IFF monthly performance report
Monthly IFF research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
IFF monthly report
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Key takeaways
- International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) closed August 2026 at $88.07, up 11.17% for the month and +24.71% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, IFF is +30.69%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.89% YTD.
- The stock is trading +21.78% versus its 200-day moving average ($72.32), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, IFF has underperformed the S&P 500 by −62.88%, with a relative strength index reading of 64.2.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 51.3% — 20 positive months versus 19 negative months.
International Flavors & Fragrances ended August 2026 at $88.07, posting a monthly return of +11.17%. The S&P 500 returned +3.05% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +8.12%.
The current quarter stands at +9.27% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +21.78% versus the 200-day moving average ($72.32).
Year-to-date, IFF is +30.69% against SPY +12.89%, a gap of +17.80%. The stock is currently −1.40% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −43.86%.
| Period | IFF | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +8.88% | −0.20% | +9.08% |
| 1 Week | +11.13% | +3.90% | +7.22% |
| 1 Month | +11.17% | +3.05% | +8.12% |
| 3 Months | +25.46% | +7.11% | +18.34% |