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

Last close, 2 Oct 2026
$82
−0.79% on the day

The 20 Wall Street analysts covering International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $96 — +16.4% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 57 of 100 as at 2 Oct 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$21.2B
Ticker Nerd rank
57 / 100
Median analyst target
$96
Analysts covering
20
Revenue$2.0B−29.3% y/y
Operating income$164.0M
Net income$51.0M
Free cash flow$284.0M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−3.8%
1M
−4.7%
YTD
+24.3%
1Y
+37.0%
From 52W high
−5.9%
From 52W low
+41.5%
$58
$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 2 Oct 2026
57 / 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
91
Volatility
76
Accruals
76
Momentum
70
Quality
66
Value
56
Revisions
38
Growth
27
Size
10

Issuance (91): 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$110Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 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.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says20 analysts
15 Buy5 Hold0 Sell
Low $76Median $96High $105

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +16.4% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

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

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
11 Sept 2026KeybancInitiatesSector Weight—
7 Aug 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight—
7 Aug 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight$90 → $96
6 Aug 2026BenchmarkMaintainsBuy—
6 Aug 2026BenchmarkMaintainsBuy$100 → $105
6 Aug 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral$84 → $91
6 Aug 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
1 July 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsOverweight—
1 July 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsOverweight$93 → $95
30 June 2026Argus ResearchMaintainsBuy—
30 June 2026Argus ResearchMaintainsBuy$80 → $85
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—

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

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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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Performance

IFF vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 2 Oct 2026, International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. returned +37.0% against +16.2% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

IFF vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
90100110120130140150Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26IFFS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

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
−27.1%
Analysts raising
0
Analysts cutting
14
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 28% of US stocks

Price / sales
2.0×

Cheaper than 52% of US stocks

Price / book
1.5×

Cheaper than 53% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
14.1×

Cheaper than 24% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
1.8%

Higher than 31% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−91.7%

Higher than 3% of US stocks

Gross margin
43.7%

Higher than 54% 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 42% of US dividend payers

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

Key statistics

International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. (IFF) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. has a market value of $21.2B and an enterprise value of $27.0B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $10.0B. The latest quarter grew 1.8% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $293.0M, a 2.9% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $1.09.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $536.0M.

  • International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. spent $409.0M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 255.3M.

  • Trailing P/E: 26.6×; forward P/E: 21.0× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 1.92%, paying out 50% of earnings.

  • International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. employs 21,500 people — $464K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 2 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

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.$21.2B
57
PPGPPG Industries, Inc.$23.4B
85
LYBLyondellBasell Industries NV$18.9B
66
DDDuPont de Nemours, Inc.$17.5B
85
RPMRPM International, Inc.$12.7B
73
ALBAlbemarle Corp.$12.3B
85
ESIElement Solutions, Inc.$9.2B
56

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

IFF Introduces AQUASCENT™: Advanced Water-Based Fragrance Technology

Business Wire · 30 Sept 2026positive

IFF introduced AQUASCENT™, a new vegan, water-based carrier for fine fragrance made with biodegradable materials. The technology is designed to deliver enhanced olfactive performance and visual clarity while supporting more sustainable shipping.

Why it matters — The launch reflects IFF's continued investment in new scent technologies and formats, which is relevant to watchers tracking the company's product innovation pipeline.

IFF Launches Omni-Bos™ PHY to Help Dairy Producers Get More Value from Feed

Business Wire · 17 Sept 2026positive

IFF announced the launch of Omni-Bos™ PHY, a new phytase enzyme designed for dairy cattle to improve nutrient utilization and feed efficiency by unlocking nutrients present in feed. The product will initially launch in the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific.

Why it matters — The launch expands IFF's animal-nutrition product portfolio and targets key dairy markets, potentially broadening its health and biosciences business.

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) Presents at Barclays 19th Annual Global Consumer Staples Conference Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 10 Sept 2026neutral

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) presented at the Barclays 19th Annual Global Consumer Staples Conference, and a transcript of the presentation was published by Seeking Alpha. The item records that the company took part in this industry conference.

Why it matters — A transcript of IFF's presentation gives investors and analysts insight into the company's messaging and strategic discussion at a major consumer staples industry event.

International Flavors (IFF) Down 1.3% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Rebound?

Zacks Investment Research · 3 Sept 2026negative

International Flavors (IFF) reported earnings 30 days ago, and its stock has since declined 1.3%. The article asks whether the company's shares can rebound from this post-earnings slide.

Why it matters — A IFF watcher would care whether the stock's decline since the earnings report points to continued weakness or a potential turnaround for the company.

India investigates fragrance giants over price collusion, document shows

Reuters · 25 Aug 2026negative

Indian authorities have opened a second antitrust investigation into global fragrance makers Givaudan, Firmenich, and International Flavors & Fragrances over alleged price collusion, according to a regulatory document seen by Reuters.

Why it matters — IFF faces an additional regulatory probe in India over price-collusion allegations, adding to existing legal and compliance risks for the company.

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., 15 rate it a Buy, 5 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. 57 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 2 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank IFF?

As at 2 Oct 2026, International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. ranks 57 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 (91 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 +16.4% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. 57 out of 100 as at 2 Oct 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 +37.0% over the 12 months to 2 Oct 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 focused on creating flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and bioscience solutions for business customers.

What is the latest news on IFF?

The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 30 Sept 2026): "IFF Introduces AQUASCENT™: Advanced Water-Based Fragrance Technology". IFF introduced AQUASCENT™, a new vegan, water-based carrier for fine fragrance made with biodegradable materials. The technology is designed to deliver enhanced olfactive performance and visual clarity while supporting more sustainable shipping.

Company

About International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.

International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. is a global specialty ingredients company focused on creating flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and bioscience solutions for business customers. International Flavors & Fragrances develops products used in food and beverage formulations, personal care items, household goods, and pharmaceutical and health-related applications. Its current business spans Taste, Food Ingredients, Health & Biosciences, and Scent segments, with offerings that include flavor compounds, fragrance ingredients, enzymes, cultures, probiotics, and other functional ingredients. The company works with manufacturers to improve taste, aroma, texture, nutrition, and product performance across consumer and industrial markets. Headquartered in New York, International Flavors & Fragrances serves a wide range of industries through a science-driven platform that combines chemistry, biology, and sensory expertise.

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