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Cash from financing is the cash generated/spent from financial activities such as share issuance (buy back), debt issuance (repayment), and dividends paid to preferred and common stockholders.
For the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026,
International Flavors & Fragrances paid€30 Mil more to buy back shares than it received from issuing new shares.
It spent€138 Mil paying down its debt.
It paid€0 Mil more to buy back preferred shares than it received from issuing preferred shares.
It spent€88 Mil paying cash dividends to shareholders.
It spent€3 Mil on other financial activities.
In all, International Flavors & Fragrancesspent€260 Mil on financial activities for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026.
International Flavors & Fragrances (HAM:IFF) Cash Flow from Financing Explanation
Cash from financing contains six items:
1. Issuance of Stock:
A company may raise cash from issuing new shares. Issuance of stock represents the cash inflow from offering common stock, which is the additional capital contribution to the entity during the period.
International Flavors & Fragrances's issuance of stock for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0 Mil.
2. Repurchase of Stock:
A company may raise cash from issuing new shares. It can also use cash to buy back shares. Repurchase of stock represents the cash outflow to reacquire common stock during the period.
International Flavors & Fragrances's repurchase of stock for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-30 Mil.
3. Net Issuance of Debt:
Net issuance of debt is the cash a company received or spent through debt related activities such as debt issuance or debt repayment. If a company pays down its debt during the period, this number will be negative. If a company issued more debt, it receives cash and this number is positive.
International Flavors & Fragrances's net issuance of debt for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-138 Mil.
International Flavors & Fragrances spent€138 Mil paying down its debt.
4. Net Issuance of Preferred Stock:
A company may raise cash from issuing new preferred shares. It can also use cash to buy back preferred shares. If this number is positive, it means that the company has received more cash from issuing preferred shares than it has paid to buy back preferred shares. If this number is negative, it means that company has paid more cash to buy back preferred shares than it has received for issuing preferred shares.
International Flavors & Fragrances's net issuance of preferred for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0 Mil.
International Flavors & Fragrances paid€0 Mil more to buy back preferred shares than it received from issuing preferred shares.
5. Cash Flow for Dividends:
Cash flow for dividends refers to the payment of cash to shareholders as dividends when the company generates income.
International Flavors & Fragrances's cash flow for dividends for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-88 Mil.
International Flavors & Fragrances spent€88 Mil paying cash dividends to shareholders.
6. Other Financing:
Money spent or earned by company from other financial activities.
International Flavors & Fragrances's other financing for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-3 Mil.
International Flavors & Fragrances spent€3 Mil on other financial activities.
International Flavors & Fragrances Cash Flow from Financing Related Terms
International Flavors & Fragrances Cash Flow from Financing Historical Data
* 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.
International Flavors & Fragrances Cash Flow from Financing Chart
International Flavors & Fragrances Cash Flow from Financing Calculation
This is the cash generated/spent from financial activities such as share issuance (buy back), debt issuance (repayment), and dividends paid to preferred and common stockholders. In the calculation of free cash flow, cash from financing is not calculated because it is not related to operating activities.
Cash Flow from Financing for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-3,081 Mil.
* 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 Cash Flow from Financing of €-3,081 Mil mean?
International Flavors & Fragrances (HAM:IFF) has a Cash Flow from Financing of €-3,081 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Cash Flow from Financing is the amount of cash earned or paid from financing operations. View historical data for International Flavors & Fragrances and its competitors.
Is International Flavors & Fragrances' Cash Flow from Financing too high?
International Flavors & Fragrances' current Cash Flow from Financing is €-3,081 Mil. Overall, International Flavors & Fragrances has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Flavors & Fragrances' Cash Flow from Financing compare to LYB and DD?
International Flavors & Fragrances' Cash Flow from Financing of €-3,081 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Flow from Financing for a Chemicals company?
A good Cash Flow from Financing depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Cash Flow from Financing should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Flow from Financing mean?
A high Cash Flow from Financing can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow from Financing is the amount of cash earned or paid from financing operations. View historical data for International Flavors & Fragrances and its competitors. International Flavors & Fragrances's current Cash Flow from Financing is €-3,081 Mil. 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 (HAM:IFF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €63.21, compared to a current price of €69.24 — trading 9.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Financing is €-3,081 Mil. International Flavors & Fragrances' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow from Financing calculated?
Cash Flow from Financing is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Flavors & Fragrances (HAM:IFF), the current Cash Flow from Financing is €-3,081 Mil as of Mar. 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 (HAM:IFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Flavors & Fragrances stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €69.24 is trading 9.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €63.21.
GuruFocus considers International Flavors & Fragrances to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:IFF:
Cash Flow from Financing: €-3,081 Mil
GF Value™: €63.21 vs. price of €69.24 (9.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM: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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