Discontinued — last reported Q2 '25
Pharma Solutions — Research and development expenses
International Flavors & Fragrances Pharma Solutions — Research and development expenses decreased by 40.0% to $3M in Q2 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 57.1%, from $7M to $3M. Over 2 years (FY 2022 to FY 2024), Pharma Solutions — Research and development expenses shows relatively stable performance with a 4.3% CAGR.
Analysis
How to read this metric
Higher spending signals a commitment to long-term innovation and future growth, while significant cuts may indicate a shift toward short-term cost optimization.
Detailed definition
Captures the investment in innovation, product formulation, and technical development specifically for the Pharma Soluti...
Peer comparison
Standard R&D expense metric found in most technology and specialty chemical companies.
iff_segment_pharma_solutions_research_and_development_expensesHistorical Data
| Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $5.75M | $5.75M | $5.75M | $5.75M | $6.5M | $6.5M | $6.5M | $6.5M | $6M | $7M | $6M | $6M | $5M | $3M |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +13.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | -7.7% | +16.7% | -14.3% | +0.0% | -16.7% | -40.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +13.0% | +13.0% | +13.0% | +13.0% | -7.7% | +7.7% | -7.7% | -7.7% | -16.7% | -57.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is International Flavors & Fragrances's pharma solutions — research and development expenses?
- International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) reported pharma solutions — research and development expenses of $3M in Q2 2025.
- How has International Flavors & Fragrances's pharma solutions — research and development expenses changed year-over-year?
- International Flavors & Fragrances's pharma solutions — research and development expenses decreased by 57.1% year-over-year, from $7M to $3M.
- What is the long-term trend for International Flavors & Fragrances's pharma solutions — research and development expenses?
- Over 2 years (2022 to 2024), International Flavors & Fragrances's pharma solutions — research and development expenses has grown at a 4.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $23M to $25M.
- What does pharma solutions — research and development expenses mean?
- The amount spent by the Pharma Solutions segment on developing new products and improving existing technologies.