IFF Dividend History & Analysis | 2.3% Yield

IFF has a dividend yield of 2.3% and paid 1.6 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.32%
Payout Ratio 47.1%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -15.38%
Consistency Lifetime 97.3%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.44%
Payout FCF 123.2%
Streak Years 51
Dividend Rating 13.30%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -10.6%
Total Return 5y: -32.8%

Top Dividend Payers in Specialty Chemicals

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
ACT 1,901 M 1.42% 9.12%
AKZA 11,970 M 3.51% 4.65%
FPE 5,554 M 3.47% 3.62%
FPE3 5,122 M 2.65% 2.73%
PPG 26,098 M 2.60% 2.75%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
ACT 1,901 M 23.7% 95.2%
MTX 2,063 M 22.5% 96.2%
BNR 8,758 M 11.7% 99.7%
IOSP 2,085 M 10.2% 81.6%
ASH 2,799 M 8.86% 93.5%

Quality Dividend Peers in Specialty Chemicals

ACT
AlzChem
 1.42% Yield
PPG
PPG Industries
 2.60% Yield

IFF Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-19 2025-12-19 2026-01-09 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.62%
2025-09-29 2025-09-29 2025-10-10 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.66%
2025-06-20 2025-06-20 2025-07-11 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.54%
2025-03-21 2025-03-21 2025-04-11 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.51%
2024-12-20 2024-12-20 2025-01-08 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.47%
2024-09-20 2024-09-20 2024-10-09 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.39%
2024-06-21 2024-06-21 2024-07-10 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.42%
2024-03-21 2024-03-22 2024-04-10 Quarterly 0.4 -50.6% 0.48%
2023-12-27 2023-12-28 2024-01-08 Quarterly 0.81 0% 1%
2023-09-21 2023-09-22 2023-10-05 Quarterly 0.81 0% 1.19%
2023-06-22 2023-06-23 2023-07-11 Quarterly 0.81 0% 1.05%
2023-03-23 2023-03-24 2023-04-06 Quarterly 0.81 0% 0.99%
2022-12-27 2022-12-28 2023-01-06 Quarterly 0.81 0% 0.79%
2022-09-22 2022-09-23 2022-10-05 Quarterly 0.81 2.5% 0.83%
2022-06-23 2022-06-24 2022-07-06 Quarterly 0.79 0% 0.68%
2022-03-24 2022-03-25 2022-04-06 Quarterly 0.79 0% 0.63%
2021-12-27 2021-12-28 2022-01-07 Quarterly 0.79 0% 0.55%
2021-09-23 2021-09-24 2021-10-05 Quarterly 0.79 2.6% 0.59%
2021-06-24 2021-06-25 2021-07-06 Quarterly 0.77 0% 0.52%
2021-03-25 2021-03-26 2021-04-06 Quarterly 0.77 0% 0.56%
2020-12-24 2020-12-28 2021-01-07 Quarterly 0.77 0% N/A
2020-09-23 2020-09-24 2020-10-05 Quarterly 0.77 2.7% N/A
2020-06-24 2020-06-25 2020-07-06 Quarterly 0.75 0% N/A
2020-03-25 2020-03-26 2020-04-06 Quarterly 0.75 0% N/A
2019-12-26 2019-12-27 2020-01-07 Quarterly 0.75 0% N/A
2019-09-20 2019-09-23 2019-10-04 Quarterly 0.75 2.7% N/A
2019-06-21 2019-06-24 2019-07-05 Quarterly 0.73 0% N/A
2019-03-22 2019-03-25 2019-04-05 Quarterly 0.73 0% N/A
2018-12-27 2018-12-28 2019-01-07 Quarterly 0.73 0% N/A
2018-09-21 2018-09-24 2018-10-05 Quarterly 0.73 5.8% N/A
2018-06-22 2018-06-25 2018-07-06 Quarterly 0.69 0% N/A
2018-03-23 2018-03-26 2018-04-06 Quarterly 0.69 0% N/A
2017-12-28 2017-12-29 2018-01-08 Quarterly 0.69 0% N/A
2017-09-22 2017-09-25 2017-10-06 Quarterly 0.69 7.8% N/A
2017-06-22 2017-06-26 2017-07-07 Quarterly 0.64 0% N/A
2017-03-23 2017-03-27 2017-04-07 Quarterly 0.64 0% N/A
2016-12-23 2016-12-28 2017-01-06 Quarterly 0.64 0% N/A
2016-09-22 2016-09-26 2016-10-06 Quarterly 0.64 14.3% N/A
2016-06-23 2016-06-27 2016-07-07 Quarterly 0.56 0% N/A
2016-03-23 2016-03-28 2016-04-07 Quarterly 0.56 0% N/A
2015-12-23 2015-12-28 2016-01-07 Quarterly 0.56 0% N/A
2015-09-23 2015-09-25 2015-10-06 Quarterly 0.56 19.1% N/A
2015-06-24 2015-06-26 2015-07-07 Quarterly 0.47 0% N/A
2015-03-25 2015-03-27 2015-04-07 Quarterly 0.47 0% N/A
2014-12-26 2014-12-30 2015-01-09 Quarterly 0.47 0% N/A
2014-09-23 2014-09-25 2014-10-07 Quarterly 0.47 20.5% N/A
2014-06-24 2014-06-26 2014-07-08 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2014-03-25 2014-03-27 2014-04-08 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2013-12-24 2013-12-27 2014-01-10 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2013-09-24 2013-09-26 2013-10-10 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A

