International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) is trading at $72.52, which is -48.0% below its all-time high of $139.48. The Drawdown Severity Score is 10.3, placing it in the red (severe) zone. Over its tracked history, IFF has experienced 226 significant drawdown events with an average maximum drawdown of -4.3%.
Data last updated: April 10, 2026 at 04:26 PM EDT
IFF
StockInternational Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
Price
$72.52
as of Apr 10, 2026
All Time High: $139.48
Extreme
Current Drawdown
-48.0%
Days in Drawdown
1662
Avg Max Drawdown
4.3%
Avg Length
56
Drawdown Severity Score™
10.3
IFF - Price & High Water Mark
IFF - Drawdown Timeline
How to read this chart: Negative values indicate drawdowns from all-time highs. Values closer to 0% mean the stock is near its high water mark.
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) Analysis: Current Drawdown Insights
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. is currently experiencing an unusual drawdown opportunity. As of 2026-04-10, the stock is trading at $72.52, which represents a 48.0% decline from its all-time high of $139.48. This drawdown has persisted for 1662 days.
Based on comprehensive historical analysis spanning 14 years, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. typically experiences drawdowns averaging 4.3% in depth, with an average duration of 56 days. International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. has gone through 226 total drawdown events in the last 14 years. The largest drawdown for International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. in the last 14 years was 37.2%. The longest drawdown duration in its history was 1212 days.
The Drawdown Severity Score™ for International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. currently stands at 10.27. This is our proprietary indicator that shows the relative severity of the current drawdown based on the asset's unique historical patterns. A score between 8.0 and 12.0 indicates an extremely rare, severe drawdown—the asset almost never experiences declines of this magnitude. This often represents a possibly exceptional opportunity for long-term investors with strong conviction.
Understanding Drawdowns: A drawdown measures how far a stock has fallen from its peak price. Every stock experiences drawdowns—periods when the price declines from all-time highs before recovering. By analyzing International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.'s historical drawdown patterns, investors can identify when the stock is experiencing a typical market fluctuation versus an unusual decline that may represent a buying opportunity.
📜 Historical Drawdown Events
Current drawdown shown in blue. Complete record of all 226 historical pullbacks below.
| Start Date | End Date | Duration | Max Depth | Start Price | Lowest Price | Recovery Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-09-21 | Ongoing | 1662 days | -48.0% | $139.48 | $72.52 | — |
| 2021-08-02 | 2021-08-06 | 5 days | -1.9% | $134.02 | $131.48 | $134.39 |
| 2021-07-06 | 2021-07-30 | 25 days | -6.6% | $133.44 | $124.65 | $134.02 |
| 2021-07-01 | 2021-07-02 | 2 days | -0.0% | $132.91 | $132.90 | $133.44 |
| 2021-06-28 | 2021-06-30 | 3 days | -0.1% | $132.52 | $132.34 | $132.91 |
| 2021-06-23 | 2021-06-24 | 2 days | -0.4% | $131.96 | $131.38 | $132.04 |
| 2021-06-14 | 2021-06-21 | 8 days | -2.0% | $130.79 | $128.20 | $131.35 |
| 2021-05-07 | 2021-06-09 | 34 days | -7.7% | $129.66 | $119.74 | $130.18 |
| 2021-05-05 | 2021-05-06 | 2 days | -0.6% | $128.77 | $128.04 | $129.66 |
| 2018-01-08 | 2021-05-04 | 1212 days | -37.2% | $128.55 | $80.76 | $128.77 |
| 2018-01-04 | 2018-01-05 | 2 days | -1.3% | $127.62 | $126.00 | $128.55 |
| 2017-12-01 | 2018-01-03 | 34 days | -2.5% | $126.80 | $123.69 | $127.62 |
