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IFF Stock Chart & Stats
$75.88
-$0.63(-0.76%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$75.88
-$0.63(-0.76%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$59.14 - $84.45
Previous CloseN/A
Volume333.71K
Average Volume (3M)2.01M
Market Cap
$21.40B
Enterprise Value$24.67B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$562.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$5.82B
Price to Earnings (P/E)25.6
Beta0.71
Next Earnings
Aug 10, 2026EPS Estimate
1.09Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.41%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)3.28
Shares Outstanding255,303,470
10 Day Avg. Volume1,884,959
30 Day Avg. Volume2,008,903
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.18
Price to Book (P/B)1.22
Price to Sales (P/S)1.58
P/FCF Ratio67.39
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.15
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.29
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit6.29
Enterprise Value/Ebitda12.37
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$91.35Price Target Upside20.38% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering12
EPS Forecast (FY)4.43
Revenue Forecast (FY)$10.58B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Margin Expansion And Profitability RecoveryIFF posted materially higher adjusted EBITDA and a 110bp margin improvement, reflecting stronger pricing, mix and productivity. Sustained margin expansion increases operating leverage potential and resiliency to input cost swings, supporting durable cash generation if volumes and pricing persist.
Deleveraging And Balance-sheet ProgressMaterial debt reduction and a ~2.5x net leverage profile improve financial flexibility and lower interest burden. Proceeds from portfolio actions (planned Food Ingredients sale) and disciplined capital returns prioritize debt paydown, strengthening long-term risk capacity and reinvestment optionality.
Product Innovation And Strategic FocusIntroducing patent-pending SENSORA and capacity/investment moves signals durable R&D-driven differentiation. New proprietary technologies and targeted innovation in home/personal care support higher-margin product mix and deepen customer lock-in versus undifferentiated commodity offerings.
Bears Say
Revenue Volatility And Recent SoftnessInconsistent top-line trends and multi-year volatility constrain the durability of profit improvements. Stagnant or down revenue limits operating leverage, makes margin gains harder to sustain, and increases reliance on portfolio reshaping to deliver stable organic growth.
Weak Cash Conversion Versus EarningsCash conversion lags reported earnings, indicating working-capital drag and/or elevated reinvestment needs. Persistently weaker FCF reduces ability to deleverage organically, constrains buybacks/dividends, and raises sensitivity to execution on asset sales for structural balance-sheet repair.
Commodity Fragrance Competitive PressurePrice competition in commodity fragrance inputs erodes margins and sales unless the company accelerates move to specialty, branded or formulation solutions. Transition away from external commodity sales may reduce near-term volumes and requires successful pivot to higher-value offerings.
International Flavors & Fragrances News
IFF FAQ
What was International Flavors & Fragrances’s price range in the past 12 months?
International Flavors & Fragrances lowest stock price was $59.14 and its highest was $84.45 in the past 12 months.
What is International Flavors & Fragrances’s market cap?
International Flavors & Fragrances’s market cap is $21.40B.
When is International Flavors & Fragrances’s upcoming earnings report date?
International Flavors & Fragrances’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 10, 2026 which is in 36 days.
How were International Flavors & Fragrances’s earnings last quarter?
International Flavors & Fragrances released its earnings results on May 05, 2026. The company reported $1.25 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.073 by $0.177.
Is International Flavors & Fragrances overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts International Flavors & Fragrances’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does International Flavors & Fragrances pay dividends?
International Flavors & Fragrances pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.4 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.41%. See more information on International Flavors & Fragrances dividends here
What is International Flavors & Fragrances’s EPS estimate?
International Flavors & Fragrances’s EPS estimate is 1.09.
How many shares outstanding does International Flavors & Fragrances have?
International Flavors & Fragrances has 255,303,470 shares outstanding.
What happened to International Flavors & Fragrances’s price movement after its last earnings report?
International Flavors & Fragrances reported an EPS of $1.25 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.073. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 17.183%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of International Flavors & Fragrances?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in IFF
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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International Flavors & Fragrances Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$91.35 (20.38% Upside)
$91.35 (20.38% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bearish
IFF Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 1.8M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $20.3M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 6.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 6.5%
News Sentiment
Bullish
Bullish news 75%
Bearish news 25%
Bearish news 25%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
12.04%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
5.99%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-11.04%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
International Flavors & Fragrances
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF), through its various subsidiaries, operates as a global developer and purveyor of active cosmetic and natural health ingredients. These vital components are incorporated into a wide array of consumer goods distributed across significant markets such as Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Greater Asia, North America, and Latin America. The company's activities are organized into four principal divisions: 1. Nourish: This segment focuses on natural and plant-derived specialty food ingredients, offering items like flavor compounds, savory solutions, and inclusions. It also provides natural food protection solutions, including antioxidants and anti-microbials, for use in beverages, confectionery, and dairy items. 2. Scent: The Scent division creates fragrance compounds, encompassing luxurious fine fragrances (perfumes and colognes) and everyday consumer fragrances. It further supplies essential fragrance ingredients, both synthetic and natural, which are blended to formulate new scents. Additionally, this segment delivers cosmetic active ingredients, such as functional compounds, botanicals, and advanced delivery systems, designed to enhance customers' cosmetic and personal care product lines. 3. Health & Biosciences: This segment is dedicated to the research, development, and production of enzymes, food cultures, probiotics, and other specialized biological ingredients. 4. Pharma Solutions: This division is responsible for manufacturing and distributing cellulosic and seaweed-derived pharmaceutical excipients. IFF's diverse customer base primarily consists of manufacturers in sectors including perfumery, cosmetics, hair and personal care, soaps and detergents, cleaning products, dairy, meat and processed foods, beverages, snacks and savory items, sweet and baked goods, dietary supplements, infant and elderly nutrition, functional foods, and producers of pharmaceutical excipients and oral care products. Established in 1833, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. is headquartered in New York, New York.
IFF Company Deck
IFF Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a predominantly positive operational and financial start to 2026: revenue growth, solid volume-led performance across segments, margin expansion (adjusted EBITDA +8% and +110 bps margin improvement), strong YoY free cash flow and a materially reduced gross debt balance. Strategic actions — divestiture completion, ongoing Food Ingredients sale process, and investments in Latin America — support long-term focus. However, near-term risks were emphasized: the Middle East conflict, rising energy/logistics inflation, commodity pressure in Fragrance Ingredients, and anticipated Q2 margin headwinds as pricing actions phase in. Overall the positives (broad-based volume growth, profitability gains, cash/debt improvement, and reaffirmed full-year guidance) materially outweigh the highlighted near-term challenges.View all IFF earnings summariesIFF Net sales Breakdown
22.78% Taste
30.10% Food Ingredients
22.76% Scent
3.39% Pharma Solutions
20.96% Health & Biosciences
IFF Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$91.35
▲(20.38% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
1.19% Insiders
34.39% Mutual Funds
<0.01% Other Institutional Investors
38.47% Public Companies and
Individual Investors