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

$106.11

+0.04 (+0.04%)

(As of 12:04 PM ET)

International Flavors & Fragrances - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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
5

Buy
9

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, 5 have given a hold rating, and 9 have given a buy rating for IFF.

Consensus Price Target

$107.43
1.38% Upside

According to the 15 analysts' twelve-month price targets for International Flavors & Fragrances, the average price target is $107.43. The highest price target for IFF is $120.00, while the lowest price target for IFF is $85.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 1.38% from the current price of $106.11.

IFF Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 10/17/23 to 10/16/24	1 Month Ago 9/17/23 to 9/16/24	3 Months Ago 7/19/23 to 7/18/24	1 Year Ago 10/17/22 to 10/17/23
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	9 Buy rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)
Hold	5 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	10 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	$107.43	$103.87	$97.22	$78.07
Forecasted Upside	1.38% Upside	0.22% Upside	0.62% Upside	15.50% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Hold	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	Consumer Staples Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.53	2.45	2.50
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Hold
Predicted Upside	1.18% Upside	147.85% Upside	6.72% 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
10/11/2024	Barclays 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$93.00 ➝ $99.00	-3.17%
9/11/2024	Oppenheimer 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$116.00 ➝ $117.00	+13.80%
9/6/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$102.00 ➝ $110.00	+7.58%
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%
8/15/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$107.00 ➝ $103.00	+6.32%
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%
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7/22/2024	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$95.00 ➝ $115.00	+20.20%
7/12/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$108.00 ➝ $116.00	+17.91%
7/3/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$100.00 ➝ $103.00	+8.40%
5/10/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$87.00 ➝ $99.00	+2.01%
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

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International Flavors & Fragrances
Bull Case

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

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. has received multiple upgraded ratings from analysts, indicating positive growth potential.
The company has consistently beaten earnings estimates, showcasing strong financial performance.
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. offers a quarterly dividend, providing a steady income stream for investors.
The stock has shown resilience with a stable market cap and a positive return on equity.
Recent stock performance has been relatively stable, with minor fluctuations in share price.

International Flavors & Fragrances
Bear Case

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

Despite some positive ratings, there are also neutral and sell ratings on the stock, indicating mixed opinions from analysts.
The company's revenue was down in the most recent quarter, which could raise concerns about future growth prospects.
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. has a negative net margin, which may signal financial challenges.
The stock's price-to-earnings ratio is negative, which could be a red flag for some investors.
There have been fluctuations in the stock price, potentially indicating volatility in the market.

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 $107.43, with a high forecast of $120.00 and a low forecast of $85.00.
: 15 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for International Flavors & Fragrances in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 5 hold ratings and 9 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" IFF shares.
: According to analysts, International Flavors & Fragrances's stock has a predicted upside of 1.24% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, International Flavors & Fragrances's stock had 2 upgrades by analysts.
: International Flavors & Fragrances has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Mizuho, Oppenheimer, Stifel Nicolaus, UBS Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like International Flavors & Fragrances more than other "consumer staples" companies. The consensus rating for International Flavors & Fragrances is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "consumer staples" companies is Hold. Learn more on how IFF compares to other companies.

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This page (NYSE:IFF) was last updated on 10/16/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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