Insider Selling: International Flavors & Fragrances (NYSE:IFF) Insider Sells $475,680.42 in Stock

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (NYSE:IFF) insider De Mendonca Ana Paula Teles sold 5,718 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, August 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $83.19, for a total value of $475,680.42. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website.

International Flavors & Fragrances Trading Up 1.1%

NYSE:IFF opened at $84.31 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 2.06, a quick ratio of 1.72 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.34. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $79.56 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $76.29. The stock has a market capitalization of $21.51 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 77.35, a PEG ratio of 3.08 and a beta of 0.93. International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. has a 12 month low of $59.14 and a 12 month high of $89.32.

International Flavors & Fragrances (NYSE:IFF) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, August 4th. The specialty chemicals company reported $0.82 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.07 by ($0.25). International Flavors & Fragrances had a return on equity of 7.11% and a net margin of 2.78%.The company had revenue of $1.95 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.62 billion. During the same period last year, the company earned $1.15 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 1.8% compared to the same quarter last year. Analysts expect that International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. will post 3.08 EPS for the current fiscal year.

International Flavors & Fragrances Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, October 9th. Shareholders of record on Friday, September 18th will be issued a dividend of $0.40 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, September 18th. This represents a $1.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.9%. International Flavors & Fragrances’s dividend payout ratio is 146.79%.

International Flavors & Fragrances declared that its Board of Directors has authorized a share repurchase program on Tuesday, August 4th that allows the company to buyback $2.50 billion in shares. This buyback authorization allows the specialty chemicals company to buy up to 12.1% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are typically a sign that the company’s leadership believes its shares are undervalued.

Institutional Trading of International Flavors & Fragrances

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in IFF. Syon Capital LLC grew its stake in shares of International Flavors & Fragrances by 7.1% in the second quarter. Syon Capital LLC now owns 8,172 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock worth $647,000 after acquiring an additional 541 shares during the last quarter. Concurrent Investment Advisors LLC bought a new position in International Flavors & Fragrances during the second quarter valued at approximately $290,000. NEOS Investment Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of International Flavors & Fragrances by 13.5% in the 2nd quarter. NEOS Investment Management LLC now owns 41,692 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock worth $3,303,000 after buying an additional 4,953 shares during the last quarter. Strengthening Families & Communities LLC grew its stake in shares of International Flavors & Fragrances by 2.3% during the 2nd quarter. Strengthening Families & Communities LLC now owns 23,734 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock valued at $1,880,000 after purchasing an additional 532 shares during the period. Finally, Nykredit A S bought a new stake in International Flavors & Fragrances during the second quarter valued at approximately $223,065,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 96.02% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about International Flavors & Fragrances

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

• Positive Sentiment: IFF is trading above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages and near its 52-week high, signaling continued investor momentum even though the latest reports do not identify a new fundamental catalyst.
• Positive Sentiment: The company authorized a $2.5 billion share-repurchase program, potentially covering up to 12.1% of outstanding shares. The buyback may support earnings per share and suggests management believes the stock is undervalued.
• Positive Sentiment: Institutional ownership remains high at approximately 96%, while several large investors—including BlackRock, Invesco and Ameriprise—recently increased or initiated positions. IFF also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.40 per share.
• Neutral Sentiment: CEO Erik Fyrwald is scheduled to participate in a Barclays Global Consumer Conference fireside chat on September 10. Investors may look for updates on strategy, operating performance and capital allocation, but no new guidance has been provided. IFF Barclays conference announcement
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research repeatedly lowered its EPS forecasts and maintained a “Strong Sell” rating. FY2026 EPS was cut to $3.14 from $4.45, FY2027 to $3.71 from $4.81, and FY2028 to $4.31 from $5.21. The revisions indicate expectations for weaker profitability over multiple years.
• Negative Sentiment: The largest near-term reduction was for Q3 2026 EPS, lowered to $0.67 from $1.14. Estimates for Q4 2026 and each quarter of 2027 were also reduced, raising concerns about sustained earnings pressure and IFF’s elevated valuation.
• Negative Sentiment: An insider sold 5,718 shares for approximately $476,000 at an average price of $83.19. One transaction is not conclusive, but it provides a modest negative signal for investors monitoring insider confidence. IFF insider sale report
• Negative Sentiment: IFF’s latest reported quarter missed analyst expectations, with EPS of $0.82 versus $1.07 expected and revenue of $1.95 billion versus $2.62 billion expected, reinforcing concerns behind the estimate cuts.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research analysts have commented on the company. Vertical Research downgraded International Flavors & Fragrances from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $93.00 target price for the company. in a research note on Thursday, August 6th. Wall Street Zen cut International Flavors & Fragrances from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research note on Saturday, August 8th. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of International Flavors & Fragrances from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a research note on Monday. Jefferies Financial Group boosted their target price on International Flavors & Fragrances from $97.00 to $105.00 in a research note on Thursday, May 7th. Finally, BNP Paribas Exane upped their price target on shares of International Flavors & Fragrances from $85.00 to $95.00 in a report on Thursday, May 7th. Thirteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $92.16.

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.