Zacks Research Has Bullish Forecast for IFF Q2 Earnings

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (NYSE:IFF) – Analysts at Zacks Research boosted their Q2 2025 EPS estimates for International Flavors & Fragrances in a report released on Tuesday, March 4th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now forecasts that the specialty chemicals company will post earnings of $1.13 per share for the quarter, up from their previous estimate of $1.07. The consensus estimate for International Flavors & Fragrances’ current full-year earnings is $4.32 per share.

A number of other research firms also recently weighed in on IFF. Cfra downgraded shares of International Flavors & Fragrances from a “buy” rating to a “sell” rating and set a $77.00 target price for the company. in a research report on Thursday, February 20th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reduced their price objective on International Flavors & Fragrances from $107.00 to $104.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, February 20th. Bank of America decreased their target price on International Flavors & Fragrances from $105.00 to $101.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, February 20th. Citigroup dropped their price target on International Flavors & Fragrances from $110.00 to $105.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, December 18th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company decreased their price objective on International Flavors & Fragrances from $115.00 to $105.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, February 20th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, three have given a hold rating and twelve have issued a buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, International Flavors & Fragrances currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $103.50.

International Flavors & Fragrances Price Performance

IFF opened at $82.08 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $20.99 billion, a P/E ratio of 87.32, a PEG ratio of 1.45 and a beta of 1.21. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.54, a quick ratio of 1.93 and a current ratio of 1.84. International Flavors & Fragrances has a fifty-two week low of $77.33 and a fifty-two week high of $106.77. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $83.90 and a 200 day moving average of $92.54.

International Flavors & Fragrances (NYSE:IFF) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, February 18th. The specialty chemicals company reported $0.97 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.83 by $0.14. The company had revenue of $2.77 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.67 billion. International Flavors & Fragrances had a return on equity of 7.72% and a net margin of 2.12%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On International Flavors & Fragrances

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. SBI Securities Co. Ltd. bought a new stake in shares of International Flavors & Fragrances during the 4th quarter worth $32,000. Fairway Wealth LLC bought a new position in shares of International Flavors & Fragrances during the 4th quarter valued at about $34,000. Point72 Hong Kong Ltd purchased a new position in shares of International Flavors & Fragrances during the 3rd quarter valued at about $42,000. Rialto Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in International Flavors & Fragrances in the 4th quarter worth approximately $42,000. Finally, Ashton Thomas Securities LLC purchased a new stake in International Flavors & Fragrances in the third quarter worth approximately $48,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 96.02% of the company’s stock.

Insider Activity

In related news, Director Kevin O’byrne acquired 6,500 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, March 5th. The shares were bought at an average cost of $80.44 per share, for a total transaction of $522,860.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director now owns 6,500 shares in the company, valued at approximately $522,860. This trade represents a ∞ increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Corporate insiders own 0.20% of the company’s stock.

International Flavors & Fragrances Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, April 11th. Shareholders of record on Friday, March 21st will be paid a $0.40 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, March 21st. This represents a $1.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.95%. International Flavors & Fragrances’s dividend payout ratio is currently 170.21%.

About International Flavors & Fragrances

International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc engages in the manufacture and supply of flavors and fragrances used in the food, beverage, personal care, and household products industries. It operates through the following segments: Nourish, Health & Biosciences, Scent and Pharma Solutions. The Nourish segment consists of legacy Taste segment combined with N&B’s Food & Beverage division and the food protection business of N&B’s Health & Biosciences division.