NYSE$IFF
International Flavors & Fragra · Q4 2020 earnings
Q4 2020 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
IFF ended 2020 with improved Q4 sales momentum and started 2021 solid.
IFF reported a slight decrease in net sales for the fourth quarter, but saw growth excluding the impact of an additional week of sales in the previous year. The company's performance reflects the diversity of its portfolio and the essential nature of its products.
- Reported net sales for the fourth quarter totaled $1.27 billion, a decrease of 1% from $1.28 billion in 2019.
- Reported operating profit for the fourth quarter was $100.6 million versus $116.8 million reported in 2019.
- Reported earnings per share (EPS) for the fourth quarter was $0.57 per diluted share versus $0.70 per diluted share reported in 2019.
- IFF completed its transformational combination to become a new industry leader.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
IFF · Revenue · Quarterly
$1.27B
Revenue by segment
IFF · $1.27B total across 2 segments · Q4 2020
- Taste$766M+78.2%60.3%
- Scent$504M+5.4%39.7%
Forward guidance
For the full year 2021, the Company expects: Pro-forma sales to be approximately $11.5 billion, including approximately $507 million in sales for N&B in January 2021 and Pro-forma adjusted EBITDA margin to be approximately 23.2%
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2020
-0.6%
Avg return
Earnings day
-1.0%
Avg return
5 days after
-1.3%
Avg return
30 days after
56%
38 / 68 earnings
Positive
+11.0%
Q1 2026
Best reaction
-19.5%
Q2 2023
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +11.0% | +10.4% | +3.4% | |
| Q4 2025 | +5.9% | +7.5% | -9.6% | |
| Q3 2025 | +4.0% | +2.1% | +9.3% | |
| Q1 2025 | -7.0% | -3.6% | -2.9% | |
| Q4 2024 | -5.2% | -7.9% | -10.0% | |
| Q3 2024 | -11.5% | -6.8% | -10.1% | |
| Q2 2024 | -0.4% | +1.7% | +8.5% | |
| Q1 2024 | +8.9% | +12.2% | +13.2% | |
| Q4 2023 | -5.4% | -0.9% | +2.6% | |
| Q3 2023 | -1.5% | -1.3% | +4.1% | |
| Q2 2023 | -19.5% | -20.2% | -11.8% | |
| Q1 2023 | -6.4% | -13.8% | -15.8% | |
| Q4 2022 | -19.1% | -0.0% | -4.7% | |
| Q3 2022 | -3.6% | +6.0% | +14.0% | |
| Q2 2022 | -5.2% | -1.9% | -10.7% | |
| Q1 2022 | +2.7% | +8.2% | +8.8% | |
| Q4 2021 | +5.8% | +2.1% | -8.4% | |
| Q3 2021 | +6.6% | +6.3% | +3.2% | |
| Q2 2021 | +2.2% | +5.8% | +2.1% | |
| Q1 2021 | -5.3% | -3.6% | +0.4% | |
| Q4 2020 | +6.9% | +4.8% | +5.4% | |
| Q3 2020 | +3.6% | +3.3% | +6.1% | |
| Q2 2020 | -1.2% | -2.9% | -3.8% | |
| Q1 2020 | -0.8% | -4.6% | -0.7% | |
| Q4 2019 | -0.9% | -1.5% | -21.0% | |
| Q3 2019 | +10.4% | +9.1% | +15.0% | |
| Q2 2019 | -17.3% | -14.8% | -22.2% | |
| Q1 2019 | -3.5% | -2.7% | +0.9% | |
| Q4 2018 | -9.1% | -9.5% | -14.6% | |
| Q3 2018 | +1.9% | -0.1% | -5.3% | |
| Q2 2018 | +0.1% | -1.3% | -3.1% | |
| Q1 2018 | -11.0% | -10.2% | -11.6% | |
| Q4 2017 | +0.7% | -0.9% | -3.0% | |
| Q3 2017 | +1.1% | -1.0% | +3.7% | |
| Q2 2017 | +3.6% | +0.4% | +4.3% | |
| Q1 2017 | -7.4% | -6.1% | -1.0% | |
| Q4 2016 | +5.2% | +3.8% | +12.0% | |
| Q3 2016 | -2.0% | -8.0% | -3.1% | |
| Q2 2016 | +1.8% | +1.2% | +4.0% | |
| Q1 2016 | +6.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -14.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +0.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -1.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -5.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +9.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -0.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -3.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +2.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +4.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +3.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +0.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +2.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +3.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -3.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +8.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -1.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -1.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -12.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +0.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +1.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +0.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +1.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +4.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | +4.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | +2.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +2.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | +2.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +2.1% | — | — |
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