Sensient Technologies Corp.
- SXT · NYSE
- Industrial Organic Chemicals
- Milwaukee, WI
- 4,070 employees
- CIK 0000310142
Updated from SEC filings through
Top things to know
Revenue, FY2025$1.6B+3.5% vs FY2024Operating margin12.8%Operating income $207MEmployees4,070As of December 31, 2025Next earningsFebruary 5, 2027AnnouncedLatest 8-KDeparture or appointment of directors or officers; compensationFiled November 4, 2026Leadership changeItem 5.02 filedNovember 4, 2026, last 90 days
Executives
- Paul Manning Sensient’s Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer 8-K, 2026-10-30
- Tobin Tornehl VP and Chief Financial Officer 4, 2026-02-13
- Steven B. Morris President, Color Group 4, 2026-05-01
- Michael C. Geraghty President, Color Group 4, 2026-02-13
- Gregory T. Till President, Flavors & Extracts 3, 2026-01-07
- Chandrabhushan Singh VP, Asia Pacific Group 3, 2026-07-01
What leadership is saying
“Sensient delivered an exceptional third quarter, with results that reflect the strength of our strategy and unwavering focus on our customers. As we look ahead, I am encouraged by the momentum across our business, the opportunities in our markets, and the investments we are making to support growth. I remain very confident about our performance in 2026 and beyond”
Earnings press release (8-K Ex. 99.1), filed October 30, 2026
Sensient Technologies Corp is a U.S. public company in industrial organic chemicals (SIC 2860), headquartered in Milwaukee, WI. It trades as SXT on NYSE. Revenue was $1.6B in the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, +3.5% from the year before. It reported about 4,070 employees. Paul Manning is Sensient’s Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer.
Five-year financials
| Metric | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.6B 10-K, 2026-02-13 | $1.6B 10-K, 2026-02-13 | $1.5B 10-K, 2026-02-13 | $1.4B 10-K, 2025-02-19 | $1.4B 10-K, 2024-02-22 |
| Operating income | $207M 10-K, 2026-02-13 | $192M 10-K, 2026-02-13 | $155M 10-K, 2026-02-13 | $197M 10-K, 2025-02-19 | $170M 10-K, 2024-02-22 |
| SG&A | $332M 10-K, 2026-02-13 | $316M 10-K, 2026-02-13 | $305M 10-K, 2026-02-13 | $292M 10-K, 2025-02-19 | $285M 10-K, 2024-02-22 |
| Net income | $134M 10-K, 2026-02-13 | $125M 10-K, 2026-02-13 | $93.4M 10-K, 2026-02-13 | $141M 10-K, 2025-02-19 | $119M 10-K, 2024-02-22 |
Annual figures from XBRL in each company's own filings. Click a figure to open the filing. SG&A marked derived is general and administrative plus selling and marketing.
Leadership and board
| Name | Title | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Paul Manning Employee | Sensient’s Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer | 8-K, 2026-10-30 |
| Tobin Tornehl Chief Financial Officer | VP and Chief Financial Officer | 4, 2026-02-13 |
| Steven B. Morris | President, Color Group | 4, 2026-05-01 |
| Michael C. Geraghty | President, Color Group | 4, 2026-02-13 |
| Gregory T. Till | President, Flavors & Extracts | 3, 2026-01-07 |
| Chandrabhushan Singh | VP, Asia Pacific Group | 3, 2026-07-01 |
| Thierry Hoang | VP, Asia Pacific Group | 4, 2026-05-20 |
| Adam Vanderleest VP, CAO & Controller at Sensient Technologies | VP, Controller, and CAO | 4, 2026-03-04 |
| Amy Schmidt Jones Vice President, Human Resources and Senior Counsel at Sensient Technologies Corporation | VP, HR and Senior Counsel | 4, 2026-02-13 |
| John J. Manning Lawyer | SVP, GC & Secretary | 4, 2026-02-13 |
| David J. Plautz | VP and Treasurer | 4, 2025-12-18 |
| Brett W. Bruggeman | Board member (per proxy) bio: Director | DEF 14A, 2026-03-11 |
| Carol R. Jackson | Board member (per proxy) bio: Director | DEF 14A, 2026-03-11 |
What Sensient Technologies Corp does
Sensient Technologies Corporation (the Company) was incorporated under the laws of the State of Wisconsin in 1882.
