Skip to main content

Analysts Conflicted on These Materials Names: International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF), BASF SE (OtherBASFY) and First Quantum Minerals (OtherFQVLF)

Tipranks - Tipranks - Wed Feb 18, 5:06AM CST

Companies in the Materials sector have received a lot of coverage today as analysts weigh in on International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF – Research Report), BASF SE (BASFY – Research Report) and First Quantum Minerals (FQVLF – Research Report).

President's Day Sale - 70% Off

International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF)

In a report released today, Lauren Lieberman from Barclays maintained a Buy rating on International Flavors & Fragrances, with a price target of $91.00. The company’s shares closed last Friday at $83.00.

According to TipRanks.com, Lieberman is a 4-star analyst with an average return of 2.9% and a 54.5% success rate. Lieberman covers the Consumer Goods sector, focusing on stocks such as Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, The Estée Lauder Companies, and Edgewell Personal Care. ;'>

Currently, the analyst consensus on International Flavors & Fragrances is a Strong Buy with an average price target of $91.83, which is an 11.3% upside from current levels. In a report issued on February 13, Oppenheimer also upgraded the stock to Buy with a $97.00 price target.

See the top stocks recommended by analysts >>

BASF SE (BASFY)

BASF SE received a Hold rating and a $14.20 price target from Berenberg Bank analyst Sebastian Bray yesterday. The company’s shares closed last Friday at $15.16.

Bray has an average return of 0.7% when recommending BASF SE. ;'>

According to TipRanks.com, Bray is ranked #10630 out of 12109 analysts.

Currently, the analyst consensus on BASF SE is a Hold with an average price target of $14.20.

First Quantum Minerals (FQVLF)

CFA has an average return of 50.5% when recommending First Quantum Minerals. ;'>

According to TipRanks.com, CFA is ranked #722 out of 12109 analysts.

The word on The Street in general, suggests a Moderate Buy analyst consensus rating for First Quantum Minerals with a $31.58 average price target, implying a 18.2% upside from current levels. In a report issued on February 4, TipRanks – OpenAI also upgraded the stock to Buy with a C$45.00 price target.

Disclaimer & DisclosureReport an Issue

This article contains syndicated content. We have not reviewed, approved, or endorsed the content, and may receive compensation for placement of the content on this site. For more information please view the Barchart Disclosure Policy here.
This section contains press releases and other materials from third parties (including paid content). The Globe and Mail has not reviewed this content. Please see disclaimer.

All market data (will open in new tab) is provided by Barchart Solutions. Copyright © 2026.

Information is provided 'as is' and solely for informational purposes, not for trading purposes or advice. For exchange delays and terms of use, please read disclaimer (will open in new tab).