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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.
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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.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
International Flavors & Fragrances (MIL:1IFF) Dividends per Share Explanation
1. Dividend Payout Ratio measures the percentage of the company's earnings paid out as dividends.
International Flavors & Fragrances's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of International Flavors & Fragrances was 2.53. The lowest was 0.38. And the median was 0.59.
2. 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 0.868000
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.
International Flavors & Fragrances's Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Current Share Price is €62.48.
International Flavors & Fragrances's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is €1.3756.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of International Flavors & Fragrances was 5.14%. The lowest was 1.59%. And the median was 2.21%.
* 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 Dividends per Share Related Terms
International Flavors & Fragrances Dividends per Share 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 Dividends per Share Chart
MIL:1IFF vs DD, LYB, ALB: Dividends per Share Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, International Flavors & Fragrances's Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and 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 Dividend Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, International Flavors & Fragrances's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Flavors & Fragrances's Dividend Yield % falls into.
International Flavors & Fragrances (MIL:1IFF) has a Dividends per Share of €1.38 as of Mar. 2026. Dividends per share represents the per-share amount paid as dividends. View historical data on International Flavors & Fragrances and its competitors.
Is International Flavors & Fragrances' Dividends per Share too high?
International Flavors & Fragrances' current Dividends per Share is €1.38. Overall, International Flavors & Fragrances has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Flavors & Fragrances' Dividends per Share compare to DD and LYB?
International Flavors & Fragrances' Dividends per Share of €1.38 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 Dividends per Share for a Chemicals company?
A good Dividends per Share depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Dividends per Share 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 Dividends per Share mean?
A high Dividends per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividends per share represents the per-share amount paid as dividends. View historical data on International Flavors & Fragrances and its competitors. International Flavors & Fragrances's current Dividends per Share is €1.38. 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 (MIL:1IFF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €60.82, compared to a current price of €62.48 — trading 2.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividends per Share is €1.38. International Flavors & Fragrances' overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividends per Share calculated?
Dividends per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Flavors & Fragrances (MIL:1IFF), the current Dividends per Share is €1.38 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 (MIL:1IFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Flavors & Fragrances stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €62.48 is trading 2.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €60.82.
GuruFocus considers International Flavors & Fragrances to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:1IFF:
Dividends per Share: €1.38
GF Value™: €60.82 vs. price of €62.48 (2.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1IFF 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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