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

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$81.21 +1.99 (+2.51%)
Closing price 03:59 PM Eastern
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$81.15 -0.06 (-0.07%)
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International Flavors & Fragrances - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy
Based on 18 Analyst Ratings
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

$91.16
12.26% Upside
According to the 18 analysts' twelve-month price targets for International Flavors & Fragrances, the average price target is $91.16. 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 12.26% from the current price of $81.21.
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
7/1/25 to 7/1/26		1 Month Ago
6/1/25 to 6/1/26		3 Months Ago
4/2/25 to 4/2/26		1 Year Ago
7/1/24 to 7/1/25
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$91.16$90.49$90.09$93.43
Forecasted Upside12.26% Upside21.90% Upside24.41% Upside24.35% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

IFF Analyst Recommendations By Month

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IFF Price Targets by Month

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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 Upside12.26% Upside155.94% Upside14.31% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside		Details
7/1/2026
Morgan Stanley logo
Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
Lisa De
Not Rated
Boost TargetOverweight$93.00 ➝ $95.00+20.27%
6/30/2026
Argus logo
Argus
3 of 5 stars
Alexandra Yates
Alexandra Yates
Not Rated
Boost TargetBuy$80.00 ➝ $85.00+11.19%
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
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 Initiated CoverageBuy$100.00+32.44%
6/1/2026
Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft logo
Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Lower TargetBuy$95.00 ➝ $90.00+19.80%
5/8/2026
Rothschild & Co Redburn logo
Rothschild & Co Redburn
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 Lower Target$74.00 ➝ $71.00-12.40%
5/7/2026
Barclays PLC logo
Barclays
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Lauren Lieberman
Lauren Lieberman
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Boost TargetOverweight$80.00 ➝ $90.00+14.39%
5/7/2026
BNP Paribas Exane logo
BNP Paribas Exane
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 Boost Target$85.00 ➝ $95.00+20.74%
5/7/2026
UBS Group AG logo
UBS Group
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Joshua Spector
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Boost Target$75.00 ➝ $86.00+9.30%
5/7/2026
JPMorgan Chase & Co. logo
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Jeffrey Zekauskas
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Boost TargetOverweight$90.00 ➝ $92.00+17.71%
5/7/2026
Berenberg Bank logo
Berenberg Bank
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 Boost TargetHold$83.00 ➝ $84.80+4.36%
5/7/2026
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. logo
Jefferies Financial Group
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 Boost Target$97.00 ➝ $105.00+29.21%
5/7/2026
Oppenheimer Holdings, Inc. logo
Oppenheimer
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Kristen Owen
Kristen Owen
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Boost TargetOutperform$88.00 ➝ $90.00+8.52%
5/6/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
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 UpgradeSell (D) ➝ Hold (C)
2/13/2026
Wells Fargo & Company logo
Wells Fargo & Company
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Michael Sison
Michael Sison
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Boost TargetOverweight$85.00 ➝ $100.00+22.88%
2/12/2026
Mizuho logo
Mizuho
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John Roberts
John Roberts
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Boost TargetOutperform$75.00 ➝ $85.00+10.33%
1/8/2026
Bank of America Corporation logo
Bank of America
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Matthew DeYoe
Matthew DeYoe
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Boost TargetBuy$84.00 ➝ $88.00+24.41%
9/8/2025
Wolfe Research logo
Wolfe Research
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Chris Parkinson
Chris Parkinson
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UpgradeUnderperform ➝ Peer Perform
8/26/2025
Tigress Financial logo
Tigress Financial
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Ivan Feinseth
Ivan Feinseth
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Reiterated RatingBuy$105.00+57.30%
5/8/2025
Robert W. Baird logo
Robert W. Baird
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Ghansham Panjabi
Ghansham Panjabi
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Lower TargetOutperform$110.00 ➝ $100.00+35.70%
4/10/2025
Stifel Nicolaus logo
Stifel Nicolaus
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Mark Astrachan
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Lower TargetBuy$105.00 ➝ $91.00+27.81%
2/20/2025
Cfra logo
Cfra
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Sell$77.00-6.08%
11/7/2024
Vertical Research logo
Vertical Research
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Kevin McCarthy
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UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$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 Friday, June 26, 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 buying activity, including a significant purchase by a director, indicates confidence in the company's future performance.
  • International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. is a leader in the flavors and fragrances market, which is essential for various industries, including food and beverage, personal care, and pharmaceuticals.
  • The company is expected to post earnings per share of around 4.56 for the current year, suggesting potential growth in profitability.
  • 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 sales growth.
  • Despite the expected earnings growth, the company has faced recent financial pressures that could impact future performance.
  • Insider ownership is relatively low at 1.07%, which may suggest a lack of alignment between management and shareholder interests.
  • The dividend payout ratio is approximately 48.93%, which, while sustainable, may limit the company's ability to reinvest in growth opportunities.
  • Market conditions and competition in the flavors and fragrances industry could pose risks to the company's profitability and market share.

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 $91.16, with a high forecast of $105.00 and a low forecast of $71.00.

18 Wall Street equities research 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 equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" IFF shares.

According to analysts, International Flavors & Fragrances's stock has a predicted upside of 12.26% 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.

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This page (NYSE:IFF) was last updated on 7/1/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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