International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) Stock Buyback History
TTM buyback yield 0.52% · Shareholder yield (TTM) 0.52%.
TTM buyback yield
0.52%
Shareholder yield (TTM)
0.52%
5Y share count change
125.3%
TTM buyback spend
$96.00M
SBC coverage (TTM)
1.45x
YoY change in spend
+137.5%
5Y CAGR of spend
N/A
Peak year (2007)
$577.00M
Cumulative spend
$2.50B
TTM metrics calculated from the four most recent reported quarters, ending (reported ).
Key takeaways
- International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) repurchased about $96.00M of stock over the trailing twelve months.
- Diluted share count is up 125.3% over the last ~5 fiscal years — equity issuance and stock-based compensation are outpacing repurchases.
- TTM buyback ÷ stock-based-comp ratio of 1.45× — repurchases more than cover SBC dilution.
Buyback context per fiscal year
Annual repurchases alongside stock-based compensation, diluted share count and the year-over-year change — useful for SBC-coverage and dilution-offset reading at a glance.
| Year | Buybacks | SBC | Net | Shares (dil.) | YoY shares | Buyback yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $38.00M | $0.00 | $38.00M | 0.26B | 0.0% | 0.22% |
| 2024 | $16.00M | $77.00M | −$61.00M | 0.26B | 0.4% | 0.07% |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $65.00M | −$65.00M | 0.26B | 0.0% | — |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $49.00M | −$49.00M | 0.26B | 4.9% | — |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $54.00M | −$54.00M | 0.24B | 113.9% | — |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $36.00M | −$36.00M | 0.11B | 0.3% | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $34.48M | −$34.48M | 0.11B | 28.6% | — |
| 2018 | $15.47M | $29.40M | −$13.93M | 0.09B | 11.0% | 0.10% |
| 2017 | $58.07M | $26.57M | $31.50M | 0.08B | -0.8% | 0.48% |
| 2016 | $127.44M | $24.59M | $102.86M | 0.08B | -1.1% | 1.36% |
| 2015 | $122.19M | $23.16M | $99.03M | 0.08B | -0.7% | 1.28% |
| 2014 | $88.20M | $22.65M | $65.56M | 0.08B | -0.5% | 1.08% |
| 2013 | $51.36M | $23.74M | $27.63M | 0.08B | 0.1% | 0.74% |
| 2012 | $0.00 | $19.72M | −$19.72M | 0.08B | 0.4% | — |
| 2011 | $0.00 | $20.55M | −$20.55M | 0.08B | 1.3% | — |
| 2010 | $0.00 | $22.00M | −$22.00M | 0.08B | 1.7% | — |
| 2009 | $1.97M | $19.65M | −$17.68M | 0.08B | -0.8% | 0.06% |
| 2008 | $30.00M | $17.25M | $12.75M | 0.08B | -9.0% | 1.29% |
| 2007 | $577.00M | $18.17M | $558.83M | 0.09B | -4.0% | 14.93% |
| 2006 | $271.00M | $18.18M | $252.81M | 0.09B | -3.5% | 6.17% |
| 2005 | $98.32M | $0.00 | $98.32M | 0.09B | -1.0% | 3.21% |
| 2004 | $66.47M | $0.00 | $66.47M | 0.10B | 1.4% | 1.64% |
| 2003 | $55.45M | $0.00 | $55.45M | 0.09B | -1.4% | 1.69% |
| 2002 | $72.27M | $0.00 | $72.27M | 0.10B | -1.1% | 2.19% |
| 2001 | $71.23M | $0.00 | $71.23M | 0.10B | -4.1% | 2.54% |
| 2000 | $200.95M | $0.00 | $200.95M | 0.10B | -4.8% | — |
| 1999 | $46.30M | $0.00 | $46.30M | 0.11B | -1.3% | — |
| 1998 | $134.40M | $0.00 | $134.40M | 0.11B | -2.2% | — |
| 1997 | $71.00M | $0.00 | $71.00M | 0.11B | -1.8% | — |
| 1996 | $59.80M | $0.00 | $59.80M | 0.11B | — | — |
| 1995 | $41.40M | $0.00 | $41.40M | — | — | — |
| 1994 | $32.40M | $0.00 | $32.40M | — | — | — |
| 1993 | $125.70M | $0.00 | $125.70M | — | — | — |
| 1992 | $17.90M | $0.00 | $17.90M | — | — | — |
| 1991 | $9.00M | $0.00 | $9.00M | — | — | — |
| 1990 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | — | — | — |
| 1989 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | — | — | — |
Cash buyback spend (USD) — annual & quarterly history
Trailing-twelve-month and per-period cash repurchases for International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) from the consolidated cash flow statement (line: common stock repurchased), in USD as filed.
