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

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$84.45 +1.06 (+1.27%)
As of 12:34 PM Eastern

International Flavors & Fragrances - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
6
Buy
13

Based on 20 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 20 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 6 have given a hold rating, and 13 have given a buy rating for IFF.

Consensus Price Target

$92.16
9.12% Upside
According to the 20 analysts' twelve-month price targets for International Flavors & Fragrances, the average price target is $92.16. The highest price target for IFF is $105.00, while the lowest price target for IFF is $71.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 9.12% from the current price of $84.45.
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
8/21/25 to 8/21/26
1 Month Ago
7/22/25 to 7/22/26
3 Months Ago
5/23/25 to 5/23/26
1 Year Ago
8/21/24 to 8/21/25
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)
13 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
Hold
6 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$92.16$91.16$90.80$92.36
Forecasted Upside9.12% Upside18.06% Upside20.55% Upside39.78% 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 & FragrancesMaterials CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.60
2.56
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside10.50% Upside131.43% Upside13.01% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
8/17/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 DowngradeHold (C)Hold (C-)
8/7/2026
Barclays PLC logo
Barclays
3 of 5 stars
Lauren Lieberman
Lauren Lieberman
2 of 5 stars
Boost TargetOverweight$90.00 ➝ $96.00+12.74%
8/6/2026
Zacks Research logo
Zacks Research
5 of 5 stars
 DowngradeHoldStrong Sell
8/6/2026Boost TargetNeutral$84.00 ➝ $91.00+8.57%
8/6/2026Boost TargetBuy$100.00 ➝ $105.00+22.89%
8/6/2026 DowngradeBuyHold$93.00+5.58%
7/1/2026Boost TargetOverweight$93.00 ➝ $95.00+20.27%
6/30/2026Boost TargetBuy$80.00 ➝ $85.00+11.19%
6/24/2026Lower TargetBuy$96.00 ➝ $88.00+16.23%
6/1/2026 Lower TargetBuy$95.00 ➝ $90.00+19.80%
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5/8/2026 Lower Target$74.00 ➝ $71.00-12.40%
5/7/2026 Boost Target$85.00 ➝ $95.00+20.74%
5/7/2026Boost TargetOverweight$90.00 ➝ $92.00+17.71%
5/7/2026 Boost TargetHold$83.00 ➝ $84.80+4.36%
5/7/2026 Boost Target$97.00 ➝ $105.00+29.21%
5/7/2026Boost TargetOutperform$88.00 ➝ $90.00+8.52%
2/13/2026Boost TargetOverweight$85.00 ➝ $100.00+22.88%
2/12/2026Boost TargetOutperform$75.00 ➝ $85.00+10.33%
1/8/2026Boost TargetBuy$84.00 ➝ $88.00+24.41%
9/8/2025UpgradeUnderperformPeer Perform
8/26/2025Reiterated RatingBuy$105.00+57.30%
5/8/2025Lower TargetOutperform$110.00 ➝ $100.00+35.70%
4/10/2025Lower TargetBuy$105.00 ➝ $91.00+27.81%
2/20/2025 DowngradeBuySell$77.00-6.08%

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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 Wednesday, August 19, 2026. 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 has recently announced a quarterly dividend of $0.40 per share, which translates to an annualized dividend of $1.60, providing a yield of approximately 2.0%. This can be attractive for income-focused investors.
  • International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. has a strong reputation as a global leader in the creation and production of flavors and fragrances, which positions it well in diverse markets such as food, beverage, and personal care.
  • Recent insider buying activity, with a director purchasing a significant number of shares, may indicate confidence in the company's future performance and potential for growth.
  • Analysts have a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" for the stock, with several firms raising their price targets, suggesting positive sentiment and potential for price appreciation.
  • The current stock price is around $90, which may be seen as an attractive entry point for investors looking to capitalize on future growth opportunities.

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 decline in quarterly revenue of 3.6% compared to the same quarter last year, which may raise concerns about its growth trajectory.
  • Despite the dividend announcement, the company's payout ratio is relatively high at 48.93%, which could limit its ability to reinvest in growth opportunities.
  • There is a significant variance in earnings per share (EPS) forecasts among analysts, with estimates ranging from 3.85 to 4.55 for the current year, indicating uncertainty in future profitability.
  • Recent financial performance has shown mixed results, with some quarters experiencing revenue growth while others have seen declines, suggesting volatility in its business operations.
  • Insider ownership is relatively low at 1.07%, which may indicate a lack of alignment between management and shareholder interests.

IFF Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 20 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for International Flavors & Fragrances is $92.16, with a high forecast of $105.00 and a low forecast of $71.00.

20 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, 6 hold ratings and 13 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 9.12% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, International Flavors & Fragrances's stock had 3 downgrades by analysts.

International Flavors & Fragrances has been rated by research analysts at Argus, Barclays, Benchmark, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Morgan Stanley, UBS Group, Vertical Research, Weiss Ratings, and Zacks Research in the past 90 days.

Analysts like International Flavors & Fragrances more than other "materials" companies. The consensus rating score for International Flavors & Fragrances is 2.60 while the average consensus rating score for "materials" companies is 2.56. Learn more on how IFF compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:IFF) was last updated on 8/21/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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