Barclays analyst Lauren Lieberman has revised the price target for International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF, Financial), lowering it from $82 to $76. This adjustment comes as part of a broader first-quarter earnings outlook for the consumer staples sector.
Despite the easing of tariff-induced cost pressures, the landscape for consumer staples continues to face significant unpredictability. According to Barclays, the consumer market showed signs of struggle even before significant economic milestones, suggesting ongoing challenges in reviving the sector. The firm maintains an 'Equal Weight' rating on IFF shares, indicating a neutral perspective on the stock's near-term performance.
As investors navigate this uncertain environment, the sentiment reflects a cautious approach towards potential growth opportunities in consumer staples, including those related to IFF.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast
Based on the one-year price targets offered by 19 analysts, the average target price for International Flavors & Fragrances Inc (IFF, Financial) is $94.16 with a high estimate of $117.12 and a low estimate of $77.00. The average target implies an upside of 31.92% from the current price of $71.38. More detailed estimate data can be found on the International Flavors & Fragrances Inc (IFF) Forecast page.
Based on the consensus recommendation from 22 brokerage firms, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc's (IFF, Financial) average brokerage recommendation is currently 2.1, indicating "Outperform" status. The rating scale ranges from 1 to 5, where 1 signifies Strong Buy, and 5 denotes Sell.
Based on GuruFocus estimates, the estimated GF Value for International Flavors & Fragrances Inc (IFF, Financial) in one year is $81.97, suggesting a upside of 14.84% from the current price of $71.38. GF Value is GuruFocus' estimate of the fair value that the stock should be traded at. It is calculated based on the historical multiples the stock has traded at previously, as well as past business growth and the future estimates of the business' performance. More detailed data can be found on the International Flavors & Fragrances Inc (IFF) Summary page.