Cash buyback spend over time for International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF)
Per-period cash repurchases
Cash buyback spend annual + quarterly history for International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF)
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Buyback Spend | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $38.00M | +137.5% | +$22.00M | ||
| 2024 | $16.00M | — | +$16.00M | ||
| 2023 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2022 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2021 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2020 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2019 | $0 | -100.0% | -$15.47M | ||
| 2018 | $15.47M | -73.4% | -$42.59M | ||
| 2017 | $58.07M | -54.4% | -$69.37M | ||
| 2016 | $127.44M | +4.3% | +$5.25M | ||
| 2015 | $122.19M | +38.5% | +$33.99M | ||
| 2014 | $88.20M | +71.7% | +$36.84M | ||
| 2013 | $51.36M | — | +$51.36M | ||
| 2012 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2011 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2010 | $0 | -100.0% | -$1.97M | ||
| 2009 | $1.97M | -93.4% | -$28.03M | ||
| 2008 | $30.00M | -94.8% | -$547.01M | ||
| 2007 | $577.00M | +112.9% | +$306.00M | ||
| 2006 | $271.00M | +175.6% | +$172.68M | ||
| 2005 | $98.32M | +47.9% | +$31.85M | ||
| 2004 | $66.47M | +19.9% | +$11.02M | ||
| 2003 | $55.45M | -23.3% | -$16.83M | ||
| 2002 | $72.27M | +1.5% | +$1.04M | ||
| 2001 | $71.23M | -64.6% | -$129.72M | ||
| 2000 | $200.95M | +334.0% | +$154.65M | ||
| 1999 | $46.30M | -65.6% | -$88.10M | ||
| 1998 | $134.40M | +89.3% | +$63.40M | ||
| 1997 | $71.00M | +18.7% | +$11.20M | ||
| 1996 | $59.80M | +44.4% | +$18.40M | ||
| 1995 | $41.40M | +27.8% | +$9.00M | ||
| 1994 | $32.40M | -74.2% | -$93.30M | ||
| 1993 | $125.70M | +602.2% | +$107.80M | ||
| 1992 | $17.90M | +98.9% | +$8.90M | ||
| 1991 | $9.00M | — | +$9.00M | ||
| 1990 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1989 | $0 | — | — |
2025's annual buyback spend for International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) came in at $38.00M – surged 137.5% year-over-year.
International Flavors & Fragrances buyback spend compound annual growth for the 2015–2025 (10 years) window is -11.0%, sustaining 2 straight years of year-over-year growth.
International Flavors & Fragrances buyback spend peaked at $577.00M in 2007; the latest annual figure is $38.00M in 2025 (93.4% below peak).
$577.00M stands as the all-time-high annual buyback spend, posted in 2007, against a low of $0 during 1989.
Within Basic Materials, International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) ranks 7th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for buyback spend is $733.35M.
International Flavors & Fragrances Buyback Spend 2025: $38.00M
International Flavors & Fragrances buyback spend in 2025 was $38.00M, surged 137.5% from 2024.
International Flavors & Fragrances Buyback Spend 2024: $16.00M
International Flavors & Fragrances buyback spend in 2024 was $16.00M.
International Flavors & Fragrances Buyback Spend 2023: $0
International Flavors & Fragrances buyback spend in 2023 was $0.
International Flavors & Fragrances Buyback Spend 2022: $0
International Flavors & Fragrances buyback spend in 2022 was $0.
International Flavors & Fragrances Buyback Spend 2021: $0
International Flavors & Fragrances buyback spend in 2021 was $0.
See more financial history for International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF).
