International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$85.74 -0.20 (-0.23%)

(As of 12/20/2024 05:31 PM ET)

International Flavors & Fragrances - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 16 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
3

Buy
12

Based on 16 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for International Flavors & Fragrances in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 16 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 3 have given a hold rating, and 12 have given a buy rating for IFF.

Consensus Price Target

$110.21
28.54% Upside

According to the 16 analysts' twelve-month price targets for International Flavors & Fragrances, the average price target is $110.21. The highest price target for IFF is $121.00, while the lowest price target for IFF is $99.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 28.54% from the current price of $85.74.

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IFF Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 12/22/23 to 12/21/24	1 Month Ago 11/22/23 to 11/21/24	3 Months Ago 9/23/23 to 9/22/24	1 Year Ago 12/22/22 to 12/22/23
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	12 Buy rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)
Hold	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	10 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$110.21	$109.27	$103.87	$77.19
Forecasted Upside	28.54% Upside	21.52% Upside	1.60% Upside	-4.35% Downside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Hold

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IFF Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

IFF Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

International Flavors & Fragrances Stock vs. The Competition

Type	International Flavors & Fragrances	Basic Materials Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.69	2.76	2.51
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	28.54% Upside	138.79% Upside	14.52% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent IFF News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
12/18/2024	Citigroup 3 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$110.00 ➝ $105.00	+21.02%
11/12/2024	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars		Upgrade	Equal Weight ➝ Overweight	$111.00 ➝ $110.00	+20.60%
11/8/2024	Bank of America 3 of 5 stars		Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy	$107.00	+17.63%
11/7/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$110.00 ➝ $107.00	+19.06%
11/7/2024	Vertical Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	K. Mccarthy Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$109.00	+24.53%
11/6/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$108.00 ➝ $111.00	+25.25%
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10/24/2024	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$115.00 ➝ $121.00	+18.07%
10/11/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$93.00 ➝ $99.00	-3.17%
9/11/2024	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$116.00 ➝ $117.00	+13.80%
9/3/2024	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Roberts Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Outperform	$109.00 ➝ $120.00	+15.40%
8/8/2024	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$110.00 ➝ $115.00	+23.62%
5/8/2024	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$100.00 ➝ $110.00	+16.51%
3/20/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$90.00 ➝ $100.00	+19.90%
3/8/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold
3/1/2024	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Underperform
1/12/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$73.00 ➝ $112.00	+40.39%
10/12/2023	Redburn Atlantic Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Neutral	$60.00	-8.47%
8/9/2023	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral	$120.00 ➝ $78.00	+20.41%
8/8/2023	Societe Generale Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold	$80.00	+22.98%
8/8/2023	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$110.00 ➝ $95.00	+18.22%

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Should I Buy International Flavors & Fragrances Stock? IFF Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, December 13, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these International Flavors & Fragrances pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

International Flavors & Fragrances
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.:

The company reported a quarterly revenue of $2.93 billion, exceeding analysts' expectations of $2.83 billion, indicating strong sales performance.
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. has a positive return on equity of 7.16%, suggesting effective management in generating profits from shareholders' equity.
Recent upgrades from multiple analysts, including Mizuho and Stifel Nicolaus, reflect growing confidence in the company's future performance, with price targets set as high as $121.00.
The current stock price is $91.36, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the specialty chemicals sector.
The company has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.40 per share, providing a steady income stream for investors, with an annualized yield of approximately 1.75%.

International Flavors & Fragrances
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. for these reasons:

The company reported earnings per share of $0.62, missing the consensus estimate of $1.08 by $0.46, which may raise concerns about profitability.
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. has a negative net margin of 20.33%, indicating that the company is currently spending more than it earns, which could affect long-term sustainability.
The dividend payout ratio is -17.60%, suggesting that the company is not currently generating enough earnings to cover its dividend payments, which could lead to future cuts.
Despite recent revenue growth of 3.7% year-over-year, the overall market sentiment may be cautious due to the company's recent earnings miss.
Insider selling activity, such as the recent sale of 5,000 shares by an insider, could signal a lack of confidence in the company's short-term prospects.

IFF Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 16 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for International Flavors & Fragrances is $110.21, with a high forecast of $121.00 and a low forecast of $99.00.
: 16 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for International Flavors & Fragrances in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 3 hold ratings and 12 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" IFF shares.
: According to analysts, International Flavors & Fragrances's stock has a predicted upside of 28.54% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, International Flavors & Fragrances's stock had 3 upgrades by analysts.
: International Flavors & Fragrances has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley, Stifel Nicolaus, UBS Group, and Vertical Research in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like International Flavors & Fragrances less than other "basic materials" companies. The consensus rating score for International Flavors & Fragrances is 2.69 while the average consensus rating score for "basic materials" companies is 2.76. Learn more on how IFF compares to other companies.

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This page (NYSE:IFF) was last updated on 12/21/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) Stock Forecast & Price Target