IFF
INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC
$75.28
+0.04%
$19.2B
No data for this timeframe.
Vol
Market Cap$19.2B
Cap SizeLarge Cap
Analyst ConsensusStrong Buy (76%)
Inst. Holders10 funds
Inst. Value$5.1B
Inst. Activity1 buys / 1 sells
SEC Reports4
Congressional2 trades
Recent Activity
May 21, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: IFF — 86.4% short (0.6M / 0.7M)
Short: 572,090 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 662,086 | Short Ratio: 86.4% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool
May 16, 2026
SEC
Oppenheimer upgrades IFF to Outperform — PT $97 (+26%) as 11-firm cluster signals broad bullish shift
ANALYST-UPGRADE — Impact 4/10
May 4, 2026
Insider
Birenkrant Marc sold 389 shares
Controller & CAO @ $70.09 ($27.3K)
May 4, 2026
Insider
Borg Deborah sold 1,768 shares
EVP, Chief Ppl&Culture Officer @ $0.00 ($0.00)
May 4, 2026
Insider
Birenkrant Marc sold 141 shares
Controller & CAO @ $70.09 ($9.9K)
Apr 16, 2026
SEC
Oppenheimer upgraded IFF from Perform to Outperform with a $97 price target, joining a cluster of 12 firms active on the
ANALYST-UPGRADE — Impact 8/10
Mar 18, 2026
SEC
Analysis based on filing metadata only — document content was unavailable. This DEFA14A filing for INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS
DEFA14A — Impact 3/10
Inst.
NORGES BANK — NEW
1,681,024 shares ($113.3M)
Price Targets
$91.58
+21.6% upside
Strong Buy
Current $75.28
Low $71.00
Median $92.00
High $105.00
17 analysts
$71.00
$105.00
Analyst Ratings
7Strong Buy
12Buy
6Hold
0Sell
0Strong Sell
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | Barclays | MAINTAIN | Overweight → Overweight |
| May 7, 2026 | Citigroup | MAINTAIN | Buy → Buy |
| May 7, 2026 | JP Morgan | MAINTAIN | Overweight → Overweight |
| May 7, 2026 | Oppenheimer | MAINTAIN | Outperform → Outperform |
| Apr 22, 2026 | Oppenheimer | MAINTAIN | Outperform → Outperform |
Earnings Estimates
| Period | EPS Est. | Range | Growth | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q | $1.12 ▼ -4.0% | $1.05 — $1.14 | -3% YoY | 12 |
| Next Q | $1.14 ▼ -3.2% | $1.07 — $1.23 | 9% YoY | 12 |
| Current FY | $4.49 ▲ +1.8% | $4.25 — $4.77 | 7% YoY | 18 |
| Next FY | $4.81 ▲ +0.9% | $4.20 — $5.42 | 7% YoY | 18 |
Latest Reports
BULLISH
ANALYST-UPGRADE
4/10
Oppenheimer upgrades IFF to Outperform — PT $97 (+26%) as 11-firm cluster signals broad bullish shift
May 16, 2026
BULLISH
ANALYST-UPGRADE
8/10
Oppenheimer upgraded IFF from Perform to Outperform with a $97 price target, joining a cluster of 12 firms active on the
Apr 16, 2026
Top Institutional Holders
| Fund | Value | Move |
|---|---|---|
| DODGE & COX | $2.5B | — |
| VANGUARD GROUP INC | $2.0B | — |
| MORGAN STANLEY | $177.0M | — |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | $118.5M | NEW |
| NORGES BANK | $113.3M | NEW |
Recent Insider Trades
| Date | Insider | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2026 | Birenkrant Marc | M | $27.3K |
| May 4, 2026 | Borg Deborah | M | $0.00 |
| May 4, 2026 | Birenkrant Marc | F | $9.9K |
| May 4, 2026 | DeVeau Michael | M | $62.0K |
| May 4, 2026 | Borg Deborah | M | $123.9K |
Congressional Trades
1 members: 2 buys, 0 sells
| Member | Party | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael McCaul | R | BUY | $50,001 - $100,000 |
| Michael McCaul | R | BUY | $100,001 - $250,000 |
10 institutional holders with $5.1B total value (75,551,763 shares) as of 2025-Q4. Top holders: DODGE, VANGUARD, MORGAN.
