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Sensient Technologies Corporation Reports Results for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2025

October 31, 2025

Sensient Technologies Corporation (NYSE: SXT), a leading provider of flavors and colors for the food, pharmaceutical, and personal care markets, today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025.

Third Quarter Consolidated Results

  • Reported revenue increased 5.0% to $412.1 million in the third quarter of 2025 versus last year’s third quarter results of $392.6 million. On a local currency basis (1), revenue increased 3.5%.
  • Reported operating income increased 14.2% to $57.7 million compared to $50.5 million recorded in the third quarter of 2024. In the third quarter of 2025, the Company recorded $3.3 million of costs related to its Portfolio Optimization Plan versus last year’s $1.2 million in the third quarter. Local currency adjusted operating income (1) and local currency adjusted EBITDA (1) increased 15.7% and 14.3%, respectively, in the third quarter.
  • Reported earnings per share increased 13.0% to 87 cents in the third quarter of 2025 compared to 77 cents in the third quarter of 2024. Local currency adjusted diluted EPS (1) increased 17.5% in the third quarter.

“Sensient’s dedication to customer service while continuing to innovate and drive new sales wins has resulted in strong results. I remain very confident about our performance and am excited about the opportunities in front of us, particularly in natural colors,” said Paul Manning, Sensient’s Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer.

Third Quarter Group Results

Reported

Local Currency(1)

Revenue

Quarter

Year-to-Date

Quarter

Year-to-Date

Flavors & Extracts

-0.2%

-0.9%

-1.2%

-1.0%

Color

9.9%

7.2%

7.9%

7.6%

Asia Pacific

0.7%

5.0%

-0.3%

3.9%

Total Revenue

5.0%

3.2%

3.5%

3.2%

Reported

Local Currency Adjusted(1)

Operating Income

Quarter

Year-to-Date

Quarter

Year-to-Date

Flavors & Extracts

8.4%

7.6%

7.8%

7.6%

Color

26.6%

19.9%

23.8%

19.7%

Asia Pacific

2.5%

7.6%

0.2%

4.9%

Total Operating Income

14.2%

12.9%

15.7%

14.3%

The Flavors & Extracts Group reported third quarter 2025 revenue of $203.0 million, a decrease of $0.3 million versus the prior year’s third quarter. The Group’s revenue was unfavorably impacted by lower volumes in agricultural ingredients (formerly natural ingredients). This decline was partially offset by higher prices and volumes in our flavors, extracts, and flavor ingredients product lines. Segment operating income was $28.0 million in the third quarter of 2025, an increase of $2.2 million compared to the prior year’s third quarter. The increase in segment operating income was driven by strong profitability of the flavors, extracts, and flavor ingredients product lines despite the decline in the revenue of agricultural ingredients.

The Color Group reported revenue of $178.2 million in the third quarter of 2025, an increase of $16.1 million compared to the prior year’s third quarter. The Group’s revenue increase was driven by higher prices and strong volume growth in the food and pharmaceutical product lines. Segment operating income was $37.7 million in the third quarter of 2025, an increase of $7.9 million compared to the prior year’s third quarter results.

The Asia Pacific Group reported revenue of $42.1 million in the third quarter of 2025, an increase of $0.3 million compared to the prior year’s third quarter. Segment operating income was $9.5 million in the quarter, an increase of $0.2 million compared to the prior year’s third quarter.

Corporate & Other reported operating expenses of $17.6 million in the third quarter of 2025, compared to $14.5 million of operating expenses reported in the prior year’s third quarter. The higher operating expenses were primarily due to higher Portfolio Optimization Plan costs in the quarter. Local currency adjusted operating expenses(1) for Corporate & Other increased $1.0 million compared to the prior year’s third quarter, primarily due to higher performance-based compensation costs recorded in 2025.

2025 OUTLOOK

MetricCurrent GuidancePrior Guidance
Local Currency Revenue(1)Mid-Single-Digit GrowthMid-Single-Digit Growth
Local Currency Adjusted EBITDA(1)Double-Digit GrowthHigh Single-Digit Growth
Diluted EPS (GAAP)Between $3.13 and $3.23*Between $3.13 and $3.23
Local Currency Adjusted Diluted EPS(1)Double-Digit GrowthHigh Single-Digit to Double-Digit Growth
*Includes approximately 28 cents of Portfolio Optimization Plan costs. Based on current exchange rates, foreign currency impact is expected to be a slight tailwind for the year.

