International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF)
NYSE:IFF
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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)2.19M
Market Cap
$19.98B
Enterprise Value$24.67B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$562.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$5.82B
Price to Earnings (P/E)23.5
Beta0.68
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. Volume2,048,043
30 Day Avg. Volume2,190,680
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.19
Price to Book (P/B)1.22
Price to Sales (P/S)1.58
P/FCF Ratio67.39
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.23
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.29
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit6.29
Enterprise Value/Ebitda12.37
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$92.53Price Target Upside21.94% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering12
EPS Forecast (FY)4.43
Revenue Forecast (FY)$10.58B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Diversified B2B Model & Sticky CustomersIFF’s core model centers on customized flavors, fragrances and functional ingredients sold to large CPG and food manufacturers. Long-term co‑development, formulation IP and regulatory/quality capabilities create switching costs and repeat revenue, supporting durable revenue visibility.
Margin Recovery And Improving ProfitabilityRecent quarter showed meaningful margin expansion and EBITDA growth, reflecting volume-led recovery, pricing and productivity. Sustained margin improvement increases cash generation potential and signals operational leverage as top-line stabilizes across key segments.
Balance-sheet Boost Via Food Ingredients SaleProceeds earmarked for debt reduction, buybacks and reinvestment will materially de-lever the balance sheet, lower interest burden and free capacity for strategic capex or returns. Retaining a minority stake preserves upside while focusing the core portfolio.
Bears Say
Historic Earnings Volatility And Cash ConversionIFF’s P&L and cash conversion have swung substantially over recent years (losses in 2022–2023, weak 2025), and free cash flow has lagged net income. This uneven conversion and earnings volatility make long-term forecasting and capital allocation less predictable.
Competitive Pressure In Commodity Fragrance IngredientsA large portion of Scent is exposed to low-cost competitors, compressing margins and forcing strategic de-emphasis of commodity volumes. That structural displacement requires reinvestment in higher-value formulations and could depress near-term revenue and mix for the segment.
Inflation And Lagged Raw-material Pass-throughRising energy, logistics and commodity costs that take 12–18 months to fully pass to customers create persistent margin phasing risk. Protracted input inflation can depress profitability and cash flow until pricing is fully implemented and customer acceptance is secured.
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 $19.98B.
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 56 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 17.182%.
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:
$92.53 (21.94% Upside)
$92.53 (21.94% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
IFF Sentiment 50%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 1.8M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $32.3M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 5.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 14.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 14.7%
News Sentiment
Bullish
Bullish news 79%
Bearish news 33%
Bearish news 33%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
2.29%
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
$92.53
▲(21.94% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
1.09% Insiders
33.63% Mutual Funds
24.06% Other Institutional Investors
16.17% Public Companies and
Individual Investors