1% N/A
2018-08-02 2018-08-03 2018-09-04 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2018-05-10 2018-05-11 2018-06-01 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2018-02-05 2018-02-06 2018-03-01 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2017-11-03 2017-11-06 2017-12-01 Quarterly 0.33 +10% N/A
2017-08-02 2017-08-04 2017-09-01 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2017-05-10 2017-05-12 2017-06-01 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2017-02-03 2017-02-07 2017-03-01 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2016-11-03 2016-11-07 2016-12-01 Quarterly 0.3 +11.1% N/A
2016-08-03 2016-08-05 2016-09-01 Quarterly 0.27 0% N/A
2016-05-04 2016-05-06 2016-06-01 Quarterly 0.27 0% N/A
2016-02-04 2016-02-08 2016-03-01 Quarterly 0.27 0% N/A
2015-11-04 2015-11-06 2015-12-01 Quarterly 0.27 0% N/A
2015-08-05 2015-08-07 2015-09-01 Quarterly 0.27 +8% N/A
2015-05-06 2015-05-08 2015-06-01 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2015-02-05 2015-02-09 2015-03-02 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2014-11-05 2014-11-07 2014-12-01 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2014-08-06 2014-08-08 2014-09-02 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2014-05-07 2014-05-09 2014-06-02 Quarterly 0.25 +8.7% N/A
2014-02-05 2014-02-07 2014-03-03 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A

SXT Dividend FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of SXT?

As of May 2026, SXT's dividend yield is 2.02%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.64 USD by the current share price of 113.09.

Does SXT pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, SXT paid a dividend of 1.64 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-11 and the payout was 0.41 USD.

How often does SXT pay dividends?

SXT pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, SXT has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-05-11.

SXT dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for SXT for the next payments are between 0.406 (-1.0%) and 0.415 (+1.2%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 1.45%.

Will SXT pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.41 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-05-11. The next Ex-Dividend date for Sensient Technologies (SXT) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for SXT?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Sensient Technologies (SXT) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of SXT?

SXT's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.94% per year. Weak growth: SXT's dividend growth is lower than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of SXT?

SXT's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.09%. If you bought SXT's shares at 78.46 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.64 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.09% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of SXT?

SXT Payout Consistency is 90.9%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: Sensient Technologies has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does SXT have a good Dividend Yield?

SXT's 2.02% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of SXT?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of SXT is 44.8%. 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 46.58%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

SXT Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.
What is the Trend in SXT's Outstanding Shares?

Sensient Technologies's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.65% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%). Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has SXT ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on May 26, 1998 with a ratio of 2:1. This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
1985 46,696,000 0%
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 0%
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 42,669,000 +0.51%
2026 42,671,000 0%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield

Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.

Payout Ratio

Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.

Payout FCF

Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.

Growth Rate (CAGR)

Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.

Consistency

Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.

Yield on Cost

Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.

Streak

Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.

Dividend Rating

Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-05-24 02:15 UTC