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

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

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 17 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
5

Buy
12

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

Consensus Price Target

$90.80
15.80% Upside

According to the 17 analysts' twelve-month price targets for International Flavors & Fragrances, the average price target is $90.80. 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 15.80% from the current price of $78.41.

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

Type	Current Forecast 5/12/25 to 5/12/26	1 Month Ago 4/12/25 to 4/12/26	3 Months Ago 2/11/25 to 2/11/26	1 Year Ago 5/12/24 to 5/12/25
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)	12 Buy rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)
Hold	5 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$90.80	$89.17	$86.41	$92.69
Forecasted Upside	15.80% Upside	23.10% Upside	12.16% Upside	21.37% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate 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.

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.

International Flavors & Fragrances Stock vs. The Competition

Type	International Flavors & Fragrances	Basic Materials Companies	Broader Market
Consensus Rating Score	2.71	2.56	2.52
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	15.31% Upside	143.44% Upside	16.37% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent IFF News	Positive News	Positive News

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
5/8/2026	Rothschild & Co Redburn 4 of 5 stars		Lower Target		$74.00 ➝ $71.00	-12.40%
5/7/2026	Barclays 3 of 5 stars	Lauren Lieberman 2 of 5 stars	Boost Target	Overweight	$80.00 ➝ $90.00	+14.39%
5/7/2026	BNP Paribas Exane 5 of 5 stars		Boost Target		$85.00 ➝ $95.00	+20.74%
5/7/2026	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Joshua Spector Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target		$75.00 ➝ $86.00	+9.30%
5/7/2026	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Patrick Cunningham Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$90.00 ➝ $96.00	+22.82%
5/7/2026	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Jeffrey Zekauskas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight	$90.00 ➝ $92.00	+17.71%
5/7/2026	Berenberg Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold	$83.00 ➝ $84.80	+4.36%
5/7/2026	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		$97.00 ➝ $105.00	+29.21%
5/7/2026	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Kristen Owen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform	$88.00 ➝ $90.00	+8.52%
5/6/2026	Weiss Ratings Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Sell (D) ➝ Hold (C)

2/17/2026	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy	$75.00 ➝ $95.00	+14.50%
2/13/2026	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Michael Sison Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight	$85.00 ➝ $100.00	+22.88%
2/12/2026	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	John Roberts Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform	$75.00 ➝ $85.00	+10.33%
1/22/2026	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Alexandra Yates Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$70.00 ➝ $80.00	+11.07%
1/8/2026	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Matthew DeYoe Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$84.00 ➝ $88.00	+24.41%
9/22/2025	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Lisa De Neve Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight	$92.00 ➝ $90.00	+41.69%
9/8/2025	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Chris Parkinson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Underperform ➝ Peer Perform
8/26/2025	Tigress Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Ivan Feinseth Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy	$105.00	+57.30%
5/8/2025	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Ghansham Panjabi Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform	$110.00 ➝ $100.00	+35.70%
4/10/2025	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Mark Astrachan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy	$105.00 ➝ $91.00	+27.81%
2/20/2025	Cfra Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Sell	$77.00	-6.08%
11/7/2024	Vertical Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Kevin McCarthy Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$109.00	+24.53%

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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

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.:

The company has recently achieved its highest adjusted EBITDA margin since mid-2022, indicating improved operational efficiency and profitability.
Cash flow from operations has significantly increased, showcasing a strong financial position with $257 million reported, which is a substantial year-over-year improvement.
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. has a solid plan for portfolio simplification, focusing on core and higher-growth businesses, which could enhance long-term growth potential.
The current stock price is around $79.35, reflecting a potential upside as analysts have raised price targets, suggesting positive market sentiment.
The company is actively engaging in strategic investments, such as the startup of a fermentation-based enzyme production site in Argentina, which could drive future growth in the Health & Biosciences sector.

International Flavors & Fragrances
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. for these reasons:

Inflationary pressures, particularly in energy and logistics, are expected to impact profit margins, which could lead to lower earnings in the near term.
The company anticipates that second-quarter EBITDA will be lower than the previous quarter, indicating potential challenges in maintaining growth momentum.
There are ongoing uncertainties related to the Middle East conflict, which may affect demand and supply chain stability, particularly in the Fine Fragrance segment.
Despite positive feedback from potential buyers, the sale process for the Food Ingredients business is still ongoing, which introduces uncertainty regarding future revenue streams.
Market analysts have mixed ratings, with some firms lowering their price targets, indicating a lack of consensus on the company's short-term performance outlook.

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 $90.80, with a high forecast of $105.00 and a low forecast of $71.00.

17 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for International Flavors & Fragrances in the last year. There are currently 5 hold ratings and 12 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" IFF shares.

According to analysts, International Flavors & Fragrances's stock has a predicted upside of 15.80% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, International Flavors & Fragrances's stock had 2 upgrades by analysts.

International Flavors & Fragrances has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Berenberg Bank, BNP Paribas Exane, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Mizuho, Oppenheimer, Rothschild & Co Redburn, UBS Group, Weiss Ratings, and Wells Fargo & Company 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 2.56. Learn more on how IFF compares to other companies.

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

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

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Consensus Price Target

IFF Analyst Ratings Over Time

IFF Analyst Recommendations By Month

IFF Price Targets by Month

International Flavors & Fragrances Stock vs. The Competition

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

Should I Buy International Flavors & Fragrances Stock? IFF Pros and Cons Explained

International Flavors & Fragrances
Bull Case

International Flavors & Fragrances
Bear Case

IFF Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

Consensus Rating

Consensus Price Target

IFF Analyst Ratings Over Time

IFF Analyst Recommendations By Month

IFF Price Targets by Month

International Flavors & Fragrances Stock vs. The Competition

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

Should I Buy International Flavors & Fragrances Stock? IFF Pros and Cons Explained

International Flavors & Fragrances Bull Case

International Flavors & Fragrances Bear Case

IFF Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

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