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Sensient Technologies (SXT) earnings and revenue breakdown
Latest: Q3 2026 · 10-Q filed Oct 30, 2026 · Sensient Technologies (SXT) Q3 2026 earnings results →
Q3 2026 Revenue up 11% year over year to $456M · 11¢ of every $1 of revenue kept as net profit · operating margin 15.9%
Sensient Technologies made $456M in Q3 2026 (+11% Y/Y): Color $205M, Flavors and Extracts $204M, Asia Pacific Segment $47.1M. Operating margin 15.9%, net earnings $48.3M. See where every dollar goes — costs, profit and cash — as a Sankey from the 10-Q filed Oct 30, 2026.
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What changed this quarter
Revenue was $455.8M in Q3 2026, up 11% year over year and down 1% from the previous quarter. Color was the largest line at 45% of revenue. Color added $31.8M year over year (up 18%), 73% of the total change.
Operating profit was $72.4M, a 15.9% margin (up 1.9 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q3 2025, 34% reached operating profit, above the 14% margin then. Total costs grew 8% against revenue growth of 11%. The fastest-growing cost line was SG&A (+11%). Net earnings were $48.3M, up 31% year over year. The effective tax rate was 24.6%.
Operating cash flow was $40.5M (down 8% year over year), 84% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $16.3M of depreciation and amortization and $4.4M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $28.5M. Capital expenditures of $38.3M left free cash flow of $2.2M.
Quarterly history
| Quarter | Form | Filed | Revenue | Y/Y | Op. margin | Net earnings | Op. cash flow |
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| Q3 2026 | 10-Q | Oct 30, 2026 | $456M | +11% | 15.9% | $48.3M | $40.5M |
| Q2 2026 | 10-Q | Aug 4, 2026 | $462M | +12% | 16.6% | $51.4M | $48.5M |
| Q1 2026 | 10-Q | May 5, 2026 | $436M | +11% | 15.3% | $44.2M | −$13.6M |
| Q4 2025 | 10-K | Feb 13, 2026 | $393M | +4% | 9.7% | $25.5M | $44.6M |
| Q3 2025 | 10-Q | Nov 4, 2025 | $412M | +5% | 14.0% | $37.0M | $44.0M |
| Q2 2025 | 10-Q | Aug 5, 2025 | $414M | +3% | 13.9% | $37.6M | $48.3M |
| Q1 2025 | 10-Q | May 6, 2025 | $392M | +2% | 13.6% | $34.5M | −$9.0M |
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About Sensient Technologies
Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and other specialty ingredients. Sensient uses advanced technologies and robust global supply chain capabilities to develop specialized solutions for food and beverages, as well as products that serve the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and personal care industries. Sensient’s customers range in size from small entrepreneurial businesses to major international manufacturers representing some of the world’s best-known brands. Sensient is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
In its own words, from its 8-K, filed Jul 24, 2026.
Sensient Technologies against its Industrial Organic Chemicals peers
The largest companies of the same SEC industry, each at its latest quarter. Revenue growth: +11% against the peers' median +5%. Operating margin: 15.9% against the peers' median 15.9%.
| Company | Quarter | Revenue | Y/Y | Op. margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SXT Sensient Technologies | Q3 2026 | $456M | +11% | 15.9% |
| LYB LyondellBasell Industries N.V. | Q3 2026 | $8.5B | +10% | 12.6% |
| WLK Westlake | Q3 2026 | $3.0B | +5% | 1.4% |
| IFF International Flavors & Fragrances | Q3 2026 | $1.9B | +4% | 8.2% |
| Union Carbide | Q3 2026 | $1.5B | +38% | 29.6% |
| NEU Newmarket | Q3 2026 | $717M | +4% | 20.0% |
| GPRE Green Plains | Q3 2026 | $496M | -2% | 18.7% |
| WLKP Westlake Chemical Partners LP | Q3 2026 | $314M | +2% | 30.4% |
| ALTO Alto Ingredients | Q3 2026 | $258M | +7% | 2.7% |
Source: Sensient Technologies 10-Q on SEC EDGAR · CIK 310142 · Industrial Organic Chemicals
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History
Every quarter: Q3 2026 results · Q2 2026 results · Q1 2026 results · Q4 2025 results · Q3 2025 results · Q2 2025 results · Q1 2025 results
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- Sensient Technologies Flavors and Extracts revenue by quarter
- Sensient Technologies Asia Pacific Segment revenue by quarter