Dec 31, 2022

Sensient Q4 2022 Earnings Report

Sensient reported slight revenue and operating income growth in Q4 2022, with diluted EPS increasing to $0.69.

Key Takeaways

Sensient Technologies Corporation reported a revenue increase of 2.4% to $348.7 million in Q4 2022 compared to $340.4 million in Q4 2021. The operating income also saw a slight increase to $41.2 million from $40.4 million in the previous year. Reported diluted earnings per share increased to $0.69 compared to $0.65 in the prior year.

Consolidated revenue increased by 2.4% to $348.7 million in Q4 2022.

Operating income rose to $41.2 million, a 2.0% increase year-over-year.

Diluted earnings per share increased to $0.69, compared to $0.65 in the prior year.

Foreign currency translation negatively impacted revenue by approximately 3% and EPS by 6%.

Total Revenue
$349M
Previous year: $340M
+2.4%
EPS
$0.64
Previous year: $0.73
-12.3%
Total Revenue Change
2.4%
Previous year: 1.7%
+41.2%
Flavors & Fragrances Change
0.8%
Previous year: -6.1%
-113.1%
Color Change
7.8%
Previous year: 14.4%
-45.8%
Gross Profit
$112M
Previous year: $112M
-0.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$20.9M
Previous year: $25.7M
-18.7%
Free Cash Flow
-$30.4M
Previous year: $5.89M
-616.9%
Total Assets
$1.98B
Previous year: $1.75B
+13.5%

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Forward Guidance

Sensient expects 2023 full year GAAP diluted earnings per share to be flat to low-single digit growth compared to our 2022 reported GAAP diluted earnings per share of $3.34. The Company expects 2023 revenue to grow at a mid-single digit rate on a local currency basis compared to the Company’s 2022 revenue.

Positive Outlook

  • Company expects 2023 revenue to grow at a mid-single digit rate on a local currency basis compared to the Company’s 2022 revenue.
  • Company expects 2023 diluted earnings per share to be flat to low-single digit growth on a local currency basis compared to the Company’s 2022 adjusted diluted earnings per share of $3.29.
  • Company expects 2023 adjusted EBITDA to grow at a mid-to-high single digit rate on a local currency basis compared to the Company’s 2022 adjusted EBITDA.
  • Based on current exchange rates, the Company expects foreign exchange rates to be modestly favorable for the full year.
  • The Company does not anticipate any divestiture related costs, operational improvement plan costs, or results of divested business in 2023 at this time.

Challenges Ahead

  • Sensient expects 2023 full year GAAP diluted earnings per share to be flat to low-single digit growth compared to our 2022 reported GAAP diluted earnings per share of $3.34.
  • Company expects its 2023 diluted earnings per share to be impacted by higher interest rates and a higher tax rate.
  • Company currently expects interest expense to increase by approximately $11 million ($0.20 per diluted share) in 2023 compared to the Company’s 2022 full year interest expense of $14.5 million.
  • Company also expects its full year 2023 tax rate to be approximately 25%.
  • Company expects foreign exchange rates to be a headwind for the beginning of the year.

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