The Company’s guidance is based on current conditions and economic and market trends in the markets in which the Company operates and is subject to various risks and uncertainties as described below.

(1)

Please refer to “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Amounts” at the end of this release for more information regarding our non-GAAP financial measures.

USE OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

The Company’s non-GAAP financial measures eliminate the impact of certain items, which, depending on the measure, include: currency movements, depreciation and amortization, Portfolio Optimization Plan costs, and non-cash share-based compensation. These measures are provided to enhance the overall understanding of the Company’s performance when viewed together with the GAAP results. Refer to “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Amounts” at the end of this release.

CONFERENCE CALL

The Company will host a conference call to discuss its 2025 third quarter financial results at 8:30 a.m. CDT on Friday, October 31, 2025. To participate in the conference call, contact Chorus Call Inc. at (844) 492-3726 or (412) 317-1078, and ask to join the Sensient Technologies Corporation conference call. Alternatively, the call can be accessed by using the webcast link that is available on the Investor Information section of the Company’s web site at www.sensient.com.

A replay of the call will be available one hour after the end of the conference call through November 7, 2025, by calling (877) 344-7529 and using access code 1491278. An audio replay and written transcript of the call will also be posted on the Investor Information section of the Company’s web site at www.sensient.com on or after November 4, 2025.

This release contains statements that may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Federal securities laws including in the quote from our Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer and under “2025 Outlook” above. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors concerning the Company’s operations and business environment. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested by these forward-looking statements and that could adversely affect the Company’s future financial performance include the following: the Company’s ability to manage general business, economic, and capital market conditions, including actions taken by customers in response to such market conditions, and the impact of recessions and economic downturns; the impact of macroeconomic and geopolitical volatility, including inflation and shortages impacting the availability and cost of raw materials, energy, and other supplies, disruptions and delays in the Company’s supply chain, and the conflicts between Russia and Ukraine and in the Middle East; industry, regulatory, legal, and economic factors related to the Company’s domestic and international business; the effects of tariffs, trade barriers, and disputes; the availability and cost of labor, logistics, and transportation; the pace and nature of new product introductions by the Company and the Company’s customers; the Company’s ability to anticipate and respond to changing consumer preferences, changing technologies, and changing regulations; the Company’s ability to successfully implement its growth strategies; the outcome of the Company’s various productivity-improvement and cost-reduction efforts, acquisition and divestiture activities, and Portfolio Optimization Plan; growth in markets for products in which the Company competes; industry and customer acceptance of price increases; actions by competitors; the Company’s ability to enhance its innovation efforts and drive cost efficiencies; currency exchange rate fluctuations; and other factors included in “Risk Factors” in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, and in other documents that the Company files with the SEC. The risks and uncertainties identified above are not the only risks the Company faces. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to the Company or that it currently believes to be immaterial also may adversely affect the Company. Should any known or unknown risks and uncertainties develop into actual events, these developments could have material adverse effects on our business, financial condition, and results of operations. This release contains time-sensitive information that reflects management’s best analysis only as of the date of this release. Except to the extent required by applicable laws, the Company does not undertake to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that any projected results expressed or implied herein will not be realized.

ABOUT SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and other specialty ingredients. Sensient uses advanced technologies and robust global supply chain capabilities to develop specialized solutions for food and beverages, as well as products that serve the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and personal care industries. Sensient’s customers range in size from small entrepreneurial businesses to major international manufacturers representing some of the world’s best-known brands. Sensient is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

www.sensient.com

Sensient Technologies Corporation
(In thousands, except percentages and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
Consolidated Statements of Earnings

