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International Flavors & Fragrances Inc stock Dividend Yield % is close to 5-year low.
The historical rank and industry rank for International Flavors & Fragrances's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
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%.
LTS:0RF3's Dividend Yield % is not ranked *
in the Chemicals industry.
Industry Median: 1.5 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Yield % only.
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.
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.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
International Flavors & Fragrances (LTS:0RF3) 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.
* 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 Dividend Yield % Chart
LTS:0RF3 vs LYB, PPG, DD: Dividend Yield % 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 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 0.868000
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.
* 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 (LTS:0RF3) has a Dividend Yield % of 0.00% as of Aug. 31, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on International Flavors & Fragrances and its competitors. Over the past decade, International Flavors & Fragrances' Dividend Yield % has ranged from 1.59 to 5.14. According to the industry distribution chart, International Flavors & Fragrances ranks #451 out of 1036 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 43.5%.
Is International Flavors & Fragrances' Dividend Yield % too high?
International Flavors & Fragrances' current Dividend Yield % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.59 to a high of 5.14. Based on the distribution chart, International Flavors & Fragrances ranks #451 out of 1036 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, International Flavors & Fragrances has a GF Score™ of 67/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Flavors & Fragrances' Dividend Yield % compare to LYB and PPG?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, International Flavors & Fragrances ranks #451 out of 1036 companies for Dividend Yield %. This puts International Flavors & Fragrances in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 1.50. Historically, International Flavors & Fragrances' own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 1.59 to 5.14 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Yield % for a Chemicals company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Chemicals companies is 1.50, based on 1,036 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Yield % 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 Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on International Flavors & Fragrances and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 1.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Flavors & Fragrances's current Dividend Yield % is 0.00%. 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?
International Flavors & Fragrances (LTS:0RF3) has a current Dividend Yield % of 0.00%. The stock's GF Value™ is €103.69, compared to a current price of €142.38 — trading 37.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 0.00%. International Flavors & Fragrances' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Yield % calculated?
Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Flavors & Fragrances (LTS:0RF3), the current Dividend Yield % is 0.00% as of Aug. 31, 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 (LTS:0RF3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Flavors & Fragrances stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €142.38 is trading 37.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €103.69.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0RF3:
Dividend Yield %: 0.00%
GF Value™: €103.69 vs. price of €142.38 (37.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0RF3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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