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International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.NYSE:IFF Stock Report

Market Cap US$20.0b
Share Price
US$78.36
US$90.71
13.6% undervalued intrinsic discount
1Y2.0%
7D7.8%
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International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.

NYSE:IFF Stock Report

Market Cap: US$20.0b

International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) Stock Overview

Manufactures and markets food, beverage, health and biosciences, scent, and complementary adjacent products in the United States, and internationally. More details

IFF fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation4/6
Future Growth1/6
Past Performance2/6
Financial Health4/6
Dividends2/6

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International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. Competitors

Price History & Performance

Summary of share price highs, lows and changes for International Flavors & Fragrances
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceUS$78.27
52 Week HighUS$84.45
52 Week LowUS$59.14
Beta0.96
1 Month Change7.07%
3 Month Change9.81%
1 Year Change1.99%
3 Year Change-2.59%
5 Year Change-47.26%
Change since IPO1,191.45%

Recent News & Updates

Narrative Update Jun 06

IFF: Portfolio Reshaping And EPS Dilution Risks Will Define Fair Outlook

Analysts have nudged their price expectations for International Flavors & Fragrances slightly higher, lifting the implied fair value by about $0.49 to $77.47 as they weigh the updated divestment plans, the adjusted revenue and margin outlook, and a modestly higher assumed future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on International Flavors & Fragrances point to a cautious tone, even as some models adjust fair value modestly higher.
Seeking Alpha Jun 04

International Flavors & Fragrances: Not The Best Investment Anymore

Summary International Flavors & Fragrances is downgraded to 'Hold' following a 13% stock gain and the announced sale of its food ingredients business. Post-divestiture, IFF will focus on higher-margin segments, but revenue and free cash flow will decline, limiting upside potential. Management expects mid-single-digit revenue and high-single-digit EBITDA growth, but these projections may be optimistic given recent results and structural changes. Even under optimistic DCF scenarios, IFF appears fairly valued at best; priority should be debt reduction over buybacks or acquisitions. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

Recent updates

Narrative Update Jun 06

IFF: Portfolio Reshaping And EPS Dilution Risks Will Define Fair Outlook

Analysts have nudged their price expectations for International Flavors & Fragrances slightly higher, lifting the implied fair value by about $0.49 to $77.47 as they weigh the updated divestment plans, the adjusted revenue and margin outlook, and a modestly higher assumed future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on International Flavors & Fragrances point to a cautious tone, even as some models adjust fair value modestly higher.
Seeking Alpha Jun 04

International Flavors & Fragrances: Not The Best Investment Anymore

Summary International Flavors & Fragrances is downgraded to 'Hold' following a 13% stock gain and the announced sale of its food ingredients business. Post-divestiture, IFF will focus on higher-margin segments, but revenue and free cash flow will decline, limiting upside potential. Management expects mid-single-digit revenue and high-single-digit EBITDA growth, but these projections may be optimistic given recent results and structural changes. Even under optimistic DCF scenarios, IFF appears fairly valued at best; priority should be debt reduction over buybacks or acquisitions. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update May 17

IFF: Fair Outlook Balances Portfolio Optimization Efforts With Execution And Earnings Visibility Risks

Narrative Update on International Flavors & Fragrances Analysts have trimmed the consolidated price target for International Flavors & Fragrances by about $0.62, reflecting mixed recent revisions across firms as they factor in updated expectations for revenue, margins, and future P/E multiples following recent earnings and portfolio updates. Analyst Commentary Recent research on International Flavors & Fragrances shows a split view, with some firms lifting price targets and others trimming them as they revisit assumptions around revenue trajectories, margin recovery, and justified P/E multiples.
Narrative Update May 01

IFF: Portfolio Optimization And 2026 Guidance Will Support Higher Earnings Visibility

Narrative Update on International Flavors & Fragrances The analyst price target for International Flavors & Fragrances is updated to $100, with analysts pointing to refined discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions after a series of recent target changes across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around International Flavors & Fragrances shows a mix of recalibrations, with several firms adjusting price targets both higher and lower as new information on guidance, portfolio moves, and currency effects comes through.
Narrative Update Apr 17

IFF: Portfolio Optimization And 2026 Guidance Will Support Future Re Rating

Analysts have trimmed their average price targets for International Flavors & Fragrances by around $10 to $11 in recent updates, citing refreshed models after earnings, portfolio optimization progress, and more cautious assumptions around growth and profitability. Analyst Commentary Recent research shows a mix of price target trims and prior upward revisions, as analysts recalibrate models around International Flavors & Fragrances after earnings and portfolio moves.
Narrative Update Apr 02

IFF: Fair Outlook Weighs Portfolio Optimization Progress Against Macro And Execution Risks

