What is Zacks Research’s Estimate for IFF Q2 Earnings?

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (NYSE:IFF) – Stock analysts at Zacks Research lowered their Q2 2026 earnings estimates for International Flavors & Fragrances in a report issued on Wednesday, February 25th. Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that the specialty chemicals company will earn $1.15 per share for the quarter, down from their prior forecast of $1.19. The consensus estimate for International Flavors & Fragrances’ current full-year earnings is $4.32 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for International Flavors & Fragrances’ Q4 2026 earnings at $0.90 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $4.25 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $1.24 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $1.21 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $1.20 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $1.07 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $4.73 EPS.

Other analysts have also recently issued research reports about the company. Wells Fargo & Company increased their target price on International Flavors & Fragrances from $85.00 to $100.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, February 13th. Barclays increased their price objective on shares of International Flavors & Fragrances from $78.00 to $91.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, February 13th. BNP Paribas Exane dropped their target price on shares of International Flavors & Fragrances from $89.00 to $88.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, February 13th. Bank of America raised their target price on shares of International Flavors & Fragrances from $84.00 to $88.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 8th. Finally, Berenberg Bank decreased their price target on shares of International Flavors & Fragrances from $78.30 to $77.50 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, February 5th. Thirteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, three have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $91.17.

International Flavors & Fragrances Trading Up 1.6%

Shares of IFF stock opened at $82.21 on Monday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33, a quick ratio of 0.85 and a current ratio of 1.42. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $73.11 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $67.65. The firm has a market capitalization of $21.06 billion, a PE ratio of -60.01, a PEG ratio of 2.16 and a beta of 0.99. International Flavors & Fragrances has a 52-week low of $59.14 and a 52-week high of $84.45.

International Flavors & Fragrances (NYSE:IFF) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 11th. The specialty chemicals company reported $0.80 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 firm had revenue of $2.59 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.52 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $0.97 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was down 6.6% on a year-over-year basis.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On International Flavors & Fragrances

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of IFF. Lloyd Advisory Services LLC. purchased a new stake in International Flavors & Fragrances in the 4th quarter valued at about $27,000. True Wealth Design LLC raised its stake in shares of International Flavors & Fragrances by 896.4% during the third quarter. True Wealth Design LLC now owns 548 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock valued at $34,000 after acquiring an additional 493 shares in the last quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. raised its stake in shares of International Flavors & Fragrances by 55.7% during the first quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 587 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock valued at $46,000 after acquiring an additional 210 shares in the last quarter. Elkhorn Partners Limited Partnership boosted its holdings in shares of International Flavors & Fragrances by 200.0% in the second quarter. Elkhorn Partners Limited Partnership now owns 600 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock valued at $44,000 after purchasing an additional 400 shares during the period. Finally, CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC bought a new position in International Flavors & Fragrances in the second quarter worth approximately $49,000. 96.02% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

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.