Sensient Technologies Corp
F:SSF

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Sensient Technologies Corp
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Price: 80 EUR
Market Cap: 3.4B EUR

Sensient Technologies Corp
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Sensient Technologies Corp. is a vibrant player in the global market, transforming ordinary products into sensory experiences through its expertise in creating colors, flavors, and fragrances. Founded in 1882, this Milwaukee-based company has meticulously expanded its portfolio over the decades, navigating shifts in consumer demands and industry trends with remarkable agility. At the heart of its operations is the sophisticated extraction and synthesis of natural and synthetic molecules, from which it crafts unique additives that enhance the taste, smell, and appearance of food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. Sensient's investment in advanced technology and research allows it to produce vibrant color solutions and intricate flavors that captivate consumers' senses, making it a crucial link in the supply chain of numerous industries.

The company’s revenue model is anchored on diversifying its offerings across multiple sectors, thus mitigating risk and leveraging opportunities in both popular and niche markets. By working closely with manufacturers, Sensient helps develop customized solutions that cater specifically to regional tastes and regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance and customer satisfaction. Their extensive product range stretches from high-performance pigments for the cosmetics industry to flavors that make beverages pop, and colors that bring life to everyday foods. This diversified catalogue, combined with strong research and innovation capabilities, helps maintain Sensient's competitive edge, enabling it to monetize effectively through long-term contracts and bespoke development partnerships. Through this well-oiled commercial engine, Sensient continues to thrive in a dynamic marketplace where the demand for sensory excellence only continues to grow.

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Last Earnings Call
Fiscal Period
Q3 2025
Call Date
Oct 31, 2025
AI Summary
Q3 2025

Strong Q3 Growth: Sensient delivered 14% local currency adjusted EBITDA growth and 18% adjusted EPS growth, with local currency revenue up 3.5%.

Guidance Raised: Management increased full-year guidance for both adjusted EBITDA and EPS to double-digit growth, up from previous high single-digit expectations.

Color Group Outperformance: The Color Group led with 8% local currency revenue growth and 24% operating profit growth, with margin expansion driven by new wins and pricing discipline.

Natural Color Conversion Opportunity: The shift from synthetic to natural colors in the U.S. is highlighted as the biggest growth opportunity, with approximately $100 million in synthetic color sales potentially converting by 2028.

Capital Expenditure Plans: Full-year 2025 capex is expected to reach $100 million, with at least $150 million planned for 2026 to support natural color capacity.

Flavors & Extracts Mixed Performance: Flavors, Extracts, and Flavor Ingredients grew 4.5%, but overall Flavors & Extracts Group revenue declined 1.2%, though margins improved.

Asia Pacific Flat, Agricultural Ingredients Challenged: Asia Pacific posted flat revenue and operating profit due to volume headwinds; Agricultural Ingredients faced lower sales and higher crop costs but is expected to improve in Q4.

Key Financials
Revenue
$412.1 million
Operating Income
$57.7 million
Adjusted Operating Income
$61 million
Interest Expense
$7.3 million
Adjusted Tax Rate
23.8%
Adjusted EBITDA Growth
14.3%
Adjusted EPS Growth
18%
Cash Flow from Operations
$44 million
Capital Expenditures
$20 million (Q3 2025)
Net Debt to Credit Adjusted EBITDA
2.3x
GAAP EPS
$3.13–$3.23 (2025 guidance)
Earnings Call Recording
Other Earnings Calls

Management

Mr. Paul Manning
Chairman, CEO, President & Member of Scientific Advisory Committee
No Bio Available
Mr. John J. Manning J.D.
Senior VP, General Counsel & Secretary
No Bio Available
Ms. Amy Schmidt Jones J.D.
VP of Human Resources & Senior Counsel
No Bio Available
Mr. Michael C. Geraghty
President of Color Group
No Bio Available
Mr. Tobin Tornehl
VP & CFO
No Bio Available
Mr. Adam Vanderleest
VP, Controller & Chief Accounting Officer
No Bio Available
Mr. Steve Morris
President of Flavors & Extracts Group
No Bio Available
Ms. Amy M. Agallar
VP & Treasurer
No Bio Available

Contacts

Address
WISCONSIN
Milwaukee
777 E Wisconsin Ave Ste 1100
Contacts
+14142716755.0
www.sensient.com