International Flavors & Fragrances (NYSE:IFF – Get Free Report) released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday. The specialty chemicals company reported $0.82 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.07 by ($0.25), Zacks reports. International Flavors & Fragrances had a net margin of 7.78% and a return on equity of 7.65%. The business had revenue of $1.95 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.62 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $1.15 EPS. International Flavors & Fragrances’s quarterly revenue was up 1.8% on a year-over-year basis.
International Flavors & Fragrances Trading Up 7.7%
NYSE:IFF traded up $6.21 on Wednesday, reaching $87.10. 1,230,964 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 1,854,222. The firm has a market capitalization of $22.24 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 26.63, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.02 and a beta of 0.93. International Flavors & Fragrances has a 1-year low of $59.14 and a 1-year high of $89.32. The company has a current ratio of 1.49, a quick ratio of 0.87 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33. The company’s 50 day moving average is $77.22 and its 200-day moving average is $75.19.
International Flavors & Fragrances Dividend Announcement
The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, October 9th. Shareholders of record on Friday, September 18th will be issued a dividend of $0.40 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, September 18th. This represents a $1.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.8%. International Flavors & Fragrances’s payout ratio is presently 48.93%.
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Insider Buying and Selling
In other International Flavors & Fragrances news, Director Paul J. Fribourg acquired 260,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, June 1st. The shares were bought at an average cost of $74.28 per share, with a total value of $19,312,800.00. Following the purchase, the director directly owned 2,682,730 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $199,273,184.40. This trade represents a 10.73% increase in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. Company insiders own 1.07% of the company’s stock.
Institutional Trading of International Flavors & Fragrances
Several hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. State Street Corp lifted its holdings in shares of International Flavors & Fragrances by 1.1% in the fourth quarter. State Street Corp now owns 11,092,368 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock valued at $751,875,000 after purchasing an additional 121,260 shares in the last quarter. Invesco Ltd. grew its holdings in shares of International Flavors & Fragrances by 4.9% in the fourth quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 7,519,812 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock valued at $506,760,000 after acquiring an additional 352,636 shares in the last quarter. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC lifted its holdings in International Flavors & Fragrances by 28.4% during the fourth quarter. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC now owns 6,042,758 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock worth $407,221,000 after acquiring an additional 1,336,479 shares during the period. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC raised its stake in shares of International Flavors & Fragrances by 51.4% during the 3rd quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 4,706,279 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock worth $289,624,000 after purchasing an additional 1,598,266 shares during the period. Finally, Northern Trust Corp boosted its stake in International Flavors & Fragrances by 1.3% in the fourth quarter. Northern Trust Corp now owns 2,892,813 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock valued at $194,947,000 after acquiring an additional 38,039 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 96.02% of the company’s stock.
International Flavors & Fragrances declared that its Board of Directors has initiated a share buyback program on Tuesday, August 4th that authorizes the company to buyback $2.50 billion in shares. This buyback authorization authorizes the specialty chemicals company to purchase up to 12.1% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are usually a sign that the company’s board of directors believes its shares are undervalued.
About International Flavors & Fragrances
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc (NYSE:IFF) is a global leader in the creation and production of flavors, fragrances, cosmetic actives and nutritional lipids. The company develops taste and scent solutions for a wide array of end markets including food and beverage, personal care, household goods and pharmaceutical products. Its portfolio spans natural and nature-identical flavors, fine fragrances, functional ingredients for skin and hair care, and specialty oils that enhance nutritional value and sensory appeal.
IFF’s research and development network comprises innovation centers in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Latin America, where multidisciplinary teams collaborate on aroma chemistry, sensory science and biotechnology.
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