International Flavors & Fragrances stock faces earnings miss
Published on 09/30/2026 at 09:09 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
International Flavors & Fragrances stock (ISIN US4595061015) was trading at EUR 75.16 at Lang & Schwarz on September 30, 2026 at 9:05 a.m. CEST, with a daily change of minus 0.01 percent versus the prior close of EUR 75.17. The key issue for investors is the contrast between a weak second-quarter earnings comparison and an average analyst target of USD 91.40.
Quarterly results miss estimates
MarketBeat reported on September 30, 2026, that IFF posted quarterly EPS of USD 0.82 for Q2 2026, below the USD 1.07 consensus estimate. The comparison represents a USD 0.25 shortfall and follows EPS of USD 1.15 in the comparable quarter.
The same report put quarterly revenue at USD 1.95 billion, versus USD 2.62 billion expected. Revenue still increased 1.80 percent year over year, giving investors a mixed picture of weaker-than-expected earnings alongside modest sales growth.
Analysts see a higher target
MarketBeat said 12 of 19 covering brokerages rated IFF as a buy and seven rated it a hold on September 30, 2026, producing a Moderate Buy consensus and an average 12-month price target of USD 91.40. The target is USD 16.24 above the Lang & Schwarz price, but the two figures use different currencies and are not combined into a return calculation.
Separately, Investing.com reported on September 11, 2026, that KeyBanc initiated coverage with a Sector Weight rating and a USD 95.00 price target. The report identified organic growth and EBITDA expansion as conditions for a stronger market revaluation.
Portfolio scale supports the case
IFF describes itself as a global supplier of flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health and bioscience solutions on its company website. Its reported Q2 2026 operating cash flow was USD 422.0 million, while total assets stood at USD 25.2 billion on June 30, 2026.
The contrast is clear: the latest quarterly revenue missed consensus by USD 670.0 million, while operating cash flow remained positive. That combination makes execution on growth and margin improvement more important than the headline analyst consensus alone.
IFF stock holds near its yearly range
IFF was trading at EUR 75.16 at Lang & Schwarz on September 30, 2026 at 9:05 a.m. CEST, versus a prior close of EUR 75.17 and a daily change of minus 0.01 percent. The primary NYSE listing had a 52-week range of USD 59.14 to USD 89.32 and a market capitalization of USD 21.8 billion as of September 29, 2026.
International Flavors & Fragrances facts
- Company: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
- ISIN: US4595061015
- Ticker: IFF
- Primary exchange: NYSE
- Price Lang & Schwarz (as of September 30, 2026, 9:05 a.m. CEST): EUR 75.16
- Change versus prior close: minus 0.01 percent
- Prior close Lang & Schwarz (September 29, 2026): EUR 75.17
- Market capitalization: USD 21.8 billion (as of September 29, 2026)
- 52-week range: USD 59.14-89.32 (as of September 29, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Basic Materials / Specialty Chemicals
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