International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) Stock Forecast & Price Target $77.98 +0.55 (+0.71%) As of 02:05 PM Eastern Add Compare Share Share Analyst Forecasts Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsBuy This Stock International Flavors & Fragrances - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025) How MarketBeat Calculates Price Target and Consensus Rating 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 BuyBased on 14 Analyst RatingsSell1Hold2Buy11 Based on 14 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 14 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 2 have given a hold rating, and 11 have given a buy rating for IFF. Consensus Price Target $103.3132.48% Upside According to the 14 analysts' twelve-month price targets for International Flavors & Fragrances, the average price target is $103.31. The highest price target for IFF is $120.00, while the lowest price target for IFF is $77.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 32.48% from the current price of $77.98. Get the Latest News and Ratings for IFF and Related Stocks Enter your email address to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for International Flavors & Fragrances and its competitors. Enter your email to sign up for newsletter Sign Up IFF Analyst Ratings Over TimeTypeCurrent Forecast4/2/24 to 4/2/251 Month Ago3/3/24 to 3/3/253 Months Ago1/3/24 to 1/2/251 Year Ago4/3/23 to 4/2/24Strong Buy0 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)Buy11 Buy rating(s)12 Buy rating(s)12 Buy rating(s)6 Buy rating(s)Hold2 Hold rating(s)2 Hold rating(s)3 Hold rating(s)9 Hold rating(s)Sell1 Sell rating(s)1 Sell rating(s)1 Sell rating(s)2 Sell rating(s)Consensus Price Target$103.31$103.50$110.21$84.29Forecasted Upside32.48% Upside28.08% Upside32.64% Upside0.05% UpsideConsensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyHold Remove Ads IFF Analyst Recommendations By MonthAnalyst Ratings Chart DescriptionThe 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.Skip Chart & View Analyst Rating History IFF Price Targets by MonthAverage Share Price and Price Target by Month Chart DescriptionThe 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.Skip Chart and View Analyst Price Target HistorySkip Chart & View Price History Table International Flavors & Fragrances Stock vs. The CompetitionTypeInternational Flavors & FragrancesBasic Materials CompaniesS&P 500Consensus Rating Score 2.71 2.78 2.54Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyPredicted Upside33.47% Upside149.81% Upside19.02% UpsideNews Sentiment RatingPositive NewsSee Recent IFF NewsNeutral NewsPositive News Remove Ads Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings All Ratings Strong Buy Buy Hold Sell Rating Show All Upside > 100% Upside 50% - 100% Upside 20% - 50% Upside 10% - 20% Upside 0% - 10% Downside 0% - 10% Downside 10% - 20% Downside 20% - 50% Downside 50% - 100% Downside > 100% Upside/Downside All Actions Upgrades Downgrades Initiates Coverage Raises Target Lowers Target Reiterates Rating Action Custom Range 1 Month 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years Time Frame Start Date End Date Most Recent from Each Brokerage All Show Export to Excel DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails3/27/2025Barclays3 of 5 starsLauren LiebermanSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$83.00 ➝ $82.00+5.53%2/20/2025Oppenheimer3 of 5 starsKristen OwenSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingLower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$114.00 ➝ $104.00+30.35%2/20/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.3 of 5 starsJeffrey ZekauskasSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$107.00 ➝ $104.00+30.60%2/20/2025Bank of AmericaSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingMatthew DeYoeSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$105.00 ➝ $101.00+26.94%2/20/2025Wells Fargo & CompanySubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingMichael SisonSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$115.00 ➝ $105.00+28.07%2/20/2025CfraSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating DowngradeBuy ➝ Sell$77.00-6.08%2/3/2025Stifel NicolausSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingMark AstrachanSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$113.00 ➝ $105.00+20.76%1/7/2025ArgusSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingJ. EadeSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingUpgradeHold ➝ Buy12/18/2024CitigroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$110.00 ➝ $105.00+21.02%11/12/2024Morgan StanleySubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating UpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$111.00 ➝ $110.00+20.60% Get the Latest News and Ratings for IFF and Related StocksEnter your email address below to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for International Flavors & Fragrances and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 11/7/2024Vertical ResearchSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingK. MccarthySubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$109.00+24.53%11/6/2024UBS GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$108.00 ➝ $111.00+25.25%9/3/2024MizuhoSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingJ. RobertsSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingUpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform$109.00 ➝ $120.00+15.40%5/8/2024Robert W. BairdSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$100.00 ➝ $110.00+16.51%3/20/2024Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$90.00 ➝ $100.00+19.90%3/1/2024Wolfe ResearchSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Initiated CoverageUnderperform1/12/2024Jefferies Financial GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$73.00 ➝ $112.00+40.39%10/12/2023Redburn AtlanticSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Initiated CoverageNeutral$60.00-8.47%8/9/2023The Goldman Sachs GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$120.00 ➝ $78.00+20.41%8/8/2023Societe GeneraleSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$80.00+22.98%8/8/2023Credit Suisse GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$110.00 ➝ $95.00+18.22%Analyst ratings data on MarketBeat is provided by Benzinga and other data providers. This page was last refreshed on Wednesday at 02:22 PM ET. 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, March 28, 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 earnings per share (EPS) of $0.97 for the latest quarter, surpassing the consensus estimate of $0.83, indicating strong financial performance. International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. achieved revenue of $2.77 billion for the quarter, exceeding expectations, which reflects robust demand for its products. The stock is currently priced at $76.90, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the specialty chemicals sector. Analysts have a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" for the stock, with an average target price of $103.31, suggesting potential upside for investors. The company has announced a quarterly dividend of $0.40, providing a yield of 2.08%, which can be attractive for income-focused investors. International Flavors & Fragrances Bear Case Investors should be bearish about investing in International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. for these reasons: The company's payout ratio is currently at 170.21%, indicating that it is paying out more in dividends than it earns, which could be unsustainable in the long run. Recent analyst downgrades have seen target prices reduced, with some firms lowering their price objectives, which may signal concerns about future performance. The stock has a high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 81.81, suggesting that it may be overvalued compared to its earnings, which could deter value investors. International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. has a relatively low net margin of 2.12%, indicating that it retains a small portion of revenue as profit, which may limit growth potential. Insider ownership is only 0.20%, which may suggest a lack of confidence from those closest to the company, potentially raising red flags for investors. IFF Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions What is International Flavors & Fragrances' forecast for 2025? According to the research reports of 14 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for International Flavors & Fragrances is $103.31, with a high forecast of $120.00 and a low forecast of $77.00. Should I buy or sell International Flavors & Fragrances stock right now? 14 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, 2 hold ratings and 11 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" IFF shares. Does International Flavors & Fragrances's stock price have much upside? According to analysts, International Flavors & Fragrances's stock has a predicted upside of 32.48% based on their 12-month stock forecasts. Has International Flavors & Fragrances been upgraded or downgraded by Wall Street analysts recently? Over the previous 90 days, International Flavors & Fragrances's stock had 1 upgrade and 1 downgrade by analysts. What analysts cover International Flavors & Fragrances? International Flavors & Fragrances has been rated by research analysts at Argus, Bank of America, Barclays, Cfra, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Oppenheimer, Stifel Nicolaus, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days. Do Wall Street analysts like International Flavors & Fragrances more than its competitors? Analysts like International Flavors & Fragrances less than other "basic materials" companies. The consensus rating score for International Flavors & Fragrances is 2.71 while the average consensus rating score for "basic materials" companies is 2.79. Learn more on how IFF compares to other companies. Stock Forecasts and Research Tools Related Companies Ecolab Stock Forecast RPM International Stock Forecast Albemarle Stock Forecast Celanese Stock Forecast Balchem Stock Forecast Sensient Technologies Stock Forecast H.B. 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