IFF Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
IFF - International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
$77.04
-0.45 (-0.57%)
▼
5d:
-1.57%
30d:
+7.7%
90d:
-5.48%
BUY
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: May 13, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: May 05, 2026
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Smart Money Accumulation
IFF is down 3.0% this week, but smart money is accumulating calls. Top strike: $75 2026-05-15 with 395 OI. Call ratio: 65% View Scanner →
Strength: 3.0/10
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Bottom Line:
💡 BUY OPPORTUNITY: IFF shows positive signals but monitor for confirmation. Market pricing in 0.9% growth. Moderate conviction.
💡 BUY OPPORTUNITY: IFF shows positive signals but monitor for confirmation. Market pricing in 0.9% growth. Moderate conviction.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$102.54
Based on 6.4% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$63.67
Trading above historical range
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 15.5x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: IFF is currently trading at $77.03, which is considered extended relative to its 30-day fair value range of $69.79 to $76.96. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 15.9) is in line with its historical norms (15.5). At these levels, the market is pricing in 0.9% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, IFF is in a strong downtrend. Immediate support is located at $69.98, while resistance sits at $83.89.
Market Sentiment: IFF has a strong technical setup (75/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $91.58 (+18.2%). Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Technical Outlook: Technically, IFF is in a strong downtrend. Immediate support is located at $69.98, while resistance sits at $83.89.
Market Sentiment: IFF has a strong technical setup (75/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $91.58 (+18.2%). Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
EXTENDED
Historical Trading Range
$69.79 -
$76.96
Company Quality Score
59/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
62.9%
All Signals
- BEARISH: Price extended above range
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (75/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading below Wall St target ($91.58)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 0.9% growth with -3.6% revenue growth
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$69.79 -
$76.96
Current vs Trading Range
EXTENDED
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$69.98
Resistance Level
$83.89
Current Trend
Strong Downtrend
Technical data as of
May 14, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
15.92
Wall Street Target
$91.58
(+18.2%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
-3.6%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-31.0%
Profit Margin
7.7%
Valuation Premium vs History
+0.9% premium
PE vs Historical
15.9 vs 15.5
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+0.9%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$78.18
(+1%)
2-Year Target
$78.88
(+2%)
3-Year Target
$79.59
(+3%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 16→16)
PE COMPRESSION
$77.47
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 22.0, Growth: 8.7%)
$137.81
(+78%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 15.9, Growth: 8.7%)
$99.57
(+29%)
Bear:
(PE: 13.5, Growth: 8.7%)
$84.64
(+9%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (24x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (16x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 24.04 | Current EPS (TTM): $3.23
Bull Case
$128.64
(+66%)
Analyst growth 50.6%, PE expands to 26.4
Base Case
$116.95
(+51%)
Market implied 50.6%, PE stable at 24.0
Bear Case
$52.79
(-32%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 20.4
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
Share & Embed Analysis
Last updated: May 14, 2026 1:18 PM ET
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Insider Activity (6 Months)
3
Buys
1
Sells
+
Net
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