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

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International Flavors & Fragrances - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
3
Buy
13

Based on 17 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 17 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 3 have given a hold rating, and 13 have given a buy rating for IFF.

Consensus Price Target

$92.33
45.69% Upside
According to the 17 analysts' twelve-month price targets for International Flavors & Fragrances, the average price target is $92.33. The highest price target for IFF is $109.00, while the lowest price target for IFF is $77.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 45.69% from the current price of $63.38.
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.
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IFF Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/19/24 to 9/19/25
1 Month Ago
8/20/24 to 8/20/25
3 Months Ago
6/21/24 to 6/21/25
1 Year Ago
9/20/23 to 9/19/24
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)
13 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
Hold
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$92.33$92.36$93.43$103.87
Forecasted Upside45.69% Upside39.82% Upside26.63% Upside0.54% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

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

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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International Flavors & Fragrances Stock vs. The Competition

TypeInternational Flavors & FragrancesBasic Materials CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.71
2.70
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside44.81% Upside273.71% Upside10.79% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/11/2025BNP Paribas Exane
0 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetOutperform$96.00 ➝ $92.00+43.37%
9/8/2025Wolfe Research
3 of 5 stars
Chris Parkinson
Not Rated
UpgradeUnderperformPeer Perform
8/26/2025Tigress Financial
4 of 5 stars
Ivan Feinseth
Ivan Feinseth
4 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingBuy$105.00+57.30%
8/8/2025Barclays
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Lower TargetOverweight$84.00 ➝ $78.00+21.67%
8/7/2025Wells Fargo & Company
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Lower TargetOverweight$90.00 ➝ $85.00+31.66%
8/7/2025Oppenheimer
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 DowngradeOutperformMarket Perform
8/6/2025UBS Group
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Lower TargetNeutral$83.00 ➝ $79.00+21.05%
5/13/2025Morgan Stanley
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Lower TargetOverweight$100.00 ➝ $98.00+28.81%
5/8/2025Citigroup
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Boost TargetBuy$84.00 ➝ $90.00+20.76%
5/8/2025Robert W. Baird
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Lower TargetOutperform$110.00 ➝ $100.00+35.70%
4/15/2025Mizuho
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Lower TargetOutperform$95.00 ➝ $87.00+19.50%
4/10/2025Stifel Nicolaus
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Lower TargetBuy$105.00 ➝ $91.00+27.81%
2/20/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Lower TargetOverweight$107.00 ➝ $104.00+30.60%
2/20/2025Bank of America
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Lower TargetBuy$105.00 ➝ $101.00+26.94%
2/20/2025Cfra
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 DowngradeBuySell$77.00-6.08%
1/7/2025Argus
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UpgradeHoldBuy
11/7/2024Vertical Research
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UpgradeHoldBuy$109.00+24.53%
3/20/2024Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Boost TargetBuy$90.00 ➝ $100.00+19.90%
1/12/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 UpgradeHoldBuy$73.00 ➝ $112.00+40.39%
10/12/2023Redburn Atlantic
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 Initiated CoverageNeutral$60.00-8.47%

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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 Tuesday, September 16, 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 earnings per share (EPS) of $1.15 for the latest quarter, exceeding analysts' expectations, which indicates strong financial performance.
  • International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. has a solid current ratio of 1.86, suggesting that it has sufficient short-term assets to cover its short-term liabilities, which is a positive sign for liquidity.
  • The stock's recent price is around $69.50, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the specialty chemicals sector.
  • Analysts have a consensus target price of $92.36, indicating potential upside for investors based on current market conditions.
  • The company has a diversified product portfolio across various segments, including Nourish and Health & Biosciences, which can help mitigate risks associated with market fluctuations.

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 has a negative net margin of 3.48%, which suggests that it is currently facing challenges in profitability.
  • Revenue for the latest quarter decreased by 4.3% compared to the same period last year, indicating potential issues with sales growth.
  • The payout ratio is currently negative, which means the company is paying out more in dividends than it is earning, raising concerns about sustainability.
  • Recent analyst downgrades and reduced price targets from firms like Barclays and Oppenheimer may signal a lack of confidence in the company's near-term performance.
  • With a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39, while relatively low, it still indicates that the company is using some leverage, which could pose risks if market conditions worsen.

IFF Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 17 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for International Flavors & Fragrances is $92.33, with a high forecast of $109.00 and a low forecast of $77.00.

17 Wall Street 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 13 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" IFF shares.

According to analysts, International Flavors & Fragrances's stock has a predicted upside of 45.69% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, International Flavors & Fragrances's stock had 1 upgrade and 1 downgrade by analysts.

International Flavors & Fragrances has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, BNP Paribas Exane, Oppenheimer, Tigress Financial, UBS Group, Wells Fargo & Company, and Wolfe Research in the past 90 days.

Analysts like International Flavors & Fragrances more than other "basic materials" companies. The consensus rating score for International Flavors & Fragrances is 2.71 while the average consensus rating score for "basic materials" companies is 2.70. Learn more on how IFF compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:IFF) was last updated on 9/19/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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