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International Flavors reported Q3 2026 revenue of $1.94 billion, down 27.9% year-over-year, but beating consensus estimates by 1.31%. EPS of $0.83 exceeded expectations by 2.47%.

The company showed mixed segment performance with Health & Biosciences declining 1.9%, while Scent and Taste segments grew 5.7% and 8.2% respectively. Most EBITDA metrics met or exceeded analyst estimates.

International Flavors beat Q3 earnings expectations with $0.83 EPS versus consensus of $0.81, and surpassed revenue estimates at $1.94 billion. The company has outperformed the market by 40.4% year-to-date and received a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) rating, suggesting near-term outperformance. However, earnings declined year-over-year from $1.05 per share.

International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) is expected to report Q3 2026 results on November 3, with sales projected to decline 28.9% to $1.92 billion and EPS falling 22.9% to 81 cents. While volume growth and cost-cutting efforts may support margins, higher input costs pose challenges.

The company's sale of its Food Ingredients business to CVC Capital Partners reflects its strategic shift toward innovation-driven segments. The Zacks model does not predict an earnings beat despite a Rank #2 (Buy) rating.

International Flavors (IFF) is expected to report Q3 2026 earnings on November 3, with consensus estimates of $0.86 EPS (down 18.1% YoY) and $1.92B in revenues (down 28.9% YoY). Despite declining results, the company has a positive Earnings ESP of +0.97% combined with a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), suggesting a likely earnings beat. The company has beaten consensus estimates in 3 of the last 4 quarters.

International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) has demonstrated a strong track record of beating earnings estimates, with an average surprise of 10.43% over the last two quarters. The company currently has a positive Earnings ESP of +0.97% combined with a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) rating, suggesting a high probability of another earnings beat in its November 3, 2026 report. Stocks with this combination historically beat consensus estimates nearly 70% of the time.

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