International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF)
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Why is IFF moving today?
+0.4%IFF is +0.4% today, inside the ordinary range for a session (under 3%). No stories about it reached the feed in the last 24 hours.
What this does not prove. A story on the same day is evidence of timing, not of cause: it explains a move only if it accounts for the size and the direction, and most single-stock moves carry a sector or index component too. Nothing here is a forecast.
Source: Yahoo Finance - quote as of 2 days ago
International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) overview
International Flavors & Fragrances makes flavors, fragrances, and specialty ingredients.
IFF is a member of the S&P 500. It sits in the Materials sector. That sector covers chemical, metal, mining and packaging companies that supply raw inputs.
International Flavors & Fragrances trades on the NYSE under the ticker symbol IFF. The most recent market data puts the share price at about $90.68. That is up 0.43% on the session. At that price the company is worth roughly $23.14B.
Over the past 52 weeks, IFF has traded between $61.30 and $91.88. Shares change hands at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of about 89.8. The P/E ratio sets the share price against a year of earnings. A higher number means the market is paying more for each dollar the company earns. IFF also pays a dividend. It yields around 1.76% at the current price.
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Source: Yahoo Finance - quote as of 2 days ago
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Why investors watch IFF
IFF is one of the larger names in the Materials sector, so investors follow it closely. It tends to move with the rest of the sector. This page sums up each IFF story as it breaks, and tags it bullish, bearish or neutral.
What moves IFF
- Earnings. IFF reports results four times a year. A surprise against the estimate tends to move the stock that day.
- Analyst calls. Upgrades, downgrades and new price targets change what the market expects from IFF.
- Sector news. Materials stocks often move together, so a rival's news can move IFF too.
Market Mood
Latest IFF news
CVC Acquires IFF Food-Ingredients Unit for $4.3 Billion
CVC has announced its acquisition of IFF's food-ingredients unit for $4.3 billion. This transaction is significant as it reflects ongoing consolidation in the food supply chain. IFF (IFF) intends to use the proceeds to reduce its debt load and focus on core business areas. The deal may influence market dynamics in food-related sectors and change competitive positioning among major players.
Read More: CVC Acquires IFF Food-Ingredients Unit for $4.3 BillionMore Materials stocks
Frequently asked questions
Is International Flavors & Fragrances in the S&P 500?
Yes. International Flavors & Fragrances trades as IFF and is a member of the S&P 500. The index lists it in the Materials sector.
What sector is IFF in?
IFF sits in the Materials sector of the S&P 500.
Where can I find the latest IFF news?
Right here. This page collects recent IFF news and market analysis. Every story gets an AI summary and a bullish, bearish or neutral tag.
What is International Flavors & Fragrances's stock price?
IFF last traded at about $90.68. Prices move all through the session, so this is the latest quote rather than a live one.
What is International Flavors & Fragrances's market cap?
IFF is worth roughly $23.14B. Market cap is the share price times the number of shares outstanding.
What is IFF's P/E ratio?
IFF trades at a trailing P/E ratio of about 89.8. The ratio compares the share price with earnings per share over the past year.
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