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

$85.55 +0.66 (+0.77%)

As of 03:59 PM Eastern

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 15 Analyst Ratings

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

$109.23
27.69% Upside

According to the 15 analysts' twelve-month price targets for International Flavors & Fragrances, the average price target is $109.23. The highest price target for IFF is $121.00, while the lowest price target for IFF is $88.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 27.69% from the current price of $85.55.

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IFF Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 1/22/24 to 1/21/25	1 Month Ago 12/23/23 to 12/22/24	3 Months Ago 10/24/23 to 10/23/24	1 Year Ago 1/22/23 to 1/22/24
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)	12 Buy rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)
Hold	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$109.23	$110.21	$107.43	$80.71
Forecasted Upside	27.69% Upside	28.54% Upside	3.35% Upside	1.20% 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.

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	2.73	2.76	2.52
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	27.69% Upside	127.72% Upside	11.17% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent IFF News	Neutral 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
1/17/2025	Barclays 3 of 5 stars	Lauren Lieberman Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$90.00 ➝ $88.00	+3.14%
1/7/2025	Argus 2 of 5 stars	J. Eade Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy
12/18/2024	Citigroup 3 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$110.00 ➝ $105.00	+21.02%
11/12/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Equal Weight ➝ Overweight	$111.00 ➝ $110.00	+20.60%
11/8/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		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%
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%
9/11/2024	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$116.00 ➝ $117.00	+13.80%
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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%
3/1/2024	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 Monday, January 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

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

The company reported a revenue of $2.93 billion for the latest quarter, exceeding analyst estimates of $2.83 billion, indicating strong sales performance.
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. has a market capitalization of $21.57 billion, which reflects its size and stability in the specialty chemicals sector.
The current stock price is $84.38, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the market.
Analysts have a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" for the stock, with a target price of $110.08, suggesting potential upside for investors.
The company has a positive return on equity of 7.16%, indicating effective management and profitability relative to shareholder equity.

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, which missed analysts' expectations of $1.08, raising concerns about its 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 be a red flag for investors.
Insider selling activity has been noted, with an insider selling 5,000 shares, which may signal a lack of confidence in the company's short-term performance.
The company has a dividend payout ratio of -17.60%, suggesting that it is not currently returning profits to shareholders through dividends, which may deter income-focused investors.
Despite a recent revenue increase of 3.7% year-over-year, the overall earnings miss could indicate underlying challenges in maintaining 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 $109.23, with a high forecast of $121.00 and a low forecast of $88.00.
: 15 Wall Street research 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 research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" IFF shares.
: According to analysts, International Flavors & Fragrances's stock has a predicted upside of 27.69% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, International Flavors & Fragrances's stock had 4 upgrades by analysts.
: International Flavors & Fragrances has been rated by research analysts at Argus, 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 2.73 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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International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) Stock Forecast & Price Target