International Flavors & Fragrances' analyst fair value estimate has moved from about $66 to roughly $77.61. Analysts attribute this change to higher price targets, portfolio optimization progress, updated models after recent results, and a slightly lower discount rate as key drivers.
Narrative Update Mar 19

IFF: Portfolio Optimization Progress Will Support Future Re Rating Potential

Analysts have nudged the implied price target for International Flavors & Fragrances to $100, reflecting updated expectations around portfolio optimization progress, modestly higher revenue growth and profit margins, and a slightly lower discount rate cited across recent research. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research points to a clear shift in sentiment around International Flavors & Fragrances, with several bullish analysts lifting their valuation frameworks and price targets into a tighter band around US$90 to US$100.
Narrative Update Mar 05

IFF: Portfolio Optimization Progress Will Support 2026 Outlook Despite Macro Uncertainty

Analysts have nudged their price targets on International Flavors & Fragrances higher, with moves such as Citi and BofA lifting views to $100 and other firms raising targets into the $90s. They point to progress on portfolio optimization, updated post earnings models, and Q4 and 2026 guidance that they see as easing earlier concerns.
Narrative Update Feb 19

IFF: 2026 Outlook Balances Demand Recovery With Early Automation And Macro Uncertainty

Analysts lifted their blended price target for International Flavors & Fragrances to $90.47 from $82.37, citing higher modeled revenue growth, slightly stronger profit margins, a modestly lower discount rate, and updated post-earnings forecasts that include new target ranges from firms such as Deutsche Bank at $95, Mizuho at $92, and BofA at $100. Analyst Commentary Recent research reports cluster around a more constructive view on International Flavors & Fragrances, with several firms lifting their price targets and updating models following the latest earnings and guidance.
Narrative Update Feb 04

IFF: 2026 Demand Recovery And Automation Investments Will Support Rebound

The analyst price target for International Flavors & Fragrances edges higher to about US$82.37 from roughly US$81.49 as analysts weigh slightly lower modeled revenue growth against a higher profit margin profile, a modestly reduced discount rate, and a lower assumed future P/E, in line with a recent series of Street target increases. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on International Flavors & Fragrances shows a cluster of price target revisions, with several bullish analysts lifting their targets and a smaller group trimming assumptions.
Narrative Update Jan 21

IFF: Cleaner Energy Projects And Automation Will Support Future Re Rating

Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for International Flavors & Fragrances to about $100 from roughly $108, reflecting updated assumptions for slightly higher revenue growth, a lower profit margin outlook, a higher discount rate, and a modestly richer future P/E, even as recent Street research has in several cases lifted price targets on the shares. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts have been adjusting their views on International Flavors & Fragrances with a series of higher price targets, even as some maintain a more neutral stance on the stock.
Narrative Update Jan 07

IFF: Fair Outlook Balances Macro Weakness With 2026 Reacceleration Potential

Analysts have nudged their implied fair value for International Flavors & Fragrances down from about US$74 to roughly US$66. They point to tighter discount rate assumptions alongside expectations for modest revenue contraction, slightly higher margins and a lower future P/E multiple, as they recalibrate around slower macro trends and updated price targets in the US$80 to US$88 range.
Narrative Update Dec 14

IFF: 2026 Demand Recovery Will Drive Rebound From Cyclical Headwinds

Analysts have trimmed their price target for International Flavors & Fragrances by less than $1 to about $81.49, reflecting slightly higher discount rates and modestly lower long term profit expectations, even as they still anticipate eventual growth reacceleration. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research reflects a mixed but generally constructive view on International Flavors & Fragrances, with modestly reduced price targets balancing execution risks against potential for margin improvement and renewed growth in the medium term.
Narrative Update Nov 30

IFF: Growth Acceleration in 2026 Will Drive Sector Outperformance Despite Macro Headwinds

Analysts have modestly reduced their price targets for International Flavors & Fragrances, citing deteriorating macro trends and inconsistent industrial demand. The consensus target has dropped from the mid-$80s to a range between $66 and $88 per share.
Analysis Article Nov 27

International Flavors & Fragrances (NYSE:IFF) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.40

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. ( NYSE:IFF ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.40 per share on...
Narrative Update Nov 16

IFF: Future Sector Outperformance Will Be Driven By 2026 Growth Potential

Analysts have modestly adjusted their price targets for International Flavors & Fragrances, with a slight overall decrease reflecting mixed expectations for sector growth, macroeconomic headwinds, and shifting risk assessments. The consensus is moving lower by a few dollars per share.
Analysis Article Nov 03

International Flavors & Fragrances (NYSE:IFF) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.40

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.'s ( NYSE:IFF ) investors are due to receive a payment of $0.40 per share on 9th...
Narrative Update Nov 01

