What is Zacks Research’s Estimate for IFF Q1 Earnings?

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (NYSE:IFF) – Analysts at Zacks Research increased their Q1 2026 earnings estimates for shares of International Flavors & Fragrances in a research report issued on Monday, October 13th. Zacks Research analyst Team now expects that the specialty chemicals company will earn $1.13 per share for the quarter, up from their previous estimate of $1.12. The consensus estimate for International Flavors & Fragrances’ current full-year earnings is $4.32 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for International Flavors & Fragrances’ Q2 2026 earnings at $1.15 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $1.24 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $1.18 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $4.74 EPS.

Other analysts also recently issued research reports about the stock. Barclays dropped their price target on shares of International Flavors & Fragrances from $78.00 to $72.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, October 10th. BNP Paribas dropped their price target on shares of International Flavors & Fragrances from $92.00 to $91.00 in a report on Monday, September 29th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of International Flavors & Fragrances in a report on Wednesday, October 8th. Oppenheimer downgraded shares of International Flavors & Fragrances from an “outperform” rating to a “market perform” rating in a report on Thursday, August 7th. Finally, BNP Paribas Exane dropped their price target on shares of International Flavors & Fragrances from $96.00 to $92.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, September 11th. Thirteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, four have issued a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, International Flavors & Fragrances currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $86.07.

International Flavors & Fragrances Stock Performance

Shares of IFF stock opened at $61.68 on Tuesday. International Flavors & Fragrances has a one year low of $59.14 and a one year high of $106.77. The company’s 50-day moving average is $64.11 and its 200 day moving average is $71.36. The company has a market capitalization of $15.81 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -39.79, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.58 and a beta of 1.07. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39, a quick ratio of 1.12 and a current ratio of 1.86.

International Flavors & Fragrances (NYSE:IFF) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, August 5th. The specialty chemicals company reported $1.15 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.11 by $0.04. International Flavors & Fragrances had a negative net margin of 3.48% and a positive return on equity of 7.95%. The company had revenue of $2.76 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.69 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $1.16 EPS. International Flavors & Fragrances’s revenue for the quarter was down 4.3% on a year-over-year basis. International Flavors & Fragrances has set its FY 2025 guidance at EPS.

International Flavors & Fragrances Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, October 10th. Investors of record on Monday, September 29th were issued a $0.40 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, September 29th. This represents a $1.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.6%. International Flavors & Fragrances’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently -103.23%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other International Flavors & Fragrances news, CEO J Erik Fyrwald acquired 15,300 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, August 7th. The shares were bought at an average price of $64.95 per share, with a total value of $993,735.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the chief executive officer owned 77,370 shares in the company, valued at $5,025,181.50. This represents a 24.65% increase in their position. 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 acquired 15,450 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, August 7th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $64.80 per share, for a total transaction of $1,001,160.00. Following the acquisition, the director owned 15,450 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,001,160. The trade was a ∞ increase in their position. The disclosure for this purchase can be found here. Company insiders own 0.17% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On International Flavors & Fragrances

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Banque Transatlantique SA bought a new stake in International Flavors & Fragrances during the 1st quarter worth approximately $32,000. American National Bank & Trust raised its stake in International Flavors & Fragrances by 11,975.0% during the 2nd quarter. American National Bank & Trust now owns 483 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock worth $36,000 after acquiring an additional 479 shares during the period. Zions Bancorporation National Association UT bought a new stake in International Flavors & Fragrances during the 1st quarter worth approximately $42,000. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. raised its stake in International Flavors & Fragrances by 55.7% during the 1st quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 587 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock worth $46,000 after acquiring an additional 210 shares during the period. Finally, Elkhorn Partners Limited Partnership raised its stake in International Flavors & Fragrances by 200.0% during the 2nd quarter. Elkhorn Partners Limited Partnership now owns 600 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock worth $44,000 after acquiring an additional 400 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 96.02% of the company’s stock.

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.