Sensient revenue skyrockets 11.6% to $462.1m

• Sensient reported second-quarter revenue of $462.1 million, up 11.6% year over year.
• Operating income increased 32.9% to $76.7 million, while diluted EPS rose 36.4% to $1.20.
• The company raised its 2026 earnings and adjusted EBITDA growth forecasts.

Sensient Technologies (NYSE:SXT) reported second-quarter revenue of $462.1 million, up 11.6%, as all three operating groups recorded growth.

Operating income rose 32.9% to $76.7 million, while diluted EPS increased 36.4% to $1.20 from $0.88.

Color Group revenue increased 20.6% to $216.1 million, while Flavors & Extracts revenue rose 4.9% to $213.2 million.

Following the announcement, Sensient's share price was up approximately 4% at $117.03 in premarket trading.

Sensient raised GAAP EPS guidance to $4.10–$4.20 and forecast mid-to-high-teen adjusted EBITDA growth in local currencies.

First-quarter revenue rose 11.1% to $435.8 million, while the board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.41 per share in July.