Does the media refer more to SXT or ALB?

In the previous week, Albemarle had 4 more articles in the media than Sensient Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Albemarle and 5 mentions for Sensient Technologies. Sensient Technologies' average media sentiment score of 1.37 beat Albemarle's score of 0.79 indicating that Sensient Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Sensient Technologies 4 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Albemarle 6 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media favor RPM or SXT?

In the previous week, Sensient Technologies had 3 more articles in the media than RPM International. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Sensient Technologies and 2 mentions for RPM International. Sensient Technologies' average media sentiment score of 1.37 beat RPM International's score of 0.44 indicating that Sensient Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment RPM International 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Sensient Technologies 4 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Do analysts rate SXT or NEU?

Sensient Technologies presently has a consensus price target of $134.00, indicating a potential upside of 18.36%. Given Sensient Technologies' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Sensient Technologies is more favorable than NewMarket. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Sensient Technologies 0 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.00 NewMarket 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.00

Does the media prefer SXT or NEU?

In the previous week, Sensient Technologies had 4 more articles in the media than NewMarket. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Sensient Technologies and 1 mentions for NewMarket. Sensient Technologies' average media sentiment score of 1.37 beat NewMarket's score of 0.00 indicating that Sensient Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Sensient Technologies 4 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive NewMarket 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Does the media refer more to CE or SXT?

In the previous week, Celanese had 2 more articles in the media than Sensient Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Celanese and 5 mentions for Sensient Technologies. Sensient Technologies' average media sentiment score of 1.37 beat Celanese's score of 0.33 indicating that Sensient Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Celanese 0 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 4 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Sensient Technologies 4 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

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SXT vs. ALB, IFF, RPM, NEU, and CE

Should you buy Sensient Technologies stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Sensient Technologies with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Sensient Technologies include Albemarle (ALB), International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF), RPM International (RPM), NewMarket (NEU), and Celanese (CE). These companies are all part of the "specialty chemicals" industry.

How does Sensient Technologies compare to Albemarle?

Sensient Technologies (NYSE:SXT) and Albemarle (NYSE:ALB) are both basic materials companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, profitability, media sentiment, institutional ownership and valuation.

Sensient Technologies has a net margin of 8.71% compared to Albemarle's net margin of -5.00%. Sensient Technologies' return on equity of 13.12% beat Albemarle's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Sensient Technologies	8.71%	13.12%	6.97%
Albemarle	-5.00%	5.22%	2.51%

Sensient Technologies pays an annual dividend of $1.64 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Albemarle pays an annual dividend of $1.62 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Sensient Technologies pays out 48.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Albemarle pays out -47.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Albemarle has increased its dividend for 30 consecutive years.

In the previous week, Albemarle had 4 more articles in the media than Sensient Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Albemarle and 5 mentions for Sensient Technologies. Sensient Technologies' average media sentiment score of 1.37 beat Albemarle's score of 0.79 indicating that Sensient Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Sensient Technologies	4 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Albemarle	6 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Sensient Technologies has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Albemarle. Albemarle is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Sensient Technologies, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Sensient Technologies	$1.61B	2.99	$134.49M	$3.39	33.40
Albemarle	$5.14B	3.67	-$510.63M	-$3.41	N/A

Sensient Technologies has a beta of 0.8, indicating that its stock price is 20% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Albemarle has a beta of 1.3, indicating that its stock price is 30% more volatile than the broader market.

90.9% of Sensient Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.9% of Albemarle shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.3% of Sensient Technologies shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Albemarle shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Sensient Technologies presently has a consensus price target of $134.00, indicating a potential upside of 18.36%. Albemarle has a consensus price target of $202.54, indicating a potential upside of 26.49%. Given Albemarle's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Albemarle is more favorable than Sensient Technologies.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Sensient Technologies	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
Albemarle	1 Sell rating(s)	10 Hold rating(s)	15 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.59

Summary

Sensient Technologies beats Albemarle on 10 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Sensient Technologies compare to International Flavors & Fragrances?

International Flavors & Fragrances (NYSE:IFF) and Sensient Technologies (NYSE:SXT) are both basic materials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, media sentiment, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings and risk.

International Flavors & Fragrances pays an annual dividend of $1.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Sensient Technologies pays an annual dividend of $1.64 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. International Flavors & Fragrances pays out 48.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Sensient Technologies pays out 48.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

International Flavors & Fragrances currently has a consensus price target of $91.05, suggesting a potential upside of 18.40%. Sensient Technologies has a consensus price target of $134.00, suggesting a potential upside of 18.36%. Given International Flavors & Fragrances' higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe International Flavors & Fragrances is more favorable than Sensient Technologies.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
International Flavors & Fragrances	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	13 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.72
Sensient Technologies	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Sensient Technologies has a net margin of 8.71% compared to International Flavors & Fragrances' net margin of 7.78%. Sensient Technologies' return on equity of 13.12% beat International Flavors & Fragrances' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
International Flavors & Fragrances	7.78%	7.65%	4.25%
Sensient Technologies	8.71%	13.12%	6.97%

In the previous week, International Flavors & Fragrances had 2 more articles in the media than Sensient Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for International Flavors & Fragrances and 5 mentions for Sensient Technologies. Sensient Technologies' average media sentiment score of 1.37 beat International Flavors & Fragrances' score of 1.11 indicating that Sensient Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
International Flavors & Fragrances	5 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Sensient Technologies	4 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

International Flavors & Fragrances has a beta of 0.94, suggesting that its share price is 6% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Sensient Technologies has a beta of 0.8, suggesting that its share price is 20% less volatile than the broader market.

