Zacks Research Issues Optimistic Outlook for IFF Earnings

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (NYSE:IFF) – Analysts at Zacks Research boosted their Q3 2026 EPS estimates for shares of International Flavors & Fragrances in a research report issued on Friday, January 23rd. Zacks Research analyst Team now forecasts that the specialty chemicals company will earn $1.10 per share for the quarter, up from their prior estimate of $1.09. The consensus estimate for International Flavors & Fragrances’ current full-year earnings is $4.32 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for International Flavors & Fragrances’ Q4 2026 earnings at $1.01 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $4.45 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $1.27 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $1.26 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $1.11 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $4.89 EPS.

International Flavors & Fragrances (NYSE:IFF) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, November 4th. The specialty chemicals company reported $1.05 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.02 by $0.03. International Flavors & Fragrances had a negative net margin of 3.72% and a positive return on equity of 8.03%. The firm had revenue of $2.69 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.65 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $1.04 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was down 7.9% on a year-over-year basis.

Other equities analysts have also issued research reports about the stock. Argus increased their price target on shares of International Flavors & Fragrances from $70.00 to $80.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. Wall Street Zen raised International Flavors & Fragrances from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Sunday, January 4th. Citigroup increased their price objective on International Flavors & Fragrances from $77.00 to $83.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Bank of America upped their target price on International Flavors & Fragrances from $84.00 to $88.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 8th. Finally, UBS Group increased their price target on shares of International Flavors & Fragrances from $68.00 to $71.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Monday, January 12th. Twelve research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, four have assigned a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, International Flavors & Fragrances presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $86.46.

International Flavors & Fragrances Stock Performance

Shares of IFF opened at $73.17 on Monday. International Flavors & Fragrances has a 12-month low of $59.14 and a 12-month high of $88.00. The company has a current ratio of 1.44, a quick ratio of 0.87 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33. The company has a market cap of $18.74 billion, a PE ratio of -45.16, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.80 and a beta of 1.04. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $67.96 and a 200-day moving average price of $66.68.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On International Flavors & Fragrances

Large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Blue Trust Inc. increased its position in International Flavors & Fragrances by 7.6% during the 2nd quarter. Blue Trust Inc. now owns 2,184 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock valued at $161,000 after purchasing an additional 155 shares during the period. Rafferty Asset Management LLC raised its position in shares of International Flavors & Fragrances by 0.7% in the 3rd quarter. Rafferty Asset Management LLC now owns 21,837 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock worth $1,344,000 after acquiring an additional 158 shares in the last quarter. Clearstead Advisors LLC boosted its position in shares of International Flavors & Fragrances by 6.1% during the third quarter. Clearstead Advisors LLC now owns 3,021 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock valued at $186,000 after purchasing an additional 173 shares in the last quarter. Eastern Bank raised its holdings in International Flavors & Fragrances by 43.9% in the second quarter. Eastern Bank now owns 633 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock worth $47,000 after purchasing an additional 193 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Parr Mcknight Wealth Management Group LLC boosted its holdings in shares of International Flavors & Fragrances by 0.9% during the 3rd quarter. Parr Mcknight Wealth Management Group LLC now owns 23,129 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock valued at $1,423,000 after buying an additional 199 shares in the last quarter. 96.02% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

International Flavors & Fragrances Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, January 9th. Investors of record on Friday, December 19th were paid a $0.40 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, December 19th. This represents a $1.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.2%. International Flavors & Fragrances’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently -98.77%.

About International Flavors & Fragrances

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc (NYSE:IFF) is a global leader in the creation and production of flavors, fragrances, cosmetic actives and nutritional lipids. The company develops taste and scent solutions for a wide array of end markets including food and beverage, personal care, household goods and pharmaceutical products. Its portfolio spans natural and nature-identical flavors, fine fragrances, functional ingredients for skin and hair care, and specialty oils that enhance nutritional value and sensory appeal.

IFF’s research and development network comprises innovation centers in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Latin America, where multidisciplinary teams collaborate on aroma chemistry, sensory science and biotechnology.