Why is IFF Down Today?

IFF
$81.69
▼ -2.14% ($-1.75)
Last updated: Oct 01, 2026 3:35 PM ET (798 min ago)

About International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.

International Flavors & Fragrances is the largest specialty ingredients producer globally. It sells ingredients for the food, beverage, health, household goods, personal care, and pharmaceutical industries. The company makes proprietary formulations, partnering with customers to deliver custom solut...

Sector: INDUSTRIAL ORGANIC CHEMICALS
Market Cap: $15.62B
Forward P/E: 14.7
52-Week Range: $59.14 - $89.32
Employees: 22,400

Overall Confidence: 50%

50% Confident

Based on news, social sentiment, options activity, and sector analysis

MOMENTUM 50% Confidence
🎯 IFF showing strong bearish momentum
IFF is down 2.1% today on 0.2x average volume. The move appears to be driven by general market sentiment and momentum traders.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 0.2x average volume

UNCONFIRMED - Low volume suggests this move may not be sustainable.

📍 Sector Context

INDUSTRIAL ORGANIC CHEMICALS sector: -1.0%

IFF is outperforming its sector by -1.2%. This suggests a stock-specific catalyst.

Market Comparison

IFF is significantly underperforming the market (-2.3% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
+0.18%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
+0.31%
IFF
This Stock
-2.14%
vs S&P 500: -2.32%
vs Nasdaq: -2.45%

📊 What Happens Next?

Probability Analysis

45% chance this move continues in the next 1-3 days

Expected Range

Based on historical patterns and options pricing, IFF is expected to trade between:
$79.24 - $83.32

Key Level to Watch

$77.61 support
Watch for breakdown below $81.69

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Last updated: Oct 01, 2026 3:35 PM (798 minutes ago)
Data refreshes every 30 minutes during market hours

Options Market Insight

Bullish
Options Sentiment
0.06
Put/Call Ratio
81.8%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 14,274
Put Volume: 845
Total: 15,119
Unusual Activity: $82.5 CALL (2,828 vol) $82.5 CALL (2,828 vol)

Historical Context

IFF has moved more than 3.0% down on 11 occasions in the past year.

45.5%
Continuation Rate
5/11 times continued down
+0.67%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar down moves
Last similar move: Aug 06, 2026 (-4.0%) → Next day: +1.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is IFF stock down today?

IFF is down 2.1% today on 0.2x average volume. The move appears to be driven by general market sentiment and momentum traders.

Is IFF stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, IFF shows 50% confidence in today's move. Volume is low which does not confirm the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the IFF stock price target?

IFF is currently trading at $81.69. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $79.24 - $83.32. See long-term price prediction →

Will IFF stock continue falling?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that IFF's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $77.61 (support).

Is IFF stock oversold or overbought?

IFF's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 43.2. This shows bearish momentum - the stock has negative momentum but isn't oversold yet.

What is the momentum for IFF stock?

IFF's 10-day momentum indicator is at -1.79. Negative momentum - the stock has mild downward pressure which may continue short-term.

Is IFF outperforming or underperforming the market?

IFF (-2.14%) is currently significantly underperforming the market (-2.3% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is up 0.18%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 0.31%.

What does MACD indicate for IFF?

IFF's MACD (0.08) is currently below the signal line (0.32), indicating a bearish trend. This technical signal suggests selling pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 13.8) is weak.

Is IFF in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, IFF is in a mixed/transitional trend. The price and moving averages are not clearly aligned, suggesting a potential trend change or consolidation phase. 20-day SMA: $84.73, 50-day SMA: $83.76.

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