Sensient Technologies CorporationNYSE: SXT

Sensient Technologies Corporation Reports Results for the Quarter Ended December 31, 2025

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MILWAUKEE, February 13, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--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 fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025.

Fourth Quarter Consolidated Results

  • Reported revenue increased 4.5% to $393.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2025 versus last year’s fourth quarter results of $376.4 million. On a local currency basis(1), revenue increased 2.0%.

  • Reported operating income decreased 9.1% to $38.2 million compared to $42.0 million recorded in the fourth quarter of 2024. In the fourth quarter of 2025, the Company recorded $6.3 million of costs related to its Portfolio Optimization Plan versus last year’s $0.9 million in the fourth quarter. Local currency adjusted operating income(1) and local currency adjusted EBITDA(1) were both flat in the fourth quarter.

  • Reported earnings per share decreased 15.5% to 60 cents in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to 71 cents in the fourth quarter of 2024. Local currency adjusted diluted EPS(1) increased 6.2% in the fourth quarter.

"Sensient delivered strong results in 2025 driven by exceptional new sales wins. We executed on our strategy, delivered meaningful value to our customers, and strengthened our position for the opportunities ahead. I remain very confident about our performance and the momentum we have going forward," said Paul Manning, Sensient’s Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer.

Fourth Quarter Group Results

Reported

Local Currency(1)

Revenue

Quarter

Year-to-Date

Quarter

Year-to-Date

Flavors & Extracts

-0.6%

-0.9%

-2.4%

-1.3%

Color

10.9%

8.1%

7.0%

7.4%

Asia Pacific

-1.0%

3.5%

-1.9%

2.4%

Total Revenue

4.5%

3.5%

2.0%

2.9%

Reported

Local Currency Adjusted(1)

Operating Income

Quarter

Year-to-Date

Quarter

Year-to-Date

Flavors & Extracts

-10.0%

3.8%

-11.6%

3.4%

Color

12.2%

18.2%

7.2%

16.9%

Asia Pacific

2.4%

6.3%

0.6%

3.8%

Total Operating Income

-9.1%

8.1%

-0.4%

11.1%

The Flavors & Extracts Group reported fourth quarter 2025 revenue of $187.0 million, a decrease of $1.1 million versus the prior year’s fourth quarter. The Group’s revenue was unfavorably impacted by lower volumes, particularly in the agricultural ingredients product line. This decline was partially offset by higher prices. Segment operating income was $19.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, a decrease of $2.1 million compared to the prior year’s fourth quarter. The decrease in segment operating income was driven by the decline in the volume in the agricultural ingredients product line along with a one-time charge of approximately $3 million stemming from the impact of severe rains from atmospheric river events late in the year that disrupted the harvest and production.

The Color Group reported revenue of $175.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, an increase of $17.3 million compared to the prior year’s fourth quarter. The Group’s revenue increase was driven by strong volume growth and higher prices in the food and pharmaceutical product lines. Segment operating income was $29.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, an increase of $3.2 million compared to the prior year’s fourth quarter results.

The Asia Pacific Group reported revenue of $41.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, a decrease of $0.4 million compared to the prior year’s fourth quarter. Segment operating income was $8.7 million in the quarter, an increase of $0.2 million compared to the prior year’s fourth quarter.

Corporate & Other reported operating expenses were $19.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to $14.4 million of operating expenses reported in the prior year’s fourth 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 decreased $0.3 million compared to the prior year’s fourth quarter, primarily due to lower performance-based compensation costs recorded in 2025.

2026 OUTLOOK

Metric

Current Guidance

Local Currency Revenue(1)

Mid-Single-Digit to Double-Digit Growth

Local Currency Adjusted EBITDA(1)

Mid-Single-Digit to Double-Digit Growth

Diluted EPS (GAAP)

Between $3.60 and $3.80*

Local Currency Adjusted Diluted EPS(1)

Mid-Single-Digit to High Single-Digit Growth

*Based on current exchange rates, foreign currency impact is expected to be immaterial 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 fourth quarter financial results at 8:30 a.m. CST on Friday, February 13, 2026. 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 February 20, 2026 by calling (855) 669-9658 and using access code 4128932. 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 February 18, 2026.

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 "2026 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, 2025, 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.

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Sensient Technologies Corporation

(In thousands, except percentages and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

Consolidated Statements of Earnings

Three Months Ended December 31,

Year Ended December 31,

2025

2024

% Change

2025

2024

% Change

Revenue

$

393,447

$

376,420

4.5

%

$

1,612,111

$

1,557,228

3.5

%

Cost of products sold

270,098

257,002

5.1

%

1,072,811

1,050,135

2.2

%

Selling and administrative expenses

85,163

77,422

10.0

%

332,172

315,514

5.3

%

Operating income

38,186

41,996

(9.1

%)

207,128

191,579

8.1

%

Interest expense

7,521

6,387

29,581

28,781

Earnings before income taxes

30,665

35,609

177,547

162,798

Income taxes

5,181

5,505

43,058

38,132

Net earnings

$

25,484

$

30,104

(15.3

%)

