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Sensient Technologies (SXT) Q2 2026 earnings results (second quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Aug 4, 2026
Sensient Technologies (SXT) reported revenue of $462M for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), +12% from a year earlier and +6% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 16.6%, net earnings $51.4M (11.1% of revenue).
Sensient Technologies, Q2 2026: revenue $462M (+12% year over year), operating margin 16.6%, net earnings $51.4M, operating cash flow $48.5M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q2 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $462M | +6% | +12% |
| Operating profit | $76.7M | +15% | +33% |
| Net earnings | $51.4M | +16% | +37% |
| Operating cash flow | $48.5M | — | +0.4% |
| Free cash flow | $9.7M | — | -64% |
What changed
Revenue was $462.1M in Q2 2026, up 12% year over year and up 6% from the previous quarter. Color was the largest line at 45% of revenue. Color added $35.9M year over year (up 21%), 75% of the total change.
Operating profit was $76.7M, a 16.6% margin (up 2.7 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q2 2025, 40% reached operating profit, above the 14% margin then. Total costs grew 8% against revenue growth of 12%. The fastest-growing cost line was SG&A (+13%). Net earnings were $51.4M, up 37% year over year. The effective tax rate was 25.1%.
Operating cash flow was $48.5M (roughly flat year over year), 94% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $15.9M of depreciation and amortization and $5.6M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $24.4M. Capital expenditures of $38.8M left free cash flow of $9.7M.
Questions
What was Sensient Technologies' revenue in the second quarter 2026?
Sensient Technologies (SXT) reported revenue of $462M for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), +12% from a year earlier and +6% from the quarter before.
Was Sensient Technologies profitable in the second quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $76.7M (16.6% of revenue) and net earnings $51.4M.