Sensient Technologies (SXT) dividend history and yield
Dividend summary
- Frequency
- Quarterly
- Trailing 12 months
- $1.64
- Forward yield
- 1.23%
- Payout ratio
- 41.8%
Sensient pays a quarterly dividend of $0.41 per share. Its most recent payment had an ex-date of August 3, 2026 and was paid on September 1, 2026. Over the trailing twelve months, it paid $1.64 per share, a yield of about 1.25% at a share price of $131.12.
The record shows a flat rate. All 20 payments in the table, going back to the one that went ex-dividend on October 29, 2021, were $0.41 per share. There are no raises or reductions in that span, and the source does not list a growth streak. Payments by calendar year came to $1.64 in each of 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025, and the three payments so far in 2026 total $1.23.
The calendar has been regular. Ex-dates have fallen in early February, early to mid May, late July or early August, and late October or early to mid November. Payment has followed on or near the first business day of March, June, September and December. If the pattern holds, the next payment would go ex-dividend in late October or early November 2026 and be paid in early December.
Dividend per share by year
Dividend history
| Declared | Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | Aug 3, 2026 | Sep 1, 2026 | $0.41 |
| Apr 23, 2026 | May 11, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 | $0.41 |
| Jan 16, 2026 | Feb 3, 2026 | Mar 2, 2026 | $0.41 |
| Oct 30, 2025 | Nov 10, 2025 | Dec 1, 2025 | $0.41 |
| Jul 24, 2025 | Aug 4, 2025 | Sep 2, 2025 | $0.41 |
| Apr 24, 2025 | May 12, 2025 | Jun 2, 2025 | $0.41 |
| Jan 17, 2025 | Feb 4, 2025 | Mar 3, 2025 | $0.41 |
| Oct 24, 2024 | Nov 4, 2024 | Dec 2, 2024 | $0.41 |
| Jul 25, 2024 | Aug 5, 2024 | Sep 3, 2024 | $0.41 |
| Apr 25, 2024 | May 3, 2024 | Jun 3, 2024 | $0.41 |
| Jan 19, 2024 | Feb 5, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 | $0.41 |
| Oct 19, 2023 | Nov 3, 2023 | Dec 1, 2023 | $0.41 |
| Jul 20, 2023 | Aug 4, 2023 | Sep 1, 2023 | $0.41 |
| Apr 27, 2023 | May 5, 2023 | Jun 1, 2023 | $0.41 |
| Jan 20, 2023 | Feb 6, 2023 | Mar 1, 2023 | $0.41 |
| Oct 20, 2022 | Nov 4, 2022 | Dec 1, 2022 | $0.41 |
| Jul 21, 2022 | Jul 29, 2022 | Sep 1, 2022 | $0.41 |
| Apr 28, 2022 | May 6, 2022 | Jun 1, 2022 | $0.41 |
| Jan 21, 2022 | Feb 1, 2022 | Mar 1, 2022 | $0.41 |
| Oct 14, 2021 | Oct 29, 2021 | Dec 1, 2021 | $0.41 |
Frequently asked questions
Does Sensient Technologies (SXT) pay a dividend?
Yes. Sensient Technologies pays a quarterly dividend; the most recent payment was $0.41 per share.
What is SXT's dividend yield?
Sensient Technologies paid $1.64 per share over the trailing twelve months, a yield of 1.23% at the last price of $132.85. Click here to learn more
When is SXT's most recent ex-dividend date?
Sensient Technologies's most recent ex-dividend date is Aug 3, 2026, payable on Sep 1, 2026.
What is the difference between ex and payment dates?
An ex-date is the cutoff day for ownership, the payment date is when the distribution actually happens. Click here to learn more
Dividend amounts and dates are supplied by third parties and may be revised. Declaring, raising, cutting or suspending a dividend is entirely at the issuer’s discretion, and scheduled dates are estimates until declared. A past record of payments does not mean future payments will be made. Nothing here suggests trading around a distribution.
This page is for informational purposes only. Nothing on it is a recommendation, solicitation or offer to buy or sell any security, nor investment, legal or tax advice. Light Horse Securities Inc does not verify third-party data and is not responsible for its accuracy, completeness or timeliness.