Sensient Technologies has lower revenue, but higher earnings than International Flavors & Fragrances. International Flavors & Fragrances is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Sensient Technologies, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
International Flavors & Fragrances	$10.89B	1.80	-$361M	$3.27	23.52
Sensient Technologies	$1.61B	2.99	$134.49M	$3.39	33.40

96.0% of International Flavors & Fragrances shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.9% of Sensient Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. 1.1% of International Flavors & Fragrances shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.3% of Sensient Technologies shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Sensient Technologies beats International Flavors & Fragrances on 12 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Sensient Technologies compare to RPM International?

RPM International (NYSE:RPM) and Sensient Technologies (NYSE:SXT) are both basic materials companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, dividends, profitability, media sentiment, valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations and earnings.

RPM International has a beta of 1.04, indicating that its stock price is 4% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Sensient Technologies has a beta of 0.8, indicating that its stock price is 20% less volatile than the broader market.

RPM International pays an annual dividend of $2.16 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. Sensient Technologies pays an annual dividend of $1.64 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. RPM International pays out 41.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Sensient Technologies pays out 48.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. RPM International has increased its dividend for 51 consecutive years. RPM International is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

In the previous week, Sensient Technologies had 3 more articles in the media than RPM International. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Sensient Technologies and 2 mentions for RPM International. Sensient Technologies' average media sentiment score of 1.37 beat RPM International's score of 0.44 indicating that Sensient Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
RPM International	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Sensient Technologies	4 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Sensient Technologies has a net margin of 8.71% compared to RPM International's net margin of 8.63%. RPM International's return on equity of 22.55% beat Sensient Technologies' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
RPM International	8.63%	22.55%	8.75%
Sensient Technologies	8.71%	13.12%	6.97%

RPM International has higher revenue and earnings than Sensient Technologies. RPM International is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Sensient Technologies, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
RPM International	$7.37B	1.87	$688.69M	$5.19	20.84
Sensient Technologies	$1.61B	2.99	$134.49M	$3.39	33.40

RPM International presently has a consensus target price of $127.42, suggesting a potential upside of 17.79%. Sensient Technologies has a consensus target price of $134.00, suggesting a potential upside of 18.36%. Given Sensient Technologies' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Sensient Technologies is more favorable than RPM International.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
RPM International	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.73
Sensient Technologies	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

81.0% of RPM International shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.9% of Sensient Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.6% of RPM International shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.3% of Sensient Technologies shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

RPM International beats Sensient Technologies on 11 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Sensient Technologies compare to NewMarket?

Sensient Technologies (NYSE:SXT) and NewMarket (NYSE:NEU) are both mid-cap basic materials companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation and risk.

In the previous week, Sensient Technologies had 4 more articles in the media than NewMarket. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Sensient Technologies and 1 mentions for NewMarket. Sensient Technologies' average media sentiment score of 1.37 beat NewMarket's score of 0.00 indicating that Sensient Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Sensient Technologies	4 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
NewMarket	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Sensient Technologies has a beta of 0.8, meaning that its share price is 20% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, NewMarket has a beta of 0.56, meaning that its share price is 44% less volatile than the broader market.

Sensient Technologies pays an annual dividend of $1.64 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. NewMarket pays an annual dividend of $12.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. Sensient Technologies pays out 48.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. NewMarket pays out 27.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. NewMarket has increased its dividend for 7 consecutive years. NewMarket is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

NewMarket has higher revenue and earnings than Sensient Technologies. NewMarket is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Sensient Technologies, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Sensient Technologies	$1.61B	2.99	$134.49M	$3.39	33.40
NewMarket	$2.73B	2.62	$418.75M	$43.78	17.75

NewMarket has a net margin of 15.25% compared to Sensient Technologies' net margin of 8.71%. NewMarket's return on equity of 24.12% beat Sensient Technologies' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Sensient Technologies	8.71%	13.12%	6.97%
NewMarket	15.25%	24.12%	12.24%

Sensient Technologies presently has a consensus price target of $134.00, indicating a potential upside of 18.36%. Given Sensient Technologies' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Sensient Technologies is more favorable than NewMarket.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Sensient Technologies	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
NewMarket	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

90.9% of Sensient Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 61.1% of NewMarket shares are held by institutional investors. 1.3% of Sensient Technologies shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 8.6% of NewMarket shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

NewMarket beats Sensient Technologies on 10 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Sensient Technologies compare to Celanese?

Celanese (NYSE:CE) and Sensient Technologies (NYSE:SXT) are both mid-cap basic materials companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, earnings, institutional ownership, media sentiment, dividends, valuation and profitability.

