International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. IFF
- Market cap
- $21.9B
- P/E
- 78.6×
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Target Price Range
Analyst price targets
Free account| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | |
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| 97.24 | 113.16 | 122.11 | 104.86 | 92.14 | 103.94 | 83.14 | 62.11 | 72.94 | 59.14 |
Analyst estimates 2026–2028 Powerpack |
Low Price
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| 143.64 | 156.64 | 157.40 | 152.95 | 143.87 | 157.08 | 151.86 | 118.34 | 106.77 | 88.09 |
High Price
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| 6,900 | 7,300 | 13,000 | 13,600 | 13,700 | 24,000 | 24,600 | 21,500 | 3,400 | 21,500 |
Employees
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Revenue/Emp
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| 3,116 | 3,399 | 3,978 | 5,140 | 5,084 | 11,656 | 12,440 | 11,479 | 11,484 | 10,890 |
Revenue
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| 44.78% | 43.32% | 42.31% | 41.11% | 41.03% | 32.04% | 33.37% | 32.07% | 35.91% | 36.16% |
Gross Margin
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| 524 | 537 | 448 | 557 | 441 | 354 | (1,625) | (2,518) | 308 | (412) |
EBT
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| 16.81% | 15.80% | 11.26% | 10.84% | 8.67% | 3.04% | (13.06%) | (21.94%) | 2.68% | (3.78%) |
EBT Margin
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| 405 | 296 | 340 | 460 | 367 | 279 | (1,864) | (2,587) | 267 | (359) |
Net Income
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| 102 | 118 | 174 | 323 | 325 | 1,156 | 1,179 | 1,142 | 1,015 | 962 |
Depreciation
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| 39.13 | 42.98 | 45.43 | 45.89 | 45.39 | 47.97 | 48.78 | 45.02 | 44.86 | 42.54 |
Revenue/Sh
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| 5.07 | 3.73 | 3.81 | 4.05 | 3.25 | 1.11 | (7.21) | (10.05) | 0.95 | (1.46) |
Earnings/Sh
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| 6.91 | 4.94 | 5.00 | 6.24 | 6.38 | 5.91 | 1.56 | 5.71 | 4.18 | 3.32 |
Cash Flow/Sh
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| (1.50) | (1.43) | (1.89) | (1.79) | (1.56) | (1.56) | (1.95) | (1.87) | (1.75) | (2.25) |
Capex/Sh
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| 5.41 | 3.51 | 3.11 | 4.46 | 4.81 | 4.35 | (0.40) | 3.84 | 2.43 | 1.07 |
Free CF/Sh
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| 20.48 | 21.36 | 69.03 | 55.62 | 56.45 | 86.90 | 69.35 | 57.42 | 54.18 | 55.41 |
Book Value/Sh
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| 80 | 79 | 88 | 112 | 112 | 243 | 255 | 255 | 256 | 256 |
Shares
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| 23.11 | 41.44 | 32.35 | 31.94 | 33.59 | 149.16 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 82.18 | 0.00 |
PE Ratio
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| 2.99 | 3.60 | 2.96 | 2.81 | 2.40 | 3.14 | 2.17 | 1.81 | 1.88 | 1.58 |
PS Ratio
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| 5.72 | 7.23 | 1.95 | 2.32 | 1.93 | 1.73 | 1.52 | 1.42 | 1.56 | 1.22 |
PB Ratio
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| 3.23 | 3.97 | 3.92 | 3.55 | 3.15 | 4.07 | 3.02 | 2.65 | 2.61 | 2.08 |
EV/Sales
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| 23.40 | 48.52 | 56.63 | 36.14 | 30.19 | 44.81 | (371.35) | 31.12 | 48.10 | 82.38 |
EV/FCF
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| 550 | 391 | 438 | 699 | 714 | 1,437 | 397 | 1,455 | 1,070 | 850 |
Op' Cash Flow
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| (120) | (113) | (165) | (200) | (175) | (379) | (498) | (476) | (447) | (575) |
Capex
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| 431 | 278 | 272 | 499 | 539 | 1,058 | (101) | 979 | 623 | 275 |
FCF
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| 711 | 1,128 | 1,814 | 1,390 | 1,156 | 3,354 | 3,704 | 2,535 | 3,616 | 1,661 |
Working Cap'
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| 1,067 | 1,632 | 4,504 | 3,997 | 3,779 | 10,768 | 10,373 | 9,186 | 7,564 | 4,740 |
Total Debt
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| 743 | 1,264 | 3,856 | 3,373 | 3,122 | 10,053 | 9,880 | 8,477 | 7,095 | 4,150 |
Net Debt
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| 1,631 | 1,689 | 6,043 | 6,230 | 6,322 | 21,117 | 17,685 | 14,642 | 13,869 | 14,186 |
