INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC (IFF) Stock
IFF has an Alpha Score of 38 out of 100 (weak), computed on Nov 8, 2026 from 3 of 4 sub-scores. 13 members of Congress disclosed 26 trades in IFF since 2018: 8 purchases and 17 sales, most recently Gilbert Cisneros (purchase, Nov 18, 2025). 4 of the hedge funds AlphaScala tracks reported IFF in 13F filings for the quarter ended Jun 30, 2026; the largest reported position is Icahn Capital's at $338.67M. Company insiders reported 0 open-market buys and 1 sale on SEC Form 4 in the 90 days to Nov 6, 2026. Its trailing P/E ratio is 76.2 and its net margin 2.9% (key statistics as of Nov 6, 2026).
What is IFF's Alpha Score?
How it works →Alpha Score of 38 reflects weak overall profile with moderate momentum, weak value, poor quality. Based on 3 of 4 signals – score is capped at 90 until remaining data ingests.
Computed from 3 of 4 sub-scores; a sub-score is left out when its inputs are missing, and the composite is capped accordingly.
Computed Nov 8, 2026
A rules-based research rating, not a recommendation to buy or sell.
Which members of Congress traded INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC (IFF)?
Most recent: Gilbert Cisneros (purchase, Nov 18, 2025); records start Jul 27, 2018.
| Politician | Trade date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gil Cisneros D-CA · House | 2025-11-18 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Rob Bresnahan R-PA · House | 2025-05-15 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Jefferson Shreve R-IN · House | 2025-04-07 | sale | $15k – $50k |
| Rob Wittman R-VA · House | 2023-09-15 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Lois Frankel D-FL · House | 2023-08-09 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Dan Goldman D-NY · House | 2023-07-12 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Dan Goldman D-NY · House | 2023-04-10 | purchase | $15k – $50k |
| Dan Goldman D-NY · House | 2023-03-06 | partial sale | $15k – $50k |
From STOCK Act periodic transaction reports. House filings as of Nov 5, 2026.
See all IFF political trades →Which hedge funds own IFF?
From 13F filings| Fund | Shares Held | Position Value | Change vs prior Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Icahn Capital Carl Icahn | 4.28M | $338.67M | n/a |
| Millennium Management Israel Englander | 1.50M | $119.13M | +8361% |
| Citadel Ken Griffin | 110K | $8.72M | -90% |
| Bridgewater Associates Ray Dalio | 5K | $403.2K | NEW |
13F holdings as of Jun 30, 2026
Explore all tracked funds →Are INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC insiders buying or selling?
SEC Form 4 filings| Date | Insider | Role | Type | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 26 | Teles De Mendonca Ana Paula | President, Scent | SELL | 5.7K | $476K |
| Aug 7, 26 | Birenkrant Marc | Controller & CAO | SELL | 1.0K | $85K |
| Aug 6, 26 | Deveau Michael | EVP, CFO | SELL | 8.8K | $755K |
SEC Form 4 filings as of Nov 6, 2026
See cluster-buy signals across all tickers →What are IFF's key statistics?
Key statistics as of Nov 6, 2026
How does IFF's valuation compare with the Materials sector?
| Metric | IFF | Materials median | Companies in median |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E ratio | 76.2 | 18.6 | 77 |
| Net margin | 2.91% | 8.82% | 89 |
| Return on equity | 2.05% | 12.49% | 93 |
| Dividend yield (payers) | 4.34% | 1.85% | 65 |
Medians over the Materials stocks whose key statistics were refreshed in the last 35 days (newest Nov 8, 2026). P/E excludes loss-making companies.
AlphaScala analysis on IFF
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International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. is a global leader in creating and manufacturing flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health & biosciences solutions. The company serves the food and beverage industries with flavor compounds and functional ingredients, the fragrance industry with scent solutions, and the health & biosciences sector with nutritional and pharmaceutical ingredients. Its product portfolio spans taste, texture, nutrition, enzymes, cultures, soy proteins, and probiotics. International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. caters to food manufacturers, beverage producers, fragrance and cosmetics companies, and pharmaceutical firms worldwide. The company distributes its innovations through direct sales and partnerships with major manufacturers across multiple continents. With approximately 70% of revenue generated internationally, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. maintains a significant global footprint, supporting everyday consumer products across food, personal care, and health sectors. Founded 135 years ago, the company combines scientific expertise with nature-inspired innovation to deliver sustainable solutions.