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Intl Flavors & Fragrances

International Flavors & Fragrances is the largest specialty ingredients producer globally. The company sells ingredients for the food, beverage, health, household goods, personal care, and pharmaceutical industries. The company makes proprietary formulations, partnering with customers to deliver custom solutions. The nourish segment, which generates roughly half of revenue, is a leading flavor producer and also sell texturants, plant-based proteins, and other ingredients. The health and biosciences business, which generates around one fourth of revenue, is a global leader in probiotics and enzymes. IFF is also one of the leading fragrance producers in the world.

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Intl Flavors &amp; Fragrances (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IFF#NYSE">IFF</a>) is gearing up to announce its quarterly earnings on Tuesday, 2024-11-05. Here's a quick overview of what investors should know before the release.
Analysts are estimating that Intl Flavors &amp; Fragrances will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.08.
The market awaits Intl Flavors &amp; Fragrances's announcement, with hopes high for news of surpassing estimates and providing upbeat guidance for the next quarter.
It's important for new investors to understand that guidance can be a significant driver of stock prices.
<h3>Historical Earnings Performance</h3>
Last quarter the company beat EPS by $0.16, which was followed by a 2.35% drop in the share price the next day.
Here's a look at Intl Flavors &amp; Fragrances's past performance and the resulting price change:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
<th>Q4 2023</th>
<th>Q3 2023</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>0.86</td>
<td>0.75</td>
<td>0.75</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>1.16</td>
<td>1.13</td>
<td>0.72</td>
<td>0.89</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>-2.0%</td>
<td>6.0%</td>
<td>-6.0%</td>
<td>-1.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730739687_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Tracking Intl Flavors &amp; Fragrances's Stock Performance</h3>
Shares of Intl Flavors &amp; Fragrances were trading at $98.93 as of November 01. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 38.5%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders should be satisfied going into this earnings release. 
<h3>Insights Shared by Analysts on Intl Flavors &amp; Fragrances</h3>
Understanding market sentiments and expectations within the industry is crucial for investors. This analysis delves into the latest insights on Intl Flavors &amp; Fragrances.
With 9 analyst ratings, Intl Flavors &amp; Fragrances has a consensus rating of Outperform. The average one-year price target is $110.44, indicating a potential 11.63% upside.
<h3>Comparing Ratings with Competitors</h3>
The following analysis focuses on the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of PPG Indus, RPM Intl and DuPont de Nemours, three prominent industry players, providing insights into their relative performance expectations and market positioning.
<ul>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Outperform trajectory for PPG Indus, with an average 1-year price target of $146.5, suggesting a potential 48.08% upside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Neutral trajectory for RPM Intl, with an average 1-year price target of $136.12, suggesting a potential 37.59% upside.</li>
<li>As per analysts' assessments, DuPont de Nemours is favoring an Neutral trajectory, with an average 1-year price target of $89.0, suggesting a potential 10.04% downside.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Peer Metrics Summary</h3>
The peer analysis summary presents essential metrics for PPG Indus, RPM Intl and DuPont de Nemours, unveiling their respective standings within the industry and providing valuable insights into their market positions and comparative performance.