| 2017-11-27 | 2017-11-28 | 2 days | -0.6% | $124.30 | $123.56 | $125.99 |
| 2017-11-22 | 2017-11-24 | 3 days | -0.5% | $123.76 | $123.16 | $124.30 |
| 2017-11-15 | 2017-11-21 | 7 days | -1.8% | $122.89 | $120.69 | $123.76 |
| 2017-10-23 | 2017-11-14 | 23 days | -2.6% | $122.66 | $119.47 | $122.89 |
| 2017-10-17 | 2017-10-20 | 4 days | -1.7% | $122.18 | $120.14 | $122.66 |
| 2017-10-11 | 2017-10-16 | 6 days | -0.5% | $120.94 | $120.40 | $122.18 |
| 2017-10-06 | 2017-10-10 | 5 days | -1.1% | $120.12 | $118.80 | $120.94 |
| 2017-09-26 | 2017-10-03 | 8 days | -2.7% | $118.19 | $115.04 | $119.03 |
| 2017-09-21 | 2017-09-25 | 5 days | -0.9% | $117.72 | $116.72 | $118.19 |
| 2017-09-13 | 2017-09-14 | 2 days | -0.0% | $116.26 | $116.21 | $116.63 |
| 2016-10-03 | 2017-09-08 | 341 days | -18.9% | $114.37 | $92.70 | $115.14 |
| 2016-09-29 | 2016-09-30 | 2 days | -0.0% | $113.59 | $113.57 | $114.37 |
| 2016-09-23 | 2016-09-28 | 6 days | -1.2% | $113.50 | $112.14 | $113.59 |
| 2016-09-08 | 2016-09-21 | 14 days | -3.4% | $110.95 | $107.17 | $112.36 |
| 2016-09-06 | 2016-09-07 | 2 days | -0.2% | $110.68 | $110.50 | $110.95 |
| 2016-09-01 | 2016-09-02 | 2 days | -0.2% | $110.35 | $110.18 | $110.68 |
| 2016-08-26 | 2016-08-31 | 6 days | -1.5% | $110.32 | $108.63 | $110.35 |
| 2016-08-24 | 2016-08-25 | 2 days | -0.2% | $109.96 | $109.78 | $110.32 |
| 2016-08-10 | 2016-08-19 | 10 days | -1.7% | $108.60 | $106.74 | $109.51 |
| 2016-08-05 | 2016-08-09 | 5 days | -2.2% | $108.11 | $105.68 | $108.60 |
| 2016-07-26 | 2016-08-04 | 10 days | -1.8% | $107.70 | $105.80 | $108.11 |
| 2016-07-21 | 2016-07-22 | 2 days | -0.8% | $106.64 | $105.80 | $106.73 |
| 2016-07-14 | 2016-07-19 | 6 days | -0.4% | $105.30 | $104.91 | $105.52 |
| 2016-06-09 | 2016-07-12 | 34 days | -8.3% | $103.86 | $95.21 | $104.47 |
| 2016-05-31 | 2016-06-07 | 8 days | -0.8% | $102.54 | $101.74 | $102.69 |
| 2016-05-26 | 2016-05-27 | 2 days | -0.1% | $102.27 | $102.21 | $102.54 |
| 2016-05-23 | 2016-05-24 | 2 days | -0.1% | $101.50 | $101.41 | $101.67 |
| 2016-05-17 | 2016-05-19 | 3 days | -0.9% | $101.32 | $100.39 | $101.48 |
| 2016-05-11 | 2016-05-13 | 3 days | -2.1% | $100.08 | $98.00 | $100.09 |
| 2016-04-20 | 2016-05-10 | 21 days | -3.0% | $96.94 | $94.02 | $100.08 |
| 2015-12-02 | 2016-04-18 | 138 days | -17.2% | $95.80 | $79.28 | $96.12 |
| 2015-03-03 | 2015-12-01 | 274 days | -17.0% | $95.11 | $78.99 | $95.80 |
| 2015-02-25 | 2015-03-02 | 6 days | -0.6% | $95.01 | $94.39 | $95.11 |
| 2015-02-23 | 2015-02-24 | 2 days | -0.1% | $94.05 | $93.93 | $95.01 |
| 2015-01-23 | 2015-02-12 | 21 days | -5.1% | $85.95 | $81.55 | $88.92 |
| 2015-01-21 | 2015-01-22 | 2 days | -0.7% | $83.35 | $82.76 | $85.95 |
| 2014-07-07 | 2015-01-15 | 193 days | -12.3% | $80.93 | $70.98 | $81.56 |
| 2014-07-02 | 2014-07-03 | 2 days | -0.1% | $80.69 | $80.63 | $80.93 |
| 2014-06-23 | 2014-07-01 | 9 days | -1.2% | $80.15 | $79.18 | $80.69 |
How to read: Each row shows a complete drawdown from peak to recovery. Red rows = most severe drawdowns (worst 20% or 5x+ average), yellow rows = moderate (2x-5x worse than average).
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What History Says About IFF
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. has dropped 5%+ from its high 9 times in its tracked history. These events lasted an average of 252 days with an average max drop of -14.5%.
The current drawdown of -48.0% has lasted 1,662 days, which is 6.6x the average duration of comparable events.
| Period | Max Drop | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2018 to May 2021 | -37.2% | 1212 days |
| Oct 2016 to Sep 2017 | -18.9% | 341 days |
| Dec 2015 to Apr 2016 | -17.2% | 138 days |
| Mar 2015 to Dec 2015 | -17.0% | 274 days |
| Jul 2014 to Jan 2015 | -12.3% | 193 days |
| Jun 2016 to Jul 2016 | -8.3% | 34 days |
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