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International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF)

$88.15−4.37%
Close Nov 4, 2026 · split-adjusted
Nov 3, 2026$92.18▲ 48.49% in range
Nov 3, 2025Low $61.49 · High $94.63Nov 3, 2026
What changed · written from our data
As of Nov 4, 2026

International Flavors & Fragrances closed at $88.15 on Nov 4, down 4.37%, 6.8% below its 52-week closing high. Volume of 2.3M shares was 1.02× its 20-day average (close to normal).

Split-adjusted performance: +5.0% over one month, +6.3% over six months, +42.0% over one year.

In the quarter ended Jun 30, 2026, revenue was $1.95B, up 1.8% from a year earlier, with a net margin of 2.6%.

Short interest was 16.5M shares at the Oct 15 settlement, up 2.1% from the prior report (7.2% of float, 8.4 days to cover).

Market cap$22.49B255.1M shares
Revenue · quarter$1.95B+1.8% YoY
Diluted EPS$0.20−91.4% YoY
P/E · TTM77.6×P/S 2.3×
Net margin2.6%Gross 43.7%
Dividend yield1.82%$0.4 last paid
52-week range61.49 – 94.63−6.8% from high
Volume2.3M1.02× 20-day avg
Volatility · 60d23.3%Annualised
Short % of float7.2%8.4 days to cover
Net cash-$5.13BCash $569.0M
Next earnings—Not scheduled
Split-adjusted performance
1W −2.8%1M +5.0%3M +4.3%6M +6.3%YTD +30.8%1Y +42.0%3Y +35.1%5Y −40.5%

Earnings reactions

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Rank within Industrial Chemicals

Percentile among 29 companies (100 = best)

6-month momentum85
Revenue growth25
Net margin33
Value (low P/E)0
Size93

Industry medians: 6-month return −17.9%, revenue growth +8.0%, net margin 4.8%, P/E 15.1×.

Short interest

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Shares short16.5M+2.1% vs prior
Days to cover8.4Settled Oct 15
% of float7.2%
Short vol. 10d46.1%of daily volume

Closest peers by size in Industrial Chemicals

CompanyPriceToday6MRev. growthNet marginP/EMkt cap
IFFInternational Flavors & Fragrances$88.15−4.37%+6.3%+1.8%2.6%77.6$22.49B
LYBLyondellBasell Industries N.V$62.80−4.98%−14.5%+10.0%8.9%15.7$20.30BCompare
WLKWestlake$69.38+1.33%−30.6%+10.8%7.9%—$8.87BCompare
APDAir Products & Chemicals$318.04+1.62%+5.9%+4.6%−45.6%—$70.82BCompare
NEUNewMarket$717.16−4.34%+4.1%+3.8%17.3%14.5$6.60BCompare
SXTSensient Technology$123.71+5.85%+3.9%+10.6%10.6%31.1$5.27BCompare
LINLinde plc Ordinary Share$525.66+2.76%+4.7%+9.2%18.0%34.4$241.32BCompare
MTXMinerals Technologies$65.25+2.85%−17.7%+4.2%7.7%—$2.03BCompare
STDNStandard Nuclear$11.95−3.71%————$1.87BCompare

Quick answers

What does International Flavors & Fragrances do?
International Flavors & Fragrances is the largest specialty ingredients producer globally. It sells ingredients for the food, beverage, health, household goods, personal care, and pharmaceutical industries.
What is IFF's market cap?
$22.49B, based on the Nov 4 close of $88.15.
What is IFF's P/E ratio?
77.6× trailing-twelve-month earnings of $290M.
Does International Flavors & Fragrances pay a dividend?
Yes. The latest regular dividend was $0.4 per share (ex-date Sep 18), an annualised yield of 1.82%.
How much of IFF is sold short?
16.5M shares, 7.2% of float, as of Oct 15, 2026.
What sector is IFF in?
Materials, in the Industrial Chemicals industry.

About International Flavors & Fragrances

International Flavors & Fragrances is the largest specialty ingredients producer globally. It sells ingredients for the food, beverage, health, household goods, personal care, and pharmaceutical industries. The company makes proprietary formulations and partners with customers to deliver custom solutions. Through its taste and scent segments, which each generate around 25% of profits, IFF is a leading flavor and fragrance producer. The health and biosciences business, which generates 30% of profits, is a global leader in probiotics and enzymes. The remaining profits come from the food ingredients business, which sells texturants, plant-based proteins, and other ingredients, though IFF plans to divest it in a deal expected to close in 2027.

HQ: New York, NY21,500 employeesListed Mar 2, 1964iff.com

Sources: Massive / Polygon daily aggregates (split-adjusted) · SEC filings via Massive · FINRA settlements via Massive · Financial Modeling Prep. Figures are dated where shown; research is informational, not investment advice. Methodology