IFF
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International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) closed at $82.96 as of 2026-09-18, trading 6.3% above its 200-week moving average of $78.07. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 6.6% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 57, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.6x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.93 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2652 weeks of data, IFF has crossed below its 200-week moving average 38 times. On average, these episodes lasted 20 weeks. Historically, investors who bought IFF at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +1.0%.
With a market cap of $21.2 billion, IFF is a large-cap stock. Free cash flow yield is currently negative, meaning the company is burning cash. Return on equity stands at -5.5%. The stock trades at 1.5x book value.
Over the past 33.8 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in IFF would have grown to $533, compared to $3167 for the S&P 500. IFF has returned 5.1% annualized vs 10.8% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
In the past 12 months, corporate insiders have made 4 open-market purchases totaling $32,481,175.
Free cash flow has been declining. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: IFF vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After IFF Crosses Below the Line?
Across 24 historical episodes, buying IFF when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of -0.5% after 12 months (median +0.0%), compared to +13.0% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 46% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +6.9% vs +25.3% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment IFF crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Bean Score Experimental
The Bean Score measures how far a stock's free cash flow yield has deviated from its own quarterly baseline, normalized by the stock's historical behavior. Between earnings dates, FCF is constant — so the score is purely a function of stock price. The levels below show at what prices IFF would reach each dislocation threshold.
Dislocation Price Levels
Prices where IFF's Bean Score would hit each σ threshold. Valid until next earnings report: 2026-11-03.
| Level | σ | Price | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Value | +2σ | $76.34 | Unusually cheap — analysis point |
| Value | +1σ | $80.14 | Cheap vs. own history |
| Fair Value | +0σ | $84.34 | Historical mean behavior |
| Expensive | -1σ | $88.99 | Expensive vs. own history |
| Deep Expensive | -2σ | $94.20 | Unusually expensive — analysis point |
Quarterly FCF & Yield Trailing twelve-month free cash flow and yield at each quarter end
Recent Earnings
| Date | EPS Est. | EPS Actual | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-04 | $1.12 | $0.82 | -26.6% |
| 2026-05-05 | $1.07 | $1.25 | +16.5% |
| 2026-02-11 | $0.83 | $0.80 | -3.8% |
| 2025-11-04 | $1.02 | $1.05 | +3.3% |
Signal Accuracy Collecting Data
The Bean Score system is accumulating weekly data to validate signal accuracy. After 13+ weeks of history, this section will display win rates and average returns for each σ threshold crossing — answering the question: "When this score says cheap or expensive, does the price subsequently move in the expected direction?"
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Theoretical framework — not backtested or forward-tested. The Bean Score uses trailing twelve-month free cash flow yield as a dislocation identifier. It measures whether the market has pushed a stock's yield unusually far from its own baseline behavior. These levels are analysis points: prices at which the yield deviation becomes unusual enough to justify the work. FCF values update quarterly with earnings; between reports, all movement is price-driven.
Dislocation Scores Experimental
Each score measures deviation from IFF's own historical baseline — the same idea as the Bean Score, applied to different fundamentals. Positive means cheaper or more dislocated than this stock's norm. Scores marked σ are normalized by the stock's own variability; pp values are simple deltas from its recent baseline.
Theoretical framework — not backtested. These scores describe how unusual today's readings are for this specific company. Each one is an analysis point, a reason to open the filings. Annual-statement scores (buyback, accruals, FCF vs history) rest on only ~4 yearly data points and are deltas, not sigmas.