Item 1. Business, 10-K for the year ending December 31, 2025
Shares and governance
| Shares outstanding | 42.6 million (as of October 22, 2026) | 10-Q, October 30, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Public float | $4.1B (as of June 30, 2025) | 10-K, February 13, 2026 |
| Reportable segments | 3 (period ending September 30, 2026) | 10-Q, October 30, 2026 |
| Latest proxy statement | Meeting April 23, 2026 (filed March 11, 2026) | DEF 14A, March 11, 2026 |
| Auditor | Ernst & Young LLP (Milwaukee, Wisconsin) | Latest 10-K |
Insider trades
Open-market buys and sales by officers and directors, from Forms 4 and 5. One row per filing.
| Date | Insider | Trade | Shares | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 5, 2026 | Mario Ferruzzi Director | Sale | 1,200 | $155K | Form 4, August 6, 2026 |
| May 18, 2026 | Thierry Hoang VP, Asia Pacific Group | Sale | 400 | $46K | Form 4, May 20, 2026 |
| May 4, 2026 | Thierry Hoang VP, Asia Pacific Group | Sale | 439 | $50K | Form 4, May 6, 2026 |
| April 30, 2026 | Steven B. Morris President, Color Group | Sale | 200 | $23K | Form 4, May 1, 2026 |
| December 3, 2025 | Essie Whitelaw Director | Sale | 4,518 | $428K | Form 4, December 4, 2025 |
| November 4, 2025 | David J. Plautz VP and Treasurer | Buy | 2,150 | $200K | Form 4, November 5, 2025 |
| November 3, 2025 | Joseph Carleone Director | Buy | 1,000 | $91K | Form 4, November 3, 2025 |
| August 11, 2025 | Paul Manning Chairman, President & CEO | Buy | 20 | $2K | Form 4, August 13, 2025 |
Recent 8-K events
- 8-K filed 2026-11-04
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- 8-K filed 2026-10-30
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-09-02
- Item 1.01 Entry into a material definitive agreement
- Item 2.03 Creation of a direct financial obligation
- 8-K filed 2026-07-24
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-06-23
- Item 1.01 Entry into a material definitive agreement
- Item 2.03 Creation of a direct financial obligation
- 8-K filed 2026-04-28
- Item 5.07 Submission of matters to a vote of security holders
- 8-K filed 2026-04-24
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-02-13
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2025-12-09
- Item 5.03 Amendments to articles or bylaws; change in fiscal year
- 8-K filed 2025-10-31
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
Frequently asked questions about Sensient Technologies Corp
- What does Sensient Technologies Corp do?
- In its own words, from Item 1 of its 10-K: "Sensient Technologies Corporation (the Company) was incorporated under the laws of the State of Wisconsin in 1882."
- What is Sensient Technologies Corp's revenue?
- $1.6B for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, from its 10-K filed February 13, 2026.
- Is Sensient Technologies Corp profitable?
- Sensient Technologies Corp reported net income of $134M for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.
- How many employees does Sensient Technologies Corp have?
- About 4,070 as of December 31, 2025, as stated in its annual report.
- Who is the CEO of Sensient Technologies Corp?
- Paul Manning, Sensient’s Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer, as named in a 8-K filed October 30, 2026.
- Who is the CFO of Sensient Technologies Corp?
- Tobin Tornehl, VP and Chief Financial Officer, as named in a 4 filed February 13, 2026.
- Where is Sensient Technologies Corp headquartered?
- Milwaukee, WI.
- What is Sensient Technologies Corp's stock ticker?
- SXT on NYSE.
- What industry is Sensient Technologies Corp in?
- Industrial Organic Chemicals, SIC code 2860.
- What is Sensient Technologies Corp's website?
- sensient.com.
- When does Sensient Technologies Corp report earnings next?
- February 5, 2027. Source: estimate_8k_pattern.
- Is Sensient Technologies Corp a public company?
- Yes. Sensient Technologies Corp files with the SEC under CIK 0000310142 and trades as SXT.
- Who audits Sensient Technologies Corp?
- Ernst & Young LLP, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as named in its latest annual report (10-K).
- How many shares of Sensient Technologies Corp are outstanding?
- 42.6 million shares as of October 22, 2026, from its 10-Q filed October 30, 2026.
- What is Sensient Technologies Corp's public float?
- $4.1B as of June 30, 2025, as reported on the cover of its 10-K filed February 13, 2026.
- How many business segments does Sensient Technologies Corp report?
- 3 reportable segments for the period ending September 30, 2026, from its 10-Q filed October 30, 2026.
- When is Sensient Technologies Corp's annual shareholder meeting?
- April 23, 2026, per its proxy statement (DEF 14A) filed March 11, 2026.
- Have Sensient Technologies Corp insiders traded stock recently?
- Since August 6, 2025, officers and directors reported 6 open-market sales worth about $703K and 3 purchases worth about $294K on Forms 4 and 5. The most recent: Mario Ferruzzi (Director) sold 1,200 shares on August 5, 2026.