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

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$80.77 +0.39 (+0.49%)
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International Flavors & Fragrances - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
2
Hold
5
Buy
12

Based on 19 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 19 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 5 have given a hold rating, 11 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for IFF.

Consensus Price Target

$95.05
17.67% Upside
According to the 19 analysts' twelve-month price targets for International Flavors & Fragrances, the average price target is $95.05. The highest price target for IFF is $108.00, while the lowest price target for IFF is $71.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 17.67% from the current price of $80.77.
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
11/13/25 to 11/13/26
1 Month Ago
10/14/25 to 10/14/26
3 Months Ago
8/15/25 to 8/15/26
1 Year Ago
11/13/24 to 11/13/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
11 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
Hold
5 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
Sell
2 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$95.05$92.69$92.16$84.58
Forecasted Upside17.67% Upside3.62% Upside9.59% Upside25.48% 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
2.58
2.55
2.52
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside18.17% Upside89.08% Upside13.83% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Report Date
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
11/9/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
2 of 5 stars
 DowngradeHold (C) ➝ Sell (D+)
11/6/2026
Barclays PLC logo
Barclays
3 of 5 stars
Lauren Lieberman
Lauren Lieberman
3 of 5 stars
Lower TargetOverweight$105.00 ➝ $103.00+22.86%
11/6/2026
Bank of America Corporation logo
Bank of America
4 of 5 stars
 DowngradeBuy ➝ Underperform$91.00+5.16%
11/5/2026Boost TargetNeutral$91.00 ➝ $95.00+9.78%
11/5/2026Boost TargetOverweight$92.00 ➝ $95.00+9.78%
11/5/2026Boost TargetBuy$100.00 ➝ $105.00+21.34%
10/22/2026Boost TargetOutperform$95.00 ➝ $108.00+16.25%
10/20/2026 UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
10/7/2026Boost TargetBuy$85.00 ➝ $95.00+13.11%
9/10/2026Initiated CoverageSector Weight
8/6/2026Boost TargetBuy$100.00 ➝ $105.00+22.89%
8/6/2026 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$93.00+5.58%
7/1/2026Boost TargetOverweight$93.00 ➝ $95.00+20.27%
6/1/2026 Lower TargetBuy$95.00 ➝ $90.00+19.80%
5/8/2026 Lower Target$74.00 ➝ $71.00-12.40%
5/7/2026 Boost Target$85.00 ➝ $95.00+20.74%
5/7/2026 Boost TargetHold$83.00 ➝ $84.80+4.36%
5/7/2026 Boost Target$97.00 ➝ $105.00+29.21%
2/13/2026Boost TargetOverweight$85.00 ➝ $100.00+22.88%
2/12/2026Boost TargetOutperform$75.00 ➝ $85.00+10.33%
9/8/2025UpgradeUnderperform ➝ Peer 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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Sell$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 Tuesday, November 10, 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.:

  • International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. recently beat analyst expectations in its third-quarter earnings report, posting earnings per share of $0.83 against a consensus estimate of $0.81, while also generating revenue of $1.94 billion, which exceeded the projected $1.91 billion and represented a 3.9% year-over-year increase.
  • The company has initiated a significant stock repurchase plan authorizing the buyback of $2.50 billion in shares, a move that typically signals management's belief that the stock is undervalued and provides a potential floor for the share price.
  • International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. offers a dividend yield of 1.90%, with a quarterly dividend of $0.40 per share scheduled for payment, providing a steady income stream for investors despite the company's growth-oriented operations.
  • Several major financial institutions have recently raised their price targets for the stock, including Citigroup and JPMorgan Chase, which increased their targets to $105.00 and $95.00 respectively, suggesting that the current market price may not fully reflect the company's long-term value.
  • With the stock currently trading at $83.35, it remains below the consensus price target of $95.05, indicating potential upside for investors who believe the company's recent operational improvements and guidance raises will drive future performance.

International Flavors & Fragrances
Bear Case

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

  • Bank of America recently downgraded International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. from a "buy" to an "underperform" rating, citing concerns that could weigh on the stock's near-term performance and signaling a shift in institutional sentiment.
  • The company's dividend payout ratio stands at 225.35%, which is significantly above 100%, indicating that the company is paying out more in dividends than it is earning in profits, a situation that may not be sustainable without additional capital or debt.
  • Executives have warned that a weak health market and higher costs are expected to weigh on fourth-quarter profitability, suggesting that the recent earnings beat may not be indicative of a sustained trend and that margins could face pressure.
  • Short interest in the stock has increased, with the number of shares shorted rising to 15,339,163 as of the most recent reporting period, reflecting a growing number of investors who believe the stock is overvalued or will decline in price.
  • The stock's price-to-earnings ratio of 117.40 is exceptionally high compared to many peers in the specialty chemicals sector, which may limit the stock's appeal to value-oriented investors and increase the risk of a significant correction if earnings growth slows.

IFF Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 19 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for International Flavors & Fragrances is $95.05, with a high forecast of $108.00 and a low forecast of $71.00.

19 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for International Flavors & Fragrances in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 5 hold ratings, 11 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating 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 17.67% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

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

International Flavors & Fragrances has been rated by research analysts at Argus, Bank of America, Barclays, Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase & Co., KeyCorp, Oppenheimer, UBS Group, 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 2.58 while the average consensus rating score for "materials" companies is 2.55. Learn more on how IFF compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for International Flavors & Fragrances analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 11/9/2026.
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