About International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF)
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. is a Specialty Chemicals company operating in the Basic Materials sector.
IFF trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $68.13
- Market Cap
- $17.41B
- 52-Week High
- $84.45
- 52-Week Low
- $59.14
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Specialty Chemicals
$1,000 Invested in International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF)
How much would $1,000 invested in IFF be worth today?
What would $1,000 invested in IFF 1 year ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) in 2025 would be worth $897 as of May 2026, representing a -10.3% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in IFF 3 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) in 2023 would be worth $899 as of May 2026, representing a -10.1% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in IFF 5 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) in 2021 would be worth $568 as of May 2026, representing a -43.2% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in IFF 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) in 2016 would be worth $792 as of May 2026, representing a -20.8% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in IFF at IPO be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) at IPO would be worth $38,113 as of May 2026, representing a +3711.3% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 51+ years (615 months), International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) has averaged a monthly return of +0.83% with a median return of +0.75%. The stock had 337 positive months (55%) and 273 negative months (44%). The best month in IFF's history was April 2020 with a +28.4% return, while the worst was September 2000 at -27.9%. Historically, March tends to be the strongest month (averaging +2.6%), and September the weakest (-2.0%).
IFF's longest winning streak was 10 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 7 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2001 with a cumulative return of +44.4%, and the worst was 2000 at -46.3%.
Annual Returns
Over 52 years of trading history, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) has delivered an average annual return of +9.46% with a median return of +6.36%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +6.99%. The stock posted gains in 33 years (63%) and losses in 19 years (37%).
IFF's best year was 2001 with a +49.77% gain, while the worst was 2000 at -43.37%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 9, and the longest losing streak was 3 years. IFF achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 22 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 12 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +1.70% | $66.99 | $68.13 |
| 2025 | -18.43% | $82.13 | $66.99 |
| 2024 | +6.26% | $77.29 | $82.13 |
| 2023 | -19.47% | $95.98 | $77.29 |
| 2022 | -28.35% | $133.96 | $95.98 |
| 2021 | +41.55% | $94.64 | $133.96 |
| 2020 | -13.34% | $109.20 | $94.64 |
| 2019 | -1.70% | $111.09 | $109.20 |
| 2018 | -10.10% | $123.56 | $111.09 |
| 2017 | +31.97% | $93.63 | $123.56 |
| 2016 | +0.40% | $93.26 | $93.63 |
| 2015 | +20.20% | $77.59 | $93.26 |
| 2014 | +19.94% | $64.69 | $77.59 |
| 2013 | +31.61% | $49.15 | $64.69 |
| 2012 | +29.73% | $37.89 | $49.15 |
| 2011 | -3.79% | $39.38 | $37.89 |
| 2010 | +38.05% | $28.53 | $39.38 |
| 2009 | +42.48% | $20.02 | $28.53 |
| 2008 | -36.66% | $31.61 | $20.02 |
| 2007 | -0.31% | $31.71 | $31.61 |
| 2006 | +49.67% | $21.19 | $31.71 |
| 2005 | -20.21% | $26.55 | $21.19 |
| 2004 | +24.89% | $21.26 | $26.55 |
| 2003 | +1.43% | $20.96 | $21.26 |
| 2002 | +20.31% | $17.42 | $20.96 |
| 2001 | +49.77% | $11.63 | $17.42 |
| 2000 | -43.37% | $20.54 | $11.63 |
| 1999 | -11.41% | $23.19 | $20.54 |
| 1998 | -11.01% | $26.06 | $23.19 |
| 1997 | +17.85% | $22.11 | $26.06 |
| 1996 | -3.47% | $22.90 | $22.11 |
| 1995 | +6.46% | $21.51 | $22.90 |
| 1994 | +25.39% | $17.16 | $21.51 |
| 1993 | +7.42% | $15.97 | $17.16 |
| 1992 | +8.83% | $14.68 | $15.97 |
| 1991 | +41.89% | $10.34 | $14.68 |
| 1990 | +13.71% | $9.10 | $10.34 |
| 1989 | +42.02% | $6.41 | $9.10 |
| 1988 | +15.10% | $5.56 | $6.41 |
| 1987 | +22.54% | $4.54 | $5.56 |
| 1986 | -4.07% | $4.73 | $4.54 |
| 1985 | +48.19% | $3.19 | $4.73 |
| 1984 | +7.18% | $2.98 | $3.19 |
| 1983 | +2.28% | $2.91 | $2.98 |
| 1982 | +48.40% | $1.96 | $2.91 |
| 1981 | -10.10% | $2.18 | $1.96 |
| 1980 | +21.09% | $1.80 | $2.18 |
| 1979 | -13.90% | $2.10 | $1.80 |
| 1978 | +6.08% | $1.98 | $2.10 |
| 1977 | +5.78% | $1.87 | $1.98 |
| 1976 | -6.39% | $1.99 | $1.87 |
| 1975 | -1.94% | $2.03 | $1.99 |
Frequently Asked Questions: IFF
What sector is IFF in? ▼
IFF operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically in the Specialty Chemicals industry.
How has IFF performed historically? ▼
Over 52 years of trading history, IFF has posted gains in 33 years (63% of the time). The best year was 2001 with a +49.8% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in IFF? ▼
You can invest in IFF through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold IFF.
Last updated: 3/24/2026