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International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF): analyst forecast and price target
Analyst consensus
Strong Buy10 Buy3 Hold0 Sell
Ratings of 13 analysts in the last 3 months12-month forecast
Based on 13 price targets given in the last 3 months, the average target is $98.75, the highest $105, the lowest $91.00. The average is +8.9% from the last price of $90.68.
Analyst ratings 23
| Analyst | Firm | Price target | Rating | Upside | Action | Date | Move vs SPY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauren Lieberman★★★★★★★★★★#2069 · hits 57% · avg +4.4% | Barclays | $96.00 → $105+9.4% | Buy | +15.8% | Assigned | 16.10.26on TipRanks 02:30 | +1.5% | ↗ |
| Abigail Eberts★★★★★★★★★★#7864 · hits 75% · avg +4.1% | Wells Fargo | $100 | Buy | +10.3% | Assigned | 15.10.26on TipRanks Oct 16 05:15 | +0.5%next day +1.5% | ↗ |
| Lisa De Neve★★★★★★★★★★#5616 · hits 52% · avg +2.7% | Morgan Stanley | $100 | Buy | +10.3% | Reiterated | 08.10.26on TipRanks 08:15 | +1.1%next day −0.7% · 5 days +6.9% | ↗ |
| Patrick Cunningham★★★★★★★★★★#4783 · hits 54% · avg +2.3% | Citi | $101 → $100−1.0% | Buy | +10.3% | Reiterated | 07.10.26on TipRanks 06:45 | +0.5%next day +1.1% · 5 days +7.5% | ↗ |
| Alexandra Yates★★★★★★★★★★#1237 · hits 85% · avg +33.3% | Argus Research | $85.00 → $95.00+11.8% | Buy | +4.8% | Assigned | 06.10.26on TipRanks Oct 7 08:10 | +0.2%next day +0.5% · 5 days +5.2% | ↗ |
| Joshua Spector★★★★★★★★★★#3207 · hits 53% · avg +3.3% | UBS | $91.00 | Hold | +0.4% | Reiterated | 05.10.26on TipRanks 06:15 | +0.3%next day +0.2% · 5 days +1.6% | ↗ |
| Lauren Lieberman★★★★★★★★★★#2069 · hits 57% · avg +4.4% | Barclays | $96.00 | Buy | +5.9% | Reiterated | 11.09.26on TipRanks 05:15 | −1.4%next day +0.2% · 5 days −0.2% | ↗ |
| Salvator Tiano★★★★★★★★★★#11292 · hits 48% · avg −5.5% | Bank of America Securities | — | Hold | — | Initiated | 11.09.26on TipRanks 05:15 | −1.4%next day +0.2% · 5 days −0.2% | ↗ |
| Joshua Spector★★★★★★★★★★#3207 · hits 53% · avg +3.3% | UBS | — | Hold | — | Reiterated | 19.08.26on TipRanks Aug 20 06:11 | +2.7%next day +0.9% · 5 days +4.9% | ↗ |
| David Begleiter★★★★★★★★★★#4870 · hits 52% · avg +1.4% | Deutsche Bank | $100 | Buy | +10.3% | Reiterated | 12.08.26on TipRanks 08:50 | −1.6%next day −0.4% · 5 days −0.2% | ↗ |
| Ghansham Panjabi★★★★★★★★★★#1720 · hits 57% · avg +5.3% | Robert W. Baird | $90.00 → $100+11.1% | Buy | +10.3% | Reiterated | 06.08.26on TipRanks 09:40 | −3.8%next day +1.0% · 5 days −1.8% | ↗ |
| Kristen Owen★★★★★★★★★★#2678 · hits 49% · avg +6.0% | Oppenheimer | $90.00 → $95.00+5.6% | Buy | +4.8% | Reiterated | 06.08.26on TipRanks 08:40 | −3.8%next day +1.0% · 5 days −1.8% | ↗ |
| Ben Klieve★★★★★★★★★★#9660 · hits 41% · avg −0.4% | Benchmark Co. | $100 → $105+5.0% | Buy | +15.8% | Reiterated | 06.08.26on TipRanks 08:40 | −3.8%next day +1.0% · 5 days −1.8% | ↗ |
| Kevin McCarthy★★★★★★★★★★#3631 · hits 61% · avg +7.5% | Vertical Research | $93.00 | Hold | +2.6% | Downgrade | 06.08.26on TipRanks 08:35 | −3.8%next day +1.0% · 5 days −1.8% | ↗ |