Three Months Ended September 30,

Nine Months Ended September 30,

2025

2024

% Change

2025

2024

% Change

Revenue

$

412,109

$

392,613

5.0

%

$

1,218,664

$

1,180,808

3.2

%

Cost of products sold

270,767

262,209

3.3

%

802,713

793,133

1.2

%

Selling and administrative expenses

83,636

79,884

4.7

%

247,009

238,092

3.7

%

Operating income

57,706

50,520

14.2

%

168,942

149,583

12.9

%

Interest expense

7,328

7,696

22,060

22,394

Earnings before income taxes

50,378

42,824

146,882

127,189

Income taxes

13,422

10,134

37,877

32,627

Net earnings

$

36,956

$

32,690

13.0

%

$

109,005

$

94,562

15.3

%

Earnings per share of common stock:
Basic

$

0.87

$

0.78

$

2.58

$

2.24

Diluted

$

0.87

$

0.77

$

2.56

$

2.23

Average common shares outstanding:
Basic

42,248

42,159

42,231

42,139

Diluted

42,665

42,429

42,570

42,377

Results by Segment

Three Months Ended September 30,

Nine Months Ended September 30,

Revenue

2025

2024

% Change

2025

2024

% Change

Flavors & Extracts

$

202,970

$

203,279

(0.2

%)

$

599,902

$

605,584

(0.9

%)

Color

178,156

162,080

9.9

%

525,188

489,805

7.2

%

Asia Pacific

42,082

41,778

0.7

%

126,727

120,664

5.0

%

Intersegment elimination

(11,099

)

(14,524

)

(33,153

)

(35,245

)

Consolidated

$

412,109

$

392,613

5.0

%

$

1,218,664

$

1,180,808

3.2

%

Operating Income
Flavors & Extracts

$

28,038

$

25,862

8.4

%

$

81,533

$

75,749

7.6

%

Color

37,734

29,806

26.6

%

111,508

92,987

19.9

%

Asia Pacific

9,541

9,307

2.5

%

27,926

25,963

7.6

%

Corporate & Other

(17,607

)

(14,455

)

(52,025

)

(45,116

)

Consolidated

$

57,706

$

50,520

14.2

%

$

168,942

$

149,583

12.9

%

Sensient Technologies Corporation
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets

September 30,

December 31,

2025

2024

Cash and cash equivalents

$

42,669

$

26,626

Trade accounts receivable

323,387

290,087

Inventories

653,718

600,302

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

51,728

44,871

Fixed assets held for sale

1,595

-

Total Current Assets

1,073,097

961,886

Goodwill & intangible assets (net)

449,902

423,658

Property, plant, and equipment (net)

518,489

491,587

Other assets

168,053

146,663

Total Assets

$

2,209,541

$

2,023,794

Trade accounts payable

$

122,878

$

139,052

Short-term borrowings

777

19,848

Other current liabilities

110,033

111,739

Total Current Liabilities

233,688

270,639

Long-term debt

711,177

613,523

Accrued employee and retiree benefits

27,031

24,499

Other liabilities

57,484

54,147

Shareholders' Equity

1,180,161

1,060,986

Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

$

2,209,541

$

2,023,794

Sensient Technologies Corporation
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Nine Months Ended September 30,

2025

2024

Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings

$

109,005

$

94,562

Adjustments to arrive at net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization

45,890

45,185

Share-based compensation expense

10,584

6,980

Net loss (gain) on assets

166

(210

)

Portfolio Optimization Plan costs

2,107

1,406

Deferred income taxes

3,899

(11,117

)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Trade accounts receivable

(19,716

)

(32,138

)

Inventories

(35,609

)

14,902

Prepaid expenses and other assets

(9,160

)

221

Trade accounts payable and other accrued expenses

(10,973

)

(4,664

)

Accrued salaries, wages, and withholdings

(9,781

)

16,769

Income taxes

(5,076

)

854

Other liabilities

1,927

3,011

Net cash provided by operating activities

83,263

135,761

Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisition of property, plant, and equipment

(57,788

)

(36,088

)

Proceeds from sale of assets

397

338

Acquisition of new business

(4,867

)

-

Other investing activities

1,260

(1,444

)

Net cash used in investing activities

(60,998

)

(37,194

)

Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from additional borrowings

125,619

134,432

Debt payments

(84,662

)

(154,219

)

