Sensient Q1 revenue rises 11.1% to $435.8 million; raises 2026 diluted EPS outlook
Sensient Technologies reported first-quarter 2026 revenue of $435.8 million, up 11.1% from a year earlier, and diluted earnings per share of $1.04, up from 81 cents. The company raised its 2026 GAAP diluted EPS guidance to $3.70 to $3.90 from $3.60 to $3.80, which benefits shareholders if the results hold.
Key points
- Q1 2026 revenue rose 11.1% to $435.8 million; local currency revenue rose 7.2%.
- Operating income rose 24.7% to $66.7 million; Q1 2025 included $2.9 million of Portfolio Optimization Plan costs.
- 2026 GAAP diluted EPS guidance raised to $3.70 to $3.90 from $3.60 to $3.80.
- Net cash used in operating activities was $13.6 million in Q1 2026, compared with $9.0 million a year earlier.
The filing
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