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In this article, we go over a few key elements for understanding International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.’s stock price such as:

• International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.’s current stock price and volume
• Why International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.’s stock price changed recently
• Upgrades and downgrades for IFF from analysts
• IFF’s stock price momentum as measured by its relative strength

About International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF)

Before we jump into International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.’s stock price, history, target price and what caused it to recently rise, let’s take a look at some background.

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and markets food, beverage, health and biosciences, scent, and complementary adjacent products in the United States, and internationally. It operates in through Taste, Food Ingredients, Health & Biosciences, and Scent segments. The Taste segment offers savory products such as soups, sauces, meat, fish, poultry, snacks; beverages consists of juice drinks, carbonated or flavored beverages, spirits; sweets comprising, bakery products, candy, cereal, chewing gum; and dairy products, such as yogurt, ice cream, cheese, and other products, as well as spices and seasoning ingredients for meat, food service, convenience, alternative protein and culinary products. The Food Ingredients segment provides natural, artificial, and plant-based specialty food ingredients; natural antioxidants and anti-microbials used for natural food preservation and shelf-life extension for beverages, cosmetic and healthcare products, pet food and feed additives; and savory solutions, such as spices, marinades, and mixtures, and inclusion products comprising combining flavorings with fruit, vegetables and other natural ingredients, as well as soy and pea protein with value-added formulations, emulsifiers and sweeteners. The Health & Biosciences segment offers enzymes, food cultures, probiotics and specialty ingredients for food and non-food applications, as well as engages in health, food biosciences, home and personal care, animal nutrition and grain processing businesses. The Scent segment creates fragrance compounds, and fragrance ingredients. International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. was incorporated in 1909 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

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International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.’s Stock Price as of Market Close

As of May 21, 2026, 2:17 PM, CST, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.’s stock price was $75.360.

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. is up 1.25% from its previous closing price of $74.430.

During the last market session, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.’s stock traded between $72.660 and $75.400. Currently, there are approximately 256.00 million shares outstanding for International Flavors & Fragrances Inc..

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.’s price-earnings (P/E) ratio is currently at 23.1, which is low compared to the Chemicals industry median of 24.6. The price-earnings ratio gauges market expectation of future performance by relating a stock’s current share price to its earnings per share.

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. Stock Price History

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.’s (IFF) price is currently up 7.35% so far this month.

During the month of May, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.’s stock price has reached a high of $83.890 and a low of $69.980.

Over the last year, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. has hit prices as high as $84.450 and as low as $59.140. Year to date, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.’s stock is up 11.83%.

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What Caused International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. Stock’s Price to Rise?

Stock prices are primarily based on seller supply and buyer demand. But have you ever wondered about what other factors affect a stock's price?

When an analyst changes their opinion of a stock by upgrading or downgrading their rating, it often leads to a sudden stock price adjustment. As of May 20, 2026, there were 0 analysts who downgraded International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.’s stock and 1 analyst who upgraded over the last month.

Additionally, you'll want to evaluate International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.’s financial health and valuation. Investors can use AAII's Value Grade, which combines six key valuation metrics like P/E and P/S ratios for a comprehensive analysis to conduct analysis on International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.’s valuation and financial health. This approach mitigates the limitations of single-metric evaluations.

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.’s current valuation based on AAII’s Value Grade is a C, which means it is considered to be Average.

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Lastly, news and media coverage as well as recent press reports about the company or its industry may cause stock prices to fluctuate. You can check out the most recent news articles about International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) by visiting AAII Stock Evaluator.

Relative Price Strength of International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.

Relative price strength measures a stock's performance against the market, helping investors identify stocks that are outperforming benchmarks.

For AAII’s Momentum Grade, a weighted relative price strength is calculated. Follow this link to learn more about the Momentum Grade.

As of May 20, 2026, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. has a weighted four-quarter relative price strength of -7.29%, which translates to a Momentum Score of 36 and is considered to be Weak.

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International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. Stock Price: Bottom Line

As of May 21, 2026, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.’s stock price is $75.360, which is up 1.25% from its previous closing price.

AAII advises against making stock decisions based solely on price or past returns. Instead, consider a variety of metrics, fundamentals, and analytics to evaluate a stock like International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. stock prices are influenced by market supply and demand and offer just a snapshot of a company's overall health.

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