During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -20.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -13.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -1.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of International Flavors & Fragrances was 18.90% per year. The lowest was -26.60% per year. And the median was 8.70% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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International Flavors & Fragrances (WBO:IFF) Forward Dividend Yield % Explanation
Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
International Flavors & Fragrances Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms
WBO:IFF vs DD, ALB, LYB: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, International Flavors & Fragrances's Forward Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward Dividend Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
International Flavors & Fragrances Forward Dividend Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, International Flavors & Fragrances's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Flavors & Fragrances's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
International Flavors & Fragrances Forward Dividend Yield % Calculation
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
International Flavors & Fragrances Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
USD 0.400000
2026-06-18
2026-06-18
2026-07-10
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:EUR 0.856000
USD 0.400000
2026-03-20
2026-03-20
2026-04-10
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:EUR 0.865000
USD 0.400000
2025-12-19
2025-12-19
2026-01-09
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:EUR 0.854000
USD 0.400000
2025-09-29
2025-09-29
2025-10-10
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:EUR 0.852000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Forward Dividend Yield % of 2.08% mean?
International Flavors & Fragrances (WBO:IFF) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 2.08% as of Jun. 27, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on International Flavors & Fragrances and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, International Flavors & Fragrances ranks #417 out of 1027 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 40.6%.
Is International Flavors & Fragrances' Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
International Flavors & Fragrances' current Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.08%. The Chemicals industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.57. International Flavors & Fragrances' value of 2.08% is 32.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Flavors & Fragrances ranks #417 out of 1027 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, International Flavors & Fragrances has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Flavors & Fragrances' Forward Dividend Yield % compare to DD and ALB?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, International Flavors & Fragrances ranks #417 out of 1027 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This puts International Flavors & Fragrances in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.57. International Flavors & Fragrances' value of 2.08% is 32.5% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward Dividend Yield % for a Chemicals company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Chemicals companies is 1.57, based on 1,027 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. International Flavors & Fragrances's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 2.08% is 32.5% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Forward Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Forward Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on International Flavors & Fragrances and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Flavors & Fragrances's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.08%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is International Flavors & Fragrances stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Flavors & Fragrances (WBO:IFF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €63.11, compared to a current price of €66.24 — trading 5% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.08% and 32.5% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.57. International Flavors & Fragrances' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward Dividend Yield % calculated?
Forward Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Flavors & Fragrances (WBO:IFF), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.08% as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is International Flavors & Fragrances (WBO:IFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Flavors & Fragrances stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €66.24 is trading 5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €63.11.
GuruFocus considers International Flavors & Fragrances to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:IFF:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 2.08%
GF Value™: €63.11 vs. price of €66.24 (5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 32.5% above the Chemicals median (#417 of 1027)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:IFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
International Flavors & Fragrances Business Description
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 and partners with customers to deliver custom solutions. Through its taste and scent segments, which each generate around 25% of profits, IFF is a leading flavor and fragrance producer. The health and biosciences business, which generates 30% of profits, is a global leader in probiotics and enzymes. The remaining profits come from the food ingredients business, which sells texturants, plant-based proteins, and other ingredients, though IFF plans to divest it in a deal expected to close in 2027.
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