Sensient Technologies (STI) Reports Q4 Earnings Decline Amid Higher Costs

Sensient Technologies (STI) reported a 12% year-over-year decline in Q4 net income to $14.5 million, or 16.8 cents per share, on higher raw material and logistics costs, the company said in a press release dated February 13, 2026. The results reflect a shift in pricing strategy and supply chain disruptions, with the company noting a 9% drop in North America sales and a 4% increase in international sales. Management attributed the decline to inflationary pressures and margin compression, while maintaining guidance for 2026 revenue of $2.15 billion, +/- 50 million.