International Flavors & Fragrances (NYSE:IFF) Insider De Mendonca Ana Paula Teles Sells 5,718 Shares of Stock

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (NYSE:IFF) insider De Mendonca Ana Paula Teles sold 5,718 shares of International Flavors & Fragrances stock in a transaction dated Monday, August 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $83.19, for a total value of $475,680.42. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website.

International Flavors & Fragrances Trading Up 2.8%

NYSE:IFF opened at $83.23 on Thursday. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $79.32 and its 200 day moving average price is $76.14. International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. has a 52 week low of $59.14 and a 52 week high of $89.32. The company has a market capitalization of $21.24 billion, a P/E ratio of 76.36, a P/E/G ratio of 3.01 and a beta of 0.93. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.34, a quick ratio of 1.72 and a current ratio of 2.06.

International Flavors & Fragrances (NYSE:IFF) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, August 4th. The specialty chemicals company reported $0.82 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.07 by ($0.25). The business had revenue of $1.95 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.62 billion. International Flavors & Fragrances had a net margin of 2.78% and a return on equity of 7.11%. International Flavors & Fragrances’s revenue was up 1.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $1.15 earnings per share. On average, research analysts forecast that International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. will post 3.06 EPS for the current fiscal year.

International Flavors & Fragrances Dividend Announcement

The firm 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 $0.40 dividend. This represents a $1.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.9%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, September 18th. International Flavors & Fragrances’s payout ratio is presently 146.79%.

International Flavors & Fragrances announced that its board has initiated a stock repurchase plan on Tuesday, August 4th that allows the company to repurchase $2.50 billion in shares. This repurchase authorization allows the specialty chemicals company to reacquire up to 12.1% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase plans are generally an indication that the company’s management believes its shares are undervalued.

International Flavors & Fragrances News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: IFF is trading above both its 50-day and 200-day moving averages and near its 52-week high, indicating continued technical momentum. However, the provided reports do not identify a new fundamental catalyst for the move.
• Neutral Sentiment: CEO Erik Fyrwald is scheduled to participate in a Barclays Global Consumer Conference fireside chat on Sept. 10. Investors may look for updates on strategy, operating performance and capital allocation, although no new guidance was provided. IFF to Webcast Fireside Chat at Barclays Global Consumer Conference
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research repeatedly cut its earnings forecasts for IFF and maintained a “Strong Sell” rating. Estimates were reduced for Q3 and Q4 2026, all four quarters of 2027, and the first two quarters of 2028. Full-year EPS forecasts fell to $3.14 for 2026 from $4.45, $3.71 for 2027 from $4.81, and $4.31 for 2028 from $5.21. The reductions point to weaker expected profitability and could pressure valuation, particularly given IFF’s elevated reported P/E ratio.
• Negative Sentiment: The most significant quarterly revision was for Q3 2026 EPS, cut to $0.67 from $1.14. Forecasts for Q4 2026, Q1 2027, Q2 2027 and Q3 2027 were also lowered substantially, suggesting analysts expect near-term earnings pressure rather than a one-quarter issue.
• Negative Sentiment: An insider sold 5,718 IFF shares for approximately $476,000 at an average price of $83.19. A single insider transaction is not conclusive, but it adds a modest negative signal for investors monitoring management confidence. SEC insider transaction filing
• Negative Sentiment: Recent commentary has also questioned IFF’s capital allocation and overall investment outlook, reinforcing concerns about earnings quality and shareholder returns. IFF: 2026 Confirms Poor Capital Allocation

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities analysts have weighed in on IFF shares. Barclays raised their target price on International Flavors & Fragrances from $90.00 to $96.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, August 7th. Wall Street Zen lowered International Flavors & Fragrances from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a report on Saturday, August 8th. Vertical Research downgraded 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, August 6th. Citigroup reduced their target price 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. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price target on International Flavors & Fragrances from $90.00 to $92.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, May 7th. Thirteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, International Flavors & Fragrances currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $92.16.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On International Flavors & Fragrances

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Swiss Life Asset Management Ltd grew its position in International Flavors & Fragrances by 117.0% during the fourth quarter. Swiss Life Asset Management Ltd now owns 148,377 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock worth $9,999,000 after buying an additional 80,014 shares in the last quarter. First Eagle Investment Management LLC raised its holdings in International Flavors & Fragrances by 27.5% in the 4th quarter. First Eagle Investment Management LLC now owns 8,831,668 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock valued at $595,166,000 after acquiring an additional 1,904,598 shares in the last quarter. UBS Group AG raised its holdings in International Flavors & Fragrances by 53.5% in the 4th quarter. UBS Group AG now owns 1,695,343 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock valued at $114,249,000 after acquiring an additional 590,997 shares in the last quarter. Strs Ohio lifted its position in shares of International Flavors & Fragrances by 346.2% in the 4th quarter. Strs Ohio now owns 27,337 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock worth $1,842,000 after acquiring an additional 21,211 shares during the period. Finally, Vaughan Nelson Investment Management L.P. grew its holdings in shares of International Flavors & Fragrances by 38.6% during the 1st quarter. Vaughan Nelson Investment Management L.P. now owns 784,570 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock worth $56,921,000 after purchasing an additional 218,420 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 96.02% of the company’s stock.

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.