Envestnet Asset Management Inc. Purchases 16,892 Shares of International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. $IFF

Envestnet Asset Management Inc. raised its position in shares of International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (NYSE:IFF) by 7.0% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 259,471 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock after purchasing an additional 16,892 shares during the period. Envestnet Asset Management Inc. owned approximately 0.10% of International Flavors & Fragrances worth $15,968,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. First Eagle Investment Management LLC boosted its stake in International Flavors & Fragrances by 122.1% in the second quarter. First Eagle Investment Management LLC now owns 5,441,094 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock valued at $400,192,000 after buying an additional 2,991,405 shares in the last quarter. Ilex Capital Partners UK LLP acquired a new stake in International Flavors & Fragrances in the second quarter valued at approximately $212,090,000. Ameriprise Financial Inc. increased its holdings in shares of International Flavors & Fragrances by 1,842.0% during the second quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. now owns 2,491,606 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock worth $183,264,000 after buying an additional 2,363,307 shares in the last quarter. Norges Bank acquired a new stake in shares of International Flavors & Fragrances during the 2nd quarter valued at $152,736,000. Finally, Dodge & Cox grew its position in International Flavors & Fragrances by 3.8% during the 2nd quarter. Dodge & Cox now owns 35,047,387 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock worth $2,577,735,000 after acquiring an additional 1,272,780 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 96.02% of the company’s stock.

International Flavors & Fragrances Trading Up 1.8%

Shares of International Flavors & Fragrances stock opened at $82.97 on Monday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33, a quick ratio of 0.85 and a current ratio of 1.42. International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. has a 52 week low of $59.14 and a 52 week high of $86.96. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $69.67 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $66.60. The stock has a market capitalization of $21.25 billion, a PE ratio of -60.56, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.14 and a beta of 1.05.

International Flavors & Fragrances (NYSE:IFF) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, February 11th. The specialty chemicals company reported $0.80 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.85 by ($0.05). The firm had revenue of $2.59 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.52 billion. International Flavors & Fragrances had a positive return on equity of 7.67% and a negative net margin of 3.20%.International Flavors & Fragrances’s revenue for the quarter was down 6.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $0.97 earnings per share. As a group, equities analysts anticipate that International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. will post 4.32 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Trending Headlines about International Flavors & Fragrances

Here are the key news stories impacting International Flavors & Fragrances this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Wells Fargo raised its price target to $100 and kept an “overweight” rating — the largest PT bump cited (roughly 20% upside), providing a strong buy-side catalyst. Wells Fargo PT Raise
• Positive Sentiment: Citigroup boosted its PT to $95 and reiterated a “buy” rating, another near-term bullish endorsement that supports upward momentum. Citigroup PT Raise
• Positive Sentiment: Barclays lifted its price target to $91 and maintained an “overweight” call, adding further analyst support. Barclays PT Raise
• Positive Sentiment: Oppenheimer upgraded IFF from “market perform” to “outperform” and set a $97 target, signaling increased confidence in the turnaround story. Oppenheimer Upgrade
• Positive Sentiment: Mizuho raised its PT to $85 and kept an “outperform” view, adding to the cluster of buy-side revisions. Mizuho PT Raise
• Neutral Sentiment: BNP Paribas trimmed its PT slightly to $88 (from $89) but still rates the shares “outperform” — a modest calibration rather than a reversal of conviction. BNP Paribas PT Adjust
• Negative Sentiment: Q4 results were mixed: revenue of $2.59B beat estimates modestly but was down ~6.6% Y/Y and EPS of $0.80 missed consensus (~$0.85). Profitability contracted versus prior year, which creates near-term performance risk. Q4 Earnings Release
• Negative Sentiment: Third-party summaries highlight sharper profitability declines (net income and operating profit down materially) and other mixed cash-flow metrics — these details amplify downside risk if execution or margins don’t recover. Quiver Quant Coverage
• Negative Sentiment: FY2026 revenue guidance was set at roughly $10.5B–$10.8B vs. a ~$10.7B consensus — the midpoint is in line but the range keeps guidance slightly uncertain; EPS guidance was unclear in the release, increasing ambiguity. Investor Presentation / Press Release

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

IFF has been the topic of a number of recent research reports. Berenberg Bank cut their price target on International Flavors & Fragrances from $78.30 to $77.50 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, February 5th. BNP Paribas Exane cut their price target on shares of International Flavors & Fragrances from $89.00 to $88.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Friday. Bank of America raised their price objective on International Flavors & Fragrances from $84.00 to $88.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 8th. Oppenheimer upgraded International Flavors & Fragrances from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $97.00 target price on the stock in a report on Friday. Finally, Citigroup boosted their price target on shares of International Flavors & Fragrances from $83.00 to $95.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday. Thirteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, three have given a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, International Flavors & Fragrances currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $90.84.

International Flavors & Fragrances Company Profile

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc (NYSE:IFF) is a global leader in the creation and production of flavors, fragrances, cosmetic actives and nutritional lipids. The company develops taste and scent solutions for a wide array of end markets including food and beverage, personal care, household goods and pharmaceutical products. Its portfolio spans natural and nature-identical flavors, fine fragrances, functional ingredients for skin and hair care, and specialty oils that enhance nutritional value and sensory appeal.

IFF’s research and development network comprises innovation centers in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Latin America, where multidisciplinary teams collaborate on aroma chemistry, sensory science and biotechnology.