Top Institutional Holders — 2025-Q4
| # | Fund | Shares | Value | % of Tracked | Last Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DODGE & COX | 36,401,042 | $2.5B | 48.3% | — |
| 2 | VANGUARD GROUP INC | 30,354,754 | $2.0B | 40.2% | — |
| 3 | MORGAN STANLEY | 2,626,460 | $177.0M | 3.5% | — |
| 4 | CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | 1,758,881 | $118.5M | 2.3% | NEW |
| 5 | NORGES BANK | 1,681,024 | $113.3M | 2.2% | NEW |
| 6 | BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | 1,480,398 | $99.8M | 2.0% | — |
| 7 | FMR LLC | 663,921 | $44.7M | 0.9% | ADD +35.6% |
| 8 | WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | 382,252 | $25.8M | 0.5% | — |
| 9 | Hillman Capital Management, Inc. | 76,031 | $5.1M | 0.1% | — |
| 10 | Olstein Capital Management, L.P. | 127,000 | $8.6K | 0.0% | ADD +28.4% |
Recent Position Changes
| Fund | Action | Prev Shares | Curr Shares | Change % | Value | Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORGES BANK | NEW | — | 1,681,024 | — | $113.3M | 2025-Q4 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | EXIT | 16,400 | 0 | -100.0% | $0.00 | 2025-Q4 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | NEAR_EXIT | 487,827 | 16,400 | -96.6% | $1.0M | 2025-Q3 |
| CAUSEWAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | EXIT | 622,703 | 0 | -100.0% | $0.00 | 2025-Q3 |
| NORGES BANK | EXIT | 2,076,634 | 0 | -100.0% | $0.00 | 2025-Q3 |
| NORGES BANK | NEW | — | 2,076,634 | — | $152.7M | 2025-Q2 |
| FMR LLC | ADD | 552,466 | 748,930 | +35.6% | $55.1M | 2025-Q2 |
| CAUSEWAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | NEW | — | 622,703 | — | $45.8M | 2025-Q2 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | ADD | 478,601 | 629,500 | +31.5% | $48.9M | 2025-Q1 |
| FMR LLC | ADD | 413,748 | 552,466 | +33.5% | $42.9M | 2025-Q1 |
| NORGES BANK | EXIT | 5,350,246 | 0 | -100.0% | $0.00 | 2025-Q1 |
| NORGES BANK | ADD | 4,012,140 | 5,350,246 | +33.4% | $452.4M | 2024-Q4 |
| Olstein Capital Management, L.P. | ADD | 81,000 | 104,000 | +28.4% | $8.8K | 2024-Q4 |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | NEW | — | 1,498,815 | — | $157.3M | 2024-Q3 |
15 unique insiders with 0 transactions. Net insider value: $0.00 ($0.00 bought, $0.00 sold).
