Overall Fundamental outlook

Business Operations:

Sector: Basic Materials
Industry: Specialty Chemicals

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, 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.

Revenue projections:

Revenue projections for IFF
Revenue projections for IFF

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.'s revenue projections indicate a decrease from last year's performance, which could lead to investor caution. A fall in revenue is likely to negatively impact the company's profitability, causing concern for shareholders who may view this as a signal of declining financial health.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 1.422000
forwardPE 14.785764
debtToEquity 46.884000
earningsGrowth 0.000000
revenueGrowth -0.066000
grossMargins 0.361620
operatingMargins 0.046250
trailingEps -1.410000
forwardEps 4.747810

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.'s current ratio being 1.422 suggests that the company has no issue servicing its short-term debt. Its strong liquidity position, supported by sufficient cash reserves and current assets, ensures that International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. can meet its financial obligations with ease.
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.'s Forward PE ratio suggests the stock price is reasonable in relation to earnings. It's not overpriced, providing room for future growth, making the stock a potentially valuable investment for those seeking long-term gains.
IFF's low growth in earnings and revenue points to a likely reduction in profits. This signals a weakening financial performance, indicating the company might face difficulties in staying profitable.

Price projections:

Price projections for IFF
Price projections for IFF

Over time, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.'s price projections have steadily declined, reflecting reduced confidence in the company's future performance. The downward revisions suggest analysts are becoming more conservative in their assessments.

Insider Transactions:

Insider Transactions for IFF
Insider Transactions for IFF


International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. stock was sold in 2 transactions, with market price at 70.75499725341797.There were 10 buy transactions of IFF, with market price at 72.99502754211426.The increased selling activity around IFF's current price levels may indicate further downside risk. If this trend continues, the stock's price could face additional declines as selling pressure intensifies.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for IFF
Recommendations trend for IFF


IFF has been receiving a buy bias from analysts, indicating confidence in its investment potential. This could drive more investors to view IFF as a reliable choice for their money, offering a promising avenue for future growth and financial gains.