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Newmarket vs Sensient Technologies: NEU and SXT compared
Newmarket is the larger company: $717M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $456M for Sensient Technologies (Q3 2026). Sensient Technologies is growing faster (+11% against +4% a year earlier). Newmarket is more profitable, with an operating margin of 20.0% against 15.9%.
Where the money goes: NEU and SXT
Newmarket (NEU) · Q3 2026
Newmarket, Q3 2026: revenue $717M (+4% year over year), operating margin 20.0%, net earnings $124M, operating cash flow $68.6M. 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.
| Newmarket (NEU) | Sensient Technologies (SXT) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $717M | $456M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +4% | +11% |
| Gross margin | 31.0% | — |
| Operating margin | 20.0% | 15.9% |
| Net earnings | $124M | $48.3M |
| Net margin | 17.3% | 10.6% |
| Operating cash flow | $68.6M | $40.5M |
| Free cash flow | $31.8M | $2.2M |
| Market value | $6.4B | $5.1B |
| P/E | 14.1× | 30.0× |
| Analysts’ mean target | — | $143.60 |
Where the revenue comes from
Sensient Technologies
- Color: $205M (45%)
- Flavors and Extracts: $204M (45%)
- Asia Pacific Segment: $47.1M (10%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Newmarket or Sensient Technologies?
Newmarket is the larger company: $717M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $456M for Sensient Technologies (Q3 2026).
Is Newmarket or Sensient Technologies growing faster?
Sensient Technologies is growing faster (+11% against +4% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Newmarket or Sensient Technologies?
Newmarket is more profitable, with an operating margin of 20.0% against 15.9%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 29, 2026; 10-Q filed Oct 30, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.