Wells Fargo & Company Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation for International Flavors & Fragrances (NYSE:IFF) Stock

International Flavors & Fragrances (NYSE:IFF) had its price objective hoisted by equities research analysts at Wells Fargo & Company from $85.00 to $100.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Friday, MarketBeat reports. The firm currently has an “overweight” rating on the specialty chemicals company’s stock. Wells Fargo & Company‘s price target would suggest a potential upside of 20.53% from the company’s previous close.

IFF has been the topic of a number of other research reports. Wall Street Zen upgraded International Flavors & Fragrances from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Sunday, January 4th. Argus lifted their price target on International Flavors & Fragrances from $70.00 to $80.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. Barclays upped their price objective on shares of International Flavors & Fragrances from $75.00 to $78.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, January 16th. UBS Group lifted their target price on shares of International Flavors & Fragrances from $68.00 to $71.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Monday, January 12th. Finally, BNP Paribas Exane dropped their price target on shares of International Flavors & Fragrances from $91.00 to $89.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, January 13th. Thirteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, three have given a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, International Flavors & Fragrances has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $90.84.

International Flavors & Fragrances Price Performance

Shares of NYSE IFF opened at $82.97 on Friday. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $69.67 and a 200-day simple moving average of $66.63. The company has a quick ratio of 0.87, a current ratio of 1.42 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33. The stock has a market capitalization of $21.25 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -60.56, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.13 and a beta of 1.05. International Flavors & Fragrances has a 52 week low of $59.14 and a 52 week high of $86.96.

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

Institutional Trading of International Flavors & Fragrances

Institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Kestra Advisory Services LLC purchased a new position in shares of International Flavors & Fragrances during the fourth quarter worth $104,000. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC lifted its stake in International Flavors & Fragrances by 74.0% during the 4th quarter. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC now owns 1,992 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock worth $135,000 after acquiring an additional 847 shares in the last quarter. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company boosted its holdings in International Flavors & Fragrances by 3.1% during the 4th quarter. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company now owns 145,646 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock valued at $9,815,000 after acquiring an additional 4,441 shares during the period. Stifel Financial Corp grew its position in International Flavors & Fragrances by 6.2% in the 4th quarter. Stifel Financial Corp now owns 191,519 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock valued at $12,906,000 after acquiring an additional 11,140 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Bank of Nova Scotia increased its stake in International Flavors & Fragrances by 6.5% during the fourth quarter. Bank of Nova Scotia now owns 40,027 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock worth $2,697,000 after purchasing an additional 2,458 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 96.02% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting 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

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.