Sector peers by buyback spend
Companies in the same sector as International Flavors & Fragrances, ranked by their latest buyback spend.
| Company | Buyback Spend | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Linde (LIN) | $4.60B | Basic Materials |
| Newmont (NEM) | $2.30B | Basic Materials |
| CRH (CRH) | $1.18B | Basic Materials |
| Ecolab (ECL) | $783.80M | Basic Materials |
| Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM) | $682.89M | Basic Materials |
| Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) | $107.00M | Basic Materials |
| Southern Copper (SCCO) | $0 | Basic Materials |
| Sherwin-Williams (SHW) | $0 | Basic Materials |
Share count history
Diluted weighted-average shares drive the EPS denominator and per-share capital-return maths. A falling diluted share count means buybacks are outpacing dilution from stock-based compensation and option exercises.
Diluted vs basic shares (annual)
Year-over-year change in diluted shares
Green is fewer shares vs the prior fiscal year (net repurchase); red is growth (dilution). The earliest year shown has no prior year to compare.
Dividend & buyback yield over time
Stacked annual yields — buyback yield (TTM cash repurchases ÷ market cap) plus dividend yield from the same fiscal-year-end key-metrics period — show how total cash return per dollar of equity has evolved.
Buybacks vs stock-based compensation
Annual cash repurchases set against stock-based compensation. Coverage above 1× means buybacks fully offset the equity dilution from SBC. TTM coverage: 1.45×.
Capital allocation mix
How International Flavors & Fragrances splits cash returned to shareholders between dividends and buybacks, plus the headroom on free cash flow that's still available for additional repurchases.
Buybacks vs dividends (share of cash returned)
Buyback capacity (TTM)
Free cash flow minus dividends paid versus actual TTM repurchases — the headroom bar shows how much of post-dividend FCF is still being deployed elsewhere.
Headroom $0.00 (TTM FCF − TTM dividends, clamped at zero).
Data & methodology
Where do buyback, dividend and compensation figures come from?
Cash buyback spend (common stock repurchased), dividends paid and stock-based compensation come from International Flavors & Fragrances's consolidated cash flow statements — quarterly 10-Q and annual 10-K SEC filings, in USD as reported.
How are diluted shares and yields calculated?
Diluted weighted-average share counts come from the income statement (EPS denominator). Trailing twelve-month (TTM) aggregates sum the four most recent reported quarters. Buyback and dividend yields divide TTM cash flows by market capitalisation at the latest quarter-end.
How is buyback capacity defined?
Capacity compares TTM repurchases to free cash flow after dividends: operating cash flow minus capital expenditure, minus dividends paid, versus actual buybacks over the same trailing window.
Is this investment advice?
No. Figures are for informational and educational use only. Past buybacks and dividends do not predict future returns.
Frequently asked questions
Does International Flavors & Fragrances buy back its own stock?
Yes, International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) has repurchased shares in recent periods. See the history table and charts on this page for amounts and trends.
How much does International Flavors & Fragrances spend on share buybacks?
Trailing twelve months (TTM) buyback spend is about $96.00M (sum of the last four quarterly cash-flow periods in our data). Figures are illustrative; verify in filings.
What is International Flavors & Fragrances's buyback yield?
TTM buyback yield is about 0.52% (TTM buyback spend divided by market cap at the latest quarter-end in our data).
What is International Flavors & Fragrances's shareholder yield?
Shareholder yield combines dividend yield and buyback yield. For the latest period we show approximately 0.52% combined (TTM-based where available).
Is International Flavors & Fragrances diluting shareholders?
Compare stock-based compensation (SBC) to buybacks in the chart above. Net effect varies by year; see annual buyback vs SBC bars and the history table.
How has International Flavors & Fragrances's share count changed?
Diluted weighted average shares changed by about 125.3% over roughly five fiscal years (annual income statement data).
What is International Flavors & Fragrances's buyback spend?
Latest reported buyback spend for International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) is $96.00M (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has International Flavors & Fragrances buyback spend changed year-over-year?
International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) buyback spend changed +137.5% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of International Flavors & Fragrances buyback spend?
International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) buyback spend compound annual growth rate is -11.0% over the most recent 10 years available.
When did International Flavors & Fragrances buyback spend hit its highest annual value?
International Flavors & Fragrances buyback spend reached its highest annual value of $577.00M in 2007.
What was International Flavors & Fragrances buyback spend in 2024?
International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) buyback spend in 2024 was $16.00M.
What was International Flavors & Fragrances buyback spend in 2025?
International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) buyback spend in 2025 was $38.00M.
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