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

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$90.88 -0.01 (-0.01%)
(As of 11/26/2024 ET)
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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 16 Analyst Ratings
Sell
1
Hold
3
Buy
12

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, 3 have given a hold rating, and 12 have given a buy rating for IFF.

Consensus Price Target

$109.27
20.23% Upside
According to the 16 analysts' twelve-month price targets for International Flavors & Fragrances, the average price target is $109.27. 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 20.23% from the current price of $90.88.
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IFF Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/27/23 to 11/26/24		1 Month Ago
10/28/23 to 10/27/24		3 Months Ago
8/29/23 to 8/28/24		1 Year Ago
11/27/22 to 11/27/23
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)
9 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
Hold
3 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
7 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$109.27$107.86$101.80$76.27
Forecasted Upside20.23% Upside6.32% Upside-0.56% Downside1.91% 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
2.69
2.76
2.50
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside20.71% Upside128.29% Upside6.79% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
11/12/2024Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars		 UpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$111.00 ➝ $110.00+20.60%
11/8/2024Bank of America
4 of 5 stars		 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$107.00+17.63%
11/7/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
3 of 5 stars		 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$110.00 ➝ $107.00+19.06%
11/7/2024Vertical Research
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		K. Mccarthy
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$109.00+24.53%
11/6/2024UBS Group
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$108.00 ➝ $111.00+25.25%
10/24/2024Stifel Nicolaus
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$115.00 ➝ $121.00+18.07%
10/11/2024Barclays
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$93.00 ➝ $99.00-3.17%
9/11/2024Oppenheimer
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$116.00 ➝ $117.00+13.80%
9/3/2024Mizuho
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		J. Roberts
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		UpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform$109.00 ➝ $120.00+15.40%
8/8/2024Wells Fargo & Company
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$110.00 ➝ $115.00+23.62%
7/12/2024Citigroup
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$108.00 ➝ $116.00+17.91%
5/8/2024Robert W. Baird
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$100.00 ➝ $110.00+16.51%
3/20/2024Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$90.00 ➝ $100.00+19.90%
3/8/2024Argus
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
3/1/2024Wolfe Research
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Initiated CoverageUnderperform
1/12/2024Jefferies Financial Group
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$73.00 ➝ $112.00+40.39%
10/12/2023Redburn Atlantic
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Initiated CoverageNeutral$60.00-8.47%
8/9/2023The Goldman Sachs Group
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$120.00 ➝ $78.00+20.41%
8/8/2023Societe Generale
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$80.00+22.98%
8/8/2023Credit Suisse Group
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 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

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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 analyst expectations of $2.83 billion, indicating strong sales performance.
  • Despite a recent earnings per share (EPS) of $0.62, analysts anticipate an EPS of $4.17 for the current year, suggesting potential growth in profitability.
  • International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. has a positive return on equity of 7.16%, which reflects effective management in generating profits from shareholders' equity.
  • The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.40 per share, providing a steady income stream for investors, with an annualized yield of 1.86%.
  • Recent upgrades from multiple brokerages, including Bank of America and Barclays, indicate positive market sentiment, with a consensus price target of $109.27, suggesting potential for stock price appreciation.

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 a negative net margin of 20.33%, indicating that it is currently spending more than it earns, which could raise concerns about long-term profitability.
  • Recent insider selling, with an insider selling 5,000 shares, may signal a lack of confidence in the company's short-term performance.
  • The company missed the consensus EPS estimate of $1.08 by $0.46, which could indicate challenges in meeting market expectations.
  • With a dividend payout ratio of -17.60%, the company is not currently generating enough earnings to cover its dividend payments, raising concerns about sustainability.
  • Market analysts have mixed ratings, with one sell rating and four hold ratings, suggesting uncertainty about the stock's future performance.

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 $109.27, with a high forecast of $121.00 and a low forecast of $85.00.

16 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, 3 hold ratings and 12 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 20.23% 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 Bank of America, Barclays, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, Oppenheimer, 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 2.69 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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This page (NYSE:IFF) was last updated on 11/26/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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