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International Flavors & Fragrances Inc (IFF)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
06/18/2025: IFF (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
22 Analysts rated it
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, have historically outperformed the market, making them a top-tier choice for investors.
Year Target Price $91.91
Year Target Price $91.91
| 10 | Strong Buy |
| 7 | Buy |
| 4 | Hold |
| 0 | Under performing |
| 1 | Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -15.79% | Avg. Invested days 50 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 06/18/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 19.02B USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 91.2 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 91.2 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 1.08 | 52 Weeks Range 65.49 - 105.17 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 65.49 - 105.17 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 2.15% | Basic EPS (TTM) -3.26 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -7.31% | Operating Margin (TTM) 9.43% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 1.68% | Return on Equity (TTM) -6.03% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 17.83 | Enterprise Value 28316012150 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.66 |
Enterprise Value 28316012150 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.66 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.48 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 65.09 | Shares Outstanding 255790000 | Shares Floating 255227606 |
Shares Outstanding 255790000 | Shares Floating 255227606 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.09 | Percent Institutions 96.99 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 4.14 | Target Price 91.91 | Buy 7 | Strong Buy 10 |
Buy 7 | Strong Buy 10 | ||
Hold 4 | Sell - | Strong Sell 1 | |
Strong Sell 1 |
Upturn AI SWOT
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) was founded in 1958 through the merger of Polak & Schwarz and van Ameringen-Haebler. IFF has grown through acquisitions and innovation, becoming a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition.
Core Business Areas
- Nourish: Creates ingredients and solutions for the food and beverage industry, including flavors, textures, and functional ingredients.
- Scent: Develops fragrances for fine perfumes, personal care, and household products.
- Health & Biosciences: Provides ingredients and solutions for health, nutrition, bio-preservation, home & personal care, and industrial applications.
Leadership and Structure
The CEO of IFF is Erik Fyrwald. The company has a global organizational structure with regional and functional divisions.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Flavors: IFF offers a wide range of flavor solutions for various food and beverage applications. Market share data varies by region and product category. Key competitors include Givaudan, Firmenich, and Symrise.
- Fragrances: IFF creates fragrances for fine fragrance, personal care, and home care markets. Market share data varies by region and application. Key competitors include Givaudan, Firmenich, and Symrise.
- Texturants: IFF offers ingredients that provide stabilization, mouthfeel, and visual appeal to food and beverage products. Market share data varies by region and product category. Key competitors include Cargill, ADM, and Ingredion.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The flavors and fragrances industry is characterized by innovation, consolidation, and increasing demand for natural and sustainable ingredients. The industry is influenced by consumer preferences, regulatory changes, and supply chain disruptions.
Positioning
IFF is a leading player in the flavors and fragrances industry with a strong global presence and a diverse product portfolio. Its competitive advantages include its R&D capabilities, customer relationships, and supply chain infrastructure.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global flavors and fragrances market is estimated to be over $30 billion. IFF is positioned to capture a significant portion of this market through its diverse product offerings and global reach.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Global scale and reach
- Diverse product portfolio
- Strong R&D capabilities
- Established customer relationships
- Focus on sustainability
Weaknesses
- High debt levels following the Frutarom acquisition
- Integration challenges
- Exposure to raw material price fluctuations
- Complex organizational structure
Opportunities
- Growing demand for natural and sustainable ingredients
- Expansion into emerging markets
- Increased outsourcing of flavor and fragrance development
- Further acquisitions to strengthen product portfolio
Threats
- Intense competition
- Economic slowdown
- Regulatory changes
- Supply chain disruptions
- Changes in consumer preferences
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- Givaudan (GVDNY)
- Firmenich (Private)
- Symrise (SYIEF)
Competitive Landscape
IFF faces strong competition from other global flavor and fragrance companies. IFF's advantages include its diverse product portfolio and global reach. Disadvantages include its debt load and integration challenges.
Major Acquisitions
Frutarom
- Year: 2018
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 7100
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded IFF's portfolio into natural and health & wellness categories.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: IFF has grown both organically and through acquisitions.
Future Projections: Future growth is projected to be driven by innovation, market expansion, and continued cost efficiencies.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include integrating Frutarom, divesting non-core assets, and focusing on high-growth categories.
Summary
IFF is a major player in the flavors and fragrances industry. While IFF has a diverse product portfolio and global reach, its high debt levels and integration challenges are cause for concern. Future success depends on innovation, market expansion, and effective debt management. They need to watch out for consumer changes, economic slowdowns and competition from other players.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company SEC Filings
- Analyst Reports
- Industry Publications
Disclaimers:
The data and analysis provided are for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market conditions and company performance are subject to change.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
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About International Flavors & Fragrances Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters New York, NY, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1981-12-31 | CEO & Director Mr. Jon Erik Fyrwald | ||
Sector Basic Materials | Industry Specialty Chemicals | Full time employees 22400 | Website https://www.iff.com |
Full time employees 22400 | Website https://www.iff.com | ||
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and markets food, beverage, health and biosciences, scent, pharma solutions, and complementary adjacent products in the United States, Europe, Hyderabad India, and internationally. It operates in four segments Nourish, Health & Biosciences, Scent, and Pharma Solutions. The Nourish segment consists of portfolio of natural-based ingredients that includes plant-based specialty food ingredients, such as soy and pea protein with value-added formulations, emulsifiers, and sweeteners; food protection ingredients, including natural antioxidants, and anti-microbials for natural food preservation and shelf-life extension; savory solutions, such as spices, marinades, and mixtures; combining flavourings with fruits, vegetables, and other natural ingredients products; a range of flavor compounds used in savory products, such as soups, sauces, meat, fish, poultry, and snacks; and beverages juice drinks, carbonated or flavored beverages, and spirits, as well as sweets bakery products, candy, cereal, and chewing gum; and dairy products, such as yogurt, ice cream, and cheese, as well as spices and seasoning ingredients. Its Health & Biosciences is comprised of health, cultures and food enzymes, home and personal care, animal nutrition, and grain processing. The Scent segment creates fragrance compounds, and fragrance ingredients. Its Pharma Solutions segment produces cellulosics and seaweed-based pharmaceutical excipients. The company was incorporated in 1909 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
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