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Sensient Technologies vs Alto Ingredients: SXT and ALTO compared
Sensient Technologies is the larger company: $456M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $258M for Alto Ingredients (Q3 2026). Sensient Technologies is growing faster (+11% against +7% a year earlier). Sensient Technologies is more profitable, with an operating margin of 15.9% against 2.7%.
Where the money goes: SXT and ALTO
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.
Alto Ingredients (ALTO) · Q3 2026
Alto Ingredients, Q3 2026: revenue $258M (+7% year over year), operating margin 2.7%, net earnings $13.0M, operating cash flow $12.9M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Sensient Technologies (SXT) | Alto Ingredients (ALTO) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $456M | $258M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +11% | +7% |
| Gross margin | — | 5.7% |
| Operating margin | 15.9% | 2.7% |
| Net earnings | $48.3M | $13.0M |
| Net margin | 10.6% | 5.0% |
| Operating cash flow | $40.5M | $12.9M |
| Free cash flow | $2.2M | $8.5M |
| Market value | $5.1B | — |
| P/E | 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, Sensient Technologies or Alto Ingredients?
Sensient Technologies is the larger company: $456M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $258M for Alto Ingredients (Q3 2026).
Is Sensient Technologies or Alto Ingredients growing faster?
Sensient Technologies is growing faster (+11% against +7% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Sensient Technologies or Alto Ingredients?
Sensient Technologies is more profitable, with an operating margin of 15.9% against 2.7%.
More: Sensient Technologies earnings · how Sensient Technologies makes money · Alto Ingredients earnings · how Alto Ingredients makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 30, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 6, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.