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Green Plains vs Sensient Technologies: GPRE and SXT compared
Green Plains is the larger company: $496M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $456M for Sensient Technologies (Q3 2026). Sensient Technologies is growing faster (+11% against -2% a year earlier). Green Plains is more profitable, with an operating margin of 18.7% against 15.9%.
Where the money goes: GPRE and SXT
Green Plains (GPRE) · Q3 2026
Green Plains, Q3 2026: revenue $496M (-2% year over year), operating margin 18.7%, net earnings $85.4M, operating cash flow $583K. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Sensient Technologies (SXT) · Q3 2026
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.
| Green Plains (GPRE) | Sensient Technologies (SXT) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $496M | $456M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | -2% | +11% |
| Gross margin | 28.8% | — |
| Operating margin | 18.7% | 15.9% |
| Net earnings | $85.4M | $48.3M |
| Net margin | 17.2% | 10.6% |
| Operating cash flow | $583K | $40.5M |
| Free cash flow | — | $2.2M |
| Market value | $1.1B | $5.1B |
| P/E | 5.7× | 30.0× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $18.50 | $143.60 |
Where the revenue comes from
Green Plains
- Ethanol Production: $454M (92%)
- Agribusiness & Energy Services: $41.5M (8%)
Sensient Technologies
- Color: $205M (45%)
- Flavors and Extracts: $204M (45%)
- Asia Pacific Segment: $47.1M (10%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Green Plains or Sensient Technologies?
Green Plains is the larger company: $496M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $456M for Sensient Technologies (Q3 2026).
Is Green Plains or Sensient Technologies growing faster?
Sensient Technologies is growing faster (+11% against -2% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Green Plains or Sensient Technologies?
Green Plains is more profitable, with an operating margin of 18.7% against 15.9%.
More: Green Plains earnings · how Green Plains makes money · Sensient Technologies earnings · how Sensient Technologies makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 6, 2026; 10-Q filed Oct 30, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.