IFF International Flavors & Fragrances Inc

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International Flavors & Fragrances (NYSE:IFF) reported Q3 CY2025 results, beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations with $2.69 billion, despite a 7.9% year-over-year sales decline. The company also surpassed adjusted EPS estimates but provided full-year revenue guidance slightly below analysts' expectations. While mixed, the results showed notable outperformance in organic revenue and EBITDA.

Fort Washington Investment Advisors Inc. OH increased its stake in International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (NYSE:IFF) by 1.8% in the third quarter, bringing their total holdings to 1,386,774 shares valued at over $85 million. Other institutional investors also adjusted their positions, with The Vanguard Group Inc. and State Street Corp. increasing their shares. IFF reported Q3 earnings per share of $1.05, beating estimates, and announced a quarterly dividend of $0.40, while analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating for the company.

Deprince Race & Zollo Inc. increased its stake in International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (NYSE:IFF) by 9.1% during the third quarter, now holding 503,834 shares valued at approximately $31.01 million. Institutional investors collectively own 96.02% of the stock, with significant increases from firms like Dodge & Cox and Vanguard. Analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating for IFF with a price target of $85.02, despite recent price target adjustments.

Voya Investment Management LLC has reduced its stake in International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (NYSE:IFF) by 23.2% in the third quarter, now owning 54,549 shares valued at $3.36 million. Despite this reduction, institutional investors collectively hold approximately 96.02% of the company's stock. Analysts currently rate IFF with a consensus "Moderate Buy" and a target price of $85.02, following a Q3 earnings beat and a declared quarterly dividend of $0.40.

Swedbank AB increased its stake in International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) by 8.6% in Q3, now owning 242,614 shares valued at $14.93 million. IFF topped Q3 earnings and revenue estimates but reported a negative net margin, while institutional investors collectively hold approximately 96% of the company's stock. Though several analysts have lowered price targets, IFF maintains a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating with an average target price of $85.02.