International Flavors & Fragrances (NYSE:IFF) Price Target Raised to $96.00

International Flavors & Fragrances (NYSE:IFF) had its price target increased by equities research analysts at Barclays from $90.00 to $96.00 in a research report issued on Friday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has an “overweight” rating on the specialty chemicals company’s stock. Barclays‘s target price would suggest a potential upside of 12.78% from the stock’s previous close.

IFF has been the subject of several other reports. UBS Group lifted their price objective on shares of International Flavors & Fragrances from $84.00 to $91.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday. Benchmark raised their price target on International Flavors & Fragrances from $100.00 to $105.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday. Citigroup decreased their price target on International Flavors & Fragrances from $96.00 to $88.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, June 24th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price objective 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, Jefferies Financial Group raised their target price on International Flavors & Fragrances from $97.00 to $105.00 in a research report on Thursday, May 7th. Thirteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, International Flavors & Fragrances currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $92.16.

International Flavors & Fragrances Stock Up 0.7%

Shares of International Flavors & Fragrances stock traded up $0.57 during trading hours on Friday, reaching $85.12. 457,679 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 1,865,251. The firm has a market cap of $21.72 billion, a PE ratio of 78.15, a PEG ratio of 2.27 and a beta of 0.93. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.34, a quick ratio of 0.87 and a current ratio of 2.06. International Flavors & Fragrances has a 1 year low of $59.14 and a 1 year high of $89.32. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $77.57 and its 200 day moving average is $75.40.

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 the consensus estimate of $1.07 by ($0.25). International Flavors & Fragrances had a net margin of 2.78% and a return on equity of 7.11%. The firm had revenue of $1.95 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.62 billion. During the same period last year, the business earned $1.15 EPS. The firm’s revenue was up 1.8% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, equities research analysts forecast that International Flavors & Fragrances will post 4.42 earnings per share for the current year.

International Flavors & Fragrances announced that its board has authorized a stock buyback plan on Tuesday, August 4th that permits the company to repurchase $2.50 billion in shares. This repurchase authorization permits the specialty chemicals company to repurchase up to 12.1% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase plans are often a sign that the company’s board believes its shares are undervalued.

Insider Activity

In other news, Director Paul J. Fribourg purchased 260,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, June 1st. The shares were purchased at an average price of $74.28 per share, for a total transaction of $19,312,800.00. Following the purchase, the director directly owned 2,682,730 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $199,273,184.40. This represents a 10.73% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. 1.07% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On International Flavors & Fragrances

A number of hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of IFF. Lloyd Advisory Services LLC. acquired a new position in shares of International Flavors & Fragrances in the 4th quarter valued at $27,000. Root Financial Partners LLC boosted its stake in International Flavors & Fragrances by 97.9% during the 1st quarter. Root Financial Partners LLC now owns 554 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock worth $40,000 after purchasing an additional 274 shares during the period. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. grew its position in International Flavors & Fragrances by 55.7% during the 1st quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 587 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock worth $46,000 after purchasing an additional 210 shares during the last quarter. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC increased its stake in International Flavors & Fragrances by 884.1% in the second quarter. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC now owns 679 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock valued at $50,000 after purchasing an additional 610 shares during the period. Finally, EFG International AG purchased a new stake in shares of International Flavors & Fragrances in the fourth quarter valued at about $73,000. 96.02% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Trending Headlines about International Flavors & Fragrances

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

• Positive Sentiment: Large buyback supports the stock: IFF plans to repurchase up to $2.5 billion of its shares, potentially improving per-share earnings and signaling management’s confidence that the stock is undervalued. International Flavors & Fragrances to Buyback $2.50 Billion in Shares
• Positive Sentiment: Benchmark raised its outlook: Benchmark increased its price target from $100 to $105 and maintained a “buy” rating, suggesting substantial potential appreciation from recent levels. Benzinga analyst update
• Positive Sentiment: Portfolio overhaul remains a catalyst: Planned divestitures, including the approximately $4.3 billion sale of the Food Ingredients business, are intended to strengthen IFF’s balance sheet and concentrate the company on higher-growth, higher-margin operations. Recent insider buying may have reinforced investor confidence. Why International Flavors & Fragrances Stock Is Up
• Neutral Sentiment: UBS raised its target but remained cautious: UBS lifted its target from $84 to $91 while retaining a “neutral” rating, indicating improved valuation expectations but limited conviction in near-term outperformance. Benzinga UBS analyst update
• Neutral Sentiment: Commentary on IFF’s second-quarter performance describes a mixed setup: the restructuring and buyback are attractive, but investors are weighing weaker operating trends and revised 2026 expectations. Is IFF Undervalued After Mixed Q2 Results?
• Negative Sentiment: Earnings and guidance disappointed: IFF reported quarterly EPS of $0.82 versus a $1.07 consensus estimate and revenue of $1.95 billion versus expectations of $2.62 billion. Reports also indicated that full-year guidance was lowered, raising concerns about demand and execution. IFF Misses Q2 Sales Expectations and Lowers Guidance
• Negative Sentiment: Vertical Research downgraded the stock: The firm moved IFF from “buy” to “hold,” despite assigning a $93 price target, reflecting more cautious expectations after the recent rally and earnings update. Finviz analyst update

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.