Sensata Technologies Holding N.V. (NYSE:ST) Given Consensus Rating of “Hold” by Brokerages

Shares of Sensata Technologies Holding N.V. (NYSE:ST) have been assigned a consensus rating of “Hold” from the eleven analysts that are presently covering the stock, Marketbeat Ratings reports. Two analysts have rated the stock with a sell recommendation, five have given a hold recommendation and four have issued a buy recommendation on the company. The average 1 year target price among brokerages that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $38.90.

Several analysts recently weighed in on ST shares. Robert W. Baird increased their price target on Sensata Technologies from $39.00 to $40.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday. Oppenheimer reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $43.00 price objective on shares of Sensata Technologies in a research note on Wednesday, December 17th. Bank of America boosted their target price on Sensata Technologies from $37.00 to $40.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday. Truist Financial increased their price target on Sensata Technologies from $35.00 to $38.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report on Friday. Finally, Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d)” rating on shares of Sensata Technologies in a report on Monday, December 29th.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, EVP Lynne J. Caljouw sold 2,496 shares of Sensata Technologies stock in a transaction dated Thursday, February 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $37.53, for a total transaction of $93,674.88. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 64,040 shares in the company, valued at $2,403,421.20. This trade represents a 3.75% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. 0.89% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Sensata Technologies

Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Sensata Technologies by 659.7% in the third quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC now owns 904 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock valued at $27,000 after purchasing an additional 785 shares during the period. CIBC Private Wealth Group LLC raised its position in Sensata Technologies by 700.0% during the 4th quarter. CIBC Private Wealth Group LLC now owns 832 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock valued at $28,000 after purchasing an additional 728 shares in the last quarter. First Horizon Corp purchased a new stake in shares of Sensata Technologies in the 3rd quarter worth $29,000. Hantz Financial Services Inc. grew its position in shares of Sensata Technologies by 446.2% during the 2nd quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 994 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock worth $30,000 after buying an additional 812 shares in the last quarter. Finally, EFG International AG bought a new position in shares of Sensata Technologies during the 4th quarter worth $33,000. 99.42% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Sensata Technologies Stock Performance

Sensata Technologies stock opened at $38.34 on Monday. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $35.02 and its 200-day moving average price is $32.82. The company has a quick ratio of 1.78, a current ratio of 2.57 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.02. The company has a market cap of $5.59 billion, a PE ratio of 201.81, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.45 and a beta of 1.16. Sensata Technologies has a twelve month low of $17.32 and a twelve month high of $38.39.

Sensata Technologies (NYSE:ST) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 19th. The scientific and technical instruments company reported $0.88 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.86 by $0.02. Sensata Technologies had a return on equity of 17.92% and a net margin of 0.83%.The company had revenue of $917.90 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $911.03 million. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $0.76 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 1.1% on a year-over-year basis. Sensata Technologies has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.810-0.850 EPS. On average, equities research analysts forecast that Sensata Technologies will post 3.21 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Sensata Technologies Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, February 25th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, February 11th will be paid a dividend of $0.12 per share. This represents a $0.48 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.3%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, February 11th. Sensata Technologies’s payout ratio is currently 252.63%.

More Sensata Technologies News

Here are the key news stories impacting Sensata Technologies this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 earnings and revenue beat — Sensata reported GAAP EPS of $0.88 and revenue of $917.9M, topping consensus and showing year‑over‑year growth; management highlighted margin gains and strong cash flow on the call. Sensata Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts raised price targets — Multiple firms (Robert W. Baird, Bank of America, Truist) nudged targets higher to the high‑$30s/low‑$40s, signaling incremental analyst confidence and likely supporting buying interest. Benzinga coverage of analyst moves TickerReport on BofA note
• Positive Sentiment: Earnings call transcript underscored operational progress — Management discussed segment growth and margin improvement details that investors often reward if sustained. Earnings Call Transcript
• Neutral Sentiment: Q1 guidance was cautious — Sensata set Q1 FY2026 EPS at $0.810–$0.850 and revenue $917M–$937M, which is slightly below consensus at the midpoint; this limits upside near term and sets the numbers investors will focus on next quarter. Press release / slide deck
• Neutral Sentiment: Value/long‑term narratives supporting interest — Recent pieces from Zacks/MSN highlight Sensata’s value attributes and style scores, which can attract longer‑term investors even if near‑term volatility continues. Zacks value stock article MSN article
• Negative Sentiment: Immediate market reaction included an after‑hours pullback — Shares slipped roughly 3% in the immediate after‑hours trade despite the beat, reflecting investor focus on guidance and margin/earnings quality questions. Zacks earnings recap

About Sensata Technologies

Sensata Technologies Holdings N.V. is a global industrial technology company specializing in the design, development and manufacture of sensors and electrical protection solutions. The company’s product portfolio includes pressure, temperature, position, speed, current and magnetic sensors, as well as circuit breakers and other protection devices. Sensata’s offerings serve a wide array of end markets, with a particularly strong presence in automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), industrial automation, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), commercial aerospace and renewable energy sectors.

Headquartered in Attleboro, Massachusetts, Sensata operates a network of manufacturing and engineering facilities across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America.