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Sensient Technologies Corporation(SXT)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
SXT•NYSE
$122.56
38.8× P/E·Price updated Jul 7, 2026
SectorBasic MaterialsIndustrySpecialty ChemicalsSub-IndustryIngredients, pigments and specialty minerals
AboutSensient Technologies Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, develops, manufactures, and markets colors, flavors, and other specialty ingredients in North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Flavors & Extracts Group, Color Group, and Asia Pacific Group. The company offers flavor-delivery systems, and compounded and blended products; ingredient products, such as essential oils, natural and synthetic flavors, and natural extracts; and chili powder, paprika, and chili pepper, as well as dehydrated vegetables comprising parsley, celery, and spinach to the food, beverage, personal care, and household-products industries. It also provides natural and synthetic color systems for use in foods, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and nutraceuticals; colors and other ingredients for cosmetics, such as active ingredients, solubilizers, and surface treated pigments; pharmaceutical and nutraceutical excipients, including colors, flavors, coatings, and nutraceutical ingredients; and technical colors for industrial applications under the Sensient Food Colors, Sensient Pharmaceutical Coating Systems, Sensient Cosmetic Technologies, and Sensient Industrial Colors trade names. The company was incorporated in 1882 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.Show more
- Revenue$1.61B+3.5%
- EBITDA$268M+6.5%
- Net Income$134M+7.9%
- EPS (Diluted)3.16+7.5%
- Gross Margin33.45%+2.7%
- EBITDA Margin16.64%+2.9%
- Operating Margin12.85%+4.4%
- Net Margin8.34%+4.2%
- ROE11.93%+1.2%
SXT Price & Volume
Sensient Technologies Corporation (SXT) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Accelerating Revenue Growth Amidst Working Capital Volatility
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
VerdictNeutral
Growth:Accelerating
Profitability:Moderate
Financial:Healthy
Cash Flow:Mixed
Primary Risk:Raw material cost volatility
Key Thesis Takeaways
- Sensient Technologies is demonstrating a clear inflection in demand, evidenced by an 11.1% revenue growth rate in 2026Q1 and successful margin expansion to 15.3% operating margins.
- While the company maintains a disciplined capital structure with a 0.63 debt-to-equity ratio, investors should remain cautious regarding the erratic free cash flow profile, which swung to a $42.4M deficit in the most recent quarter.
- Future performance will likely hinge on the firm's ability to stabilize working capital management and sustain pricing power against potential raw material cost volatility.
Verdict Logic
while the 11.1% revenue growth in 2026Q1 is encouraging, the high P/E multiple of 38.03 and erratic cash flow conversion warrant a wait-and-see approach until operational cash generation stabilizes.
SXT Growth Metrics
Sensient Technologies Corporation (SXT) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years1.6%
5 Years3.89%
3 Years3.91%
TTM5.8%
Profit CAGR
10 Years2.33%
5 Years4.2%
3 Years-1.54%
TTM12.49%
EPS CAGR
10 Years3.18%
5 Years4.06%
3 Years-1.83%
TTM12.25%
Return on Capital
10 Years11.79%
5 Years10.85%
3 Years10.28%
Last Year11.09%
SXT Recent Earnings
Sensient Technologies Corporation (SXT) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
●Beat EPS 6/12 qtrs (50%)●Beat Revenue 5/12 qtrs (42%)
Q2 2026Latest
Apr 24, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$1.04+30.0%
$0.80
Rev
$436M+6.0%
$411M
Q1 2026
Feb 13, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.72-7.7%
$0.78
Rev
$393M-1.0%
$398M
Q4 2025
Oct 31, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.96+22.3%
$0.79
Rev
$412M+4.1%
$396M
Q3 2025
Jul 25, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.94+6.8%
$0.88
Rev
$414M-0.8%
$418M
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | Apr 24, 2026 | $1.04vs $0.80+30.0% | $436Mvs $411M+6.0% |
| Q1 2026 | Feb 13, 2026 | $0.72vs $0.78-7.7% | $393Mvs $398M-1.0% |
| Q4 2025 | Oct 31, 2025 | $0.96vs $0.79+22.3% | $412Mvs $396M+4.1% |
| Q3 2025 | Jul 25, 2025 | $0.94vs $0.88+6.8% | $414Mvs $418M-0.8% |
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for Sensient Technologies Corporation (SXT)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $122.56 | $5.22B | 38.78 | 3.52% | 8.34% | 11.93% | 1.33% | |
| $81.83 | $20.9B | -56.05 | -5.17% | 7.78% | 5.88% | — | |
| $168.11 | $5.38B | 35.39 | 8.75% | 14.95% | 12.38% | — | |
| $38.10 | $3.49B | 42.81 | 0.61% | 4.81% | 6.6% | — | |
| $81.66 | $2.01B | 17.49 | -3.65% | 6.38% | 8.64% | — | |
| $20.97 | $565.33M | 11.65 | 0.31% | 0.67% | 1.28% | — |
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SXT SEC Filings & Documents
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SXT Frequently Asked Questions
Sensient Technologies Corporation (SXT) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
What is Sensient Technologies Corporation's revenue?
Sensient Technologies Corporation (SXT) reported $1.66B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 105% increase from $806.4M in 1996.
How fast is Sensient Technologies Corporation growing?
Sensient Technologies Corporation (SXT) grew revenue by 3.5% over the past year. Growth has been modest.
Is SXT profitable?
Yes, Sensient Technologies Corporation (SXT) is profitable, generating $144.2M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (8.3% net margin).
Dividend & Returns
Does SXT pay dividends?
Yes, Sensient Technologies Corporation (SXT) pays a dividend with a yield of 1.33%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
What is SXT's return on equity?
Sensient Technologies Corporation (SXT) has a return on equity (ROE) of 11.9%. This is reasonable for most industries.
What is Sensient Technologies Corporation's free cash flow?
Sensient Technologies Corporation (SXT) generated $21.9M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.