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5. International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (NYSE:IFF)

Number of Hedge funds holding: 45

According to the latest Form 13F filing with the SEC, FORA Capital LLC has raised its stake in International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (NYSE:IFF) by 526.4% in the first quarter. With the purchase of 18,445 shares, the firm now owns 21,949 shares of the company’s stock, which is worth $1,703,000.

Although International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (NYSE:IFF) faces consistent balance sheet issues, the company’s core business is quite strong, given the improving operational metrics. The management views 2025 as the transition year, with meaningful results expected by 2026, a year that could be the real game-changer.

Management remains focused on strengthening commercial and R&D pipelines in addition to expanding profit margins. As stated by Jon Erik Fyrwald, the CEO and Director,

“We are clear on our strategy, are getting stronger at commercial innovation, production, and productivity execution, and we’ll get through this as we build strength for 2026 and beyond.”

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (NYSE:IFF), headquartered in New York, is a manufacturer and marketer of food and beverage, scent, pharma solutions, and complementary adjacent products. Incorporated in 1909, the company operates through four segments: Nourish, Health & Biosciences, Scent, and Pharma Solutions.