Dividends paid

(52,196

)

(52,034

)

Other financing activities

(2,648

)

(3,317

)

Net cash used in financing activities

(13,887

)

(75,138

)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

7,665

(15,394

)

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

16,043

8,035

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

26,626

28,934

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$

42,669

$

36,969

Supplemental Information
Nine Months Ended September 30,

2025

2024

Dividends paid per share

$

1.23

$

1.23

Sensient Technologies Corporation
(In thousands, except percentages and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Amounts
The Company's results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024 include adjusted operating income, adjusted net earnings, and adjusted diluted earnings per share, which, in each case, exclude Portfolio Optimization Plan costs.

Three Months Ended September 30,

Nine Months Ended September 30,

2025

2024

% Change

2025

2024

% Change

Operating income (GAAP)

$

57,706

$

50,520

14.2

%

$

168,942

$

149,583

12.9

%

Portfolio Optimization Plan costs – Cost of products sold

649

209

4,252

523

Portfolio Optimization Plan costs – Selling and administrative expenses

2,674

1,002

5,274

5,252

Adjusted operating income

$

61,029

$

51,731

18.0

%

$

178,468

$

155,358

14.9

%

Net earnings (GAAP)

$

36,956

$

32,690

13.0

%

$

109,005

$

94,562

15.3

%

Portfolio Optimization Plan costs, before tax

3,323

1,211

9,526

5,775

Tax impact of Portfolio Optimization Plan costs(1)

649

(17

)

(868

)

(586

)

Adjusted net earnings

$

40,928

$

33,884

20.8

%

$

117,663

$

99,751

18.0

%

Diluted earnings per share (GAAP)

$

0.87

$

0.77

13.0

%

$

2.56

$

2.23

14.8

%

Portfolio Optimization Plan costs, net of tax

0.09

0.03

0.20

0.12

Adjusted diluted earnings per share

$

0.96

$

0.80

20.0

%

$

2.76

$

2.35

17.4

%

Note: Earnings per share calculations may not foot due to rounding differences.
(1) Tax impact adjustments were determined based on the nature of the underlying non-GAAP adjustments and their relevant jurisdictional tax rates.
Results by Segment

Three Months Ended September 30,

Adjusted

Adjusted

Operating Income

2025

Adjustments(2)

2025

2024

Adjustments(2)

2024

Flavors & Extracts

$

28,038

$

-

$

28,038

$

25,862

$

-

$

25,862

Color

37,734

-

37,734

29,806

-

29,806

Asia Pacific

9,541

-

9,541

9,307

-

9,307

Corporate & Other

(17,607

)

3,323

(14,284

)

(14,455

)

1,211

(13,244

)

Consolidated

$

57,706

$

3,323

$

61,029

$

50,520

$

1,211

$

51,731

Results by Segment

Nine Months Ended September 30,

Adjusted

Adjusted

Operating Income

2025

Adjustments(2)

2025

2024

Adjustments(2)

2024

Flavors & Extracts

$

81,533

$

-

$

81,533

$

75,749

$

-

$

75,749

Color

111,508

-

111,508

92,987

-

92,987

Asia Pacific

27,926

-

27,926

25,963

-

25,963

Corporate & Other

(52,025

)

9,526

(42,499

)

(45,116

)

5,775

(39,341

)

Consolidated

$

168,942

$

9,526

$

178,468

$

149,583

$

5,775

$

155,358

(2) Adjustments consist of Portfolio Optimization Plan costs.
Sensient Technologies Corporation

(Unaudited)

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Amounts - Continued
The following table summarizes the percentage change in the 2025 results compared to the 2024 results for the corresponding periods.
Three Months Ended September 30,
RevenueTotalForeign
Exchange
Rates
Adjustments(3)Local
Currency
Adjusted
Flavors & Extracts

(0.2%)

1.0%

N/A

(1.2%)

Color

9.9%

2.0%

N/A

7.9%

Asia Pacific

0.7%

1.0%

N/A

(0.3%)

