Business Segments · Foreign exchange
Taste — Foreign exchange
International Flavors & Fragrances Taste — Foreign exchange decreased by 322.2% to -$20M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 151.3%, from $39M to -$20M.
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryRisk
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2021
Last reportedQ1 2026May 5, 2026
How to read this metric
A negative impact indicates a headwind from currency devaluation, while a positive impact indicates a tailwind from currency appreciation.
Detailed definition
The impact of currency fluctuations on the segment's financial results, arising from international sales and operations....
Peer comparison
Commonly reported as 'Foreign Exchange Impact' or 'FX Headwind/Tailwind' by multinational corporations.
Metric ID:
iff_segment_taste_foreign_exchangeHistorical Data
8 periods
| Q1 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | -$50M | $50M | -$35M | $39M | $94M | $0 | $9M | -$20M |
| QoQ Change | — | +200.0% | -170.0% | +211.4% | +141.0% | -100.0% | — | -322.2% |
| YoY Change | — | +200.0% | -170.0% | +211.4% | — | — | — | -151.3% |
Range-$50M – $94M
CAGR-40.8%
Avg YoY Growth+22.5%
Median YoY Growth+24.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is International Flavors & Fragrances's taste — foreign exchange?
- International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) reported taste — foreign exchange of -$20M in Q1 2026.
- How has International Flavors & Fragrances's taste — foreign exchange changed year-over-year?
- International Flavors & Fragrances's taste — foreign exchange decreased by 151.3% year-over-year, from $39M to -$20M.
- What does taste — foreign exchange mean?
- The financial impact caused by changes in currency exchange rates on segment performance.