IFF Dividend FAQ

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (NYSE:IFF) is a global specialty-chemicals company that develops and sells ingredients for food, beverage, health & biosciences, fragrance, and pharmaceutical markets. Its operations are organized into four reporting segments: Nourish (natural-based food ingredients and flavors), Health & Biosciences (enzymes, cultures, animal nutrition, and grain-processing solutions), Scent (fragrance compounds and ingredients), and Pharma Solutions (cellulosic and seaweed-derived excipients). The firm, founded in 1909, is headquartered in New York and serves customers across the United States, Europe, and the rest of the world.

What is the Dividend Yield of IFF?

As of February 2026, IFF`s dividend yield is 2.32%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.60 USD by the current share price of 74.82.

Does IFF pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, IFF paid a dividend of 1.60 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-19 and the payout was 0.4 USD.

How often does IFF pay dividends?

IFF pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, IFF has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-19.

IFF dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for IFF for the next 4 payments are between 0.742 (+85.5%) and 0.764 (+91.0%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will IFF pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.4 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-19. The next Ex-Dividend date for International Flavors (IFF) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for IFF?

The next Ex-Dividend date for International Flavors (IFF) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of IFF?

IFF's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -15.4% per year.
Negative growth: IFF's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of IFF?

IFF's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.44%. If you bought IFF's shares at 111.29 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.60 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.44% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of IFF?

IFF Payout Consistency is 97.3%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: International Flavors has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does IFF have a good Dividend Yield?

IFF`s 2.32% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of IFF?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of IFF is 47.1%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of IFF?

IFF`s Overall Dividend Rating is 13.30%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

IFF Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in IFF's Outstanding Shares?

International Flavors's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.39% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has IFF ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jan 20, 1994 with a ratio of 3:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 3 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 110,447,000
1986 112,456,000 +1.82%
1987 113,441,000 +0.88%
1988 113,694,000 +0.22%
1989 114,000,000 +0.27%
1990 115,142,900 +1%
1991 114,594,600 -0.48%
1992 115,581,400 +0.86%
1993 115,348,800 -0.2%
1994 111,111,100 -3.67%
1995 110,333,300 -0.7%
1996 108,965,500 -1.24%
1997 107,931,000 -0.95%
1998 106,087,000 -1.71%
1999 104,264,000 -1.72%
2000 96,984,000 -6.98%
2001 94,534,000 -2.53%
2002 94,158,000 -0.4%
2003 94,033,000 -0.13%
2004 94,325,000 +0.31%
2005 91,535,000 -2.96%
2006 89,378,000 -2.36%
2007 80,296,000 -10.16%
2008 78,195,000 -2.62%
2009 78,767,000 +0.73%
2010 80,049,000 +1.63%
2011 80,777,000 +0.91%
2012 81,998,000 +1.51%
2013 81,843,000 -0.19%
2014 81,312,000 -0.65%
2015 80,400,000 -1.12%
2016 79,713,000 -0.85%
2017 79,056,000 -0.82%
2018 112,155,000 +41.87%
2019 113,472,000 +1.17%
2020 113,630,000 +0.14%
2021 255,000,000 +124.41%
2022 255,000,000
2023 255,000,000
2024 256,000,000 +0.39%
2025 257,000,000 +0.39%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-06 03:09