IFF
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International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) closed at $70.81 as of 2026-05-01, trading 12.0% below its 200-week moving average of $80.44. This places IFF in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -11.8% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 48, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.0x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.00 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2632 weeks of data, IFF has crossed below its 200-week moving average 37 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 +0.8%.
With a market cap of $18.1 billion, IFF is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 17.1%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at -2.6%. The stock trades at 1.3x book value.
Over the past 33.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in IFF would have grown to $451, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. IFF has returned 4.6% annualized vs 10.7% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
In the past 12 months, corporate insiders have made 10 open-market purchases totaling $17,644,189. Multiple insiders purchased within a 30-day window — a cluster buy pattern that historically signals management confidence in the company's prospects. Notably, these purchases occurred while IFF is trading below its 200-week moving average — insiders are buying when the market is most pessimistic.
Free cash flow has been declining. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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 23 historical episodes, buying IFF when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of -2.7% after 12 months (median -10.0%), compared to +12.9% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 43% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +7.0% vs +25.7% 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.
Historical Touches
IFF has crossed below its 200-week MA 37 times with an average 1-year return of +0.8% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1975 | May 1978 | 127 | 24.7% | -18.2% | +3203.6% |
| May 1978 | May 1978 | 1 | 0.5% | -3.4% | +3441.3% |
| Oct 1978 | Nov 1978 | 3 | 6.6% | -8.6% | +3640.8% |
| Jan 1979 | Feb 1979 | 3 | 2.6% | -8.7% | +3508.7% |
| Apr 1979 | Apr 1979 | 2 | 0.8% | -10.1% | +3502.2% |
| May 1979 | Aug 1979 | 14 | 7.7% | +9.7% | +3719.2% |
| Oct 1979 | May 1980 | 31 | 18.2% | +17.5% | +3670.3% |
| Jun 1980 | Jun 1980 | 1 | 0.0% | +6.5% | +3621.5% |
| Nov 1980 | Nov 1980 | 1 | 2.7% | +9.4% | +3677.4% |
| Dec 1980 | Dec 1980 | 1 | 1.8% | +4.8% | +3630.2% |
| Feb 1981 | Mar 1981 | 6 | 6.5% | -1.8% | +3681.8% |
| May 1981 | May 1981 | 1 | 1.2% | +5.7% | +3543.2% |
| Jul 1981 | Oct 1981 | 15 | 6.8% | +14.4% | +3504.7% |
| Dec 1981 | May 1982 | 19 | 10.8% | +60.1% | +3672.4% |
| Apr 1997 | Apr 1997 | 3 | 3.4% | +16.0% | +253.1% |
| Jan 1998 | Feb 1998 | 4 | 4.2% | +2.4% | +220.8% |
| Jun 1998 | Dec 1998 | 27 | 25.3% | +0.2% | +210.7% |
| Jan 1999 | May 1999 | 20 | 18.5% | -11.5% | +210.7% |
| Jun 1999 | Jun 1999 | 1 | 2.7% | -26.9% | +221.4% |
| Aug 1999 | Jan 2002 | 128 | 57.8% | -35.7% | +214.3% |
| Jul 2002 | Aug 2002 | 3 | 6.6% | +8.9% | +325.0% |
| Oct 2005 | Jan 2006 | 11 | 4.3% | +26.6% | +240.2% |
| Jan 2006 | Feb 2006 | 4 | 2.3% | +51.7% | +231.6% |
| Jun 2008 | Aug 2008 | 8 | 1.4% | -16.9% | +166.6% |
| Aug 2008 | Sep 2008 | 2 | 0.4% | -7.3% | +165.1% |
| Sep 2008 | Oct 2009 | 53 | 34.4% | +0.4% | +180.0% |
| Oct 2009 | Nov 2009 | 1 | 0.8% | +34.7% | +169.7% |
| Mar 2019 | Mar 2019 | 2 | 0.2% | -10.5% | -31.3% |
| Aug 2019 | Nov 2019 | 13 | 16.3% | +6.2% | -30.9% |
| Dec 2019 | Jan 2020 | 4 | 4.1% | -4.5% | -31.5% |
| Feb 2020 | May 2020 | 10 | 22.4% | +16.2% | -30.2% |
| Jun 2020 | Feb 2021 | 34 | 18.9% | +19.5% | -34.5% |
| Feb 2022 | Mar 2022 | 2 | 6.6% | -21.8% | -35.5% |
| Apr 2022 | May 2022 | 5 | 3.8% | -24.0% | -36.3% |
| Jun 2022 | Aug 2024 | 116 | 44.1% | -35.3% | -36.6% |
| Sep 2024 | Oct 2024 | 3 | 2.0% | -36.7% | -28.1% |
| Oct 2024 | Ongoing | 80+ | 32.5% | Ongoing | -27.8% |
| Average | 20 | — | +0.8% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is IFF below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-05-01, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) is trading 12.0% below its 200-week moving average of $80.44. The current price is $70.81.
What is IFF's 200-week moving average price?
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $80.44 as of 2026-05-01. 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 37 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +0.8%. 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 2026-05-01: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 48. Free cash flow yield is 17.1%. Return on equity is -2.6%. Price-to-book is 1.3x. 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 33.3 years, $100 invested in IFF would have grown to $451, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. That's 4.6% annualized vs 10.7% 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 226.00%.
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 2026-05-01