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International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) guidance history: what it guided and what it reported
International Flavors & Fragrances gave guidance in 11 earnings releases on file since Feb 20, 2024. Of 2 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance twice (100%). Revenue: 2 of 2, on average +1.2% against the guided midpoint. Its releases raised guidance 3 times and lowered it twice.
Revenue
Met or beat 2 of 2 periods (1 above, 1 within, 0 below).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $10.5B–$10.8B (May 5, 2026) → lowered $7.5B–$7.6B (Nov 3, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY2025 | $10.6B–$10.9B (May 6, 2025) → reaffirmed $10.6B–$10.9B (Aug 5, 2025) → reaffirmed $10.6B–$10.9B (Nov 4, 2025) | $10.9B | within the range | +1.3% |
| FY2024 | $10.8B–$11.1B (Feb 20, 2024) → raised $11.1B–$11.3B (Aug 6, 2024) → raised $11.3B–$11.4B (Nov 5, 2024) | $11.5B | above the range | +1.2% |
Adjusted EBITDA
The guide is on an adjusted basis that the GAAP statements do not show, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $2.0B–$2.1B (May 5, 2026) → lowered $1.5B–$1.6B (Aug 4, 2026) → raised $1.6B–$1.6B (Nov 3, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY2025 | $2.0B–$2.1B (May 6, 2025) → reaffirmed $2.0B–$2.1B (Aug 5, 2025) → reaffirmed $2.0B–$2.1B (Nov 4, 2025) | — | — | — |
| FY2024 | $1.9B–$2.1B (Feb 20, 2024) → reaffirmed $1.9B–$2.1B (May 6, 2024) → raised $2.1B–$2.2B (Aug 6, 2024) → reaffirmed $2.1B–$2.2B (Nov 5, 2024) | — | — | — |
The latest quarter
International Flavors & Fragrances, Q3 2026: revenue $1.9B (+4% year over year), operating margin 8.2%, net loss $55.0M, operating cash flow $141M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Does International Flavors & Fragrances beat its guidance?
International Flavors & Fragrances gave guidance in 11 earnings releases on file since Feb 20, 2024. Of 2 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance twice (100%). Revenue: 2 of 2, on average +1.2% against the guided midpoint.
How often does International Flavors & Fragrances raise guidance?
Its earnings releases raised guidance 3 times and lowered it twice since Feb 20, 2024.
Each guided period is held to the last guidance given before its figures were reported; a single figure counts as in line within 1% (0.25 pts for a rate). Reported figures are GAAP, from the company's filings; adjusted guidance shows its moves only.