Sh' Equity
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| 10.49% | 6.86% | 3.86% | 3.48% | 2.70% | 1.01% | (4.98%) | (7.79%) | 0.88% | (1.33%) |
ROA
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| 14.56% | 11.69% | 3.69% | 4.33% | 3.75% | 1.17% | (3.01%) | (5.70%) | 2.28% | (1.30%) |
ROIC
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| 25.11% | 17.81% | 8.72% | 7.43% | 5.78% | 1.97% | (9.64%) | (16.03%) | 1.84% | (2.57%) |
ROE
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International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. peers in Specialty Chemicals
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|---|---|---|---|
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|---|---|---|---|
| RPM RPM International Inc. | $12.6B | 19.4× | Compare |
| SQM Sociedad Quimica y Minera S.A. | $9.7B | 12.1× | Compare |
| SSL Sasol Ltd. | $9.1B | 3.0× | Compare |
| SOLS Solstice Advanced Materials Inc. | $9.0B | 26.2× | Compare |
IFF metrics, ten years each
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- Net income
- EBITDA
- Free cash flow
- Operating cash flow
- Gross margin
- Operating margin
- Net margin
- Free cash flow margin
- P/E ratio
- P/S ratio
- P/B ratio
- Price to free cash flow
- EV/EBITDA
- EV/Sales
- Return on equity
- Return on assets
- Return on invested capital
- Debt to equity
- Current ratio
- Total debt
- Shares outstanding
- Book value per share
- Revenue growth
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) key facts
- International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) is a Specialty Chemicals company in the Basic Materials sector, listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
- As of September 25, 2026, IFF traded at $85.69, a market capitalization of $21.9 billion.
- International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. pays an annual dividend of $3.24 per share, a yield of 4.00%, with a payout ratio of 124.4%.
- Return on equity was −2.57% and debt-to-equity 0.41.
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) Latest News
18 Sep
International Flavors & Fragrances launches Omni Bos PHY. Announcement prompts questions on whether stock remains undervalued. New product launch may shift market positioning and investor sentiment without major trajectory change.
17 Sep
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. launches Omni-Bos™ PHY to enable dairy producers to extract greater value from feed. New product targets dairy feed efficiency with moderate potential to expand animal nutrition revenues.
25 Aug
IFF report shows GLP-1 medications are altering food preferences and eating habits among Indian consumers. IFF's own GLP-1 consumer insights directly inform flavor innovation and demand shifts in its core food ingredients business.
12 Aug
International Flavors & Fragrances Q2 earnings call featured five analyst questions covering operational challenges, financial outlook, and strategic priorities for the company. Earnings call questions offer moderate insights into performance factors without signaling major strategic shifts.
8 Aug
International Flavors & Fragrances held Q2 earnings call covering financial results, operational updates and forward guidance. Quarterly earnings updates typically influence near-term sentiment and valuations without shifting long-term strategy.
5 Aug
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc reported Q2 2026 earnings and outlined strategic initiatives focused on growth, cost management and portfolio optimization. Earnings call strategic updates typically produce moderate effects on near-term investor sentiment and operational outlook.
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. missed Q2 earnings estimates while sales rose year over year. Q2 earnings miss offset by sales growth indicates moderate short-term effects on performance and sentiment.
IFF posted mixed Q2 results and issued new 2026 guidance, prompting questions on whether the stock remains undervalued. Mixed quarterly results combined with updated long-term guidance can shift investor views on valuation and near-term performance.
4 Aug
International Flavors & Fragrances missed Q2 CY2026 sales expectations and lowered full-year guidance. Missed sales targets combined with reduced annual guidance directly signals weaker revenue trajectory and pressures investor outlook.
