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Sensient Technologies Corporation

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Sensient Technologies Corporation • NYSE
$97.49 ▼ -0.16% (-0.16)
Market Cap $4.14 B
52w High $121.54
52w Low $66.15
Dividend Yield 1.64%
P/E 29.81
Volume 119.78K
Outstanding Shares 42.48M

Income Statement

Period Revenue Operating Expense Net Income Net Profit Margin Earnings Per Share EBITDA
Q3-2025 $412.109M ▼ $83.636M ▼ $36.956M ▼ 8.968% ▼ $0.87 ▼ $73.262M ▲
Q2-2025 $414.23M ▲ $85.126M ▲ $37.587M ▲ 9.074% ▲ $0.89 ▲ $72.966M ▲
Q1-2025 $392.325M ▲ $78.247M ▲ $34.462M ▲ 8.784% ▲ $0.82 ▲ $68.604M ▲
Q4-2024 $376.42M ▼ $77.422M ▼ $30.104M ▼ 7.997% ▼ $0.71 ▼ $57.14M ▼
Q3-2024 $392.613M $79.884M $32.69M 8.326% $0.78 $65.98M

Balance Statement

Period Cash & Short-term Total Assets Total Liabilities Total Equity
Q3-2025 $42.669M ▼ $2.21B ▲ $1.029B ▼ $1.18B ▲
Q2-2025 $56.686M ▲ $2.205B ▲ $1.047B ▲ $1.157B ▲
Q1-2025 $32.574M ▲ $2.093B ▲ $997.634M ▲ $1.095B ▲
Q4-2024 $26.626M ▼ $2.024B ▼ $962.808M ▲ $1.061B ▼
Q3-2024 $36.969M $2.043B $962.161M $1.08B

Cash Flow Statement

Period Net Income Cash From Operations Cash From Investing Cash From Financing Net Change Free Cash Flow
Q3-2025 $36.956M ▼ $43.959M ▼ $-19.506M ▲ $-39.875M ▼ $-14.017M ▼ $24.206M ▼
Q2-2025 $37.587M ▲ $48.282M ▲ $-20.208M ▲ $-9.973M ▼ $24.112M ▲ $27.101M ▲
Q1-2025 $34.462M ▲ $-8.978M ▼ $-21.284M ▲ $35.961M ▲ $5.948M ▲ $-25.832M ▼
Q4-2024 $30.104M ▼ $21.39M ▼ $-22.015M ▼ $-6.408M ▲ $-10.343M ▼ $-1.734M ▼
Q3-2024 $32.69M $76.815M $-14.304M $-49.055M $6.63M $63.577M

Revenue by Products

Product Q4-2024Q1-2025Q2-2025Q3-2025
Flavors Extracts Flavor Ingredients
Flavors Extracts Flavor Ingredients
 $120.00M ▲$130.00M ▲$140.00M ▲$140.00M ▲
Food Pharmaceutical Colors
Food Pharmaceutical Colors
 $120.00M ▲$120.00M ▲$140.00M ▲$130.00M ▼
Personal Care
Personal Care
 $40.00M ▲$40.00M ▲$40.00M ▲$40.00M ▲
Natural Ingredients
Natural Ingredients
 $70.00M ▲$60.00M ▼$60.00M ▲$0 ▼

Five-Year Company Overview

Income Statement

Income Statement Revenue has grown steadily over the last several years, showing a business that is expanding at a measured pace rather than in big jumps. Profitability has generally been solid and fairly consistent, with gross and operating margins holding up reasonably well for a specialty ingredients company. There was a softer profit year not long ago, likely tied to one‑off factors or cost pressures, but earnings have since recovered. Overall, the income statement points to a mature, relatively stable business with incremental growth and decent pricing power, rather than a highly cyclical or volatile profile.

Balance Sheet

Balance Sheet The balance sheet looks balanced and reasonably conservative. Total assets have trended gradually higher, and shareholder equity has increased over time, which suggests the company has been building value rather than eroding it. Debt is meaningful but not extreme, and it has stayed in a similar range in recent years, which indicates leverage is being managed rather than aggressively increased. Cash on hand is modest, so the company likely relies on ongoing cash generation and credit lines rather than large cash reserves, which is common for established industrial and specialty chemicals businesses.

Cash Flow

Cash Flow Operating cash flow has usually been healthy and in line with reported profits, with one year standing out as unusually weak, likely driven by working capital swings or temporary factors. Free cash flow is generally positive after investment spending, except for that single weak year, which suggests the core business normally funds its own capital needs and still leaves some room for returns to shareholders or debt reduction. Capital spending has been steady and not excessive, signaling a focus on maintaining and selectively upgrading facilities rather than undertaking very large, risky projects. Overall, cash generation looks adequate and mostly dependable, with the usual caveat that one poor year shows it is not bulletproof.

Competitive Edge

Competitive Edge Sensient operates in a specialty niche—colors, flavors, and related ingredients—where technical expertise, regulatory knowledge, and close customer relationships matter more than sheer scale. Its broad portfolio across both synthetic and natural ingredients, combined with global manufacturing and R&D sites, gives it a strong position as a one‑stop partner for large food, beverage, and personal care customers. The company’s ability to customize solutions and co‑develop products with clients deepens those relationships and makes it harder for customers to switch suppliers. At the same time, it faces ongoing competition from other specialty ingredient companies and private-label providers, and must continually differentiate on quality, innovation, and service rather than price alone.

Innovation and R&D

Innovation and R&D Innovation is a clear centerpiece of Sensient’s strategy. The company has pushed hard into natural, plant‑based, and “clean‑label” ingredients, supported by proprietary extraction methods, agronomy programs, and technologies that improve stability and visual performance. Its work on novel botanical sources, particle size control for unique effects, and natural preservation and functional ingredients helps it stay aligned with long‑term consumer trends like health, wellness, and sustainability. Investment in customer-facing labs and digital collaboration tools also supports faster product development with clients. The main risk is that this is a fast‑moving field—Sensient must keep investing and occasionally acquiring new capabilities to stay ahead of changing tastes, regulations, and technologies.

Summary

Sensient comes across as a steady, moderately growing specialty ingredients company with a durable position in attractive end markets such as food, beverage, and personal care. Its financial profile shows gradual revenue growth, generally consistent profitability, and mostly reliable cash generation, backed by a solid though not cash‑rich balance sheet. The real strength lies in its competitive moat: a broad and integrated portfolio, deep technical know‑how, global reach, and a strong orientation toward natural and clean‑label innovation. Key opportunities are tied to continued consumer shifts toward natural and functional ingredients, as well as sustainability. Key risks include execution in innovation, exposure to raw material and energy costs, regulatory changes, and competition from other global specialty chemical and ingredients providers. Overall, Sensient looks like a mature, innovation‑driven business that relies on steady evolution rather than dramatic transformation.

NEWS

October 31, 2025 · 6:55 AM UTC

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

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October 30, 2025 · 4:39 PM UTC

Sensient Declares Dividend

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October 17, 2025 · 5:06 PM UTC

Sensient Announces Conference Call

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