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

$77.50 -0.87 (-1.11%)

As of 10:48 AM Eastern

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

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.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 15 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
1

Buy
13

Based on 15 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 15 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 1 has given a hold rating, and 13 have given a buy rating for IFF.

Consensus Price Target

$93.43
20.55% Upside

According to the 15 analysts' twelve-month price targets for International Flavors & Fragrances, the average price target is $93.43. 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 20.55% from the current price of $77.50.

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IFF Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 6/13/24 to 6/13/25	1 Month Ago 5/14/24 to 5/14/25	3 Months Ago 3/15/24 to 3/15/25	1 Year Ago 6/14/23 to 6/13/24
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)	12 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)
Hold	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	10 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$93.43	$92.54	$103.50	$95.61
Forecasted Upside	20.55% Upside	23.86% Upside	29.77% Upside	0.58% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Hold

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	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.80	2.77	2.53
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	19.09% Upside	130.09% Upside	13.02% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent IFF News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
6/4/2025	Tigress Financial 4 of 5 stars	Ivan Feinseth Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Buy	$105.00	+36.09%
5/13/2025	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars	Lisa De Neve Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$100.00 ➝ $98.00	+28.81%
5/8/2025	Citigroup 3 of 5 stars	Patrick Cunningham Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$84.00 ➝ $90.00	+20.76%
5/8/2025	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Ghansham Panjabi Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$110.00 ➝ $100.00	+35.70%
5/8/2025	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lauren Lieberman Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Equal Weight ➝ Overweight	$76.00 ➝ $84.00	+13.99%
5/7/2025	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Joshua Spector Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$82.00 ➝ $83.00	+11.99%
4/22/2025	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Kristen Owen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$104.00 ➝ $89.00	+20.36%
4/15/2025	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	John Roberts Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$95.00 ➝ $87.00	+19.50%
4/10/2025	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Mark Astrachan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$105.00 ➝ $91.00	+27.81%
4/9/2025	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Michael Sison Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$105.00 ➝ $90.00	+25.56%
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2/20/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Jeffrey Zekauskas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$107.00 ➝ $104.00	+30.60%
2/20/2025	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Matthew DeYoe Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$105.00 ➝ $101.00	+26.94%
2/20/2025	Cfra		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Sell	$77.00	-6.08%
1/7/2025	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Eade Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy
11/7/2024	Vertical Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	K. Mccarthy Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$109.00	+24.53%
3/20/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$90.00 ➝ $100.00	+19.90%
3/1/2024	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Underperform
1/12/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$73.00 ➝ $112.00	+40.39%
10/12/2023	Redburn Atlantic Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Neutral	$60.00	-8.47%
8/9/2023	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral	$120.00 ➝ $78.00	+20.41%
8/8/2023	Societe Generale Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold	$80.00	+22.98%
8/8/2023	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$110.00 ➝ $95.00	+18.22%

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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 Thursday, June 12, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these International Flavors & Fragrances pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

International Flavors & Fragrances
Bull Case

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

Insider purchases have recently increased, with insiders acquiring over 28,000 shares valued at more than $2 million, indicating confidence in the company's future performance.
Institutional ownership is high, with over 96% of the stock held by institutional investors and hedge funds, suggesting strong institutional confidence and support.
The current stock price is around $90, which is considered attractive given the company's growth potential in the specialty chemicals sector.
Recent analyst ratings show a predominance of buy ratings, with an average target price of approximately $92.54, indicating positive market sentiment.
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. operates in diverse segments such as Nourish and Health & Biosciences, which can provide stability and growth opportunities across various markets.

International Flavors & Fragrances
Bear Case

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

Some analysts have downgraded their ratings, with one firm changing its recommendation from "buy" to "sell," which may indicate potential concerns about the company's future performance.
Price targets have been cut by several analysts, reflecting a cautious outlook on the stock's short-term performance.
The company faces competition in the specialty chemicals market, which could impact its market share and profitability.
Recent fluctuations in stock price may indicate volatility, which can be a risk for investors looking for stable returns.
With a small percentage of stock owned by insiders (0.20%), there may be less alignment between management and shareholder interests compared to companies with higher insider ownership.

IFF Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 15 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for International Flavors & Fragrances is $93.43, with a high forecast of $109.00 and a low forecast of $77.00.
: 15 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for International Flavors & Fragrances in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 1 hold rating and 13 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 20.55% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, International Flavors & Fragrances's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.
: International Flavors & Fragrances has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Citigroup, Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, Oppenheimer, Robert W. Baird, Stifel Nicolaus, Tigress Financial, UBS Group, 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 2.80 while the average consensus rating score for "basic materials" companies is 2.76. Learn more on how IFF compares to other companies.

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