Sensient Technologies (NYSE: SXT) reported its first-quarter earnings, narrowly missing analyst expectations on both EPS and revenue, while offering a more cautious outlook for the full year 2025.

Key Financial Highlights

Earnings Per Share (EPS):

Reported: $0.86

Expected: $0.87

Miss of $0.01

Revenue:

Reported: $392.3 million

Expected: $398.37 million

Miss on revenue as well

Guidance Update

FY 2025 EPS Outlook:

Projected Range: $3.13 – $3.23

Analyst Consensus: $3.24

Sensient’s guidance suggests slightly lower expectations than what the market had anticipated, signaling possible headwinds ahead.

Stock Performance Snapshot

Current Price: $80.14

Last 3 Months: +5.36%

Last 12 Months: +13.90%

The stock has delivered a steady upward trend over the past year despite recent earnings softness.

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Analyst Sentiment

EPS Revisions in Last 90 Days:

0 positive revisions

1 negative revision

The single negative revision ahead of the results was an early indicator of tempered optimism among analysts.

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Final Takeaway
While Sensient Technologies narrowly missed earnings and revenue targets, its steady stock growth suggests that investors remain confident in its long-term resilience. However, the lowered FY 2025 guidance will be crucial to monitor, especially if broader economic pressures persist.