Insider Transactions
| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2026 | Birenkrant Marc | Controller & CAO | M | 389 | $70.09 | $27.3K |
| May 4, 2026 | Borg Deborah | EVP, Chief Ppl&Culture Officer | M | 1,768 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 4, 2026 | Birenkrant Marc | Controller & CAO | F | 141 | $70.09 | $9.9K |
| May 4, 2026 | DeVeau Michael | EVP, CFO | M | 884 | $70.09 | $62.0K |
| May 4, 2026 | Borg Deborah | EVP, Chief Ppl&Culture Officer | M | 1,768 | $70.09 | $123.9K |
| May 4, 2026 | Birenkrant Marc | Controller & CAO | M | 389 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 4, 2026 | DeVeau Michael | EVP, CFO | M | 884 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 4, 2026 | DeVeau Michael | EVP, CFO | F | 452 | $70.09 | $31.7K |
| May 4, 2026 | Borg Deborah | EVP, Chief Ppl&Culture Officer | F | 713 | $70.09 | $50.0K |
| May 4, 2026 | Finzel Ralf | EVP, Global Operations Officer | M | 1,326 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 4, 2026 | Finzel Ralf | EVP, Global Operations Officer | F | 734 | $70.09 | $51.4K |
| May 4, 2026 | Finzel Ralf | EVP, Global Operations Officer | M | 1,326 | $70.09 | $92.9K |
| May 4, 2026 | Teles de Mendonca Ana Paula | President, Scent | M | 708 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 4, 2026 | Teles de Mendonca Ana Paula | President, Scent | F | 362 | $70.09 | $25.4K |
| May 4, 2026 | Teles de Mendonca Ana Paula | President, Scent | M | 708 | $70.09 | $49.6K |
| May 1, 2026 | Arora Yuvraj | President, Taste & CCO | M | 3,572 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 1, 2026 | Arora Yuvraj | President, Taste & CCO | M | 3,572 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 1, 2026 | Arora Yuvraj | President, Taste & CCO | F | 1,828 | $70.81 | $129.4K |
| May 1, 2026 | Fyrwald J Erik | Chief Executive Officer | M | 15,875 | $70.81 | $1.1M |
| May 1, 2026 | Borg Deborah | EVP, Chief Ppl&Culture Officer | M | 2,381 | $70.81 | $168.6K |
| May 1, 2026 | Finzel Ralf | EVP, Global Operations Officer | M | 1,984 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 1, 2026 | DeVeau Michael | EVP, CFO | M | 1,389 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 1, 2026 | DeVeau Michael | EVP, CFO | F | 710 | $70.81 | $50.3K |
| May 1, 2026 | DeVeau Michael | EVP, CFO | M | 1,389 | $70.81 | $98.4K |
| May 1, 2026 | Finzel Ralf | EVP, Global Operations Officer | F | 1,098 | $70.81 | $77.7K |
| May 1, 2026 | Finzel Ralf | EVP, Global Operations Officer | M | 1,984 | $70.81 | $140.5K |
| May 1, 2026 | Borg Deborah | EVP, Chief Ppl&Culture Officer | M | 2,381 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 1, 2026 | Borg Deborah | EVP, Chief Ppl&Culture Officer | F | 960 | $70.81 | $68.0K |
| May 1, 2026 | Fyrwald J Erik | Chief Executive Officer | F | 7,763 | $70.81 | $549.7K |
| May 1, 2026 | Fyrwald J Erik | Chief Executive Officer | M | 15,875 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 1, 2026 | JAMISON CYNTHIA T | Director | A | 2,569 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 1, 2026 | Teles de Mendonca Ana Paula | President, Scent | M | 1,587 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 1, 2026 | Teles de Mendonca Ana Paula | President, Scent | F | 625 | $70.81 | $44.3K |
| May 1, 2026 | Teles de Mendonca Ana Paula | President, Scent | M | 1,587 | $70.81 | $112.4K |
| May 1, 2026 | Birenkrant Marc | Controller & CAO | M | 397 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 1, 2026 | Birenkrant Marc | Controller & CAO | F | 144 | $70.81 | $10.2K |
| May 1, 2026 | Birenkrant Marc | Controller & CAO | M | 397 | $70.81 | $28.1K |
| May 1, 2026 | Willoughby Dawn C | Director | A | 2,569 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 1, 2026 | Mulligan Richard | Director | M | 1,712 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 1, 2026 | Drosos Virginia | Director | M | 2,335 | $70.81 | $165.3K |
| May 1, 2026 | JAMISON CYNTHIA T | Director | D | 2,569 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 1, 2026 | Mantas Jesus B | Director | A | 2,281 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 1, 2026 | Mulligan Richard | Director | M | 1,712 | $70.81 | $121.2K |
| May 1, 2026 | ICAHN BRETT | Director | M | 1,712 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 1, 2026 | Mantas Jesus B | Director | D | 2,281 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 1, 2026 | ICAHN BRETT | Director | M | 1,712 | $70.81 | $121.2K |
| May 1, 2026 | Drosos Virginia | Director | M | 2,335 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 1, 2026 | Khan Mehmood | Director | M | 2,569 | $70.81 | $181.9K |
| May 1, 2026 | O'Byrne Kevin | Director | M | 4,282 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 1, 2026 | O'Byrne Kevin | Director | F | 1,157 | $70.81 | $81.9K |
