International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) fair value analysis
S&P 500 · Updated 2026-10-19
IFF price how computed
Forward Fair Value verdict
OvervaluedIFF is trading at a 10–25% premium to estimated fair value.
Based on TickrTrends' weekly Forward Fair Value model.
- Last price
- $84.55
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- 12-month range
- $61.49–$90.68
- Market cap
- $21.6B
- From 52-week high
- -6.8%
- Shares outstanding
- 255M
- Rank in Basic Materials by discount to fair value
- #18 of 26
Last price is our 2026-10-19 weekly price; the chart runs through 2026-10-16.
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. is a company that manufactures and supplies flavoring compounds, fragrance ingredients, and aroma chemicals used in consumer products such as beverages, food, personal care items, and household goods. The company operates globally across multiple continents, serving customers in markets worldwide through its production facilities and distribution networks.
IFF currently ranks #18 of 26 Basic Materials stocks by discount to fair value. It has screened as Overvalued for 14 consecutive weekly runs.
Fundamentals (4 quarters) how computed
- Market cap
- $21.6B
- P/E (trailing)
- 22x
- Revenue (TTM)
- $9.98B
- Net margin
- 2.9%
- EPS (TTM)
- $3.92
- Gross margin
- 43.7%
- Debt / equity
- 0.45
- Revenue growth (3-yr avg)
- -10.2%
- Shares outstanding
- 255M
Derived indicators how computed
- Quality grade
- C
- Margin trend
- Expanding
- 52-week position
- The top quarter of its range
Technicals how computed
- RSI (14-day)
- 73 · overbought
- 50-day average
- $85.14
- 200-day average
- $77.35
- Moving-average state
- 50-day above 200-day (golden cross state); price between the averages
Dividends how computed
- Paid, last 12 months
- $1.60 per share (4 payments)
- Yield on last price
- 1.89%
- Consecutive years of increases
- 0 (no streak on complete calendar years)
- Last ex-dividend date
- 2026-09-18
- Last payment date
- 2026-10-09
Earnings how computed
- Next earnings report
- 2026-11-03 (post-market)
- Last 8 quarters vs consensus
- 6 beat, 2 missed
- Quarter by quarter
- 2026-06 ▲ beat (+5.1%)
2026-03 ▲ beat (+16.8%)
2025-12 ▼ miss (-3.6%)
2025-09 ▲ beat (+2.9%)
2025-06 ▲ beat (+2.7%)
2025-03 ▲ beat (+5.3%)
2024-12 ▲ beat (+17.6%)
2024-09 ▼ miss (-42.6%)
Analyst consensus how computed
This is not TickrTrends' verdict.
- Analyst ratings
- 15 buy · 5 hold · 0 sell (20 analysts)
- Consensus lean
- Buy-leaning
- Consensus price target
- $96.8
- Target vs last price
- +14.5%
What our data shows for IFF
- Our model validated 17 trailing price-to-earnings windows for IFF, built from quarterly earnings records.
- Shares are trading in the upper third of their 12-month price range of $61.49–$90.68.
- The 14-day relative strength index sits at an overbought 73.
The exact numbers are one step away
- The precise Forward Fair Value dollar figure for IFF
- Exact discount / premium to today's price
- The normalized historical P/E behind the estimate, and how many quarters support it
- Forward EPS input and fiscal-year basis
- Screeners and rankings across the full S&P 500 and Nasdaq universes
Forward Fair Value applies a conservatively normalized historical price-to-earnings multiple to the consensus earnings estimate for the next full fiscal year; how TickrTrends computes it.
Recent IFF news
TickrTrends' derived news-sentiment signal for IFF is currently leaning positive, computed from recent coverage.
