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Operating Loss Carryforwards
International Flavors & Fragrances Operating Loss Carryforwards increased by 25.1% to $334.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 25.1%, from $267.00M to $334.00M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Operating Loss Carryforwards shows an upward trend with a 4.3% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryEfficiency
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 27, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase indicates a larger pool of losses available to shield future profits from taxation.
Detailed definition
This represents the accumulated net operating losses that the company can carry forward to offset future taxable income....
Peer comparison
Commonly disclosed by large firms with cyclical earnings or recent restructuring events.
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other_operating_loss_carryforwardsHistorical Data
5 periods
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $312.00M | $315.00M | $332.00M | $267.00M | $334.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +1.0% | +5.4% | -19.6% | +25.1% |
| YoY Change | — | +1.0% | +5.4% | -19.6% | +25.1% |
Range$267.00M – $334.00M
CAGR+7.1%
Avg YoY Growth+3.0%
Median YoY Growth+3.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is International Flavors & Fragrances's operating loss carryforwards?
- International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) reported operating loss carryforwards of $334.00M in Q4 2025.
- How has International Flavors & Fragrances's operating loss carryforwards changed year-over-year?
- International Flavors & Fragrances's operating loss carryforwards increased by 25.1% year-over-year, from $267.00M to $334.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for International Flavors & Fragrances's operating loss carryforwards?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), International Flavors & Fragrances's operating loss carryforwards has grown at a 4.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $271.00M to $334.00M.
- What does operating loss carryforwards mean?
- Past financial losses that can be used to lower future tax bills.