4 SEC filing reports analyzed. Sentiment: 3 bullish, 0 bearish, 0 mixed, 1 neutral. Avg impact: 5.5/10.
BULLISH
ANALYST-UPGRADE
8/10
Oppenheimer upgraded IFF from Perform to Outperform with a $97 price target, joining a cluster of 12
Apr 16, 2026
BULLISH
ANALYST-UPGRADE
4/10
Oppenheimer upgrades IFF to Outperform — PT $97 (+26%) as 11-firm cluster signals broad bullish shift
May 16, 2026
NEUTRAL
DEFA14A
3/10
Analysis based on filing metadata only — document content was unavailable. This DEFA14A filing for I
Mar 18, 2026
BULLISH
CLUSTER
7/10
CEO J Erik Fyrwald and Director Paul J Fribourg collectively purchased over $2 million in IFF shares
Mar 16, 2026
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Current analyst consensus: Buy (76% buy). Based on 25 analysts: 7 strong buy, 12 buy, 6 hold, 0 sell, 0 strong sell.
Analyst Price Targets
$91.58 mean target
+21.6% upside
Strong Buy (1.68)
$71.00 Low
$105.00 High
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | $75.28 |
| Target Low | $71.00 |
| Target Mean | $91.58 |
| Target Median | $92.00 |
| Target High | $105.00 |
| # Analysts | 17 |
| Recommendation | Strong Buy (1.68) |
Earnings Estimates & Revisions
| Period | EPS Avg | EPS Low | EPS High | EPS Growth | 30d Rev. | Up/Down | Rev. Avg | Rev. Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q 2026-06-30 |
$1.12 | $1.05 | $1.14 | -2.9% | -4.0% | 1↑ 9↓ | $2.7B | -2.8% | 12 |
| Next Q 2026-09-30 |
$1.14 | $1.07 | $1.23 | 8.9% | -3.2% | 1↑ 9↓ | $2.7B | 0.8% | 12 |
| Current FY 2026-12-31 |
$4.49 | $4.25 | $4.77 | 6.9% | +1.8% | 10↑ 4↓ | $10.7B | -1.4% | 18 |
| Next FY 2027-12-31 |
$4.81 | $4.20 | $5.42 | 7.0% | +0.9% | 13↑ 3↓ | $10.9B | 1.1% | 18 |
Current Quarter EPS Revision History
| Timepoint | EPS Estimate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Current | $1.117 | |
| 7d ago | $1.120 | -0.003 |
| 30d ago | $1.164 | -0.047 |
| 60d ago | $1.170 | -0.053 |
| 90d ago | $1.199 | -0.082 |
8 analyst firms have rated this stock: 1 upgrades, 0 downgrades, 0 initiations.