- IFF Maintains Overweight Rating by Barclays -- Price Target Raised to $105 (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-16)
TickrTrends take: Barclays raised its price target for IFF to $105, yet TickrTrends' current assessment categorizes the stock as overvalued based on its derived valuation analysis. This divergence between analyst optimism and TickrTrends' valuation verdict suggests that valuation-focused readers should examine the specific metrics driving the overvaluation designation, particularly given the specialty chemicals and materials sector dynamics that influence Basic Materials companies. Investors tracking this stock should monitor whether fundamental improvements in IFF's business performance might eventually align with the raised price target or whether current valuation metrics will constrain upside potential. - IFF Unveils "Dear Dairy: The Life Stages Guide" to Drive Consumer-Centric Innovation (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-06)
TickrTrends take: IFF's launch of consumer education initiatives around dairy products reflects the company's strategy to build brand engagement and market relevance in the Basic Materials sector, though TickrTrends currently assesses the stock as overvalued relative to fundamentals. For valuation-focused investors, the key question is whether such marketing and innovation efforts can justify current pricing through measurable improvements in market share, pricing power, or margin expansion in coming quarters. Monitoring the commercial impact of these consumer-focused initiatives will be important for determining whether the valuation gap narrows as operational results unfold. - IFF Looks 35.2% Overvalued on GF Value™ as Dividend Sustainability Faces Challenges (gurufocus.com, 2026-09-17)
TickrTrends take: IFF is currently assessed as overvalued by TickrTrends, and the company's valuation challenges are compounded by questions about the sustainability of its dividend payments. For investors focused on valuation metrics, the combination of elevated pricing relative to intrinsic value and concerns about dividend coverage presents a risk that warrants monitoring of cash flow trends and capital allocation decisions. In the Basic Materials sector, where companies are often valued on their ability to generate reliable cash returns, any deterioration in IFF's financial position could further pressure the stock relative to its current valuation.
More IFF news
- Is International Flavors & Fragrances Stock Outperforming the Dow? (finance.yahoo.com, 2026-09-16)
What people are saying
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TickrTrends weekly updates
- 2026-10-19 — IFF's RSI indicator moved from neutral territory into overbought zone this week, suggesting the stock has experienced upward momentum that may have extended beyond typical equilibrium levels. The Basic Materials sector company maintains an overvalued status according to current valuation assessment. This combination of overbought technical conditions alongside overvaluation metrics warrants monitoring for potential pullback or consolidation in the near term.
- 2026-10-12 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-11 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-10 — IFF's quality grade declined from B to C this week, indicating a reduction in the underlying fundamentals tracked by TickrTrends' derived indicators. The stock remains classified as overvalued according to the current valuation verdict.
- 2026-10-06 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-28 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-21 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-17 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
Frequently asked questions
Is IFF stock undervalued?
Based on TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value model (updated 2026-10-19), IFF is trading at a 10–25% premium to estimated fair value and screens as overvalued. The exact fair value and discount are available to subscribers.
What is IFF's TickrTrends verdict?
IFF's current verdict is Overvalued, refreshed with every weekly Forward Fair Value run.
How does IFF compare to other Basic Materials stocks?
IFF ranks #18 of 26 Basic Materials stocks in TickrTrends' coverage by discount to fair value.
Is IFF overbought or oversold?
IFF's 14-day RSI is in the overbought zone on TickrTrends' latest weekly data.
Does IFF pay a dividend?
Yes. IFF paid $1.60 per share over the last twelve months (4 payments), a 1.89% yield on TickrTrends' last price. The last ex-dividend date was 2026-09-18.
When does IFF report earnings next?
IFF's next earnings report is scheduled for 2026-11-03 (post-market), per the published earnings calendar.
Does IFF usually beat earnings estimates?
Over its last 8 reported quarters IFF beat the consensus estimate 6 times and missed 2 times, by TickrTrends' comparison of reported and estimated EPS.
What do analysts say about IFF?
Of 20 analysts covering IFF, 15 rate it a buy, 5 a hold and 0 a sell - buy-leaning, with a consensus price target of $96.8 (+14.5% versus TickrTrends' last price). This is the analyst consensus, not TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value verdict.
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