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International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) Q2 2026 earnings results (second quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Aug 4, 2026
International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) reported revenue of $2.0B for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), +2% from a year earlier and -29% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 8.1%, net earnings $51.0M (2.6% of revenue).
International Flavors & Fragrances, Q2 2026: revenue $2.0B (+2% year over year), operating margin 8.1%, net earnings $51.0M, operating cash flow $422M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q2 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.0B | -29% | +2% |
| Gross profit | $853M | -16% | +4% |
| Operating profit | $158M | -42% | +11% |
| Net earnings | $51.0M | -70% | -91% |
| Operating cash flow | $422M | +64% | +75% |
| Free cash flow | $286M | +211% | +96% |
What changed
Revenue was $2.0B in Q2 2026, up 2% year over year and down 29% from the previous quarter.
Gross margin was 43.7%, up 0.7 points from Q2 2025. Operating profit was $0.16B, a 8.1% margin (up 0.7 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q2 2025, 46% reached operating profit, above the 7% margin then. Operating expenses grew 2% against revenue growth of 2%. Net earnings were $0.05B, down 92% year over year. The effective tax rate was 37.8%.
Operating cash flow was $0.42B (up 75% year over year), 827% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.22B of depreciation and amortization and $0.04B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $0.12B. Capital expenditures of $0.14B left free cash flow of $0.29B.
Questions
What was International Flavors & Fragrances' revenue in the second quarter 2026?
International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) reported revenue of $2.0B for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), +2% from a year earlier and -29% from the quarter before.
Was International Flavors & Fragrances profitable in the second quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $158M (8.1% of revenue) and net earnings $51.0M.
Source: International Flavors & Fragrances 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.