Sensient Q3 revenue rockets 10.6% to $455.8 million

Sensient Technologies (NYSE:SXT) reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $455.8 million, up 10.6% year over year, while diluted earnings per share increased 29.9% to $1.13.

Revenue rose from $412.1 million in the third quarter of 2025, while reported operating income increased 25.5% to $72.4 million from $57.7 million.

Local currency adjusted operating income increased 18.6%, while local currency adjusted EBITDA rose 15.4%.

The company also recorded no Portfolio Optimization Plan costs compared with $3.3 million in the prior-year quarter.

Local currency adjusted diluted EPS increased 17.7%, while reported diluted EPS rose to $1.13 from $0.87, and management expressed confidence in the company's 2026 performance.

Sensient's third-quarter results included reported revenue growth of 10.6% and operating income growth of 25.5%, while local currency adjusted operating income and EBITDA increased 18.6% and 15.4%, respectively; a share-price reaction was not provided in the supplied results.

Sensient Technologies manufactures flavors, colors and other specialty ingredients for food and beverage, pharmaceutical and personal care customers, with operations serving markets across multiple regions.