Q1 2025 EPS Estimates for International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. Lifted by Analyst (NYSE:IFF)

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (NYSE:IFF) – Analysts at Zacks Research raised their Q1 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of International Flavors & Fragrances in a research note issued on Thursday, June 27th. Zacks Research analyst S. Deb now expects that the specialty chemicals company will post earnings per share of $1.04 for the quarter, up from their previous forecast of $1.03. The consensus estimate for International Flavors & Fragrances’ current full-year earnings is $3.97 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for International Flavors & Fragrances’ Q2 2025 earnings at $1.07 EPS, Q4 2025 earnings at $0.96 EPS, FY2025 earnings at $4.04 EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $1.15 EPS and FY2026 earnings at $4.57 EPS.

IFF has been the subject of several other research reports. Citigroup boosted their target price on International Flavors & Fragrances from $100.00 to $108.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, May 8th. Bank of America upped their price objective on International Flavors & Fragrances from $87.00 to $99.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, May 10th. Robert W. Baird lifted their target price on International Flavors & Fragrances from $100.00 to $110.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, May 8th. Mizuho upped their price target on shares of International Flavors & Fragrances from $91.00 to $98.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Tuesday, May 7th. Finally, Argus lowered shares of International Flavors & Fragrances from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, March 8th. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, eleven have assigned a hold rating and eight have given a buy rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $95.61.

International Flavors & Fragrances Price Performance

IFF stock opened at $94.74 on Monday. The company has a current ratio of 1.68, a quick ratio of 1.05 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.64. International Flavors & Fragrances has a 12 month low of $62.11 and a 12 month high of $99.91. The stock has a market cap of $24.19 billion, a PE ratio of -9.70, a P/E/G ratio of 1.88 and a beta of 1.26. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $94.40 and a 200 day moving average price of $85.85.

International Flavors & Fragrances (NYSE:IFF) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Monday, May 6th. The specialty chemicals company reported $1.13 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.86 by $0.27. International Flavors & Fragrances had a positive return on equity of 5.78% and a negative net margin of 22.01%. The company had revenue of $2.90 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.78 billion. During the same period last year, the company earned $0.87 earnings per share. International Flavors & Fragrances’s revenue was down 4.2% on a year-over-year basis.

International Flavors & Fragrances Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, July 10th. Stockholders of record on Friday, June 21st will be issued a $0.40 dividend. This represents a $1.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.69%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, June 21st. International Flavors & Fragrances’s dividend payout ratio is currently -16.38%.

Insider Transactions at International Flavors & Fragrances

In other International Flavors & Fragrances news, insider Angela Strzelecki sold 2,588 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, June 13th. The shares were sold at an average price of $95.66, for a total value of $247,568.08. Following the completion of the sale, the insider now directly owns 8,539 shares in the company, valued at $816,840.74. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Insiders own 0.09% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On International Flavors & Fragrances

Several institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in IFF. Blue Bell Private Wealth Management LLC raised its position in shares of International Flavors & Fragrances by 3,000.0% in the 4th quarter. Blue Bell Private Wealth Management LLC now owns 310 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 300 shares during the last quarter. Riverview Trust Co purchased a new position in shares of International Flavors & Fragrances in the first quarter worth $27,000. Quent Capital LLC lifted its stake in shares of International Flavors & Fragrances by 183.2% during the first quarter. Quent Capital LLC now owns 371 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock worth $32,000 after buying an additional 240 shares during the period. Turtle Creek Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of International Flavors & Fragrances during the fourth quarter valued at $41,000. Finally, Fidelis Capital Partners LLC acquired a new position in shares of International Flavors & Fragrances in the 1st quarter valued at $44,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 96.02% of the company’s stock.

About International Flavors & Fragrances

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells cosmetic active and natural health ingredients for use in various consumer products in the United States, Europe, and internationally. It operates through four segments: Nourish, Health & Biosciences, Scent, and Pharma Solutions.