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Sensient Technologies (SXT) Q1 2026 earnings results (first quarter 2026)
10-Q filed May 5, 2026
Sensient Technologies (SXT) reported revenue of $436M for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), +11% from a year earlier and +11% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 15.3%, net earnings $44.2M (10.1% of revenue).
Sensient Technologies, Q1 2026: revenue $436M (+11% year over year), operating margin 15.3%, net earnings $44.2M, operating cash flow −$13.6M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q1 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $436M | +11% | +11% |
| Operating profit | $66.7M | +75% | +25% |
| Net earnings | $44.2M | +73% | +28% |
| Operating cash flow | −$13.6M | -131% | — |
What changed
Revenue was $435.8M in Q1 2026, up 11% year over year and up 11% from the previous quarter. Flavors & Extracts was the largest line at 45% of revenue. Color added $31.9M year over year (up 20%), 73% of the total change.
Operating profit was $66.7M, a 15.3% margin (up 1.7 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q1 2025, 30% reached operating profit, above the 14% margin then. Total costs grew 9% against revenue growth of 11%. Net earnings were $44.2M, up 28% year over year. The effective tax rate was 24.9%.
Operating cash flow was −$13.6M. Non-cash charges added back $15.5M of depreciation and amortization and $3.8M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $77.1M. Capital expenditures of $28.7M exceeded it, leaving free cash flow of −$42.4M.
Questions
What was Sensient Technologies' revenue in the first quarter 2026?
Sensient Technologies (SXT) reported revenue of $436M for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), +11% from a year earlier and +11% from the quarter before.
Was Sensient Technologies profitable in the first quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $66.7M (15.3% of revenue) and net earnings $44.2M.