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Sensient Technologies (SXT) Q4 2025 earnings results (fourth quarter 2025)
10-K filed Feb 13, 2026
Sensient Technologies (SXT) reported revenue of $393M for the fourth quarter 2025 (Q4 2025), +5% from a year earlier and -5% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 9.7%, net earnings $25.5M (6.5% of revenue).
Sensient Technologies, Q4 2025: revenue $393M (+4% year over year), operating margin 9.7%, net earnings $25.5M, operating cash flow $44.6M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q4 2025 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $393M | -5% | +5% |
| Operating profit | $38.2M | -34% | -9% |
| Net earnings | $25.5M | -31% | -15% |
| Operating cash flow | $44.6M | +1% | +108% |
| Free cash flow | $12.9M | -47% | — |
What changed
Revenue was $393.4M in Q4 2025, up 5% year over year and down 5% from the previous quarter. Flavors & Extracts was the largest line at 46% of revenue.
Operating profit was $38.2M, a 9.7% margin (down 1.5 points year over year). Operating profit fell $3.8M even though revenue rose $17.0M versus a year earlier, so costs grew faster than sales. Total costs grew 6% against revenue growth of 5%. Net earnings were $25.5M, down 15% year over year. The effective tax rate was 16.9%.
Operating cash flow was $44.6M (up 108% year over year), 175% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $15.2M of depreciation and amortization and $3.4M of share-based compensation. Capital expenditures of $31.6M left free cash flow of $12.9M.
Questions
What was Sensient Technologies' revenue in the fourth quarter 2025?
Sensient Technologies (SXT) reported revenue of $393M for the fourth quarter 2025 (Q4 2025), +5% from a year earlier and -5% from the quarter before.
Was Sensient Technologies profitable in the fourth quarter 2025?
Operating profit was $38.2M (9.7% of revenue) and net earnings $25.5M.