Wealthfront Advisers LLC Takes $1.94 Million Position in International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. $IFF

Wealthfront Advisers LLC acquired a new stake in International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (NYSE:IFF) in the 2nd quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm acquired 24,545 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,944,000.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. First Eagle Investment Management LLC raised its holdings in International Flavors & Fragrances by 27.5% during the fourth quarter. First Eagle Investment Management LLC now owns 8,831,668 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock worth $595,166,000 after purchasing an additional 1,904,598 shares during the last quarter. Swiss Life Asset Management Ltd grew its holdings in International Flavors & Fragrances by 117.0% in the fourth quarter. Swiss Life Asset Management Ltd now owns 148,377 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock valued at $9,999,000 after purchasing an additional 80,014 shares during the last quarter. UBS Group AG grew its holdings in International Flavors & Fragrances by 53.5% in the fourth quarter. UBS Group AG now owns 1,695,343 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock valued at $114,249,000 after purchasing an additional 590,997 shares during the last quarter. Strs Ohio increased its position in shares of International Flavors & Fragrances by 346.2% in the fourth quarter. Strs Ohio now owns 27,337 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock valued at $1,842,000 after buying an additional 21,211 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Vaughan Nelson Investment Management L.P. raised its stake in shares of International Flavors & Fragrances by 38.6% during the 1st quarter. Vaughan Nelson Investment Management L.P. now owns 784,570 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock worth $56,921,000 after buying an additional 218,420 shares during the last quarter. 96.02% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of brokerages recently commented on IFF. Morgan Stanley increased their price objective on shares of International Flavors & Fragrances from $93.00 to $95.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 1st. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price target on shares of International Flavors & Fragrances from $90.00 to $92.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, May 7th. UBS Group increased their price target on shares of International Flavors & Fragrances from $84.00 to $91.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, August 6th. BNP Paribas Exane raised their price objective on shares of International Flavors & Fragrances from $85.00 to $95.00 in a research note on Thursday, May 7th. Finally, Berenberg Bank lifted their price objective on International Flavors & Fragrances from $83.00 to $84.80 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 7th. Thirteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $92.16.

Key International Flavors & Fragrances News

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

• Positive Sentiment: IFF remains above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages and near its 52-week high, indicating continued market momentum. The company also authorized a $2.5 billion share-repurchase program, potentially supporting earnings per share and signaling management believes the stock is undervalued.
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst opinion remains mixed. While Zacks Research has a “Strong Sell” rating, other analysts maintain Buy ratings and the broader consensus is “Moderate Buy,” with an average price target of $92.16. IFF analyst coverage
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research made a broad series of earnings reductions, cutting projected EPS to $3.14 from $4.45 for fiscal 2026, to $3.71 from $4.81 for 2027, and to $4.31 from $5.21 for 2028. Estimates for multiple upcoming quarters were also reduced, including Q3 2026 EPS to $0.67 from $1.14. The revisions suggest expectations for weaker profitability over the next several years and may weigh on IFF’s relatively high valuation.
• Negative Sentiment: IFF insider Ana Paula Teles De Mendonca sold 5,718 shares at an average price of $83.19, representing approximately $475,680. One insider sale is not conclusive, but it adds a modest negative signal regarding management-level confidence. SEC insider transaction filing
• Negative Sentiment: The company’s most recent quarterly results missed expectations, with EPS of $0.82 versus the $1.07 consensus estimate and revenue of $1.95 billion versus expectations of $2.62 billion. The prior-year quarter produced EPS of $1.15, reinforcing concerns about earnings deterioration.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, CAO Marc Birenkrant sold 1,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, August 7th. The stock was sold at an average price of $85.00, for a total value of $85,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief accounting officer directly owned 3,446 shares in the company, valued at approximately $292,910. This represents a 22.49% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, insider De Mendonca Ana Paula Teles sold 5,718 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, August 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $83.19, for a total value of $475,680.42. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold 15,543 shares of company stock worth $1,315,659 in the last three months. Company insiders own 1.07% of the company’s stock.

International Flavors & Fragrances Price Performance

NYSE:IFF opened at $83.40 on Friday. International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. has a 12-month low of $59.14 and a 12-month high of $89.32. The firm has a market cap of $21.28 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 76.51, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.08 and a beta of 0.93. The company’s 50-day moving average is $79.44 and its two-hundred day moving average is $76.24. The company has a current ratio of 2.06, a quick ratio of 1.72 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.34.

International Flavors & Fragrances (NYSE:IFF) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, August 4th. The specialty chemicals company reported $0.82 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.07 by ($0.25). International Flavors & Fragrances had a net margin of 2.78% and a return on equity of 7.11%. The firm had revenue of $1.95 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.62 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $1.15 EPS. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 1.8% on a year-over-year basis. Research analysts expect that International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. will post 3.08 EPS for the current year.

International Flavors & Fragrances Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, October 9th. Stockholders of record on Friday, September 18th will be issued a dividend of $0.40 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, September 18th. This represents a $1.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.9%. International Flavors & Fragrances’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 146.79%.

International Flavors & Fragrances declared that its board has authorized a share buyback program on Tuesday, August 4th that authorizes the company to buyback $2.50 billion in outstanding shares. This buyback authorization authorizes the specialty chemicals company to buy up to 12.1% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback programs are typically an indication that the company’s leadership believes its stock is undervalued.

International Flavors & Fragrances Profile

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.