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 September 2026 at $84.91, down 1.64% for the month and +34.05% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, IFF is +26.00%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.83% YTD.
- The stock is trading +13.21% versus its 200-day moving average ($75.00), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, IFF has underperformed the S&P 500 by −49.03%, with a relative strength index reading of 73.3.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 46.2% — 18 positive months versus 20 negative months.
International Flavors & Fragrances ended September 2026 at $84.91, posting a monthly return of −1.64%. The S&P 500 returned −0.58% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −1.06%.
The current quarter stands at +7.18% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +13.21% versus the 200-day moving average ($75.00).
Year-to-date, IFF is +26.00% against SPY +11.83%, a gap of +14.17%. The stock is currently −4.94% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −43.86%.
| Period | IFF | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +0.60% | +1.13% | −0.53% |
| 1 Week | +1.02% | +0.63% | +0.39% |
| 1 Month | −1.64% | −0.58% | −1.06% |
| 3 Months | +8.48% | +1.64% | +6.85% |
| 6 Months | +23.56% | +15.15% | +8.41% |
| YTD | +26.00% | +11.83% | +14.17% |
| 12 Months | +34.05% | +15.69% | +18.37% |
| 3 Years | +22.97% | +72.00% | −49.03% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Feb 2026 | +17.79% |
| #2 | Mar 2024 | +13.89% |
| #3 | May 2024 | +13.62% |
| #4 | Nov 2025 | +10.34% |
| #5 | Nov 2023 | +10.29% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Aug 2023 | −16.74% |
| #2 | Mar 2026 | −11.77% |
| #3 | Sep 2025 | −8.84% |
| #4 | Nov 2024 | −8.12% |
| #5 | Dec 2024 | −7.45% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | −5.23% |
| Q3 2025 | −16.33% |
| Q4 2025 | +9.51% |
| Q1 2026 | +7.66% |
| Q2 2026 | +9.19% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | +7.18% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | −22.77% |
| 2024 | +4.42% |
| 2025 | −20.30% |
| 2026 | +26.00% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $89.32 (2026-08-05) |
| 52-Week Low | $59.14 (2025-10-10) |
| Current Price | $84.91 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $75.00 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +13.21% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −43.86% (2025-10-10) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −4.94% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 73.3 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −49.03% |
| RS Peak | 125.5 (Sep 2024) |
| RS Trough | 59 (Oct 2025) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was IFF's return for this report period?
IFF returned −1.64% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-17.
Has IFF outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD IFF: +26.00% vs SPY: +11.83%.
What is IFF's 12-month return?
+34.05% over the trailing 12 months.
Is IFF above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +13.21% versus 200DMA ($75.00).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−43.86% on 2025-10-10.