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Mar 31

IFF Q1 2025 Earnings Report

IFF reported a net loss in Q1 2025 due to a goodwill impairment, despite solid segment growth and ahead-of-schedule divestiture of its Pharma Solutions business.

Key Takeaways

IFF posted a $1.02B net loss in Q1 2025, driven by a $1.15B impairment charge. However, adjusted EPS and EBITDA were strong, reflecting volume growth and productivity gains.

Net loss of $1.02B due to $1.15B goodwill impairment in Food Ingredients

Adjusted EPS came in at $1.20, showing operational strength

Pharma Solutions divestiture completed two months early

Adjusted operating EBITDA held steady at $578M with a 20.3% margin

Total Revenue
$2.84B
Previous year: $2.9B
-1.9%
EPS
$1.2
Previous year: $1.13
+6.2%
Operating Margin
20.3%
Free Cash Flow
-$52M
Net Debt to EBITDA
3.9
Gross Profit
$1.04B
Previous year: $1.02B
+1.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$613M
Previous year: $739M
-17.1%
Free Cash Flow
-$52M
Previous year: -$19M
+173.7%
Total Assets
$28.3B
Previous year: $30.6B
-7.8%

IFF

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IFF Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

IFF maintained its full-year guidance despite macroeconomic uncertainties and foreign exchange pressures.

Positive Outlook

  • Maintained full-year revenue guidance between $10.6B to $10.9B
  • Adjusted operating EBITDA expected between $2.0B to $2.15B
  • Currency neutral sales growth projected at 1% to 4%
  • Adjusted EBITDA growth projected at 5% to 10%
  • Pharma Solutions divestiture supports deleveraging goals

Challenges Ahead

  • FX impact now forecasted to reduce sales by ~2% and EBITDA by ~3%
  • Pharma divestiture reduces FY sales and EBITDA by ~7% and ~8%
  • Guidance excludes potential effects from recessionary pressures
  • Continued macroeconomic uncertainty could pose challenges
  • Pressure from input costs and trade policy changes remains high

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income