Individual Analyst Actions
| Date | Analyst Firm | Action | Previous Rating | New Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | Barclays | MAINTAIN | Overweight | Overweight |
| May 7, 2026 | Citigroup | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| May 7, 2026 | JP Morgan | MAINTAIN | Overweight | Overweight |
| May 7, 2026 | Oppenheimer | MAINTAIN | Outperform | Outperform |
| Apr 22, 2026 | Oppenheimer | MAINTAIN | Outperform | Outperform |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Barclays | MAINTAIN | Overweight | Overweight |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Citigroup | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| Apr 9, 2026 | UBS | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Barclays | MAINTAIN | Overweight | Overweight |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Mizuho | MAINTAIN | Outperform | Outperform |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Citigroup | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Oppenheimer | UPGRADE | Perform | Outperform |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Wells Fargo | MAINTAIN | Overweight | Overweight |
| Feb 12, 2026 | Mizuho | MAINTAIN | Outperform | Outperform |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Argus Research | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| Jan 21, 2026 | Citigroup | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| Jan 12, 2026 | UBS | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
Monthly Consensus History
| Period | Strong Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Strong Sell | Buy % | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | 7 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 76% | |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 7 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 76% | |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 7 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 76% | |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 6 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 72% | |
| Jan 1, 2026 | 6 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 72% |
Strong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong Sell
1 members of Congress traded this stock: 2 buys, 0 sells.
Congressional Trades
| Date | Member | Party | Chamber | Type | Amount | Asset | Disclosed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2026 | Michael McCaul | R | HOUSE | BUY | $50,001 - $100,000 | International Flavors & Fragrances Inc | Feb 12, 2026 (29d) |
| Jan 13, 2026 | Michael McCaul | R | HOUSE | BUY | $100,001 - $250,000 | International Flavors & Fragrances Inc | Feb 12, 2026 (31d) |
No Reddit sentiment data available yet. Sentiment is analyzed from Reddit investment communities on a rolling basis.
May 21, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: IFF — 86.4% short (0.6M / 0.7M)
Short: 572,090 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 662,086 | Short Ratio: 86.4% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 20, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: IFF — 88.9% short (1.0M / 1.1M)
Short: 950,017 | Exempt: 8 | TRF Vol: 1,068,665 | Short Ratio: 88.9% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 19, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: IFF — 75.2% short (0.7M / 0.9M)
Short: 680,200 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 904,782 | Short Ratio: 75.2% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 18, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: IFF — 76.3% short (0.4M / 0.6M)
Short: 443,862 | Exempt: 63 | TRF Vol: 581,676 | Short Ratio: 76.3% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 15, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: IFF — 58.0% short (0.3M / 0.6M)
Short: 343,424 | Exempt: 2 | TRF Vol: 592,423 | Short Ratio: 58.0% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 14, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: IFF — 70.9% short (0.4M / 0.6M)
Short: 396,100 | Exempt: 14 | TRF Vol: 558,829 | Short Ratio: 70.9% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 13, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: IFF — 65.0% short (0.4M / 0.6M)
Short: 406,210 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 625,028 | Short Ratio: 65.0% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 8, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: IFF — 63.7% short (0.4M / 0.7M)
Short: 430,415 | Exempt: 2,329 | TRF Vol: 675,848 | Short Ratio: 63.7% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 5, 2026
earnings_calendar
IFF Q1 2026 Earnings After Market Close — 2026-05-05
May 5, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: IFF — 56.2% short (0.4M / 0.7M)
Short: 387,124 | Exempt: 16 | TRF Vol: 688,717 | Short Ratio: 56.2% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 4, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: IFF — 76.1% short (0.5M / 0.7M)
Short: 495,640 | Exempt: 53 | TRF Vol: 651,572 | Short Ratio: 76.1% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Apr 29, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: IFF — 78.8% short (0.4M / 0.5M)
Short: 432,484 | Exempt: 7,651 | TRF Vol: 548,583 | Short Ratio: 78.8% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Apr 27, 2026
dark_pool
Dark Pool: IFF — 1.8M shares, 46,180 trades
Week starting 2026-04-27. Total ATS volume: 1,830,884 shares across 46,180 trades.
Apr 20, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: IFF — 75.4% short (0.4M / 0.5M)
Short: 377,271 | Exempt: 445 | TRF Vol: 500,436 | Short Ratio: 75.4% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Apr 20, 2026
dark_pool
Dark Pool: IFF — 1.5M shares, 40,754 trades
Week starting 2026-04-20. Total ATS volume: 1,465,173 shares across 40,754 trades.