Total Revenue

5.0%

1.5%

N/A

3.5%

Operating Income
Flavors & Extracts

8.4%

0.6%

0.0%

7.8%

Color

26.6%

2.8%

0.0%

23.8%

Asia Pacific

2.5%

2.3%

0.0%

0.2%

Corporate & Other

21.8%

0.0%

13.9%

7.9%

Total Operating Income

14.2%

2.4%

(3.9%)

15.7%

Diluted Earnings Per Share

13.0%

2.6%

(7.1%)

17.5%

Adjusted EBITDA

16.3%

2.0%

N/A

14.3%

Nine Months Ended September 30,
RevenueTotalForeign
Exchange
Rates
Adjustments(3)Local
Currency
Adjusted
Flavors & Extracts

(0.9%)

0.1%

N/A

(1.0%)

Color

7.2%

(0.4%)

N/A

7.6%

Asia Pacific

5.0%

1.1%

N/A

3.9%

Total Revenue

3.2%

0.0%

N/A

3.2%

Operating Income
Flavors & Extracts

7.6%

0.0%

0.0%

7.6%

Color

19.9%

0.2%

0.0%

19.7%

Asia Pacific

7.6%

2.7%

0.0%

4.9%

Corporate & Other

15.3%

0.0%

7.3%

8.0%

Total Operating Income

12.9%

0.6%

(2.0%)

14.3%

Diluted Earnings Per Share

14.8%

0.5%

(2.3%)

16.6%

Adjusted EBITDA

13.2%

0.4%

N/A

12.8%

(3) Adjustments consist of Portfolio Optimization Plan costs.
Sensient Technologies Corporation
(In thousands, except percentages)
(Unaudited)
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Amounts - Continued
The following table summarizes the reconciliation between Operating Income (GAAP) and Adjusted EBITDA for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024.

Three Months Ended September 30,

Nine Months Ended September 30,

2025

2024

% Change

2025

2024

% Change

Operating income (GAAP)

$

57,706

$

50,520

14.2

%

$

168,942

$

149,583

12.9

%

Depreciation and amortization

15,556

15,460

45,890

45,185

Share-based compensation expense

3,945

2,069

10,584

6,980

Portfolio Optimization Plan costs, before tax

3,323

1,211

9,526

5,775

Adjusted EBITDA

$

80,530

$

69,260

16.3

%

$

234,942

$

207,523

13.2

%

The following table summarizes the reconciliation between Debt (GAAP) and Net Debt, and Operating Income (GAAP) and Credit Adjusted EBITDA for the trailing twelve months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024.

September 30,

Debt

2025

2024

Short-term borrowings

$

777

$

17,811

Long-term debt

711,177

625,627

Credit Agreement adjustments(4)

(27,992

)

(22,633

)

Net Debt

$

683,962

$

620,805

Operating income (GAAP)

$

210,938

$

157,646

Depreciation and amortization

61,034

59,645

Share-based compensation expense

13,688

8,628

Portfolio Optimization Plan costs, before tax

10,382

33,616

Other non-operating gains(5)

(495

)

(998

)

Credit Adjusted EBITDA

$

295,547

$

258,537

Net Debt to Credit Adjusted EBITDA2.3x2.4x
(4) Adjustments include cash and cash equivalents, as described in the Company's Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (Credit Agreement), and certain letters of credit and hedge contracts.
(5) Adjustments consist of certain financing transaction costs, certain non-financing interest items, and gains and losses related to certain non-cash, non-operating, and/or non-recurring items as described in the Credit Agreement.
We have included each of these non-GAAP measures in order to provide additional information regarding our underlying operating results and comparable period-over-period performance. Such information is supplemental to information presented in accordance with GAAP and is not intended to represent a presentation in accordance with GAAP. These non-GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation. Rather, they should be considered together with GAAP measures and the rest of the information included in this release and our SEC filings. Management internally reviews each of these non-GAAP measures to evaluate performance on a comparative period-to-period basis and to gain additional insight into underlying operating and performance trends, and we believe the information can be beneficial to investors for the same purposes. These non-GAAP measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies.

Category: Earnings

Source: Sensient Technologies Corporation

David Plautz
(414) 347-3706
investor.relations@sensient.com

Source: Sensient Technologies Corporation