Sensient Technologies Corporation
NYSE•SXT
CEO: Mr. Paul Manning
Sector: Basic Materials
Industry: Chemicals - Specialty
Listing Date: 1980-03-17
Sensient Technologies Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, develops, manufactures, and markets colors, flavors, and other specialty ingredients in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, South America, and Africa. 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, and personal care industries. It also provides natural and synthetic color systems for use in foods, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and nutraceuticals; colors and other ingredients for personal care, 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 Specialty Markets trade names. Sensient Technologies Corporation was incorporated in 1882 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Contact Information
777 East Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1100, Milwaukee, WI, 53202-5304, United States
414-271-6755
Market Cap
$3.61B
P/E (TTM)
26.7
26.6
Dividend Yield
1.9%
52W High
$121.54
52W Low
$67.79
52W Range
Rank24Top 10.8%
5.7
F-Score
Modified Piotroski Analysis
Based on 10-year fundamentals
Average • 5.7 / 9 points
Scoring Range (0-9)
8-9: Excellent Value
6-7: Strong Fundamentals
4-5: Average Quality
0-3: Weak Performance
Data Period: 2016-2025
Financial Dashboard
Q4 2025 Data
Revenue
$393.45M+0.00%
4-Quarter Trend
EPS
$0.60+0.00%
4-Quarter Trend
FCF
$12.94M+0.00%
4-Quarter Trend
2025 Annual Earnings Highlights
Key Highlights
Revenue Growth Strong Total revenue increased 3.5% to $1.61B in 2025, with Color segment revenue up 8.1% organically.
Adjusted Earnings Surge Adjusted operating income rose 12.5% to $222.9M, despite $15.8M in POP costs before tax impact.
EPS Performance Accelerates Adjusted diluted EPS increased 16.0% to $3.48 in 2025, reflecting strong underlying operational performance.
Color Segment Leads Gains Color segment operating income surged 18.2% to $141.3M, driven by higher prices and favorable mix.
Risk Factors
Natural Color Conversion Costs Synthetic-to-natural conversion accelerates, requiring significant capital investment globally to build resilient supply chains now.
Operating Cash Flow Drops Net cash provided by operating activities decreased to $127.8M in 2025, impacted by inventory usage and compensation payments.
Intense Market Competition Intense competition pressures sales prices across all lines, requiring continuous development of innovative, compliant products.
Input Cost Volatility Volatility in raw material, energy, and labor costs may negatively impact profitability if price increases fail.
Outlook
POP Cost Savings Realized Portfolio Optimization Plan is anticipated to reduce annual operating costs by approximately $8M after 2025 completion.
Debt Capacity Expansion Company anticipates increasing existing debt capacity to support capital expenditures for natural color conversion activities.
2026 Tax Rate Estimate The effective income tax rate for 2026 is estimated to fall between 24% and 25% range.
Peer Comparison
Revenue (TTM)
$27.95B
$9.54B
$3.61B
Gross Margin (Latest Quarter)
59.9%
56.2%
42.5%
Key Metrics
Symbol | Market Cap | P/E (TTM) | ROE (TTM) | Debt to Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSL | $7.80B | 56.2 | 1.6% | 36.9% |
| CE | $6.15B | -5.3 | -25.1% | 6.8% |
| BCPC | $5.32B | 34.3 | 12.3% | 11.2% |
Long-Term Trends
Last 4 Quarters
Revenue
Net Income
Operating Cash Flow
4Q Revenue CAGR
0.1%
Moderate Growth
4Q Net Income CAGR
-9.6%
Declining Profitability
Cash Flow Stability
75%
Volatile Cash Flow
Deep Research
Next earnings:Apr 23, 2026
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