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

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$75.72 +0.65 (+0.86%)
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International Flavors & Fragrances - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
5
Buy
13

Based on 18 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 18 analysts, 5 have given a hold rating, and 13 have given a buy rating for IFF.

Consensus Price Target

$90.58
19.61% Upside
According to the 18 analysts' twelve-month price targets for International Flavors & Fragrances, the average price target is $90.58. 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 19.61% from the current price of $75.73.
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
6/26/25 to 6/26/26
1 Month Ago
5/27/25 to 5/27/26
3 Months Ago
3/28/25 to 3/28/26
1 Year Ago
6/26/24 to 6/26/25
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)
12 Buy rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
Hold
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$90.58$90.80$90.09$93.43
Forecasted Upside19.61% Upside18.00% Upside26.89% Upside26.21% 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 CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.72
2.59
2.52
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside19.72% Upside155.40% Upside14.69% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
Positive News

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Neutral News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
6/24/2026
Citigroup Inc. logo
Citigroup
4 of 5 stars
Patrick Cunningham
Patrick Cunningham
4 of 5 stars
Lower TargetBuy$96.00 ➝ $88.00+16.23%
6/9/2026
Benchmark Co. logo
Benchmark
5 of 5 stars
 Initiated CoverageBuy$100.00+32.44%
6/1/2026 Lower TargetBuy$95.00 ➝ $90.00+19.80%
5/8/2026 Lower Target$74.00 ➝ $71.00-12.40%
5/7/2026Boost TargetOverweight$80.00 ➝ $90.00+14.39%
5/7/2026 Boost Target$85.00 ➝ $95.00+20.74%
5/7/2026Boost Target$75.00 ➝ $86.00+9.30%
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%
5/6/2026 UpgradeSell (D)Hold (C)
2/13/2026Boost TargetOverweight$85.00 ➝ $100.00+22.88%
2/12/2026Boost TargetOutperform$75.00 ➝ $85.00+10.33%
1/22/2026Boost TargetBuy$70.00 ➝ $80.00+11.07%
1/8/2026Boost TargetBuy$84.00 ➝ $88.00+24.41%
9/22/2025Lower TargetOverweight$92.00 ➝ $90.00+41.69%
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%
11/7/2024UpgradeHoldBuy$109.00+24.53%

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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 Saturday, June 20, 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 a solid dividend yield of approximately 2.2%, providing a steady income stream for investors.
  • Recent insider transactions indicate confidence in the company's future, with a director purchasing a significant number of shares, reflecting a positive outlook.
  • International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. is a leader in the flavors and fragrances market, catering to diverse sectors such as food, personal care, and pharmaceuticals, which can provide stability.
  • The company has a reasonable dividend payout ratio of about 48.93%, suggesting that it retains enough earnings to reinvest in growth while rewarding shareholders.
  • The current stock price is around $74, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the market.

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's quarterly revenue has decreased by 3.6% compared to the same quarter last year, indicating potential challenges in maintaining growth.
  • Analysts predict earnings per share (EPS) of 4.56 for the current year, which may not meet investor expectations if the company fails to improve its performance.
  • Insider ownership is relatively low at 1.07%, which may suggest a lack of alignment between management and shareholder interests.
  • Market conditions and competition in the flavors and fragrances industry can be volatile, potentially impacting future profitability.
  • Recent financial performance may raise concerns about the company's ability to sustain its dividend in the long term if revenue trends do not improve.

IFF Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 18 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for International Flavors & Fragrances is $90.58, with a high forecast of $105.00 and a low forecast of $71.00.

18 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 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 19.61% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

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

Analysts like International Flavors & Fragrances more than other "basic materials" companies. The consensus rating score for International Flavors & Fragrances is 2.72 while the average consensus rating score for "basic materials" companies is 2.59. Learn more on how IFF compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:IFF) was last updated on 6/26/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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