SXT
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Sensient Technologies Corporation (SXT) closed at $82.96 as of 2026-03-20, trading 9.7% above its 200-week moving average of $75.62. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 17.9% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 40, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.6x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.20 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2352 weeks of data, SXT has crossed below its 200-week moving average 40 times. On average, these episodes lasted 9 weeks. Historically, investors who bought SXT at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +12.1%.
With a market cap of $3.5 billion, SXT is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 0.2%. Return on equity stands at 11.9%. The stock trades at 2.9x book value.
Over the past 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in SXT would have grown to $1100, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. SXT has returned 7.5% annualized vs 10.4% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: SXT vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After SXT Crosses Below the Line?
Across 40 historical episodes, buying SXT when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +9.7% after 12 months (median +8.0%), compared to +13.4% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 62% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +27.5% vs +31.7% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment SXT crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
SXT has crossed below its 200-week MA 40 times with an average 1-year return of +12.1% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1992 | Jul 1992 | 7 | 4.0% | +29.6% | +1272.5% |
| Aug 1992 | Aug 1992 | 2 | 0.3% | +24.5% | +1238.0% |
| Nov 1993 | Dec 1993 | 5 | 2.4% | -9.0% | +1075.2% |
| Jan 1994 | Jan 1994 | 1 | 1.9% | -4.5% | +1075.2% |
| Feb 1994 | Feb 1994 | 1 | 0.1% | -4.3% | +1048.4% |
| Mar 1994 | Apr 1994 | 1 | 4.3% | +14.9% | +1090.7% |
| Jul 1994 | Jul 1994 | 1 | 0.7% | +4.3% | +1035.9% |
| Aug 1994 | Feb 1995 | 26 | 15.7% | +3.6% | +1032.3% |
| Jul 1996 | Sep 1996 | 10 | 9.0% | +28.3% | +1014.1% |
| Oct 1999 | Nov 1999 | 4 | 2.0% | +7.0% | +720.7% |
| Jan 2000 | Aug 2000 | 31 | 16.7% | +11.9% | +699.1% |
| Oct 2000 | Oct 2000 | 3 | 2.6% | -2.9% | +674.1% |
| Apr 2001 | Aug 2001 | 19 | 12.3% | +16.9% | +642.5% |
| Sep 2001 | Dec 2001 | 13 | 19.8% | +17.8% | +687.4% |
| Jan 2002 | Feb 2002 | 6 | 6.6% | +24.3% | +641.7% |
| Jul 2002 | Jul 2002 | 1 | 8.2% | +17.2% | +695.0% |
| Mar 2003 | Mar 2003 | 1 | 0.2% | +1.6% | +618.6% |
| Oct 2003 | Jan 2004 | 11 | 8.9% | +12.4% | +629.1% |
| Feb 2004 | Apr 2004 | 9 | 8.5% | +16.8% | +603.1% |
| May 2004 | May 2004 | 3 | 1.8% | +5.4% | +598.1% |
| Aug 2004 | Aug 2004 | 2 | 2.8% | -3.4% | +604.1% |
| Apr 2005 | May 2005 | 3 | 1.3% | +6.0% | +570.0% |
| Jul 2005 | Apr 2006 | 39 | 14.8% | +11.3% | +605.6% |
| Aug 2006 | Aug 2006 | 1 | 0.3% | +40.6% | +562.9% |
| Dec 2008 | Dec 2008 | 2 | 2.7% | +21.2% | +445.4% |
| Jan 2009 | Feb 2009 | 2 | 5.8% | +25.2% | +437.4% |
| Feb 2009 | Mar 2009 | 5 | 13.3% | +23.8% | +440.6% |
| May 2009 | May 2009 | 1 | 0.9% | +32.0% | +425.2% |
| Jun 2009 | Jul 2009 | 3 | 3.9% | +24.2% | +423.1% |
| Oct 2018 | Apr 2019 | 24 | 21.3% | -4.8% | +51.9% |
| May 2019 | Jun 2019 | 1 | 0.5% | -24.0% | +42.3% |
| Jul 2019 | Sep 2019 | 8 | 8.0% | -13.4% | +43.8% |
| Sep 2019 | Oct 2020 | 55 | 42.6% | -15.5% | +41.9% |
| Sep 2022 | Nov 2022 | 6 | 2.4% | -13.7% | +29.1% |
| Mar 2023 | Mar 2023 | 2 | 0.6% | +0.5% | +26.2% |
| Jun 2023 | Apr 2024 | 45 | 24.8% | +9.9% | +26.5% |
| Aug 2024 | Aug 2024 | 1 | 2.4% | +66.2% | +19.7% |
| Dec 2024 | Jan 2025 | 4 | 8.4% | +34.3% | +15.7% |
| Feb 2025 | Mar 2025 | 3 | 5.2% | +32.8% | +18.4% |
| Mar 2025 | Mar 2025 | 1 | 0.2% | +15.9% | +15.9% |
| Average | 9 | — | +12.1% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SXT below its 200-week moving average?
No. Sensient Technologies Corporation (SXT) is currently 9.7% above its 200-week moving average of $75.62. It would need to fall to $75.62 to cross below the line.
What is SXT's 200-week moving average price?
Sensient Technologies Corporation's 200-week moving average is $75.62 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when SXT drops below its 200-week moving average?
SXT has crossed below its 200-week moving average 40 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +12.1%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 9 weeks on average.
Is SXT a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about SXT as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 40. Free cash flow yield is 0.2%. Return on equity is 11.9%. Price-to-book is 2.9x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does SXT compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.2 years, $100 invested in SXT would have grown to $1100, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That's 7.5% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. SXT has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does SXT pay a dividend?
Yes. Sensient Technologies Corporation currently pays a dividend yield of 198.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20