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>Consensus</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
<th>Gross Profit</th>
<th>Return on Equity</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Intl Flavors &amp; Fragrances</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>-1.37%</td>
<td>$1.07B</td>
<td>1.19%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PPG Indus</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>-1.49%</td>
<td>$1.91B</td>
<td>6.02%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RPM Intl</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>-2.14%</td>
<td>$836.67M</td>
<td>8.79%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DuPont de Nemours</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>2.49%</td>
<td>$1.18B</td>
<td>0.76%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Key Takeaway:
Intl Flavors &amp; Fragrances ranks at the bottom for Revenue Growth among its peers. It is also at the bottom for Gross Profit. However, it is at the top for Return on Equity.
<h3>Discovering Intl Flavors &amp; Fragrances: A Closer Look</h3>
International Flavors &amp; Fragrances is the largest specialty ingredients producer globally. The company sells ingredients for the food, beverage, health, household goods, personal care, and pharmaceutical industries. The company makes proprietary formulations, partnering with customers to deliver custom solutions. The nourish segment, which generates roughly half of revenue, is a leading flavor producer and also sell texturants, plant-based proteins, and other ingredients. The health and biosciences business, which generates around one fourth of revenue, is a global leader in probiotics and enzymes. IFF is also one of the leading fragrance producers in the world.
<h3>Key Indicators: Intl Flavors &amp; Fragrances's Financial Health</h3>
Market Capitalization: Positioned above industry average, the company's market capitalization underscores its superiority in size, indicative of a strong market presence.
Revenue Growth: Intl Flavors &amp; Fragrances's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has faced challenges. As of 30 June, 2024, the company experienced a revenue decline of approximately -1.37%. This indicates a decrease in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Materials sector.
Net Margin: Intl Flavors &amp; Fragrances's net margin is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of 5.88%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 1.19%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Intl Flavors &amp; Fragrances's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.56%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Intl Flavors &amp; Fragrances's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.71.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/IFF/earnings">To track all earnings releases for Intl Flavors &amp; Fragrances visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
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Uncovering Potential: Intl Flavors & Fragrances's Earnings Preview

Stifel analyst Mark Astrachan maintains Intl Flavors &amp; Fragrances (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IFF#NYSE">IFF</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $115 to $121.

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Stifel Maintains Buy on Intl Flavors & Fragrances, Raises Price Target to $121

Intl Flavors &amp; Fragrances (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IFF#NYSE">IFF</a>) underwent analysis by 9 analysts in the last quarter, revealing a spectrum of viewpoints from bullish to bearish.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $109.78, a high estimate of $120.00, and a low estimate of $99.00. This current average has increased by 6.01% from the previous average price target of $103.56. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1728669652_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview</h2>
A clear picture of Intl Flavors &amp; Fragrances's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Lauren Lieberman</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$99.00</td>
<td>$93.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kristen Owen</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$117.00</td>
<td>$116.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jeffrey Zekauskas</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$102.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Roberts</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$109.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joshua Spector</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$103.00</td>
<td>$107.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jeffrey Zekauskas</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$102.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Sison</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joshua Spector</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$107.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Astrachan</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Intl Flavors &amp; Fragrances. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Unveiling insights, analysts deliver qualitative insights into stock performance, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Intl Flavors &amp; Fragrances compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Intl Flavors &amp; Fragrances's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Intl Flavors &amp; Fragrances's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/IFF/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Intl Flavors &amp; Fragrances analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>About Intl Flavors &amp; Fragrances</h2>
International Flavors &amp; Fragrances is the largest specialty ingredients producer globally. The company sells ingredients for the food, beverage, health, household goods, personal care, and pharmaceutical industries. The company makes proprietary formulations, partnering with customers to deliver custom solutions. The nourish segment, which generates roughly half of revenue, is a leading flavor producer and also sell texturants, plant-based proteins, and other ingredients. The health and biosciences business, which generates around one fourth of revenue, is a global leader in probiotics and enzymes. IFF is also one of the leading fragrance producers in the world.
<h3>Breaking Down Intl Flavors &amp; Fragrances's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization: Exceeding industry standards, the company's market capitalization places it above industry average in size relative to peers. This emphasizes its significant scale and robust market position.
Revenue Challenges: Intl Flavors &amp; Fragrances's revenue growth over 3 months faced difficulties. As of 30 June, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -1.37%. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Materials sector.
Net Margin: Intl Flavors &amp; Fragrances's net margin is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of 5.88%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Intl Flavors &amp; Fragrances's ROE falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 1.19%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.56%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Intl Flavors &amp; Fragrances's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.71, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
If you want to keep track of which analysts are outperforming others, you can view updated analyst ratings along withanalyst success scores in <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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What Analysts Are Saying About Intl Flavors & Fragrances Stock

Barclays analyst Lauren Lieberman maintains Intl Flavors &amp; Fragrances (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IFF#NYSE">IFF</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $93 to $99.

Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Intl Flavors & Fragrances, Raises Price Target to $99

Oppenheimer analyst Kristen Owen maintains Intl Flavors &amp; Fragrances (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IFF#NYSE">IFF</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $116 to $117.

Oppenheimer Maintains Outperform on Intl Flavors & Fragrances, Raises Price Target to $117

Momentum investing is all about the idea of following a stock&#39;s recent trend, which can be in either direction. In the &#39;long&#39; context, investors will essentially be &quot;buying high, but hoping to sell even higher.&quot; And for investors following this methodology, taking advantage of trends in a stock&#39;s price is key; once a stock establishes a course, it is more than likely to continue moving in that direction. The goal is that once a stock heads down a fixed path, it will lead to timely and profitable trades.
While many investors like to look for momentum in stocks, this can be very tough to define. There is a lot of debate surrounding which metrics are the best to focus on and which are poor quality indicators of future performance. The Zacks Momentum Style Score, part of the Zacks Style Scores, helps address this issue for us.
Below, we take a look at International Flavors (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/iff#NYSE">IFF</a>), which currently has a Momentum Style Score of A. We also discuss some of the main drivers of the Momentum Style Score, like price change and earnings estimate revisions.
It&#39;s also important to note that Style Scores work as a complement to the Zacks Rank, our stock rating system that has an impressive track record of outperformance. International Flavors currently has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy). Our research shows that stocks rated Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and #2 (Buy) and Style Scores of A or B outperform the market over the following one-month period.
<h2>Set to Beat the Market?</h2>
In order to see if IFF is a promising momentum pick, let&#39;s examine some Momentum Style elements to see if this ingredients producer for food, cosmetics and consumer products industries holds up.
Looking at a stock&#39;s short-term price activity is a great way to gauge if it has momentum, since this can reflect both the current interest in a stock and if buyers or sellers have the upper hand at the moment. It is also useful to compare a security to its industry, as this can help investors pinpoint the top companies in a particular area.
For IFF, shares are up 3.91% over the past week while the Zacks Consumer Products - Staples industry is down 1.11% over the same time period. Shares are looking quite well from a longer time frame too, as the monthly price change of 7.45% compares favorably with the industry&#39;s 2.61% performance as well.
While any stock can see a spike in price, it takes a real winner to consistently outperform the market. Shares of International Flavors have increased 8.01% over the past quarter, and have gained 48.37% in the last year. On the other hand, the S&amp;P 500 has only moved 3.12% and 23.92%, respectively.
Investors should also pay attention to IFF&#39;s average 20-day trading volume. Volume is a useful item in many ways, and the 20-day average establishes a good price-to-volume baseline; a rising stock with above average volume is generally a bullish sign, whereas a declining stock on above average volume is typically bearish. IFF is currently averaging 1,065,084 shares for the last 20 days.
<h2>Earnings Outlook</h2>
The Zacks Momentum Style Score encompasses many things, including estimate revisions and a stock&#39;s price movement. Investors should note that earnings estimates are also significant to the Zacks Rank, and a nice path here can be promising. We have recently been noticing this with IFF.
Over the past two months, 8 earnings estimates moved higher compared to none lower for the full year. These revisions helped boost IFF&#39;s consensus estimate, increasing from $3.87 to $4.22 in the past 60 days. Looking at the next fiscal year, 8 estimates have moved upwards while there have been no downward revisions in the same time period.
<h2>Bottom Line</h2>
Taking into account all of these elements, it should come as no surprise that IFF is a #2 (Buy) stock with a Momentum Score of A. If you&#39;ve been searching for a fresh pick that&#39;s set to rise in the near-term, make sure to keep International Flavors on your short list.
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JP Morgan analyst Jeffrey Zekauskas maintains Intl Flavors &amp; Fragrances (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IFF#NYSE">IFF</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $102 to $110.

JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on Intl Flavors & Fragrances, Raises Price Target to $110

Analysts' ratings for Intl Flavors &amp; Fragrances (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IFF#NYSE">IFF</a>) over the last quarter vary from bullish to bearish, as provided by 10 analysts.
The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and drawing comparisons with the preceding months for a holistic perspective.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have recently evaluated Intl Flavors &amp; Fragrances and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $109.7, accompanied by a high estimate of $120.00 and a low estimate of $100.00. This upward trend is evident, with the current average reflecting a 6.85% increase from the previous average price target of $102.67.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1725393618_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
A clear picture of Intl Flavors &amp; Fragrances's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>John Roberts</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$109.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joshua Spector</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$103.00</td>
<td>$107.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jeffrey Zekauskas</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$102.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Sison</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
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<td>Joshua Spector</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$107.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
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<td>Mark Astrachan</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Patrick Cunningham</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$116.00</td>
<td>$108.00</td>
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<td>Joshua Spector</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
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<td>Lisa De Neve</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$103.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
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<td>Kristen Owen</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$116.00</td>
<td>-</td>
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</tbody>
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<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Intl Flavors &amp; Fragrances. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Intl Flavors &amp; Fragrances compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Intl Flavors &amp; Fragrances's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
To gain a panoramic view of Intl Flavors &amp; Fragrances's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Intl Flavors &amp; Fragrances</h2>
International Flavors &amp; Fragrances is the largest specialty ingredients producer globally. The company sells ingredients for the food, beverage, health, household goods, personal care, and pharmaceutical industries. The company makes proprietary formulations, partnering with customers to deliver custom solutions. The nourish segment, which generates roughly half of revenue, is a leading flavor producer and also sell texturants, plant-based proteins, and other ingredients. The health and biosciences business, which generates around one fourth of revenue, is a global leader in probiotics and enzymes. IFF is also one of the leading fragrance producers in the world.
<h3>Intl Flavors &amp; Fragrances: A Financial Overview</h3>
Market Capitalization: Exceeding industry standards, the company's market capitalization places it above industry average in size relative to peers. This emphasizes its significant scale and robust market position.
Revenue Challenges: Intl Flavors &amp; Fragrances's revenue growth over 3 months faced difficulties. As of 30 June, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -1.37%. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Materials sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 5.88%, the company may need to address challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Intl Flavors &amp; Fragrances's ROE falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 1.19%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Intl Flavors &amp; Fragrances's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.56%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Intl Flavors &amp; Fragrances's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.71, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
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Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Analyst Ratings For Intl Flavors & Fragrances

