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IFF Stock Forecast: International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 14 Aug 2026
$84
+0.14% on the day

The 20 Wall Street analysts covering International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $96 — +13.4% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 52 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$21.5B
Ticker Nerd rank
52 / 100
Median analyst target
$96
Analysts covering
20
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−2.0%
1M
+12.7%
YTD
+26.3%
1Y
+31.2%
From 52W high
−4.4%
From 52W low
+43.8%
$59
$88
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

IFF stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 15 Aug 2026
52 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Issuance
90
Accruals
76
Volatility
76
Quality
67
Value
63
Momentum
47
Revisions
37
Growth
27
Size
10

Issuance (90): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.

Growth (27): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.

Size (10): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

IFF stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on IFF, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$60$70$80$90$100$110Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26IFFHigh $105Median $96Low $76

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

What Wall Street says20 analysts
14 Buy6 Hold0 Sell
Low $76Median $96High $105

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +13.4% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 5 moved their price target up and 1 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
7 Aug 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight$90 → $96
6 Aug 2026BenchmarkMaintainsBuy$100 → $105
6 Aug 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral$84 → $91
1 July 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsOverweight$93 → $95
1 July 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsOverweight—
30 June 2026Argus ResearchMaintainsBuy$80 → $85
30 June 2026Argus ResearchMaintainsBuy—
24 June 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy$96 → $88
24 June 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy—
9 June 2026BenchmarkInitiatesBuy—
8 May 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight—
7 May 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy—
7 May 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight—
7 May 2026OppenheimerMaintainsOutperform—
22 Apr 2026OppenheimerMaintainsOutperform—
14 Apr 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight—
13 Apr 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy—
9 Apr 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
17 Feb 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight—
17 Feb 2026MizuhoMaintainsOutperform—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. IFF appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Estimates

IFF analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−27.3%
Analysts raising
2
Analysts cutting
4
Fundamentals

International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. (IFF) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
26.6×

Cheaper than 30% of US stocks

Price / sales
2.0×

Cheaper than 53% of US stocks

Price / book
1.5×

Cheaper than 56% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
14.2×

Cheaper than 26% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
1.8%

Higher than 32% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−91.7%

Higher than 3% of US stocks

Gross margin
43.7%

Higher than 55% of US stocks

Operating margin
8.5%

Higher than 61% of US stocks

Net margin
2.6%

Higher than 54% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
−5.5%

Higher than 39% of US stocks

Return on assets
2.3%

Higher than 60% of US stocks

Dividend yield
1.9%

Higher than 44% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

IFF vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelSpecialty Chemicals
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
IFFInternational Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.$21.5B
52
LYBLyondellBasell Industries NV$20.6B
66
DDDuPont de Nemours, Inc.$19.7B
85
PPGPPG Industries, Inc.$25.6B
86
ALBAlbemarle Corp.$16.0B
88
RPMRPM International, Inc.$14.6B
80
WLKWestlake Corp.$10.2B
16

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest IFF news & analysis

Don't Overlook International Flavors (IFF) International Revenue Trends While Assessing the Stock

Zacks Investment Research · 10 Aug 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research highlights that investors should consider International Flavors & Fragrances' (IFF) international revenue trends when evaluating the stock, noting how these figures factor into Wall Street forecasts for the company.

Why it matters — With a large portion of IFF's business conducted internationally, trends in overseas revenue can influence analyst estimates and serve as a meaningful indicator for those monitoring the company's performance.

International Flavors & Fragrances Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

MarketBeat · 8 Aug 2026positive

International Flavors & Fragrances (NYSE: IFF) reported higher second-quarter sales and earnings across its continuing operations in its Q2 earnings call, supported by volume growth, productivity gains and improved working capital management. The company also outlined capital-allocation plans tied to the pending sale of its Food Ingredients business.

Why it matters — IFF watchers would care because the improved performance and disclosed capital-allocation plans signal how the company is positioning itself around the pending Food Ingredients divestiture.

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 5 Aug 2026neutral

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) held its Q2 2026 earnings call, with the transcript of the call published on Seeking Alpha. The transcript covers the company's second-quarter 2026 financial results and management discussion.

Why it matters — A watcher of IFF would care because the earnings call transcript provides direct insight into the company's latest quarterly performance and management commentary.

International Flavors Q2 Earnings Miss Estimates, Sales Rise Y/Y

Zacks Investment Research · 5 Aug 2026neutral

International Flavors & Fragrances reported second-quarter earnings that missed analyst estimates, while sales rose year over year. The company's outlook is shaped by ongoing portfolio changes, growth across key segments, and a newly announced share buyback.

Why it matters — An IFF watcher would care because the mixed results — an earnings miss alongside higher sales, portfolio repositioning, and a new buyback — point to both challenges and potential catalysts in the company's performance.

International Flavors (IFF) Misses Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Zacks Investment Research · 5 Aug 2026negative

International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) reported second-quarter earnings of $0.82 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.14 per share and falling from $1.15 per share a year earlier. The company also missed revenue estimates for the quarter.

Why it matters — The quarterly results came in below Wall Street's expectations on both earnings and revenue, marking a decline from the prior-year period.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about IFF stock

What is the IFF stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 20 Wall Street analysts covering International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $96, with estimates ranging from $76 to $105. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is IFF stock a buy right now?

Of the 20 analysts covering International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc., 14 rate it a Buy, 6 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. 52 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank IFF?

As at 15 Aug 2026, International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. ranks 52 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Issuance (90 of 100).

Will IFF stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 20 analysts implies +13.4% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. 52 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the IFF stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for IFF are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $76 to $105 over the next 12 months.

How has IFF stock performed over the past year?

International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. returned +31.2% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. do?

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. is a global specialty ingredients company that develops and manufactures flavors, fragrances, and related products for consumer goods manufacturers worldwide.

What is the latest news on IFF?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 10 Aug 2026): "Don't Overlook International Flavors (IFF) International Revenue Trends While Assessing the Stock". Zacks Investment Research highlights that investors should consider International Flavors & Fragrances' (IFF) international revenue trends when evaluating the stock, noting how these figures factor into Wall Street forecasts for the company.

Company

About International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. is a global specialty ingredients company that develops and manufactures flavors, fragrances, and related products for consumer goods manufacturers worldwide. The company focuses on serving the food, beverage, health, home care, personal care, and pharmaceutical industries by providing customized formulations that enhance taste, smell, texture, and functionality in end products. Its operations are organized around key business segments, including Nourish, Health & Biosciences, Scent, and Pharma Solutions, enabling it to address diverse applications from packaged foods and beverages to probiotics, enzymes, fine fragrances, and household products. International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. works closely with brand owners and manufacturers to co-develop proprietary solutions, positioning itself as a strategic partner within global consumer goods supply chains. Headquartered in New York, New York and founded in 1833, the company today plays a significant role in the specialty chemicals and ingredients market, supporting product differentiation and sensory appeal across many everyday consumer categories.

CEO Mr. Jon Erik Fyrwald · 21,500 employees · United States · https://www.iff.com