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Sensient Technologies vs Westlake Chemical Partners LP: SXT and WLKP compared
Sensient Technologies is the larger company: $456M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $314M for Westlake Chemical Partners LP (Q3 2026). Sensient Technologies is growing faster (+11% against +2% a year earlier). Westlake Chemical Partners LP is more profitable, with an operating margin of 30.4% against 15.9%.
Where the money goes: SXT and WLKP
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.
Westlake Chemical Partners LP (WLKP) · Q3 2026
Westlake Chemical Partners LP, Q3 2026: revenue $314M (+2% year over year), operating margin 30.4%, net earnings $16.2M, operating cash flow $122M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Sensient Technologies (SXT) | Westlake Chemical Partners LP (WLKP) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $456M | $314M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +11% | +2% |
| Gross margin | — | 33.0% |
| Operating margin | 15.9% | 30.4% |
| Net earnings | $48.3M | $16.2M |
| Net margin | 10.6% | 5.2% |
| Operating cash flow | $40.5M | $122M |
| Free cash flow | $2.2M | $110M |
| 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 Westlake Chemical Partners LP?
Sensient Technologies is the larger company: $456M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $314M for Westlake Chemical Partners LP (Q3 2026).
Is Sensient Technologies or Westlake Chemical Partners LP growing faster?
Sensient Technologies is growing faster (+11% against +2% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Sensient Technologies or Westlake Chemical Partners LP?
Westlake Chemical Partners LP is more profitable, with an operating margin of 30.4% against 15.9%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 30, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.