Jun 30, 2023

Sensient Q2 2023 Earnings Report

Sensient Technologies Corporation reported a revenue increase of 0.7% and a decrease in diluted earnings per share to 81 cents for the quarter ended June 30, 2023.

Key Takeaways

Sensient Technologies Corporation reported consolidated revenue of $374.3 million for the second quarter of 2023, a 0.7% increase compared to the previous year. However, operating income decreased to $51.6 million from $55.2 million, and diluted earnings per share fell to 81 cents from 92 cents.

Consolidated revenue increased by 0.7% to $374.3 million.

Operating income decreased by 6.6% to $51.6 million.

Diluted earnings per share decreased to 81 cents from 92 cents.

The company now expects 2023 full year GAAP diluted earnings per share to be down high single digits compared to our 2022 reported GAAP diluted earnings per share of $3.34.

Total Revenue
$374M
Previous year: $372M
+0.7%
EPS
$0.81
Previous year: $0.92
-12.0%
Total Revenue Change
0.7%
Previous year: 10.7%
-93.5%
Flavors & Fragrances Change
-0.6%
Previous year: 5.5%
-110.9%
Color Change
2.7%
Previous year: 17.3%
-84.4%
Gross Profit
$122M
Previous year: $131M
-6.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$36.5M
Previous year: $25.3M
+44.6%
Free Cash Flow
$31.9M
Previous year: $3.95M
+706.7%
Total Assets
$2.05B
Previous year: $1.8B
+13.5%

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Forward Guidance

Sensient now expects 2023 full year GAAP diluted earnings per share to be down high single digits and continues to expect 2023 revenue to grow at a mid-single-digit rate on a local currency basis.

Positive Outlook

  • Company continues to expect 2023 revenue to grow at a mid-single-digit rate on a local currency basis compared to the Company’s 2022 revenue.
  • Based on current exchange rates, the Company expects foreign exchange rates to be modestly favorable for the full year.
  • The Company’s guidance is based on current conditions and economic and market trends in the markets in which the Company operates
  • We do not anticipate any divestiture related costs, operational improvement plan costs, or results of divested business in 2023 at this time.
  • Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and other specialty ingredients.

Challenges Ahead

  • Sensient now expects 2023 full year GAAP diluted earnings per share to be down high single digits compared to our 2022 reported GAAP diluted earnings per share of $3.34
  • Company now expects 2023 adjusted EBITDA to be down mid-single digits on a local currency basis compared to the Company’s 2022 adjusted EBITDA.
  • The Company expects its 2023 diluted earnings per share to be impacted by higher interest rates and a higher tax rate.
  • Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors concerning the Company’s operations and business environment.
  • Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to the Company or that it currently believes to be immaterial also may adversely affect the Company.

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