Oppenheimer Issues Positive Forecast for International Flavors & Fragrances (NYSE:IFF) Stock Price

International Flavors & Fragrances (NYSE:IFF) had its price target increased by Oppenheimer from $88.00 to $90.00 in a report released on Thursday morning,Benzinga reports. They currently have an outperform rating on the specialty chemicals company’s stock.

IFF has been the subject of several other reports. Bank of America raised their target price on shares of International Flavors & Fragrances from $84.00 to $88.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, January 8th. Wells Fargo & Company raised their target price on shares of International Flavors & Fragrances from $85.00 to $100.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, February 13th. Berenberg Bank decreased their target price on shares of International Flavors & Fragrances from $78.30 to $77.50 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, February 5th. Citigroup decreased their target price on shares of International Flavors & Fragrances from $100.00 to $90.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Monday, April 13th. Finally, UBS Group decreased their target price on shares of International Flavors & Fragrances from $85.00 to $75.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, April 9th. Twelve research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $89.05.

International Flavors & Fragrances Stock Performance

Shares of IFF opened at $78.17 on Thursday. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $72.71 and its 200-day moving average is $70.38. The stock has a market capitalization of $19.96 billion, a P/E ratio of 23.90, a P/E/G ratio of 2.24 and a beta of 0.93. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33, a current ratio of 1.49 and a quick ratio of 0.85. International Flavors & Fragrances has a 12-month low of $59.14 and a 12-month high of $84.45.

International Flavors & Fragrances (NYSE:IFF) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, May 5th. The specialty chemicals company reported $1.25 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.08 by $0.17. International Flavors & Fragrances had a net margin of 7.78% and a return on equity of 7.65%. The company had revenue of $2.74 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.64 billion. During the same period last year, the company posted $1.20 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was down 3.6% on a year-over-year basis. Equities research analysts anticipate that International Flavors & Fragrances will post 4.42 EPS for the current fiscal year.

International Flavors & Fragrances Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, July 10th. Investors of record on Thursday, June 18th will be issued a dividend of $0.40 per share. This represents a $1.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.0%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, June 18th. International Flavors & Fragrances’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently -116.79%.

Insider Activity at International Flavors & Fragrances

In related news, Director Paul J. Fribourg purchased 142,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, March 12th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $70.13 per share, for a total transaction of $9,958,460.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director owned 2,422,730 shares in the company, valued at $169,906,054.90. This trade represents a 6.23% increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Corporate insiders own 1.07% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of International Flavors & Fragrances

Institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Lloyd Advisory Services LLC. acquired a new stake in shares of International Flavors & Fragrances during the fourth quarter worth approximately $27,000. Root Financial Partners LLC boosted its holdings in shares of International Flavors & Fragrances by 97.9% during the first quarter. Root Financial Partners LLC now owns 554 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock worth $40,000 after purchasing an additional 274 shares during the period. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of International Flavors & Fragrances by 55.7% during the first quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 587 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock worth $46,000 after purchasing an additional 210 shares during the period. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in shares of International Flavors & Fragrances by 884.1% during the second quarter. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC now owns 679 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock worth $50,000 after purchasing an additional 610 shares during the period. Finally, MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB lifted its stake in International Flavors & Fragrances by 42.8% in the fourth quarter. MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB now owns 798 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock valued at $54,000 after acquiring an additional 239 shares during the last quarter. 96.02% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

More International Flavors & Fragrances News

Here are the key news stories impacting International Flavors & Fragrances this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts lifted price targets and ratings, signaling buy-side upside (notable raises from Citigroup, JPMorgan, Oppenheimer and Jefferies). This institutional support underpins upside potential cited by brokers. Analyst Price Target Raises Jefferies PT Raise
• Positive Sentiment: Q1 results beat expectations on EPS, revenue and showed volume growth plus productivity gains; management reaffirmed 2026 targets — a fundamental positive that supports medium‑term earnings outlook. Earnings Beat & Guidance
• Positive Sentiment: Operational improvement: management highlighted margin expansion driven by volume recovery and productivity initiatives, which improves cash flow and ROIC potential. Margin & Productivity Highlights
• Neutral Sentiment: Corporate governance items: shareholders backed the board, pay and auditor at the recent meeting — removes a potential governance overhang. Shareholder Vote
• Neutral Sentiment: Product/marketing update: IFF’s LMR Naturals will showcase new natural ingredient innovations at SIMPPAR — positive for brand/portfolio but not an immediate earnings driver. LMR Naturals at SIMPPAR
• Neutral Sentiment: Full earnings materials and transcript are available for deeper investor review (useful for modeling and push/pull on valuation views). Earnings Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Management flagged a Q2 hit from the Middle East that creates near‑term revenue headwinds and a cautious tone on the call; that sensitivity is a headline catalyst prompting profit‑taking despite the reaffirmed 2026 targets. Q2 Middle East Impact
• Negative Sentiment: Technical/relative weakness: the stock underperformed peers in today’s session, suggesting short‑term sentiment and sector rotation pressures are contributing to the share decline. Underperformance vs Competitors

International Flavors & Fragrances Company Profile

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc (NYSE:IFF) is a global leader in the creation and production of flavors, fragrances, cosmetic actives and nutritional lipids. The company develops taste and scent solutions for a wide array of end markets including food and beverage, personal care, household goods and pharmaceutical products. Its portfolio spans natural and nature-identical flavors, fine fragrances, functional ingredients for skin and hair care, and specialty oils that enhance nutritional value and sensory appeal.

IFF’s research and development network comprises innovation centers in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Latin America, where multidisciplinary teams collaborate on aroma chemistry, sensory science and biotechnology.