International Flavors &amp; Fragrances Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/iff#NYSE">IFF</a>) shares scaled a new 52-week high of $104.17 on Friday before closing the session lower at $103.99.
IFF has a market capitalization of $26.6 billion. The company&#39;s shares have gained 52.6%, outperforming the industry&#39;s growth of 0.9% and the S&amp;P 500 index&#39;s rise of 26.9%.
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<h2>What&#39;s Aiding International Flavors?</h2>
Demand for Flavors &amp; Fragrances to Drive IFF&#39;s Growth: The company is well-poised to benefit from demand for a variety of consumer products containing flavors and fragrances, going forward. Anticipated growth in emerging markets will likely be a key catalyst. Consequently, International Flavors is focused on gaining a share in emerging markets.
Backed by the company&#39;s global presence, diversified business platform, broad product portfolio, and global and regional customer base, it will be able to capitalize on the expansion in flavors and fragrances markets, and deliver long-term growth. Focus on driving greater efficiencies throughout the business through costs and productivity initiatives, margin improvement, and acquisition-related synergies continue to drive profits.
International Flavors&#39; Solid Q2 Performance Instills Confidence: The company reported adjusted earnings of $1.16 per share in second-quarter 2024, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.01. The bottom line improved 15% from the year-ago quarter.
Currency-neutral sales grew 7% year over year, led by growth in the Scent, Health &amp; Biosciences and Nourish segments. The company reported volume growth in the high-single digits.
Growth Strategies Aid IFF Stock&#39;s Margins: In December 2022, International Flavors announced a new strategic and financial vision, which, among other things, consisted of a renewed growth-focus strategy, enhanced cost and productivity initiatives, and a redesigned operating model. It intends to transform its operating model into a more customer-centric and market-backed one. To this end, the company will conduct business in three core end markets &mdash; Food and Beverage, Home and Personal Care, and Health.
To drive growth, IFF plans to step up its investment in high-return businesses such as Flavors, Fragrances, Health, Cultures and Food Enzymes.&nbsp; It has continued to optimize its portfolio and completed the sale of Microbial Control, a portion of the Savory Solutions business and the Flavor Specialty Ingredients business.&nbsp; The company closed the sale of the Cosmetic Ingredients business to Clariant for $810 million at the end of 2023.
The unit includes the Lucas Meyers Cosmetics and IBR brands, and operates six research and development and/or production sites globally. Recently, International Flavors announced that it entered an agreement to sell its Pharma Solutions business, which is on track to close in the first half of 2025. These endeavors will help International Flavors focus on its core business operations, strengthen its balance sheet and maximize shareholder return.
Improved Volumes Enhances IFF&#39;s 2024 Outlook: The company&#39;s Functional Ingredients&nbsp; business is a leading global specialty food ingredients provider with a market leadership position in a broad portfolio of ingredients businesses, including Protein Solutions, Emulsifiers and Sweeteners, Core Texturant, and Cellulosic and Food Protection.
IFF is taking additional actions to rapidly improve the performance of its businesses,&nbsp; which is expected to lead to low-single-digit comparable currency-neutral sales growth, in line with the market. In the second quarter of 2024, the company reported volume growth in the high-single digits. This is likely to persist and boost its top line.
International Flavors expects sales of $11.1-$11.3 billion. Its prior expectation was near the higher end of $10.8-$11.1 billion. Volume is expected to rise 3-5%, reflecting improvement across all segments. The company earlier expected volume of 0-3%. It anticipates pricing to favor sales by 1% year over year. Adjusted EBITDA is expected between $2.1 billion and $2.17 billion, up from the previously stated $1.9-$2.1 billion.
<h2>Zacks Rank &amp; Other Stocks to Consider</h2>
International Flavors currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
Some other top-ranked stocks in the Consumer Staples sector are Ollie&#39;s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/olli#NASDAQ">OLLI</a>), Edgewell Personal Care Co. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/epc#NYSE">EPC</a>) and Ingredion Incorporated (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ingr#NYSE">INGR</a>). These three companies currently have a Zacks Rank #2.
Ollie&#39;s Bargain Outlet has an average trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 7.9%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for OLLI&#39;s 2024 earnings is pegged at $3.28 per share. This indicates a 12.7% increase from the prior-year reported figure. The consensus estimate for 2024 earnings has moved 1% north in the past 60 days. OLLI shares have gained 21.1% in the past year.
Edgewell Personal Care has an average trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 88%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for EPC&#39;s 2024 earnings is pegged at $3.00 per share. This indicates a 17.2% increase from the prior-year reported figure. The consensus estimate for 2024 earnings has moved 3% north in the past 60 days. EPC shares have gained 4.5% in the past year.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Ingredion&#39;s 2024 earnings per share is pegged at $9.95, indicating growth of 5.6% from the prior-year actual. Earnings estimates have moved 3% north in the past 60 days. It has an average trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 10.9%. INGR shares have gained 34.6% in the past year.
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/john-roberts">Mizuho analyst John Roberts</a> upgraded International Flavors &amp; Fragrances Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IFF#NYSE">IFF</a>) from Neutral to Outperform and boosted the price target from $109 to $120. Intl Flavors &amp; Fragrances shares gained 1% to close at $103.99 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/IFF/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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Mizuho analyst John Roberts upgrades Intl Flavors &amp; Fragrances (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IFF#NYSE">IFF</a>) from Neutral to Outperform and raises the price target from $109 to $120.

