Dec 31, 2021

Sensient Q4 2021 Earnings Report

Sensient reported a revenue increase of 1.7% and EPS of $0.65 for Q4 2021.

Key Takeaways

Sensient Technologies Corporation reported a 1.7% increase in consolidated revenue, reaching $340.4 million for Q4 2021. The company's operating income increased by 16.1% to $40.4 million, and diluted earnings per share rose to $0.65, compared to $0.59 in the same quarter of the previous year. Flavors & Extracts revenue decreased due to divestiture, while Color and Asia Pacific groups reported double-digit revenue growth.

Consolidated revenue increased by 1.7% to $340.4 million.

Operating income rose by 16.1% to $40.4 million.

Diluted earnings per share increased to $0.65 from $0.59.

Color and Asia Pacific groups experienced double-digit revenue and profit growth.

Total Revenue
$340M
Previous year: $335M
+1.7%
EPS
$0.73
Previous year: $0.61
+19.7%
Total Revenue Change
1.7%
Previous year: 5%
-66.0%
Flavors & Fragrances Change
-6.1%
Previous year: 11.8%
-151.7%
Color Change
14.4%
Previous year: -4.4%
-427.3%
Gross Profit
$112M
Previous year: $104M
+8.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$25.7M
Previous year: $24.8M
+3.9%
Free Cash Flow
$5.89M
Previous year: $57.7M
-89.8%
Total Assets
$1.75B
Previous year: $1.74B
+0.3%

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Sensient Revenue by Geographic Location

Forward Guidance

Sensient expects 2022 full year GAAP diluted earnings per share to grow at a mid-teen growth rate compared to the Company’s 2021 reported GAAP diluted earnings per share of $2.81. The Company expects 2022 local currency revenue to grow at a mid-single-digit rate compared to the Company’s 2021 adjusted revenue. The Company expects 2022 local currency adjusted EBITDA and local currency diluted earnings per share to grow at a high single-digit rate compared to the Company’s 2021 adjusted EBITDA and the Company’s 2021 adjusted diluted earnings per share of $3.13, respectively.

Positive Outlook

  • 2022 full year GAAP diluted earnings per share to grow at a mid-teen growth rate compared to the Company’s 2021 reported GAAP diluted earnings per share of $2.81.
  • 2022 local currency revenue to grow at a mid-single-digit rate compared to the Company’s 2021 adjusted revenue
  • 2022 local currency adjusted EBITDA to grow at a high single-digit rate compared to the Company’s 2021 adjusted EBITDA
  • 2022 local currency diluted earnings per share to grow at a high single-digit rate compared to the Company’s 2021 adjusted diluted earnings per share of $3.13
  • Company’s guidance is based upon current trends, current tax law, and the effects of COVID-19 to date.

Challenges Ahead

  • Full year 2022 guidance does not include any material divestiture related costs, operational improvement plan costs, or results of divested businesses.
  • Company expects earnings per share reported on a U.S. dollar basis to be impacted by approximately ten cents of foreign currency headwinds based on current exchange rates.
  • The full impacts of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic remain uncertain
  • Management will continue to monitor its impacts on our business.
  • Uncertainty related to governmental regulations and restrictions, and general economic conditions, including inflation

Revenue & Expenses

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