NYSE:IFF · New York Stock Exchange
+$0.68 today
Vol 2.27M · Avg 1.86M
Management
Put operating results in leadership context
Review returns on capital, executive background, insider transactions, and growth quality to judge whether management is compounding value well.
Management quality matters because capital allocation choices determine how much of International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. earnings power becomes long-term shareholder value. Use this page to compare IFF returns on capital, executive context, insider transactions, ownership signals, and growth trends against peers, then decide whether leadership appears disciplined, aligned, and capable of compounding through changing market conditions.
Return Metrics
ROE, ROIC & ROA over time
ROE
-2.6%
avg 5.4%
ROIC
3.2%
avg 3.9%
ROA
-1.4%
avg 2.1%
Analysis
ROIC is currently the strongest return metric at 3.2% versus its period average of 3.9%. 0 of 3 return metrics are above their quality threshold, which helps indicate how efficiently the company turns capital and assets into profit.
Management
Key executives, compensation & ownership
| Name | Title | Compensation | Tenure | Age | Shares Owned | Ownership % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J. Erik Fyrwald | Chief Executive Officer & Director | $3.18M | — | 67 | $119,558.00 | 0.05% |
Leticia Goncalves Lourenco | President of Health & Biosciences | $2.21M | — | 51 | $35,735.00 | 0.01% |
Yuvraj Arora | President of Taste Division & Chief Commercial Officer | $1.51M | — | 54 | $25,962.00 | 0.01% |
Andres Muller | President of Food Ingredients | $1.46M | — | 61 | $23,802.00 | <0.01% |
Michael DeVeau | Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer | $1.38M | — | 45 | $14,023.57 | <0.01% |
Deborah Borg | EVP & Chief People and Culture Officer | $925,011.00 | — | 49 | $38,638.00 | 0.02% |
Ralf Finzel | Executive Vice President & Global Operations Officer | $670,041.00 | — | 62 | $18,355.00 | <0.01% |
Marc H. Birenkrant | Controller & Chief Accounting Officer | — | — | 53 | $4,587.15 | <0.01% |
Vivek Verma | Executive Vice President & Chief Information Officer | — | — | 57 | — | — |
Stephen N. Landsman | Executive Vice President & General Counsel | — | — | 67 | $24,844.00 | <0.01% |
Insider Trading
SEC Form 4 transactions — last 12 months
Buys
13
$34.48M
Sells
4
$14,481.43
Net Sentiment
+$34.46M
Net buying
Most Active
FRIBOURG PAUL J
13 transactions
1–10 of 17
Analysis
Insiders reported 13 buys worth $34.48M and 4 sells worth $14,481.43 over the last 12 months. That adds up to net buying of $34.46M. FRIBOURG PAUL J was the most active insider with 13 transactions.
Growth Analysis
Historical CAGR & forward analyst estimates
| Metric | 10yr | 5yr | 3yr | Fwd Est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | N/A | N/A | +18.6% | +0.2% (14yr)2 analysts |
| Revenue | N/A | N/A | +2.3% | +10.3% (14yr)5 analysts |
| Net Income | N/A | N/A | +18.2% | +8.8% (14yr)5 analysts |
| EBIT | N/A | N/A | +6.5% | N/A5 analysts |
Analysis
Recent growth has been strongest in EPS at +18.6% over three years. Forward estimates point to Revenue at +10.3% (14yr), giving you a quick check on whether expectations are accelerating or cooling.
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Who manages IFF?
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) lists 10 active executives. The top listed executive is Andres Muller, President of Food Ingredients.
Are IFF insiders buying or selling?
Recent insider activity shows net buying of $35.67M.
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