$

134,489

$

124,666

7.9

%

Earnings per share of common stock:

Basic

$

0.60

$

0.71

$

3.18

$

2.96

Diluted

$

0.60

$

0.71

$

3.16

$

2.94

Average common shares outstanding:

Basic

42,254

42,163

42,236

42,145

Diluted

42,669

42,454

42,595

42,396

Results by Segment

Three Months Ended December 31,

Year Ended December 31,

Revenue

2025

2024

% Change

2025

2024

% Change

Flavors & Extracts

$

187,041

$

188,114

(0.6

%)

$

786,943

$

793,698

(0.9

%)

Color

175,407

158,134

10.9

%

700,595

647,939

8.1

%

Asia Pacific

41,429

41,861

(1.0

%)

168,156

162,525

3.5

%

Intersegment elimination

(10,430

)

(11,689

)

(43,583

)

(46,934

)

Consolidated

$

393,447

$

376,420

4.5

%

$

1,612,111

$

1,557,228

3.5

%

Operating Income

Flavors & Extracts

$

19,208

$

21,345

(10.0

%)

$

100,741

$

97,094

3.8

%

Color

29,771

26,542

12.2

%

141,279

119,529

18.2

%

Asia Pacific

8,696

8,495

2.4

%

36,622

34,458

6.3

%

Corporate & Other

(19,489

)

(14,386

)

(71,514

)

(59,502

)

Consolidated

$

38,186

$

41,996

(9.1

%)

$

207,128

$

191,579

8.1

%

Sensient Technologies Corporation

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets

December 31,

December 31,

2025

2024

Cash and cash equivalents

$

36,533

$

26,626

Trade accounts receivable

305,380

290,087

Inventories

678,220

600,302

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

59,717

44,871

Fixed assets held for sale

1,598

-

Total Current Assets

1,081,448

961,886

Goodwill & intangible assets (net)

449,827

423,658

Property, plant, and equipment (net)

539,296

491,587

Other assets

173,566

146,663

Total Assets

$

2,244,137

$

2,023,794

Trade accounts payable

$

138,344

$

139,052

Short-term borrowings

352

19,848

Other current liabilities

124,887

111,739

Total Current Liabilities

263,583

270,639

Long-term debt

709,232

613,523

Accrued employee and retiree benefits

24,045

24,499

Other liabilities

53,763

54,147

Shareholders' Equity

1,193,514

1,060,986

Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

$

2,244,137

$

2,023,794

Sensient Technologies Corporation

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Year Ended December 31,

2025

2024

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net earnings

$

134,489

$

124,666

Adjustments to arrive at net cash provided by operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization

61,098

60,329

Share-based compensation expense

13,946

10,084

Net loss (gain) on assets

289

(140

)

Portfolio Optimization Plan costs

5,273

1,415

Deferred income taxes

(2,705

)

(18,598

)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

Trade accounts receivable

(1,106

)

(29,638

)

Inventories

(62,226

)

(18,295

)

Prepaid expenses and other assets

(19,036

)

(5,407

)

Trade accounts payable and other accrued expenses

(1,445

)

8,995

Accrued salaries, wages, and withholdings

(5,093

)

22,518

Income taxes

1,839

(810

)

Other liabilities

2,503

2,032

Net cash provided by operating activities

127,826

157,151

Cash flows from investing activities:

Acquisition of property, plant, and equipment

(89,409

)

(59,212

)

Proceeds from sale of assets

496

339

Acquisition of new business

(4,867

)

-

Other investing activities

1,098

(336

)

Net cash used in investing activities

(92,682

)

(59,209

)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Proceeds from additional borrowings

216,485

159,321

Debt payments

(177,592

)

(167,073

)

Dividends paid

(69,614

)

(69,399

)

Other financing activities

(4,314

)

(4,395

)

Net cash used in financing activities

(35,035

)

(81,546

)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

9,798

(18,704

)

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

9,907

(2,308

)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

26,626

28,934

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$

36,533

$

26,626

Supplemental Information

Year Ended December 31,

2025

2024

Dividends paid per share

$

1.64

$

1.64

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 twelve months ended December 31, 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 December 31,

Year Ended December 31,

2025

2024

% Change

2025

2024

% Change

Operating income (GAAP)

$

38,186

$

41,996

(9.1

%)

$

207,128

$

191,579

8.1

%

Portfolio Optimization Plan costs – Cost of products sold

3,279

839

7,531

1,362

Portfolio Optimization Plan costs – Selling and administrative expenses

3,001

17

8,275

5,269

Adjusted operating income

$

44,466

$

42,852

3.8

%

$

222,934

$

198,210

12.5

%

Net earnings (GAAP)

$

25,484

$

30,104

(15.3

%)

$

134,489

$

124,666

7.9

%

Portfolio Optimization Plan costs, before tax

6,280

856

15,806

6,631

Tax impact of Portfolio Optimization Plan costs(1)

(1,133

)

(3,570

)

(2,001

)

(4,156

)