Mizuho Upgrades Intl Flavors & Fragrances to Outperform, Raises Price Target to $120

UBS analyst Joshua Spector maintains Intl Flavors &amp; Fragrances (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IFF#NYSE">IFF</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $107 to $103.

UBS Maintains Neutral on Intl Flavors & Fragrances, Lowers Price Target to $103

JP Morgan analyst Jeffrey Zekauskas maintains Intl Flavors &amp; Fragrances (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IFF#NYSE">IFF</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $100 to $102.

JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on Intl Flavors & Fragrances, Raises Price Target to $102

Wells Fargo analyst Michael Sison maintains Intl Flavors &amp; Fragrances (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IFF#NYSE">IFF</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $110 to $115.

Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on Intl Flavors & Fragrances, Raises Price Target to $115

8 analysts have expressed a variety of opinions on Intl Flavors &amp; Fragrances (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IFF#NYSE">IFF</a>) over the past quarter, offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<thead>
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<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
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<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $107.0, a high estimate of $116.00, and a low estimate of $99.00. Surpassing the previous average price target of $97.86, the current average has increased by 9.34%.
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<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
A clear picture of Intl Flavors &amp; Fragrances's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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<td>Joshua Spector</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$107.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Astrachan</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Patrick Cunningham</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$116.00</td>
<td>$108.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joshua Spector</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lisa De Neve</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$103.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kristen Owen</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$116.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lisa De Neve</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew DeYoe</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
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<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Intl Flavors &amp; Fragrances. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of Intl Flavors &amp; Fragrances compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Intl Flavors &amp; Fragrances's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
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Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of Intl Flavors &amp; Fragrances's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/IFF/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Intl Flavors &amp; Fragrances analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>About Intl Flavors &amp; Fragrances</h2>
International Flavors &amp; Fragrances is the largest specialty ingredients producer globally. The company sells ingredients for the food, beverage, health, household goods, personal care, and pharmaceutical industries. The company makes proprietary formulations, partnering with customers to deliver custom solutions. The nourish segment, which generates roughly half of revenue, is a leading flavor producer and also sell texturants, plant-based proteins, and other ingredients. The health and biosciences business, which generates around one fourth of revenue, is a global leader in probiotics and enzymes. IFF is also one of the leading fragrance producers in the world.
<h3>Intl Flavors &amp; Fragrances: Delving into Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization surpasses industry averages, showcasing a dominant size relative to peers and suggesting a strong market position.
Negative Revenue Trend: Examining Intl Flavors &amp; Fragrances's financials over 3 months reveals challenges. As of 31 March, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -4.23% in revenue growth, reflecting a decrease in top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Materials sector.
Net Margin: Intl Flavors &amp; Fragrances's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 2.07%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Intl Flavors &amp; Fragrances's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 0.42%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): Intl Flavors &amp; Fragrances's ROA is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.19%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Debt Management: Intl Flavors &amp; Fragrances's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.77, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

The Analyst Landscape: 8 Takes On Intl Flavors & Fragrances

UBS analyst Joshua Spector maintains Intl Flavors &amp; Fragrances (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IFF#NYSE">IFF</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $100 to $107.

UBS Maintains Neutral on Intl Flavors & Fragrances, Raises Price Target to $107

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International Flavors & Fragrances shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q2 financial results and raised its FY24 net sales guidance.

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IFF Sees FY24 Net Sales $11.1B-$11.3B vs $11.17B Est. (Prior Range $10.8B-$11.1B)

Intl Flavors &amp; Fragrances (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IFF#NYSE">IFF</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.66 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.41 by 60.98 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $2.889 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.826 billion by 2.22 percent. This is a 1.37 percent decrease over sales of $2.929 billion the same period last year.

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Intl Flavors & Fragrances Q2 2024 GAAP EPS $0.66 Beats $0.41 Estimate, Sales $2.889B Beat $2.826B Estimate

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