Barclays Issues Positive Forecast for International Flavors & Fragrances (NYSE:IFF) Stock Price

International Flavors & Fragrances (NYSE:IFF) had its target price hoisted by investment analysts at Barclays from $90.00 to $96.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Friday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has an “overweight” rating on the specialty chemicals company’s stock. Barclays‘s price objective points to a potential upside of 12.78% from the stock’s current price.

Several other research analysts have also recently weighed in on the stock. BNP Paribas Exane boosted their price target on shares of International Flavors & Fragrances from $85.00 to $95.00 in a research report on Thursday, May 7th. Citigroup cut their price objective on shares of International Flavors & Fragrances from $96.00 to $88.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, June 24th. Vertical Research lowered shares of International Flavors & Fragrances from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $93.00 target price on the stock. in a report on Thursday. Oppenheimer increased their price target on shares of International Flavors & Fragrances from $88.00 to $90.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 7th. Finally, Morgan Stanley raised their price target on shares of International Flavors & Fragrances from $93.00 to $95.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 1st. Thirteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $92.16.

International Flavors & Fragrances Price Performance

Shares of IFF stock traded up $0.57 during trading hours on Friday, reaching $85.12. The company had a trading volume of 457,679 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,865,251. International Flavors & Fragrances has a 12-month low of $59.14 and a 12-month high of $89.32. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.34, a quick ratio of 0.87 and a current ratio of 2.06. The company has a market capitalization of $21.72 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 78.15, a PEG ratio of 2.27 and a beta of 0.93. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $77.57 and a 200-day moving average of $75.40.

International Flavors & Fragrances (NYSE:IFF) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, August 4th. The specialty chemicals company reported $0.82 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.07 by ($0.25). The company had revenue of $1.95 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.62 billion. International Flavors & Fragrances had a return on equity of 7.11% and a net margin of 2.78%.The business’s quarterly revenue was up 1.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $1.15 EPS. On average, equities analysts anticipate that International Flavors & Fragrances will post 4.42 earnings per share for the current year.

International Flavors & Fragrances declared that its board has approved a share buyback plan on Tuesday, August 4th that authorizes the company to repurchase $2.50 billion in outstanding shares. This repurchase authorization authorizes the specialty chemicals company to reacquire up to 12.1% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase plans are typically a sign that the company’s board of directors believes its stock is undervalued.

Insider Buying and Selling at International Flavors & Fragrances

In related news, Director Paul J. Fribourg purchased 260,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Monday, June 1st. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $74.28 per share, for a total transaction of $19,312,800.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 2,682,730 shares in the company, valued at approximately $199,273,184.40. The trade was a 10.73% increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this link. 1.07% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Trading of International Flavors & Fragrances

Several institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Lloyd Advisory Services LLC. acquired a new position in International Flavors & Fragrances during the fourth quarter worth $27,000. Root Financial Partners LLC raised its holdings in shares of International Flavors & Fragrances by 97.9% in the 1st quarter. Root Financial Partners LLC now owns 554 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock valued at $40,000 after buying an additional 274 shares during the period. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. lifted its stake in International Flavors & Fragrances by 55.7% during the 1st quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 587 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock worth $46,000 after acquiring an additional 210 shares in the last quarter. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in International Flavors & Fragrances by 884.1% during the 2nd quarter. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC now owns 679 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock valued at $50,000 after acquiring an additional 610 shares during the period. Finally, EFG International AG purchased a new position in International Flavors & Fragrances during the 4th quarter valued at about $73,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 96.02% of the company’s stock.

International Flavors & Fragrances News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting International Flavors & Fragrances this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Large buyback supports the stock: IFF plans to repurchase up to $2.5 billion of its shares, potentially improving per-share earnings and signaling management’s confidence that the stock is undervalued. International Flavors & Fragrances to Buyback $2.50 Billion in Shares
• Positive Sentiment: Benchmark raised its outlook: Benchmark increased its price target from $100 to $105 and maintained a “buy” rating, suggesting substantial potential appreciation from recent levels. Benzinga analyst update
• Positive Sentiment: Portfolio overhaul remains a catalyst: Planned divestitures, including the approximately $4.3 billion sale of the Food Ingredients business, are intended to strengthen IFF’s balance sheet and concentrate the company on higher-growth, higher-margin operations. Recent insider buying may have reinforced investor confidence. Why International Flavors & Fragrances Stock Is Up
• Neutral Sentiment: UBS raised its target but remained cautious: UBS lifted its target from $84 to $91 while retaining a “neutral” rating, indicating improved valuation expectations but limited conviction in near-term outperformance. Benzinga UBS analyst update
• Neutral Sentiment: Commentary on IFF’s second-quarter performance describes a mixed setup: the restructuring and buyback are attractive, but investors are weighing weaker operating trends and revised 2026 expectations. Is IFF Undervalued After Mixed Q2 Results?
• Negative Sentiment: Earnings and guidance disappointed: IFF reported quarterly EPS of $0.82 versus a $1.07 consensus estimate and revenue of $1.95 billion versus expectations of $2.62 billion. Reports also indicated that full-year guidance was lowered, raising concerns about demand and execution. IFF Misses Q2 Sales Expectations and Lowers Guidance
• Negative Sentiment: Vertical Research downgraded the stock: The firm moved IFF from “buy” to “hold,” despite assigning a $93 price target, reflecting more cautious expectations after the recent rally and earnings update. Finviz analyst update

About International Flavors & Fragrances

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc (NYSE:IFF) is a global leader in the creation and production of flavors, fragrances, cosmetic actives and nutritional lipids. The company develops taste and scent solutions for a wide array of end markets including food and beverage, personal care, household goods and pharmaceutical products. Its portfolio spans natural and nature-identical flavors, fine fragrances, functional ingredients for skin and hair care, and specialty oils that enhance nutritional value and sensory appeal.

IFF’s research and development network comprises innovation centers in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Latin America, where multidisciplinary teams collaborate on aroma chemistry, sensory science and biotechnology.