Adjusted net earnings

$

30,631

$

27,390

11.8

%

$

148,294

$

127,141

16.6

%

Diluted earnings per share (GAAP)

$

0.60

$

0.71

(15.5

%)

$

3.16

$

2.94

7.5

%

Portfolio Optimization Plan costs, net of tax

0.12

(0.06

)

0.32

0.06

Adjusted diluted earnings per share

$

0.72

$

0.65

10.8

%

$

3.48

$

3.00

16.0

%

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 December 31,

Adjusted

Adjusted

Operating Income

2025

Adjustments(2)

2025

2024

Adjustments(2)

2024

Flavors & Extracts

$

19,208

$

-

$

19,208

$

21,345

$

-

$

21,345

Color

29,771

-

29,771

26,542

-

26,542

Asia Pacific

8,696

-

8,696

8,495

-

8,495

Corporate & Other

(19,489

)

6,280

(13,209

)

(14,386

)

856

(13,530

)

Consolidated

$

38,186

$

6,280

$

44,466

$

41,996

$

856

$

42,852

Year Ended December 31,

Adjusted

Adjusted

Operating Income

2025

Adjustments(2)

2025

2024

Adjustments(2)

2024

Flavors & Extracts

$

100,741

$

-

$

100,741

$

97,094

$

-

$

97,094

Color

141,279

-

141,279

119,529

-

119,529

Asia Pacific

36,622

-

36,622

34,458

-

34,458

Corporate & Other

(71,514

)

15,806

(55,708

)

(59,502

)

6,631

(52,871

)

Consolidated

$

207,128

$

15,806

$

222,934

$

191,579

$

6,631

$

198,210

(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 December 31, 2025

Revenue

Total

Foreign Exchange Rates

Adjustments(3)

Local Currency Adjusted

Flavors & Extracts

(0.6

%)

1.8

%

N/A

(2.4

%)

Color

10.9

%

3.9

%

N/A

7.0

%

Asia Pacific

(1.0

%)

0.9

%

N/A

(1.9

%)

Total Revenue

4.5

%

2.5

%

N/A

2.0

%

Operating Income

Flavors & Extracts

(10.0

%)

1.6

%

0.0

%

(11.6

%)

Color

12.2

%

5.0

%

0.0

%

7.2

%

Asia Pacific

2.4

%

1.8

%

0.0

%

0.6

%

Corporate & Other

35.5

%

0.0

%

37.9

%

(2.4

%)

Total Operating Income

(9.1

%)

4.2

%

(12.9

%)

(0.4

%)

Diluted Earnings Per Share

(15.5

%)

4.2

%

(25.9

%)

6.2

%

Adjusted EBITDA

3.2

%

3.4

%

N/A

(0.2

%)

Year Ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Total

Foreign Exchange Rates

Adjustments(3)

Local Currency Adjusted

Flavors & Extracts

(0.9

%)

0.4

%

N/A

(1.3

%)

Color

8.1

%

0.7

%

N/A

7.4

%

Asia Pacific

3.5

%

1.1

%

N/A

2.4

%

Total Revenue

3.5

%

0.6

%

N/A

2.9

%

Operating Income

Flavors & Extracts

3.8

%

0.4

%

0.0

%

3.4

%

Color

18.2

%

1.3

%

0.0

%

16.9

%

Asia Pacific

6.3

%

2.5

%

0.0

%

3.8

%

Corporate & Other

20.2

%

0.0

%

14.8

%

5.4

%

Total Operating Income

8.1

%

1.4

%

(4.4

%)

11.1

%

Diluted Earnings Per Share

7.5

%

1.4

%

(8.6

%)

14.7

%

Adjusted EBITDA

10.9

%

1.1

%

N/A

9.8

%

(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 twelve months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.

Three Months Ended December 31,

Year Ended December 31,

2025

2024

% Change

2025

2024

% Change

Operating income (GAAP)

$

38,186

$

41,996

(9.1

%)

$

207,128

$

191,579

8.1

%

Depreciation and amortization

15,208

15,144

61,098

60,329

Share-based compensation expense

3,362

3,104

13,946

10,084

Portfolio Optimization Plan costs, before tax

6,280

856

15,806

6,631

Adjusted EBITDA

$

63,036

$

61,100

3.2

%

$

297,978

$

268,623

10.9

%

The following table summarizes the reconciliation between Debt (GAAP) and Net Debt, and Operating Income (GAAP) and Credit Adjusted EBITDA for the year ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.

Year Ended December 31,

Debt

2025

2024

Short-term borrowings

$

352

$

19,848

Long-term debt

709,232

613,523

Credit Agreement adjustments(4)

(22,544

)

(13,129

)

Net Debt

$

687,040

$

620,242

Operating income (GAAP)

$

207,128

$

191,579

Depreciation and amortization

61,098

60,329

Share-based compensation expense

13,946

10,084

Portfolio Optimization Plan costs, before tax

15,806

6,631

Other non-operating gains(5)

(1,048

)

(905

)

Credit Adjusted EBITDA

$

296,930

$

267,718

Net Debt to Credit Adjusted EBITDA

2.3x

2.3x

(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

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