IFF: Recovery Strategy And Leadership Changes Will Drive Future Upside Potential

International Flavors & Fragrances has seen its average analyst price target revised downward by several dollars as analysts cite continued weakness in end market demand, macroeconomic headwinds, and a lack of near-term catalysts for upside in the shares. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has reflected a mix of cautious outlooks and selective optimism toward International Flavors & Fragrances, as analysts adjust their views in light of near-term challenges and sector dynamics.
Narrative Update Oct 18

Investments In Health And Emerging Markets Will Unlock Long-Term Value

International Flavors & Fragrances saw its analyst price target decrease, highlighted by the latest updates. Analysts cited broad market uncertainty and muted near-term growth expectations as reasons for lowering targets by up to $8 per share.
Narrative Update Oct 04

Investments In Health And Emerging Markets Will Unlock Long-Term Value

International Flavors & Fragrances saw its fair value estimate trimmed by approximately $1 to $83.49 per share, as analysts adjusted targets in response to softer end-market demand and a more cautious outlook for the sector. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst updates reflect a more nuanced view of International Flavors & Fragrances, with some shifting to neutral stances and others adjusting price targets in response to changes in market dynamics and company execution.
Analysis Article Sep 09

International Flavors & Fragrances (NYSE:IFF) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.40

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. ( NYSE:IFF ) will pay a dividend of $0.40 on the 10th of October. This payment...
Narrative Update Aug 08

Investments In Health And Emerging Markets Will Unlock Long-Term Value

Despite a modest improvement in revenue growth forecasts, a slight decline in net profit margin has contributed to a reduction in the consensus analyst price target for International Flavors & Fragrances from $90.35 to $86.36. What's in the News IFF announced a $500 million share repurchase program funded through available cash and operating activities, with no set term or termination date.
Analysis Article Aug 08

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. Beat Analyst Estimates: See What The Consensus Is Forecasting For This Year

NYSE:IFF 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore International Flavors & Fragrances's Fair Values from the Community...
Analysis Article Aug 06

International Flavors & Fragrances (NYSE:IFF) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.40

The board of International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. ( NYSE:IFF ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 10th...
Analysis Article Jul 01

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.'s (NYSE:IFF) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 33% Above Its Share Price

Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, International Flavors & Fragrances fair value estimate is...

Shareholder Returns

IFFUS ChemicalsUS Market
7D7.8%3.7%0.5%
1Y2.0%8.2%23.5%

Return vs Industry: IFF underperformed the US Chemicals industry which returned 8.2% over the past year.

Return vs Market: IFF underperformed the US Market which returned 23.5% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is IFF's price volatile compared to industry and market?
IFF volatility
IFF Average Weekly Movement7.0%
Chemicals Industry Average Movement7.0%
Market Average Movement7.2%
10% most volatile stocks in US Market16.7%
10% least volatile stocks in US Market3.1%

Stable Share Price: IFF has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.

Volatility Over Time: IFF's weekly volatility (7%) has been stable over the past year.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
190921,500Jon Erik Fyrwaldwww.iff.com

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and markets food, beverage, health and biosciences, scent, and complementary adjacent products in the United States, and internationally. It operates in through Taste, Food Ingredients, Health & Biosciences, and Scent segments. The Taste segment offers savory products such as soups, sauces, meat, fish, poultry, snacks; beverages consists of juice drinks, carbonated or flavored beverages, spirits; sweets comprising, bakery products, candy, cereal, chewing gum; and dairy products, such as yogurt, ice cream, cheese, and other products, as well as spices and seasoning ingredients for meat, food service, convenience, alternative protein and culinary products.

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. Fundamentals Summary

How do International Flavors & Fragrances's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
IFF fundamental statistics
Market capUS$19.98b
Earnings (TTM)US$826.00m
Revenue (TTM)US$10.79b
24.2x
P/E Ratio
1.9x
P/S Ratio

Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
IFF income statement (TTM)
RevenueUS$10.79b
Cost of RevenueUS$6.87b
Gross ProfitUS$3.92b
Other ExpensesUS$3.10b
EarningsUS$826.00m

Last Reported Earnings

Mar 31, 2026

Next Earnings Date

n/a

Earnings per share (EPS)3.24
Gross Margin36.35%
Net Profit Margin7.66%
Debt/Equity Ratio41.1%

How did IFF perform over the long term?

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Dividends

2.0%
Current Dividend Yield
50%
Payout Ratio

Does IFF pay a reliable dividends?

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When do you need to buy IFF by to receive an upcoming dividend?
International Flavors & Fragrances dividend dates
Ex Dividend DateJun 18 2026
Dividend Pay DateJul 10 2026
Days until Ex dividend2 days
Days until Dividend pay date24 days

Does IFF pay a reliable dividends?

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/06/15 20:35
End of Day Share Price 2026/06/12 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.

Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.

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Analyst Sources

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. is covered by 33 analysts. 16 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
John StaszakArgus Research Company
Ghansham PanjabiBaird
Lauren LiebermanBarclays