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Sensient Technologies (SXT) Q3 2025 earnings results (third quarter 2025)
10-Q filed Nov 4, 2025
Sensient Technologies (SXT) reported revenue of $412M for the third quarter 2025 (Q3 2025), +5% from a year earlier and -0.5% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 14.0%, net earnings $37.0M (9.0% of revenue).
Sensient Technologies, Q3 2025: revenue $412M (+5% year over year), operating margin 14.0%, net earnings $37.0M, operating cash flow $44.0M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2025 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $412M | -0.5% | +5% |
| Operating profit | $57.7M | 0% | +14% |
| Net earnings | $37.0M | -2% | +13% |
| Operating cash flow | $44.0M | -9% | -43% |
| Free cash flow | $24.2M | -11% | -62% |
What changed
Revenue was $412.1M in Q3 2025, up 5% year over year and down 1% from the previous quarter. Flavors & Extracts was the largest line at 48% of revenue. Color added $16.5M year over year (up 11%), 85% of the total change.
Operating profit was $57.7M, a 14.0% margin (up 1.1 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus a year earlier, 37% reached operating profit, above the 13% margin then. Total costs grew 4% against revenue growth of 5%. Net earnings were $37.0M, up 13% year over year. The effective tax rate was 26.6%.
Operating cash flow was $44.0M (down 43% year over year), 119% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $15.6M of depreciation and amortization and $3.9M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $12.5M. Capital expenditures of $19.8M left free cash flow of $24.2M.
Questions
What was Sensient Technologies' revenue in the third quarter 2025?
Sensient Technologies (SXT) reported revenue of $412M for the third quarter 2025 (Q3 2025), +5% from a year earlier and -0.5% from the quarter before.
Was Sensient Technologies profitable in the third quarter 2025?
Operating profit was $57.7M (14.0% of revenue) and net earnings $37.0M.