earnings
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.75
IFF Q1 2024: Adjusted EBITDA $578M (+20% comparable); expects trend to higher end of guidance
INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC
2024-Q1 EPS reported
$0.23
revenue$2,899,000,000
- Reported sales $2.9B, down 4% YoY; comparable currency-neutral sales up 5% on mid-single digit volume growth.
- Adjusted operating EBITDA $578M, +20% on comparable basis; adjusted EPS ex amortization $1.13.
- Management says results likely trend toward higher end of FY2024 guidance range.
- Portfolio optimization: agreed to sell Pharma Solutions, completed Cosmetic Ingredients divestiture; dividend rightsized earlier.
- Net debt to credit adjusted EBITDA at 4.4x; free cash flow $(19)M after capex.