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

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$82.44 +0.33 (+0.40%)
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International Flavors & Fragrances - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
2
Buy
13

Based on 16 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 16 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 2 have given a hold rating, and 13 have given a buy rating for IFF.

Consensus Price Target

$110.21
33.69% Upside
According to the 16 analysts' twelve-month price targets for International Flavors & Fragrances, the average price target is $110.21. The highest price target for IFF is $121.00, while the lowest price target for IFF is $99.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 33.69% from the current price of $82.44.
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IFF Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
1/8/24 to 1/7/25
1 Month Ago
12/9/23 to 12/8/24
3 Months Ago
10/10/23 to 10/9/24
1 Year Ago
1/8/23 to 1/8/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
13 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
Hold
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$110.21$111.00$103.87$77.19
Forecasted Upside33.69% Upside24.83% Upside1.78% Upside-3.80% Downside
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
2.75
2.77
2.51
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside33.69% Upside132.40% Upside14.97% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
1/7/2025Argus
2 of 5 stars
 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy
12/18/2024Citigroup
3 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$110.00 ➝ $105.00+21.02%
11/12/2024Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
 UpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$111.00 ➝ $110.00+20.60%
11/8/2024Bank of America
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 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$107.00+17.63%
11/7/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$110.00 ➝ $107.00+19.06%
11/7/2024Vertical Research
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K. Mccarthy
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UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$109.00+24.53%
11/6/2024UBS Group
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$108.00 ➝ $111.00+25.25%
10/24/2024Stifel Nicolaus
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$115.00 ➝ $121.00+18.07%
10/11/2024Barclays
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 Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$93.00 ➝ $99.00-3.17%
9/11/2024Oppenheimer
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$116.00 ➝ $117.00+13.80%
9/3/2024Mizuho
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J. Roberts
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform$109.00 ➝ $120.00+15.40%
8/8/2024Wells Fargo & Company
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$110.00 ➝ $115.00+23.62%
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%
3/1/2024Wolfe 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 Sunday, January 5, 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 company reported a quarterly revenue of $2.93 billion, exceeding analysts' expectations of $2.83 billion, indicating strong sales performance.
  • Despite missing earnings per share estimates, the company has a positive return on equity of 7.16%, suggesting effective management of shareholder equity.
  • International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.40 per share, translating to an annualized dividend of $1.60, which provides a yield of 1.80% for income-focused investors.
  • Recent upgrades from multiple analysts, including a price target increase to $117.00 from Oppenheimer, reflect positive market sentiment and potential for stock appreciation.
  • The company’s revenue has shown a year-over-year increase of 3.7%, indicating growth and resilience in its business operations.

International Flavors & Fragrances
Bear Case

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

  • The company reported earnings per share of $0.62, which was significantly below the consensus estimate of $1.08, raising concerns about 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 affect future profitability.
  • Insider selling activity, such as the recent sale of 5,000 shares by an insider, may signal a lack of confidence in the company's short-term performance.
  • The current stock price is around $91.75, which may be perceived as high given the recent earnings miss, potentially leading to a correction.
  • The company's payout ratio is currently -17.60%, suggesting that it is paying out more in dividends than it is earning, which is unsustainable in the long run.

IFF Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 16 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for International Flavors & Fragrances is $110.21, with a high forecast of $121.00 and a low forecast of $99.00.

16 Wall Street 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 13 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 33.69% 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 2.75 while the average consensus rating score for "basic materials" companies is 2.77. Learn more on how IFF compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:IFF) was last updated on 1/7/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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