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

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$98.90
-0.53 (-0.53%)
(As of 11/1/2024 ET)

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

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Consensus Rating

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

$107.86
9.06% Upside
According to the 15 analysts' twelve-month price targets for International Flavors & Fragrances, the average price target is $107.86. The highest price target for IFF is $121.00, while the lowest price target for IFF is $85.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 9.06% from the current price of $98.90.
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IFF Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/3/23 to 11/2/24
1 Month Ago
10/4/23 to 10/3/24
3 Months Ago
8/5/23 to 8/4/24
1 Year Ago
11/3/22 to 11/3/23
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)
9 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
Hold
5 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
9 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$107.86$103.87$98.33$78.07
Forecasted Upside9.06% Upside3.22% Upside2.28% Upside7.37% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Hold
Hold

IFF Analyst Recommendations By Month

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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
2.53
2.75
2.50
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyHold
Predicted Upside9.06% Upside109.19% Upside10.61% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
10/24/2024Stifel Nicolaus
4 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$115.00 ➝ $121.00+18.07%
10/11/2024Barclays
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$93.00 ➝ $99.00-3.17%
9/11/2024Oppenheimer
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$116.00 ➝ $117.00+13.80%
9/6/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$102.00 ➝ $110.00+7.58%
9/3/2024Mizuho
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J. Roberts
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform$109.00 ➝ $120.00+15.40%
8/15/2024UBS Group
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 Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$107.00 ➝ $103.00+6.32%
8/8/2024Wells Fargo & Company
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$110.00 ➝ $115.00+23.62%
7/12/2024Citigroup
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$108.00 ➝ $116.00+17.91%
7/3/2024Morgan Stanley
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 Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$100.00 ➝ $103.00+8.40%
5/10/2024Bank of America
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$87.00 ➝ $99.00+2.01%
5/8/2024Robert W. Baird
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$100.00 ➝ $110.00+16.51%
3/20/2024Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$90.00 ➝ $100.00+19.90%
3/8/2024Argus
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
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%
8/9/2023The Goldman Sachs Group
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$120.00 ➝ $78.00+20.41%
8/8/2023Societe Generale
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$80.00+22.98%
8/8/2023Credit Suisse Group
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 Lower TargetOutperform ➝ 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, October 25, 2024. 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.:

  • International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. has shown consistent growth in revenue and earnings, indicating a strong financial performance.
  • The company has a positive return on equity, reflecting efficient utilization of shareholder funds to generate profits.
  • Recent analyst upgrades and price target increases suggest positive market sentiment towards the company's future prospects.
  • International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. offers a dividend yield of 1.56%, providing investors with a steady income stream.
  • The stock price of International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. has been trending upwards, reaching $102.69 on recent trading days, potentially indicating positive momentum.

International Flavors & Fragrances
Bear Case

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

  • International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. has a negative net margin, which may raise concerns about the company's profitability and cost management.
  • The company's dividend payout ratio is currently negative, indicating that the dividend payments may not be sustainable in the long term.
  • Market volatility and economic uncertainties could impact the demand for International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.'s products, affecting its financial performance.
  • The company's stock price has experienced fluctuations, potentially leading to increased risk for investors.
  • Competition in the flavors and fragrances industry is intense, which could pose challenges for International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.'s market position and growth prospects.

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 $107.86, with a high forecast of $121.00 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 9.06% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, International Flavors & Fragrances's stock had 1 upgrade 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 less than other "basic materials" companies. The consensus rating score for International Flavors & Fragrances is 2.53 while the average consensus rating score for "basic materials" companies is 2.74. Learn more on how IFF compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:IFF) was last updated on 11/2/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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