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Sensient Technologies (SXT) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Oct 30, 2026
Sensient Technologies (SXT) reported revenue of $456M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +11% from a year earlier and -1% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 15.9%, net earnings $48.3M (10.6% of revenue).
Sensient Technologies, Q3 2026: revenue $456M (+11% year over year), operating margin 15.9%, net earnings $48.3M, operating cash flow $40.5M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $456M | -1% | +11% |
| Operating profit | $72.4M | -6% | +26% |
| Net earnings | $48.3M | -6% | +31% |
| Operating cash flow | $40.5M | -16% | -8% |
| Free cash flow | $2.2M | -77% | -91% |
What changed
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.
Questions
What was Sensient Technologies' revenue in the third quarter 2026?
Sensient Technologies (SXT) reported revenue of $456M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +11% from a year earlier and -1% from the quarter before.
Was Sensient Technologies profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $72.4M (15.9% of revenue) and net earnings $48.3M.