IFF monthly performance report
Check IFF's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
IFF monthly report
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Key takeaways
- International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) closed November 2026 at $81.16, down 12.75% for the month and +20.36% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, IFF is +20.43%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.62% YTD.
- The stock is trading +2.58% versus its 200-day moving average ($79.12), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, IFF has underperformed the S&P 500 by −57.43%, with a relative strength index reading of 66.5.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 46.2% — 18 positive months versus 20 negative months.
International Flavors & Fragrances ended November 2026 at $81.16, posting a monthly return of −12.75%. The S&P 500 returned −0.18% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −12.57%.
The current quarter stands at −2.78% (Q4 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +2.58% versus the 200-day moving average ($79.12).
Year-to-date, IFF is +20.43% against SPY +10.62%, a gap of +9.81%. The stock is currently −14.81% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −43.86%.
| Period | IFF | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +0.97% | −0.36% | +1.33% |
| 1 Week | −1.77% | +2.59% | −4.36% |
| 1 Month | −12.75% | −0.18% | −12.57% |
| 3 Months | −3.59% | −2.37% | −1.22% |
| 6 Months | +4.75% | +0.83% | +3.92% |
| YTD | +20.43% | +10.62% | +9.81% |
| 12 Months | +20.36% | +12.25% | +8.11% |
| 3 Years | +13.94% | +71.37% | −57.43% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Feb 2026 | +17.79% |
| #2 | Mar 2024 | +13.89% |
| #3 | May 2024 | +13.62% |
| #4 | Oct 2026 | +11.43% |
| #5 | Nov 2025 | +10.34% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Nov 2026 | −12.75% |
| #2 | Mar 2026 | −11.77% |
| #3 | Sep 2025 | −8.84% |
| #4 | Nov 2024 | −8.12% |
| #5 | Dec 2024 | −7.45% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q3 2025 | −16.33% |
| Q4 2025 | +9.51% |
| Q1 2026 | +7.66% |
| Q2 2026 | +9.19% |
| Q3 2026 | +5.38% |
| Q4 2026 (QTD) | −2.78% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | −22.77% |
| 2024 | +4.42% |
| 2025 | −20.30% |
| 2026 | +20.43% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $95.27 (2026-11-02) |
| 52-Week Low | $62.06 (2025-12-11) |
| Current Price | $81.16 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $79.12 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +2.58% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −43.86% (2025-10-10) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −14.81% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 66.5 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −57.43% |
| RS Peak | 117.8 (Sep 2024) |
| RS Trough | 55.4 (Oct 2025) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was IFF's return for this report period?
IFF returned −12.75% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-11-13.
Has IFF outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD IFF: +20.43% vs SPY: +10.62%.
What is IFF's 12-month return?
+20.36% over the trailing 12 months.
Is IFF above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +2.58% versus 200DMA ($79.12).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−43.86% on 2025-10-10.