Deutsche Bank AG Invests $89.34 Million in International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. $IFF

Deutsche Bank AG purchased a new stake in shares of International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (NYSE:IFF) during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 1,127,809 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock, valued at approximately $89,345,000.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in IFF. State Street Corp lifted its position in International Flavors & Fragrances by 1.1% during the fourth quarter. State Street Corp now owns 11,092,368 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock valued at $751,875,000 after buying an additional 121,260 shares during the period. First Eagle Investment Management LLC increased its stake in shares of International Flavors & Fragrances by 27.5% in the 4th quarter. First Eagle Investment Management LLC now owns 8,831,668 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock worth $595,166,000 after acquiring an additional 1,904,598 shares in the last quarter. Invesco Ltd. lifted its position in International Flavors & Fragrances by 4.9% during the 4th quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 7,519,812 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock valued at $506,760,000 after acquiring an additional 352,636 shares during the period. Geode Capital Management LLC lifted its position in International Flavors & Fragrances by 2.6% during the 4th quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 6,771,894 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock valued at $454,607,000 after acquiring an additional 172,781 shares during the period. Finally, UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC boosted its stake in International Flavors & Fragrances by 28.4% during the fourth quarter. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC now owns 6,042,758 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock worth $407,221,000 after acquiring an additional 1,336,479 shares in the last quarter. 96.02% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insider Activity at International Flavors & Fragrances

In other International Flavors & Fragrances news, insider De Mendonca Ana Paula Teles sold 5,718 shares of International Flavors & Fragrances stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, August 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $83.19, for a total value of $475,680.42. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, EVP Michael Deveau sold 8,825 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, August 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $85.55, for a total transaction of $754,978.75. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 5,199 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $444,774.45. This represents a 62.93% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold 15,543 shares of company stock valued at $1,315,659 over the last ninety days. Company insiders own 1.07% of the company’s stock.

More International Flavors & Fragrances News

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

• Positive Sentiment: IFF remains above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages and near its 52-week high, indicating continued market momentum. The company also authorized a $2.5 billion share-repurchase program, potentially supporting earnings per share and signaling management believes the stock is undervalued.
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst opinion remains mixed. While Zacks Research has a “Strong Sell” rating, other analysts maintain Buy ratings and the broader consensus is “Moderate Buy,” with an average price target of $92.16. IFF analyst coverage
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research made a broad series of earnings reductions, cutting projected EPS to $3.14 from $4.45 for fiscal 2026, to $3.71 from $4.81 for 2027, and to $4.31 from $5.21 for 2028. Estimates for multiple upcoming quarters were also reduced, including Q3 2026 EPS to $0.67 from $1.14. The revisions suggest expectations for weaker profitability over the next several years and may weigh on IFF’s relatively high valuation.
• Negative Sentiment: IFF insider Ana Paula Teles De Mendonca sold 5,718 shares at an average price of $83.19, representing approximately $475,680. One insider sale is not conclusive, but it adds a modest negative signal regarding management-level confidence. SEC insider transaction filing
• Negative Sentiment: The company’s most recent quarterly results missed expectations, with EPS of $0.82 versus the $1.07 consensus estimate and revenue of $1.95 billion versus expectations of $2.62 billion. The prior-year quarter produced EPS of $1.15, reinforcing concerns about earnings deterioration.

International Flavors & Fragrances Trading Up 0.1%

Shares of NYSE:IFF opened at $83.40 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.34, a current ratio of 2.06 and a quick ratio of 1.72. International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. has a 1 year low of $59.14 and a 1 year high of $89.32. The company has a market cap of $21.28 billion, a P/E ratio of 76.51, a PEG ratio of 3.08 and a beta of 0.93. The stock’s fifty day moving average price is $79.44 and its 200-day moving average price is $76.24.

International Flavors & Fragrances (NYSE:IFF) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, August 4th. The specialty chemicals company reported $0.82 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.07 by ($0.25). The business had revenue of $1.95 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.62 billion. International Flavors & Fragrances had a return on equity of 7.11% and a net margin of 2.78%.International Flavors & Fragrances’s quarterly revenue was up 1.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm posted $1.15 EPS. Sell-side analysts expect that International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. will post 3.08 earnings per share for the current year.

International Flavors & Fragrances announced that its board has approved a share repurchase plan on Tuesday, August 4th that permits the company to buyback $2.50 billion in shares. This buyback authorization permits the specialty chemicals company to reacquire up to 12.1% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback plans are usually an indication that the company’s board believes its shares are undervalued.

International Flavors & Fragrances Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, October 9th. Stockholders of record on Friday, September 18th will be issued a dividend of $0.40 per share. This represents a $1.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.9%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, September 18th. International Flavors & Fragrances’s payout ratio is presently 146.79%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of equities analysts have weighed in on IFF shares. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of International Flavors & Fragrances from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a research note on Monday. Vertical Research cut International Flavors & Fragrances from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $93.00 price target on the stock. in a research report on Thursday, August 6th. UBS Group upped their price target on International Flavors & Fragrances from $84.00 to $91.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 6th. Wall Street Zen lowered International Flavors & Fragrances from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research report on Saturday, August 8th. Finally, Citigroup lowered their price objective on International Flavors & Fragrances from $96.00 to $88.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, June 24th. Thirteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $92.16.

International Flavors & Fragrances 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.