- ISIN
- US4595061015
- CUSIP
- 459506101
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Specialty Chemicals
- IPO Date
- Dec 31, 1981
Highlights
- EPS (TTM)
- $4.35
- PE Ratio
- 17.45
- Total Revenue (TTM)
- $10.79B
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- $3.79B
- EBITDA (TTM)
- $1.77B
- Year Range
- $59.14 - $84.45
- Target Price
- $87.75
- ROA (TTM)
- 3.34%
- ROE (TTM)
- 5.94%
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Performance
IFF Performance Chart
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) is up 14.0% since the beginning of the year. At $76 per share, IFF is trading 10.1% below its 52-week high of $84. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of IFF shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $588.
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Returns By Period
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) has returned 13.97% so far this year and 5.56% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, IFF has returned -3.25% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
- 1D
- -1.00%
- 1M
- 1.42%
- YTD
- 13.97%
- 6M
- 15.37%
- 1Y
- 5.56%
- 3Y*
- 2.78%
- 5Y*
- -10.07%
- 10Y*
- -3.25%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
IFF Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 31, 1981, IFF's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.61%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 9.5 years.
Historically, 55% of months were positive and 45% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +28.4%, while the worst month was Jan 1994 at -66.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, IFF closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was May 6, 2026 with a return of +17.2%, while the worst single day was Jan 20, 1994 at -67.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.59% | 17.79% | -11.25% | -3.24% | 8.33% | 0.40% | 13.97% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.00% | -6.06% | -4.66% | 1.10% | -2.42% | -3.42% | -3.43% | -4.96% | -8.24% | 2.32% | 10.34% | -2.41% | -18.43% |
| 2024 | -0.36% | -6.42% | 14.44% | -1.56% | 13.62% | -0.60% | 4.48% | 4.53% | 1.30% | -5.24% | -8.12% | -7.02% | 6.26% |
| 2023 | 7.27% | -17.13% | -0.36% | 5.44% | -20.29% | 4.05% | 6.31% | -16.74% | -2.10% | 0.26% | 10.29% | 8.49% | -19.47% |
| 2022 | -12.43% | 0.82% | -0.63% | -7.64% | 8.96% | -9.25% | 4.14% | -10.94% | -17.11% | 7.46% | 8.41% | -0.15% | -28.35% |
| 2021 | 3.25% | 20.58% | 3.61% | 1.83% | -0.35% | 6.01% | 0.83% | 0.57% | -11.21% | 10.27% | -3.58% | 6.55% | 41.55% |
Benchmark Metrics
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. has an annualized alpha of -0.68%, beta of 0.80, and R2 of 0.25 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 31, 1981.
- This stock participated in 98.12% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 71.21% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.25 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- -0.68%
- Beta
- 0.80
- R²
- 0.25
- Upside Capture
- 71.21%
- Downside Capture
- 98.12%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
IFF ranks 46 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| IFF | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.87 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -2.22 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.06 | 1.37 | -0.31 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.25 | 2.78 | -2.54 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 0.44 | 12.44 | -12.00 |
Dividends
Dividend History
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. provided a 2.11% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.60 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.60 | $1.60 | $1.60 | $3.24 | $3.20 | $3.12 |
Dividend yield | 2.11% | 2.37% | 1.89% | 4.00% | 3.05% | 2.07% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.80 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $1.60 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $1.60 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.81 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.81 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.81 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.81 | $3.24 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.79 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.79 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.81 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.81 | $3.20 |
| 2021 | $0.77 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.77 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.79 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.79 | $3.12 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. has a dividend yield of 2.11%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.
Payout Ratio
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. has a payout ratio of 48.75%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. was 87.25%, occurring on Oct 25, 2000. Recovery took 3599 trading sessions.
The current International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. drawdown is 44.60%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -87.25%Oct 2000 | 7y 6mo | 14y 4mo | 21y 10moApr 1993 - Feb 2015 |
2023 bear market2023 | -57.42%Aug 2023 | 2y 5d | — | 4y 10moAug 2021 - now |
COVID crash2020 | -39.90%Mar 2020 | 2y 2mo | 1y 4mo | 3y 7moJan 2018 - Aug 2021 |
1984 bear market1984 | -34.75%May 1984 | 7mo 25d | 1y 5mo | 2y 1moOct 1983 - Nov 1985 |
Black Monday1987 | -33.77%Oct 1987 | 2mo 9d | 1y 8mo | 1y 11moAug 1987 - Jul 1989 |
Drawdown Indicators
| IFF | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -87.25% | -56.78% | -30.47% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -22.61% | -9.10% | -13.51% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -42.63% | -18.90% | -23.73% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -57.42% | -25.43% | -31.99% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -57.42% | -33.92% | -23.50% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -44.60% | -1.80% | -42.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -37.28% | -10.71% | -26.57% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 12.65% | 2.03% | +10.62% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Specialty Chemicals industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for IFF, comparing it with other companies in the Specialty Chemicals industry. Currently, IFF has a P/E ratio of 17.4. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for IFF relative to other companies in the Specialty Chemicals industry. Currently, IFF has a P/S ratio of 1.4. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.
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