| Patrick Cunningham★★★★★★★★★★#4783 · hits 54% · avg +2.3% | Citi | $88.00 → $101+14.8% | Buy | +11.4% | Reiterated | 06.08.26on TipRanks 07:01 | −3.8%next day +1.0% · 5 days −1.8% | ↗ |
| Lisa De Neve★★★★★★★★★★#5616 · hits 52% · avg +2.7% | Morgan Stanley | $95.00 → $100+5.3% | Buy | +10.3% | Reiterated | 06.08.26on TipRanks Aug 5 08:45 | +9.1%next day −3.8% · 5 days −5.1% | ↗ |
| AI PerPlexity Chemicals - SpecialtyPerPlexity SonarPro | TipRanks - PerPlexity | $92.00 → $89.00−3.3% | Hold | −1.9% | Reiterated | 05.08.26on TipRanks Sep 7 03:32 | — | |
| Abigail Eberts★★★★★★★★★★#7864 · hits 75% · avg +4.1% | Wells Fargo | $100 | Buy | +10.3% | Reiterated | 05.08.26on TipRanks Aug 6 06:50 | +9.1%next day −3.8% · 5 days −5.1% | ↗ |
| Matthew DeYoe★★★★★★★★★★#2749 · hits 62% · avg +7.2% | Bank of America Securities | $98.00 → $101+3.1% | Buy | +11.4% | Reiterated | 05.08.26on TipRanks Aug 6 04:50 | +9.1%next day −3.8% · 5 days −5.1% | ↗ |
| AI OpenAI Chemicals - SpecialtyOpenAI 5.2 | TipRanks - OpenAI | $89.00 → $87.00−2.2% | Hold | −4.1% | Reiterated | 05.08.26on TipRanks 10:05 | — | |
| AI Google Chemicals - SpecialtyGemini 3.1Pro | TipRanks - Google | $96.00 → $92.00−4.2% | Buy | +1.5% | Reiterated | 05.08.26on TipRanks Aug 4 23:06 | — | |
| AI xAi Chemicals - SpecialtyxAI Grok-4 | TipRanks - xAI | $95.00 → $91.00−4.2% | Buy | +0.4% | Reiterated | 05.08.26on TipRanks Aug 4 23:06 | — | |
| AI Anthropic Chemicals - SpecialtyAnthropic Opus-4.6 | TipRanks - Anthropic | $86.00 → $83.00−3.5% | Hold | −8.5% | Reiterated | 05.08.26on TipRanks Aug 4 23:06 | — | |
| AI DeepSeek Chemicals - SpecialtyDeepSeek V3.2-Speciale | TipRanks - DeepSeek | $94.00 → $89.00−5.3% | Buy | −1.9% | Reiterated | 05.08.26on TipRanks Aug 4 23:06 | — | |
| AI PerPlexity Chemicals - SpecialtyPerPlexity SonarPro | TipRanks - PerPlexity | $92.00 → $89.00−3.3% | Buy | −1.9% | Reiterated | 05.08.26on TipRanks Aug 4 23:06 | — | |
| Alexandra Yates★★★★★★★★★★#1237 · hits 85% · avg +33.3% | Argus Research | $80.00 → $85.00+6.2% | Buy | −6.3% | Assigned | 29.06.26on TipRanks Jun 30 08:55 | −1.5%next day +2.8% · 5 days +6.1% | ↗ |
| Laurence Alexander★★★★★★★★★★#5965 · hits 50% · avg +0.8% | Jefferies | $105 | Buy | +15.8% | Reiterated | 14.05.26on TipRanks 11:15 | −2.6%next day −2.7% · 5 days −0.4% | ↗ |
| Unknown Analyst | Berenberg Bank | $83.00 → $84.80+2.2% | Hold | −6.5% | Reiterated | 09.05.26on TipRanks May 12 05:07 | −3.1%next day −0.2% · 5 days −6.3% | ↗ |
| Jeffrey Zekauskas★★★★★★★★★★#2991 · hits 53% · avg +3.3% | J.P. Morgan | $90.00 → $92.00+2.2% | Buy | +1.5% | Assigned | 07.05.26on TipRanks 07:30 | −5.3%next day +2.7% · 5 days −5.0% | ↗ |
| Edlain Rodriguez★★★★★★★★★★#2541 · hits 65% · avg +8.5% | Mizuho Securities | $85.00 → $92.00+8.2% | Buy | +1.5% | Reiterated | 16.02.26on TipRanks 07:15 | −0.5%next day −0.2% · 5 days −1.4% | ↗ |
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Best analysts covering International Flavors & Fragrances
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How the average price target moved