Celanese pays an annual dividend of $0.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.2%. Sensient Technologies pays an annual dividend of $1.64 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Celanese pays out -1.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Sensient Technologies pays out 48.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

Celanese has a beta of 0.73, indicating that its share price is 27% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Sensient Technologies has a beta of 0.8, indicating that its share price is 20% less volatile than the broader market.

Sensient Technologies has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Celanese. Celanese is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Sensient Technologies, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Celanese	$9.54B	0.59	-$1.17B	-$10.01	N/A
Sensient Technologies	$1.61B	2.99	$134.49M	$3.39	33.40

In the previous week, Celanese had 2 more articles in the media than Sensient Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Celanese and 5 mentions for Sensient Technologies. Sensient Technologies' average media sentiment score of 1.37 beat Celanese's score of 0.33 indicating that Sensient Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Celanese	0 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Sensient Technologies	4 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Celanese presently has a consensus target price of $67.81, suggesting a potential upside of 32.61%. Sensient Technologies has a consensus target price of $134.00, suggesting a potential upside of 18.36%. Given Celanese's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Celanese is more favorable than Sensient Technologies.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Celanese	1 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50
Sensient Technologies	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Sensient Technologies has a net margin of 8.71% compared to Celanese's net margin of -11.54%. Sensient Technologies' return on equity of 13.12% beat Celanese's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Celanese	-11.54%	9.92%	2.12%
Sensient Technologies	8.71%	13.12%	6.97%

98.9% of Celanese shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.9% of Sensient Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of Celanese shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.3% of Sensient Technologies shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Sensient Technologies beats Celanese on 13 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	Sensient Technologies	CHEM Industry	Materials Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$4.73B	$15.56B	$4.86B	$23.14B
Dividend Yield	1.48%	1.93%	4.99%	4.07%
P/E Ratio	33.40	36.02	23.51	31.62
Price / Sales	2.99	2.56	6,071.88	22.79
Price / Cash	22.53	14.71	27.04	24.08
Price / Book	4.03	4.98	9.24	4.68
Net Income	$134.49M	$376.36M	$156.93M	$1.08B
7 Day Performance	-8.92%	-0.88%	0.65%	-0.82%
1 Month Performance	-0.47%	5.15%	-0.96%	3.11%
1 Year Performance	17.44%	19.86%	57.15%	24.65%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
SXT Sensient Technologies	4.6219 of 5 stars	$113.21 +1.9%	$134.00 +18.4%	+17.4%	$4.73B	$1.61B	33.40	4,070	Positive News High Trading Volume
ALB Albemarle	4.5025 of 5 stars	$168.87 -0.9%	$203.04 +20.2%	+169.5%	$20.10B	$5.14B	N/A	7,800	Analyst Forecast
IFF International Flavors & Fragrances	4.7719 of 5 stars	$78.32 +0.1%	$91.05 +16.3%	+2.8%	$19.98B	$10.89B	23.95	21,500	Positive News
RPM RPM International	4.6845 of 5 stars	$108.82 +1.7%	$127.42 +17.1%	+1.2%	$13.66B	$7.37B	20.97	17,778
NEU NewMarket	1.3872 of 5 stars	$815.98 -2.1%	N/A	+19.8%	$7.66B	$2.73B	18.64	2,050

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Sensient Technologies (SXT) Competitors

SXT vs. ALB, IFF, RPM, NEU, and CE

How does Sensient Technologies compare to Albemarle?

Is SXT or ALB more profitable?

Is SXT or ALB a better dividend stock?

Does the media refer more to SXT or ALB?

Which has higher earnings and valuation, SXT or ALB?

Which has more risk and volatility, SXT or ALB?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in SXT or ALB?

Do analysts prefer SXT or ALB?

Summary

How does Sensient Technologies compare to International Flavors & Fragrances?

Is IFF or SXT a better dividend stock?

Do analysts recommend IFF or SXT?

Is IFF or SXT more profitable?

Does the media prefer IFF or SXT?

Which has more risk and volatility, IFF or SXT?

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, IFF or SXT?

Do institutionals & insiders believe in IFF or SXT?

Summary

How does Sensient Technologies compare to RPM International?

Which has more risk and volatility, RPM or SXT?

Is RPM or SXT a better dividend stock?

Does the media favor RPM or SXT?

Is RPM or SXT more profitable?

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, RPM or SXT?

Do analysts recommend RPM or SXT?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of RPM or SXT?

Summary

How does Sensient Technologies compare to NewMarket?

Does the media prefer SXT or NEU?

Which has more volatility and risk, SXT or NEU?

Is SXT or NEU a better dividend stock?

Which has better valuation & earnings, SXT or NEU?

Is SXT or NEU more profitable?

Do analysts rate SXT or NEU?

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in SXT or NEU?

Summary

How does Sensient Technologies compare to Celanese?

Is CE or SXT a better dividend stock?

Which has more volatility and risk, CE or SXT?

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, CE or SXT?

Does the media refer more to CE or SXT?

Do analysts recommend CE or SXT?

Is CE or SXT more profitable?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in CE or SXT?

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