Sensient Technologies beats Q1 with 7.2% local currency growth, raises full-year guidance

Filed April 24, 2026 · Period ending April 24, 2026 · ~1 min read

Key Changes

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  Q1 2026 local currency revenue grew 7.2% with adjusted EBITDA margin up 70 bps; adjusted diluted EPS increased 14.0% in local currency terms, driven by strong volume growth across all segments.

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  Full-year 2026 guidance raised: local currency revenue and adjusted EBITDA now expected to grow high single-to-double digits (from mid-single-to-double digits); GAAP diluted EPS guidance increased to $3.70-$3.90 from $3.60-$3.80.

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  Color Group delivered 18.1% revenue growth to $198.2 million with operating income up 20.7%, driven by new sales wins and favorable pricing; adjusted EBITDA margin held at 24.4% despite increased natural colors investments.

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