IFF reported second quarter 2026 results and announced a plan for using proceeds from its food ingredients divestiture. Divestiture of a business segment and allocation of proceeds constitute major strategic financial decisions that can reshape operations and investor outlook.
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. missed Q2 earnings and revenue estimates. Q2 earnings and revenue miss signals weaker performance likely to pressure near-term stock price and sentiment.
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) Q2 earnings report compares key financial metrics against analyst estimates. Q2 earnings metrics versus estimates may shift investor sentiment on financial performance.
20 Jul
IFF agrees to sell its botanical extracts, vitamins & minerals and food enhancement portfolio to SuanNutra, a Carbyne Equity Partners portfolio company. Divestiture of this portfolio segment may moderately reshape IFF financials and operations.
15 Jul
International Flavors & Fragrances evaluates innovation-led strategies and capital returns for potential shifts in its investment case. Innovation moves and capital returns may moderately affect IFF financial performance and competitive positioning.
2 Jul
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. launches SENSORA, advancing pro-fragrance innovation. SENSORA launch introduces product innovation in IFF core fragrance operations with moderate potential effects on positioning.
30 Jun
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. launches SENSORA™, an innovative pro-fragrance technology platform. Launch of innovative technology platform positions company for significant growth in fragrance market.
7 Jun
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. refocuses on core ingredients as its stock trades below targets. Strategic refocus on core ingredients may moderately alter operations and market views.
1 Jun
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) plans to sell its food ingredients business to optimize its portfolio. Divestiture of entire business unit constitutes major strategic portfolio shift with potential to alter IFF financials and market focus.
29 May
CVC agrees to acquire IFF's food-ingredients unit for $4.3 billion. Divestiture of a core business unit for $4.3 billion materially reshapes IFF's operations and capital position.
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. enters agreement to sell its Food Ingredients Business to CVC. Divestiture of food ingredients business constitutes major strategic shift for IFF with potential to reshape company focus and performance.
IFF expands R&D operations in Grasse to strengthen natural ingredients capabilities and reinforce its strategic positioning with investors. R&D expansion in naturals supports incremental innovation gains for IFF without indicating immediate major financial or market shifts.
19 May
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. opens a vanilla hub in Madagascar that may mark a shift toward higher-value and science-focused ingredients in its portfolio. Establishment of the Madagascar vanilla hub supports a gradual move into premium science-led products that can moderately influence IFF's margins and competitive stance.
15 May
Top 5 analyst questions from International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF)'s Q1 earnings call spotlight investor concerns on performance, growth strategy, cost management, integration progress, and outlook amid market challenges. Q1 earnings call questions moderately influence IFF's financial performance and investor sentiment without fundamentally altering trajectory.
11 May
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) opened a Vanilla Innovation Center in Madagascar to advance research, sustainability, and supply chain resilience for vanilla production. Opening a vanilla innovation center in the world's top vanilla producer strengthens IFF's R&D, supply security, and competitive edge in core flavors business.
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) international revenues show key trends, unexpected surprises, and promising prospects. Trends, surprises, and prospects in international revenues could moderately influence IFF's financial performance and investor sentiment.
10 May
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) released Q1 earnings call highlights, covering financial results, growth in key segments, cost-saving initiatives, and updated full-year outlook amid market challenges. Q1 earnings highlights reveal financial performance and strategic guidance that significantly shape investor expectations and stock trajectory.
7 May
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) beat earnings expectations and reaffirmed its 2026 guidance, prompting a valuation analysis. Earnings beat combined with reaffirmed 2026 guidance significantly boosts investor confidence and supports positive shifts in valuation and market performance.
6 May
IFF Q1 2026 earnings call transcript details quarterly financial results, growth strategies, market outlook, and management Q&A. Q1 earnings call transcript discloses financial performance, guidance, and strategic updates that significantly shape investor expectations and stock trajectory.
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) Q1 2026 earnings call summary covers financial results, operational updates, and future outlook for the flavors and fragrances company. Q1 2026 earnings call summary discloses key financial metrics and guidance that can significantly sway IFF's stock price and strategic direction.
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) Q1 earnings surpassed estimates, fueled by volume growth and productivity gains. Q1 earnings beat on volume growth and productivity gains demonstrates strong operational momentum, significantly enhancing IFF's financial trajectory and investor confidence.