International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.

IFF

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Market Cap$19.42B
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P/E RatioDividendsReturn on EquityPrice-to-SalesDebt-to-Equity
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.22.92.1%6%1.80.4

Earnings Call Q1 2026

May 6, 2026 - AI Summary

Strong Q1 performance & profitability upside (good): - Revenue >$2.7B with 3% sales growth (volume growth across all businesses). - Growth mix: Health & Biosciences mid-single-digit, Taste/Food Ingredients/Scent low single digits. - Adjusted operating EBITDA $568M (+8% YoY), helped by volume leverage + productivity. - EBITDA margin 20.7% (+110 bps currency-neutral), highest since Q2 2022.
Segment highlights (good, with one clear soft spot): - Taste: Sales $656M (+2%); EBITDA $153M (+18%) driven by volume + favorable net pricing + productivity. - Food Ingredients: Sales $839M (+3%); EBITDA $114M (+12%) with ~5% volume growth (highest in years), led by inclusion + systems. - Health & Biosciences: Sales $595M (+5%) volume-driven (notably Animal Nutrition + Food Biosciences); EBITDA $153M (+7%). - Scent: Sales $651M (+1%); EBITDA $148M (-2%)—benefits from volume/productivity offset by unfavorable price-to-input costs, especially commodity Fragrance Ingredients.
Cash flow & balance sheet progress (good): - Cash flow from operations $257M (+$130M YoY). - Free cash flow $92M (+$144M YoY); working capital discipline emphasized. - CapEx $165M YTD (~6% of sales). - Shareholder returns: $102M dividends + $35M share repurchase (dilution + buyback program). - Debt improved: gross debt $5.85B (down >$3B YoY); net debt/credit adj. EBITDA ~2.5x (slightly better than prior quarter).

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$88.58

Target Price by Analysts

20.4% upsideInternational Flavors & Fragrances Target Price DetailsTarget Price
$9.67

Current Fair Value

86.8% downside

Overvalued by 86.8% based on the discounted cash flow analysis.

Share Statistics

Market cap$19.42 Billion
Enterprise Value$25.19 Billion
Dividend Yield$1.60 (2.10%)
Earnings per Share$-1.46
Beta0.94
Outstanding Shares256,000,000

Return

Return on Equity5.94%ROE
Return on Assets3.34%
Return on Invested Capital5.54%

Valuation & Multiples

P/E Ratio22.85P/E Ratio
PEG-19.6PEG
Price to Sales1.75Price to Sales
Price to Book Ratio1.34Price to Book Ratio
Enterprise Value to Revenue2.34
Enterprise Value to EBIT21.15
Enterprise Value to Net Income30
Total Debt to Enterprise0.25
Debt to Equity0.45Debt to Equity

Revenue Sources

No data

Insider Trades

Last Earnings Call

Report Date
May 11, 2026
EPS Estimate
$1.08
Average shareholder expectation
Revenue Estimate
$2.65 B
Average shareholder expectation

Next Earnings Call

Expected Date
August 4, 2026
EPS Estimate
$1.11
Average shareholder expectation
Revenue Estimate
$2.69 B
Average shareholder expectation

Institutional Put/Call Ratio

Market sentiment based on institutional option activity.

Put/Call Ratio1.3601 50.19%
Total Calls396,300 53.26%
Total Puts539,000 25.93%

Institutional Ownership

Holdings and activity of institutional investors.

Ownership %100.45% 0.51%
Total Invested$18.67B 8.25%
Investors Holding713 19.00%

ESG Score

No data

About International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.

13,600 employees
CEO: Andreas Fibig

IFF uses Uncommon Sense to create what the world needs. As a collective of unconventional thinkers and creators, the Company puts science and artistry to work to create unique and unexpected scents, tastes, experiences and ingredients for the products its world craves.

Relevant Senate Committees

Joint Committee on Taxation

Provides critical analysis and scoring for tax legislation, directly influencing corporate tax structures and IFF's overall tax burden and financial planning.

Finance

Directly impacts IFF's profitability and global operations through tax policy and international trade agreements (tariffs).

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

FDA oversight is crucial for ingredients used in food, beverages, and cosmetics, and labor laws directly impact IFF's operational costs and workforce management.

Judiciary

Has direct oversight on antitrust enforcement (affecting potential M&A) and intellectual property protection, both critical for a science-driven company like IFF.

Environment and Public Works

Directly impacts IFF as a chemical manufacturer through environmental regulations (EPA), affecting operational costs, waste management, and compliance.