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Sensient Technologies (SXT) Q2 2025 earnings results (second quarter 2025)
10-Q filed Aug 5, 2025
Sensient Technologies (SXT) reported revenue of $414M for the second quarter 2025 (Q2 2025), +3% from a year earlier and +6% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 13.9%, net earnings $37.6M (9.1% of revenue).
Sensient Technologies, Q2 2025: revenue $414M (+3% year over year), operating margin 13.9%, net earnings $37.6M, operating cash flow $48.3M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q2 2025 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $414M | +6% | +3% |
| Operating profit | $57.7M | +8% | +16% |
| Net earnings | $37.6M | +9% | +22% |
| Operating cash flow | $48.3M | — | +10% |
| Free cash flow | $27.1M | — | -15% |
What changed
Revenue was $414.2M in Q2 2025, up 3% year over year and up 6% from the previous quarter. Flavors & Extracts was the largest line at 48% of revenue. Color added $11.1M year over year (up 7%), 104% of the total change. Flavors & Extracts declined 2%.
Operating profit was $57.7M, a 13.9% margin (up 1.6 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus a year earlier, 75% reached operating profit, above the 12% margin then. Total costs grew 1% against revenue growth of 3%. Net earnings were $37.6M, up 22% year over year. The effective tax rate was 25.3%.
Operating cash flow was $48.3M (up 10% year over year), 128% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $15.3M of depreciation and amortization and $3.7M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $8.3M. Capital expenditures of $21.2M left free cash flow of $27.1M.
Questions
What was Sensient Technologies' revenue in the second quarter 2025?
Sensient Technologies (SXT) reported revenue of $414M for the second quarter 2025 (Q2 2025), +3% from a year earlier and +6% from the quarter before.
Was Sensient Technologies profitable in the second quarter 2025?
Operating profit was $57.7M (13.9% of revenue) and net earnings $37.6M.