Scent — Selling and administrative expenses
International Flavors & Fragrances Scent — Selling and administrative expenses increased by 1.1% to $92.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 7.0%, from $86.00M to $92.00M. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Scent — Selling and administrative expenses shows relatively stable performance with a 1.2% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
Rising expenses relative to revenue may indicate declining operational leverage or increased investment in sales infrastructure.
Detailed definition
Operating costs related to the sales force, marketing, and general administrative functions supporting the Scent segment...
Peer comparison
Standard SG&A reporting consistent with segment-level operating expense disclosures in public filings.
iff_segment_scent_selling_and_administrative_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 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $88.25M | $88.25M | $88.25M | $88.25M | $85.75M | $85.75M | $85.75M | $85.75M | $88.00M | $93.00M | $94.00M | $101.00M | $86.00M | $92.00M | $97.00M | $91.00M | $92.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | -2.8% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +2.6% | +5.7% | +1.1% | +7.4% | -14.9% | +7.0% | +5.4% | -6.2% | +1.1% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -2.8% | -2.8% | -2.8% | -2.8% | +2.6% | +8.5% | +9.6% | +17.8% | -2.3% | -1.1% | +3.2% | -9.9% | +7.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is International Flavors & Fragrances's scent — selling and administrative expenses?
- International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) reported scent — selling and administrative expenses of $92.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has International Flavors & Fragrances's scent — selling and administrative expenses changed year-over-year?
- International Flavors & Fragrances's scent — selling and administrative expenses increased by 7.0% year-over-year, from $86.00M to $92.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for International Flavors & Fragrances's scent — selling and administrative expenses?
- Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), International Flavors & Fragrances's scent — selling and administrative expenses has grown at a 1.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $353.00M to $366.00M.
- What does scent — selling and administrative expenses mean?
- The overhead and selling costs required to run the Scent business segment.