NYSE:SXT · New York Stock Exchange
-$0.08 today
Vol 0.42M · Avg 0.42M
Management
Put operating results in leadership context
Review returns on capital, executive background, insider transactions, and growth quality to judge whether management is compounding value well.
Management quality matters because capital allocation choices determine how much of Sensient Technologies Corporation earnings power becomes long-term shareholder value. Use this page to compare SXT returns on capital, executive context, insider transactions, ownership signals, and growth trends against peers, then decide whether leadership appears disciplined, aligned, and capable of compounding through changing market conditions.
Return Metrics
ROE, ROIC & ROA over time
ROE
11.3%
avg 12.4%
ROIC
7.9%
avg 8.8%
ROA
6.0%
avg 6.3%
Analysis
ROE is currently the strongest return metric at 11.3% versus its period average of 12.4%. 1 of 3 return metrics are above their quality threshold, which helps indicate how efficiently the company turns capital and assets into profit.
Management
Key executives, compensation & ownership
| Name | Title | Compensation | Tenure | Age | Shares Owned | Ownership % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Paul Manning | Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, President & Member of Scientific Advisory Committee | $3.15M | — | 51 | $37,208.47 | 0.09% |
Steve Morris | President of Color Group | $1.29M | — | 62 | $6,759.37 | 0.02% |
Gregory T. Till | President of Flavors & Extracts Group | $1.15M | — | 56 | $1,808.75 | <0.01% |
John J. Manning | Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary | $1.12M | — | 57 | $37,208.47 | 0.09% |
Tobin Tornehl | Vice President & Chief Financial Officer | $921,272.00 | — | 52 | $16,255.00 | 0.04% |
Amy Schmidt Jones | Vice President of Human Resources & Senior Counsel | $889,487.00 | — | 56 | $27,358.00 | 0.06% |
Adam Vanderleest | Vice President, Controller & Chief Accounting Officer | — | — | 42 | $2,066.00 | <0.01% |
David J. Plautz | VP of Investor Relations & Treasurer | — | — | 51 | $3,413.00 | <0.01% |
Insider Trading
SEC Form 4 transactions — last 12 months
Buys
3
$293,503.30
Sells
6
$547,626.81
Net Sentiment
$254,123.51
Net selling
Most Active
Hoang Thierry
2 transactions
Analysis
Insiders reported 3 buys worth $293,503.30 and 6 sells worth $547,626.81 over the last 12 months. That adds up to net selling of $254,123.51. Hoang Thierry was the most active insider with 2 transactions.
Growth Analysis
Historical CAGR & forward analyst estimates
| Metric | 10yr | 5yr | 3yr | Fwd Est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | N/A | N/A | -2.5% | +7.8% (13yr)2 analysts |
| Revenue | N/A | N/A | -1.9% | +4.1% (13yr)2 analysts |
| Net Income | N/A | N/A | -4.8% | +7.1% (13yr)2 analysts |
| EBIT | N/A | N/A | +3.4% | +2.4% (13yr)2 analysts |
Analysis
Recent growth has been strongest in EBIT at +3.4% over three years. Forward estimates point to EPS at +7.8% (13yr), giving you a quick check on whether expectations are accelerating or cooling.
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Who manages SXT?
Sensient Technologies Corporation (SXT) lists 8 active executives. The top listed executive is Paul Manning, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, President & Member of Scientific Advisory Committee.
Are SXT insiders buying or selling?
Recent insider activity shows net selling of $9.64M.
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