International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) – Analysts’ Recent Ratings Changes

A number of firms have modified their ratings and price targets on shares of International Flavors & Fragrances (NYSE: IFF) recently:

• 8/8/2026 – International Flavors & Fragrances was downgraded by Wall Street Zen from “hold” to “sell”.
• 8/7/2026 – International Flavors & Fragrances had its price target raised by Barclays PLC from $90.00 to $96.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 8/6/2026 – International Flavors & Fragrances was downgraded by Zacks Research from “hold” to “strong sell”.
• 8/6/2026 – International Flavors & Fragrances had its price target raised by UBS Group AG from $84.00 to $91.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 8/6/2026 – International Flavors & Fragrances had its price target raised by Benchmark Co. from $100.00 to $105.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 8/6/2026 – International Flavors & Fragrances was downgraded by Vertical Research from “buy” to “hold”. They now have a $93.00 price target on the stock.
• 8/3/2026 – International Flavors & Fragrances had its “hold (c)” rating reaffirmed by Weiss Ratings.
• 7/1/2026 – International Flavors & Fragrances had its price target raised by Morgan Stanley from $93.00 to $95.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 6/30/2026 – International Flavors & Fragrances had its price target raised by Argus from $80.00 to $85.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 6/24/2026 – International Flavors & Fragrances had its price target lowered by Citigroup Inc. from $96.00 to $88.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.

International Flavors & Fragrances Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, October 9th. Investors 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 payout ratio is presently 146.79%.

Insider Buying and Selling at International Flavors & Fragrances

In related news, CAO Marc Birenkrant sold 1,000 shares of the 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 sale, the chief accounting officer owned 3,446 shares in the company, valued at approximately $292,910. This trade represents a 22.49% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, EVP Michael Deveau sold 8,825 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, August 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $85.55, for a total value of $754,978.75. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 5,199 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $444,774.45. The trade was a 62.93% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders own 1.07% of the company’s stock.

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.