Historical Touches
IFF has crossed below its 200-week MA 38 times with an average 1-year return of +1.0% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1975 | May 1978 | 127 | 24.7% | -18.2% | +3809.3% |
| May 1978 | May 1978 | 1 | 0.5% | -3.4% | +4090.6% |
| Oct 1978 | Nov 1978 | 3 | 6.7% | -8.6% | +4326.7% |
| Jan 1979 | Feb 1979 | 3 | 2.6% | -8.7% | +4170.4% |
| Apr 1979 | Apr 1979 | 2 | 0.9% | -10.1% | +4162.7% |
| May 1979 | Aug 1979 | 14 | 7.7% | +9.7% | +4419.5% |
| Oct 1979 | May 1980 | 31 | 17.3% | +17.5% | +4361.6% |
| Jun 1980 | Jun 1980 | 1 | 0.1% | +6.5% | +4303.9% |
| Nov 1980 | Nov 1980 | 1 | 2.7% | +9.4% | +4370.0% |
| Dec 1980 | Dec 1980 | 1 | 1.9% | +4.8% | +4314.1% |
| Feb 1981 | Mar 1981 | 6 | 6.6% | -1.8% | +4375.2% |
| May 1981 | May 1981 | 1 | 1.3% | +5.7% | +4211.2% |
| Jul 1981 | Oct 1981 | 15 | 6.8% | +14.4% | +4165.6% |
| Dec 1981 | May 1982 | 19 | 10.8% | +59.6% | +4308.3% |
| Apr 1997 | Apr 1997 | 3 | 3.4% | +16.0% | +317.8% |
| Jan 1998 | Feb 1998 | 4 | 4.3% | +2.4% | +279.7% |
| Jun 1998 | Dec 1998 | 27 | 24.6% | +0.2% | +267.6% |
| Jan 1999 | May 1999 | 20 | 18.6% | -11.5% | +267.6% |
| Jun 1999 | Jun 1999 | 1 | 1.9% | -26.6% | +276.9% |
| Aug 1999 | Jan 2002 | 128 | 57.8% | -35.7% | +271.9% |
| Jul 2002 | Aug 2002 | 3 | 6.7% | +8.9% | +402.9% |
| Oct 2005 | Jan 2006 | 11 | 4.4% | +26.6% | +302.5% |
| Jan 2006 | Feb 2006 | 4 | 2.4% | +51.7% | +292.4% |
| Apr 2006 | Apr 2006 | 2 | 0.0% | +43.6% | +290.1% |
| Jun 2008 | Aug 2008 | 7 | 1.5% | -15.9% | +217.7% |
| Aug 2008 | Sep 2008 | 2 | 0.5% | -7.3% | +213.8% |
| Sep 2008 | Oct 2009 | 53 | 34.4% | +0.4% | +231.3% |
| Oct 2009 | Nov 2009 | 1 | 0.8% | +34.7% | +219.1% |
| Mar 2019 | Mar 2019 | 1 | 0.2% | -10.5% | -18.7% |
| Aug 2019 | Nov 2019 | 13 | 16.4% | +6.2% | -18.2% |
| Dec 2019 | Jan 2020 | 4 | 4.2% | -4.5% | -18.9% |
| Feb 2020 | May 2020 | 10 | 22.4% | +16.2% | -17.3% |
| Jun 2020 | Feb 2021 | 34 | 19.0% | +19.5% | -22.5% |
| Feb 2022 | Mar 2022 | 2 | 6.6% | -21.8% | -23.7% |
| Apr 2022 | May 2022 | 5 | 3.9% | -24.0% | -24.6% |
| Jun 2022 | Aug 2024 | 116 | 44.1% | -35.3% | -25.0% |
| Sep 2024 | Oct 2024 | 3 | 2.0% | -36.9% | -15.2% |
| Oct 2024 | Jul 2026 | 92 | 32.5% | -33.6% | -14.6% |
| Average | 20 | — | +1.0% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is IFF below its 200-week moving average?
No. International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) is currently 6.3% above its 200-week moving average of $78.07. It would need to fall to $78.07 to cross below the line.
What is IFF's 200-week moving average price?
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $78.07 as of 2026-09-18. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when IFF drops below its 200-week moving average?
IFF has crossed below its 200-week moving average 38 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +1.0%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 20 weeks on average.
Is IFF a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about IFF as of 2026-09-18: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 57. Free cash flow is currently negative. Return on equity is -5.5%. Price-to-book is 1.5x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does IFF compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.8 years, $100 invested in IFF would have grown to $533, compared to $3167 for the S&P 500. That's 5.1% annualized vs 10.8% for the index. IFF has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does IFF pay a dividend?
Yes. International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 193.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-09-18