The average target of all analysts (their ratings of the 3 months before) on each day, the top analysts’ dashed, against the price; the site keeps this record since 1 October 2026. On 01.10.26: target $99.10 at a price of $83.48 (+18.7%); now: $98.75 at $90.68 (+8.9%).
PriceAverage targetTop analysts’ target
Recommendation trend
Strong BuyBuyHoldSell
| Rating | 05.26 | 06.26 | 07.26 | 08.26 | 09.26 | 10.26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buy | 20 | 22 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 15 |
| Hold | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
| Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Earnings and sales forecast
Next report: 03.11.26 (Q3 2026, date not confirmed)
Earnings per share
Next quarter’s EPS estimate — $0.81 (from $0.60 to $1.03). Last quarter: $0.82.
Sales
Next quarter’s sales estimate — $1.9B (from $1.9B to $2.0B). Last quarter: $2.0B.
Best top-analyst consensus in the sector · Basicmaterials
About International Flavors & Fragrances
- CEO: Jon Erik Fyrwald
- Employees: 21,500
- 521 West 57th Street, New York City, NY, 10019-2960, US
- www.iff.com
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF), through its various subsidiaries, operates as a global developer and purveyor of active cosmetic and natural health ingredients. These vital components are incorporated into a wide array of consumer goods distributed across significant markets such as Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Greater Asia, North America, and Latin America. The company's activities are organized into four principal divisions: 1. Nourish: This segment focuses on natural and plant-derived specialty food ingredients, offering items like flavor compounds, savory solutions, and inclusions. It also provides natural food protection solutions, including antioxidants and anti-microbials, for use in beverages, confectionery, and dairy items. 2. Scent: The Scent division creates fragrance compounds, encompassing luxurious fine fragrances (perfumes and colognes) and everyday consumer fragrances. It further supplies essential fragrance ingredients, both synthetic and natural, which are blended to formulate new scents. Additionally, this segment delivers cosmetic active ingredients, such as functional compounds, botanicals, and advanced delivery systems, designed to enhance customers' cosmetic and personal care product lines. 3. Health & Biosciences: This segment is dedicated to the research, development, and production of enzymes, food cultures, probiotics, and other specialized biological ingredients. 4. Pharma Solutions: This division is responsible for manufacturing and distributing cellulosic and seaweed-derived pharmaceutical excipients. IFF's diverse customer base primarily consists of manufacturers in sectors including perfumery, cosmetics, hair and personal care, soaps and detergents, cleaning products, dairy, meat and processed foods, beverages, snacks and savory items, sweet and baked goods, dietary supplements, infant and elderly nutrition, functional foods, and producers of pharmaceutical excipients and oral care products. Established in 1833, Int
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