Non-Current Assets
Intangibles (Net)
International Flavors & Fragrances Intangibles (Net) decreased by 2.9% to $5.87B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 8.1%, from $6.38B to $5.87B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Intangibles (Net) shows an upward trend with a 17.3% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Assets
CategoryMarket Position
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026May 5, 2026
How to read this metric
Higher values often reflect strong intellectual property portfolios, though they require regular assessment for impairment.
Detailed definition
These are non-physical assets such as patents, trademarks, proprietary formulations, and customer lists, net of accumula...
Peer comparison
Crucial for companies relying on proprietary formulations and R&D, often higher than in commodity-based industries.
Metric ID:
intangible_assets_netHistorical Data
20 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | 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 | $11.45B | $10.96B | $10.51B | $10.25B | $9.87B | $9.39B | $9.08B | $8.97B | $8.81B | $8.38B | $8.36B | $8.12B | $6.88B | $6.77B | $6.45B | $6.38B | $6.43B | $6.18B | $6.04B | $5.87B |
| QoQ Change | — | -4.3% | -4.1% | -2.4% | -3.7% | -4.9% | -3.2% | -1.3% | -1.7% | -4.9% | -0.3% | -2.9% | -15.2% | -1.6% | -4.8% | -1.0% | +0.7% | -3.8% | -2.3% | -2.9% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -13.8% | -14.4% | -13.6% | -12.5% | -10.7% | -10.7% | -8.0% | -9.5% | -21.9% | -19.2% | -22.9% | -21.4% | -6.6% | -8.7% | -6.2% | -8.1% |
Range$5.87B – $11.45B
CAGR-13.1%
Avg YoY Growth-13.0%
Median YoY Growth-11.6%
Current Streak3 quarters decline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is International Flavors & Fragrances's intangibles (net)?
- International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) reported intangibles (net) of $5.87B in Q1 2026.
- How has International Flavors & Fragrances's intangibles (net) changed year-over-year?
- International Flavors & Fragrances's intangibles (net) decreased by 8.1% year-over-year, from $6.38B to $5.87B.
- What is the long-term trend for International Flavors & Fragrances's intangibles (net)?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), International Flavors & Fragrances's intangibles (net) has grown at a 17.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.73B to $6.04B.
- What does intangibles (net) mean?
- The net value of non-physical assets like patents and brand names.