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

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$67.92 +1.79 (+2.71%)
Closing price 08/22/2025 03:59 PM Eastern
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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

Sell
1
Hold
2
Buy
12

Based on 15 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 15 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 2 have given a hold rating, and 12 have given a buy rating for IFF.

Consensus Price Target

$92.36
35.98% Upside
According to the 15 analysts' twelve-month price targets for International Flavors & Fragrances, the average price target is $92.36. The highest price target for IFF is $109.00, while the lowest price target for IFF is $77.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 35.98% from the current price of $67.92.
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IFF Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
8/24/24 to 8/24/25
1 Month Ago
7/25/24 to 7/25/25
3 Months Ago
5/26/24 to 5/26/25
1 Year Ago
8/25/23 to 8/24/24
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)
13 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
Hold
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$92.36$93.43$92.54$101.80
Forecasted Upside35.98% Upside21.84% Upside23.34% Upside1.72% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Hold

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.
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IFF Price Targets by Month

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International Flavors & Fragrances Stock vs. The Competition

TypeInternational Flavors & FragrancesBasic Materials CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.73
2.72
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside35.98% Upside282.20% Upside9.65% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
8/8/2025Barclays
3 of 5 stars
Lauren Lieberman
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$84.00 ➝ $78.00+21.67%
8/7/2025Wells Fargo & Company
3 of 5 stars
Michael Sison
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$90.00 ➝ $85.00+31.66%
8/7/2025Oppenheimer
2 of 5 stars
 DowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform
8/6/2025UBS Group
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Joshua Spector
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Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$83.00 ➝ $79.00+21.05%
6/4/2025Tigress Financial
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Ivan Feinseth
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Initiated CoverageBuy$105.00+36.09%
5/13/2025Morgan Stanley
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Lisa De Neve
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$100.00 ➝ $98.00+28.81%
5/8/2025Citigroup
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Patrick Cunningham
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$84.00 ➝ $90.00+20.76%
5/8/2025Robert W. Baird
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Ghansham Panjabi
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Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$110.00 ➝ $100.00+35.70%
4/15/2025Mizuho
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John Roberts
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Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$95.00 ➝ $87.00+19.50%
4/10/2025Stifel Nicolaus
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Mark Astrachan
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$105.00 ➝ $91.00+27.81%
2/20/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Jeffrey Zekauskas
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$107.00 ➝ $104.00+30.60%
2/20/2025Bank of America
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Matthew DeYoe
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$105.00 ➝ $101.00+26.94%
2/20/2025Cfra DowngradeBuy ➝ Sell$77.00-6.08%
1/7/2025Argus
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J. Eade
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UpgradeHold ➝ Buy
11/7/2024Vertical Research
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K. Mccarthy
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UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$109.00+24.53%
3/20/2024Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$90.00 ➝ $100.00+19.90%
3/1/2024Wolfe Research
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 Initiated CoverageUnderperform
1/12/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$73.00 ➝ $112.00+40.39%
10/12/2023Redburn Atlantic
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 Initiated CoverageNeutral$60.00-8.47%

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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 Wednesday, August 20, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these International Flavors & Fragrances pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

International Flavors & Fragrances
Bull Case

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

  • The current stock price is around $76, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the market.
  • Recent insider purchases, including significant acquisitions by the CEO, indicate strong confidence in the company's future performance.
  • Analysts have a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" with an average price target of approximately $92.36, suggesting potential upside for investors.
  • The company operates in diverse segments such as Nourish, Health & Biosciences, Scent, and Pharma Solutions, which can help mitigate risks associated with market fluctuations.
  • International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. has a strong presence in the flavors and fragrances market, which is essential for various industries, including food and personal care, ensuring steady demand.

International Flavors & Fragrances
Bear Case

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

  • The dividend payout ratio is currently negative, indicating that the company is not returning profits to shareholders, which may concern income-focused investors.
  • Some analysts have downgraded their ratings, reflecting mixed sentiments about the company's short-term performance and market conditions.
  • Insider ownership is relatively low at 0.20%, which may suggest a lack of alignment between management and shareholder interests.
  • Recent price target adjustments by analysts indicate uncertainty in the stock's future performance, which could lead to volatility.
  • Market competition in the flavors and fragrances industry is intense, which could impact the company's market share and profitability.

IFF Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 15 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for International Flavors & Fragrances is $92.36, with a high forecast of $109.00 and a low forecast of $77.00.

15 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for International Flavors & Fragrances in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 2 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 35.98% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, International Flavors & Fragrances's stock had 1 downgrade by analysts.

International Flavors & Fragrances has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Oppenheimer, Tigress Financial, UBS Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.

Analysts like International Flavors & Fragrances more than other "basic materials" companies. The consensus rating score for International Flavors & Fragrances is 2.73 while the average consensus rating score for "basic materials" companies is 2.72. Learn more on how IFF compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:IFF) was last updated on 8/24/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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