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International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Nov 3, 2026
International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) reported revenue of $1.9B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +4% from a year earlier and -0.6% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 8.2%, net loss $55.0M (2.8% of revenue).
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.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.9B | -0.6% | +4% |
| Operating profit | $160M | +1% | -29% |
| Net earnings | −$55.0M | -208% | -234% |
| Operating cash flow | $141M | -67% | -14% |
What changed
Revenue was $1.9B in Q3 2026, up 4% year over year and down 1% from the previous quarter.
Gross margin was 42.5%, down 0.3 points from Q3 2025. Operating profit was $0.16B, a 8.2% margin (down 2.0 points year over year). Operating profit fell $0.03B even though revenue rose $0.07B versus Q3 2025, so costs grew faster than sales. Operating expenses grew 9% against revenue growth of 4%. The fastest-growing cost line was SG&A (+11%). The quarter ended with a net loss of $0.06B, after a profit of $0.05B the previous quarter. Net interest and other expense of $0.22B was the main reason.
Operating cash flow was $0.14B (down 14% year over year). Non-cash charges added back $0.15B of depreciation and amortization and $0.02B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $0.03B. Capital expenditures of $0.15B exceeded it, leaving free cash flow of −$0.01B.
Questions
What was International Flavors & Fragrances' revenue in the third quarter 2026?
International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) reported revenue of $1.9B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +4% from a year earlier and -0.6% from the quarter before.
Was International Flavors & Fragrances profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $160M (8.2% of revenue) and net loss $55.0M.
Source: International Flavors & Fragrances 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.