Sensata Technologies (NYSE:ST) Given New $38.00 Price Target at Truist Financial

Sensata Technologies (NYSE:ST) had its target price increased by research analysts at Truist Financial from $35.00 to $38.00 in a research report issued on Friday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has a “hold” rating on the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock. Truist Financial’s target price indicates a potential upside of 0.85% from the company’s previous close.

Several other research analysts have also recently weighed in on the company. Oppenheimer reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $43.00 price objective on shares of Sensata Technologies in a research report on Wednesday, December 17th. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price objective on shares of Sensata Technologies from $34.00 to $37.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Monday, January 12th. Bank of America upped their target price on Sensata Technologies from $37.00 to $40.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d)” rating on shares of Sensata Technologies in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Finally, Evercore set a $32.00 target price on shares of Sensata Technologies in a research note on Wednesday, October 29th. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Sensata Technologies presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $37.20.

Sensata Technologies Stock Up 4.2%

NYSE ST traded up $1.52 on Friday, reaching $37.68. The company had a trading volume of 788,414 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,814,042. The company’s fifty day moving average is $34.94 and its 200-day moving average is $32.72. The firm has a market capitalization of $5.49 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -188.79, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.38 and a beta of 1.16. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.18, a quick ratio of 2.10 and a current ratio of 2.91. Sensata Technologies has a 1-year low of $17.32 and a 1-year high of $38.18.

Insider Activity at Sensata Technologies

In other news, EVP Lynne J. Caljouw sold 2,496 shares of Sensata Technologies stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, February 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $37.53, for a total value of $93,674.88. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 64,040 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,403,421.20. The trade was a 3.75% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Corporate insiders own 0.89% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Sensata Technologies

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Woodline Partners LP lifted its stake in Sensata Technologies by 165.4% in the 3rd quarter. Woodline Partners LP now owns 4,975,745 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock valued at $152,009,000 after purchasing an additional 3,100,927 shares during the last quarter. Pzena Investment Management LLC grew its stake in shares of Sensata Technologies by 380.4% during the fourth quarter. Pzena Investment Management LLC now owns 3,509,416 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock worth $116,828,000 after buying an additional 2,778,918 shares during the last quarter. Norges Bank acquired a new position in shares of Sensata Technologies during the fourth quarter worth $62,966,000. Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss LLC increased its holdings in shares of Sensata Technologies by 28.7% during the fourth quarter. Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss LLC now owns 4,313,603 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock worth $143,600,000 after buying an additional 961,457 shares in the last quarter. Finally, SG Capital Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Sensata Technologies in the 2nd quarter valued at $23,877,000. Institutional investors own 99.42% of the company’s stock.

Sensata Technologies News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results beat consensus: Sensata reported Q4 EPS of $0.88 (vs. $0.86 est.) and revenue of $917.9M (vs. ~$911M est.), with year‑over‑year revenue and EPS growth and margin improvement — a core reason for the intraday strength. Business Wire: Sensata Reports Q4 & Full‑Year 2025 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst target revision: Bank of America raised its price target to $40 (maintaining a “neutral” rating), providing an updated valuation anchor that supports upside potential. TickerReport / Benzinga: BofA raises PT to $40
• Positive Sentiment: Earnings call highlighted cash flow and margin gains, reinforcing operational improvements that investors favor for durable profitability. Yahoo Finance: Q4 Call Highlights
• Neutral Sentiment: Mixed/tepid FY‑Q1 outlook: Sensata guided Q1 EPS to $0.810–$0.850 (consensus ~$0.830) and revenue to $917M–$937M (consensus ~$927.5M) — guidance roughly in line but slightly skewed below consensus at the midpoint, which tempers the beat. MarketBeat: Q4 results & guidance
• Negative Sentiment: After‑hours weakness: despite the beat, Sensata shares fell in after‑hours trading (reported ~3% down in one note), indicating some investor disappointment or profit‑taking tied to the conservative near‑term guide. Zacks: Q4 beat but shares slip after hours

Sensata Technologies Company Profile

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.