International Flavors & Fragrances (NYSE:IFF) Price Target Raised to $91.00

International Flavors & Fragrances (NYSE:IFF) had its target price upped by UBS Group from $84.00 to $91.00 in a research note released on Thursday morning,Benzinga reports. UBS Group currently has a neutral rating on the specialty chemicals company’s stock.

Other research analysts also recently issued research reports about the stock. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft decreased their price objective on shares of International Flavors & Fragrances from $95.00 to $90.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, June 1st. Berenberg Bank raised their target price on shares of International Flavors & Fragrances from $83.00 to $84.80 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 7th. Barclays lifted their price target on International Flavors & Fragrances from $80.00 to $90.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, May 7th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price target on International Flavors & Fragrances from $90.00 to $92.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 7th. Finally, Vertical Research lowered International Flavors & Fragrances from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $93.00 price objective on the stock. in a research note on Thursday. Thirteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, International Flavors & Fragrances has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $92.16.

International Flavors & Fragrances Trading Up 1.5%

Shares of International Flavors & Fragrances stock opened at $85.80 on Thursday. The stock has a market cap of $21.89 billion, a P/E ratio of 78.72, a P/E/G ratio of 2.54 and a beta of 0.93. The company has a quick ratio of 0.87, a current ratio of 2.06 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.34. International Flavors & Fragrances has a 12-month low of $59.14 and a 12-month high of $89.32. The business’s 50 day moving average is $77.77 and its 200-day moving average is $75.47.

International Flavors & Fragrances (NYSE:IFF) last issued its earnings results 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 return on equity of 7.11% and a net margin of 2.78%.The firm had revenue of $1.95 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.62 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $1.15 earnings per share. International Flavors & Fragrances’s quarterly revenue was up 1.8% on a year-over-year basis. Equities research analysts predict that International Flavors & Fragrances will post 3.69 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

International Flavors & Fragrances Announces Dividend

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

International Flavors & Fragrances announced that its board has initiated a share repurchase program on Tuesday, August 4th that authorizes the company to buyback $2.50 billion in shares. This buyback authorization authorizes the specialty chemicals company to reacquire up to 12.1% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are often an indication that the company’s board believes its stock is undervalued.

Insider Transactions at International Flavors & Fragrances

In other International Flavors & Fragrances news, EVP Michael Deveau sold 8,825 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, August 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $85.55, for a total transaction of $754,978.75. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 5,199 shares in the company, valued at $444,774.45. This trade represents a 62.93% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, Director Paul J. Fribourg bought 260,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, June 1st. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $74.28 per share, for a total transaction of $19,312,800.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 2,682,730 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $199,273,184.40. The trade was a 10.73% increase in their position. Additional details regarding this purchase are available in the official SEC disclosure. 1.07% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Trading of International Flavors & Fragrances

Several hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in IFF. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. grew its holdings in International Flavors & Fragrances by 5.3% in the 1st quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 26,315 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock valued at $2,042,000 after buying an additional 1,335 shares in the last quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp lifted its holdings in shares of International Flavors & Fragrances by 15.7% during the first quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp now owns 3,976 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock worth $309,000 after buying an additional 539 shares in the last quarter. Empowered Funds LLC boosted its position in shares of International Flavors & Fragrances by 71.5% in the first quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 10,454 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock valued at $811,000 after acquiring an additional 4,358 shares during the period. Focus Partners Wealth boosted its position in shares of International Flavors & Fragrances by 25.5% in the first quarter. Focus Partners Wealth now owns 7,527 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock valued at $584,000 after acquiring an additional 1,530 shares during the period. Finally, Geneos Wealth Management Inc. grew its stake in shares of International Flavors & Fragrances by 55.7% in the first quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 587 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock valued at $46,000 after acquiring an additional 210 shares in the last quarter. 96.02% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

International Flavors & Fragrances News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Barclays raised its price target from $90 to $96 and upgraded its stance to “overweight,” implying approximately 12% upside from the reference price. The move signals improving confidence in IFF’s earnings outlook and restructuring efforts. Benzinga analyst update
• Positive Sentiment: Benchmark increased its target from $100 to $105 and maintained a “buy” rating, representing roughly 22% potential upside. This is the most bullish valuation among the recent analyst actions. Benzinga analyst update
• Positive Sentiment: IFF plans to repurchase up to $2.5 billion of its shares, which could support per-share earnings and signal that management views the stock as attractively valued. IFF share buyback report
• Neutral Sentiment: UBS raised its price target from $84 to $91 but retained a “neutral” rating. The higher valuation provides modest upside, while the unchanged rating suggests the firm sees balanced potential and risks. Benzinga analyst update
• Negative Sentiment: Vertical Research downgraded IFF from “buy” to “hold,” despite assigning a $93 price target. The downgrade may limit enthusiasm because it reflects less conviction in near-term upside. Finviz analyst update
• Negative Sentiment: Second-quarter results were mixed to weak: adjusted earnings per share came in at $0.82 versus the $1.07 consensus, while revenue of $1.95 billion missed estimates of $2.62 billion. IFF also lowered its full-year sales outlook, overshadowing modest year-over-year revenue growth. International Flavors Q2 earnings snapshot

International Flavors & Fragrances Company 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.