Danske Bank A S Makes New $15.90 Million Investment in International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. $IFF

Danske Bank A S bought a new stake in shares of International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (NYSE:IFF) during the 2nd quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm bought 200,755 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock, valued at approximately $15,904,000.

Several other large investors also recently bought and sold shares of IFF. BlackRock Inc. purchased a new stake in International Flavors & Fragrances during the 2nd quarter worth $1,835,955,000. State Street Corp grew its stake in shares of International Flavors & Fragrances by 1.1% during the fourth quarter. State Street Corp now owns 11,092,368 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock valued at $751,875,000 after acquiring an additional 121,260 shares in the last quarter. First Eagle Investment Management LLC increased its position in shares of International Flavors & Fragrances by 27.5% during the fourth quarter. First Eagle Investment Management LLC now owns 8,831,668 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock worth $595,166,000 after acquiring an additional 1,904,598 shares during the last quarter. Invesco Ltd. increased its position in shares of International Flavors & Fragrances by 4.9% during the fourth quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 7,519,812 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock worth $506,760,000 after acquiring an additional 352,636 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Geode Capital Management LLC lifted its stake in shares of International Flavors & Fragrances by 2.6% in the fourth quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 6,771,894 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock worth $454,607,000 after acquiring an additional 172,781 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 96.02% of the company’s stock.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, CAO Marc Birenkrant sold 1,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, August 7th. The shares were sold at an average price of $85.00, for a total transaction of $85,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief accounting officer owned 3,446 shares in the company, valued at approximately $292,910. This represents a 22.49% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, Director Paul J. Fribourg bought 260,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, June 1st. The stock was purchased at an average price of $74.28 per share, with a total value of $19,312,800.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 2,682,730 shares in the company, valued at $199,273,184.40. The trade was a 10.73% increase in their position. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 15,543 shares of company stock worth $1,315,659. 1.07% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

International Flavors & Fragrances News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: IFF remains above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages and near its 52-week high, indicating continued market momentum. The company also authorized a $2.5 billion share-repurchase program, potentially supporting earnings per share and signaling management believes the stock is undervalued.
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst opinion remains mixed. While Zacks Research has a “Strong Sell” rating, other analysts maintain Buy ratings and the broader consensus is “Moderate Buy,” with an average price target of $92.16. IFF analyst coverage
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research made a broad series of earnings reductions, cutting projected EPS to $3.14 from $4.45 for fiscal 2026, to $3.71 from $4.81 for 2027, and to $4.31 from $5.21 for 2028. Estimates for multiple upcoming quarters were also reduced, including Q3 2026 EPS to $0.67 from $1.14. The revisions suggest expectations for weaker profitability over the next several years and may weigh on IFF’s relatively high valuation.
• Negative Sentiment: IFF insider Ana Paula Teles De Mendonca sold 5,718 shares at an average price of $83.19, representing approximately $475,680. One insider sale is not conclusive, but it adds a modest negative signal regarding management-level confidence. SEC insider transaction filing
• Negative Sentiment: The company’s most recent quarterly results missed expectations, with EPS of $0.82 versus the $1.07 consensus estimate and revenue of $1.95 billion versus expectations of $2.62 billion. The prior-year quarter produced EPS of $1.15, reinforcing concerns about earnings deterioration.

International Flavors & Fragrances Trading Up 0.1%

NYSE IFF opened at $83.40 on Friday. 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 Inc. has a one year low of $59.14 and a one year high of $89.32. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $79.44 and a 200-day simple moving average of $76.24. The firm has a market capitalization of $21.28 billion, a PE ratio of 76.51, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.08 and a beta of 0.93.

International Flavors & Fragrances (NYSE:IFF) last released its quarterly earnings data 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 return on equity of 7.11% and a net margin of 2.78%.The business had revenue of $1.95 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.62 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $1.15 EPS. International Flavors & Fragrances’s revenue was up 1.8% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, equities analysts forecast that International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. will post 3.08 earnings per share for the current year.

International Flavors & Fragrances announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a share repurchase plan on Tuesday, August 4th that authorizes the company to buyback $2.50 billion in outstanding shares. This buyback authorization authorizes the specialty chemicals company to purchase up to 12.1% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback plans are typically an indication that the company’s leadership believes its shares are undervalued.

International Flavors & Fragrances Announces Dividend

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

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

IFF has been the subject of a number of recent analyst reports. Wall Street Zen lowered International Flavors & Fragrances from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research note on Saturday, August 8th. Jefferies Financial Group increased their target price on International Flavors & Fragrances from $97.00 to $105.00 in a research note on Thursday, May 7th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft decreased their price target 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. Citigroup cut their price target on shares of International Flavors & Fragrances from $96.00 to $88.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, June 24th. Finally, Benchmark increased their price objective on shares of International Flavors & Fragrances from $100.00 to $105.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 6th. Thirteen 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 data from MarketBeat.com, International Flavors & Fragrances has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $92.16.

International Flavors & Fragrances 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.