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IFF
🇺🇸 NYSE:IFF
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Dec 31, 2024

IFF Q4 2024 Earnings Report

IFF reported a revenue increase but faced margin pressure in Q4 2024.

Key Takeaways

IFF's Q4 2024 revenue increased by 3% YoY to $2.77 billion, driven by broad-based growth across all divisions. However, the company reported a net loss of $46 million, with an operating margin of 17.0%, reflecting reinvestments and cost pressures. Adjusted EPS was $0.97.

Revenue grew by 3% YoY to $2.77 billion.

Net loss of $46 million, a significant improvement from Q4 2023.

Operating margin slightly declined to 17.0%.

Adjusted EPS increased to $0.97, reflecting improved financial discipline.

Total Revenue
$2.77B
Previous year: $2.7B
+2.5%
EPS
$0.97
Previous year: $0.72
+34.7%
Operating Margin
17%
Previous year: 17.1%
-0.6%
Free Cash Flow
$607M
Total Assets
$28.7B
Gross Profit
$980M
Previous year: $860M
+14.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$469M
Previous year: $709M
-33.9%

IFF Revenue

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IFF Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

IFF expects 2025 revenue between $10.6 billion and $10.9 billion, with EBITDA expected to grow 5-10% on a comparable currency-neutral basis. However, foreign exchange and divestitures will impact reported results.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue expected to grow between 1% and 4% in 2025.
  • Volume growth anticipated across all businesses.
  • EBITDA expected to outpace sales growth (5-10% YoY).
  • Increased investment in R&D and operational capacity.
  • Continued cost efficiencies to support margin improvement.

Challenges Ahead

  • Foreign exchange impact expected to reduce sales by ~4%.
  • Divestitures will reduce reported sales by ~5%.
  • Macroeconomic uncertainties may impact demand.
  • Rising input costs could pressure margins further.
  • Higher reinvestment in strategic initiatives may weigh on short-term profitability.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income