FrançaisAre analysts right about International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF)?
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Historical analyst accuracy
For International Flavors & Fragrances, we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 20% were profitable, average return -8% (113 calls). At 3 months: -1% average return (34% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.
Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)
Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.
| Analyst / broker | Calls i | % profitable i | Avg return i |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Fargo | 23 | 17% | -12% |
| Barclays | 12 | 42% | +4% |
| Morgan Stanley | 12 | 33% | -2% |
| Citigroup | 7 | 14% | -6% |
| Deutsche Bank | 6 | 17% | -11% |
Valuation
Is International Flavors & Fragrances overvalued, and is it a good time to buy International Flavors & Fragrances right now? If you're wondering, here's a recap to make up your own mind: International Flavors & Fragrances's valuation vs its sector median, to weigh alongside analyst reliability (above) and past performance. Educational information, not buy advice.
The P/E (price ÷ earnings per share) = how many years of earnings you pay for the stock. The higher it is, the more growth the market expects — but the pricier the stock, so more vulnerable if growth disappoints. The forward P/E uses next year's expected earnings: lower than the current P/E = rising expected earnings. We compare it to the sector median to see whether the stock is expensive relative to its peers.
| Metric | International Flavors & Fragrances | Sector median (Materials) |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 89.9 | 20.6 |
| Forward P/E | 23.1 | 14.3 |
| Net margin | 3% | 8% |
👉 International Flavors & Fragrances trades above its sector median (89.9 vs 20.6) — the market expects higher growth; watch out for disappointment.
📖 P/E, PEG, margin…: see the glossary
💵 Dividend : International Flavors & Fragrances pays about $1.60/share/yr → 1.97% yield. what is this?
Frequently asked questions
Is International Flavors & Fragrances a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) is "Buy" (26 bullish, 0 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 20% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is International Flavors & Fragrances's price target?
The median 12-month price target is $97.50 (+7% vs $90.81), ranging from $91.00 to $108 (8 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on International Flavors & Fragrances?
Over 1 year, 20% of analyst targets on International Flavors & Fragrances were profitable, for an average return of -8% (across 113 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the International Flavors & Fragrances stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $97.50 within 12 months, i.e. +7% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $108, the most cautious $91.00.
What is the International Flavors & Fragrances stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $97.50, +7%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (20%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is International Flavors & Fragrances overvalued?
Its P/E is 89.9, forward P/E 23.1. A forward P/E lower than the current P/E means earnings are expected to grow.
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What is JPI Invest?
JPI Invest aggregates analyst recommendations across the entire S&P 500 (plus the S&P MidCap 400), replays them against real prices and measures who predicts best — on results, not reputation. Instead of taking a price target at face value, you see each analyst's track record on each stock.
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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.