We recently published a list of 14 Most Expensive Stocks Insiders Are Buying In March. In this article, we are going to take a look at where International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (NYSE:IFF) stands against other most expensive stocks insiders are buying in March.

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As investors digest daily developments, uncertainty continues to weigh on the market. During such times, insider trading often draws attention, as executive stock purchases may signal confidence in a company’s future. However, insider selling doesn’t always indicate doubt—it could reflect personal financial needs or diversification strategies. Executives often use pre-set plans like 10b5-1 to ensure transparency. While insider trading offers valuable clues, it should be considered alongside financial health, market trends, and industry shifts.

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Which stocks are insiders buying at the highest prices this month? To find out, we used Insider Monkey’s insider trading stock screener, focusing only on stocks where at least two insiders had purchased shares in March. From there, we ranked the 14 stocks with the highest average price per share.

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With each stock, we note the average price per share of these purchases and the stock’s market capitalization.

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International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (NYSE:IFF)

Market Capitalization: $20.03 billion

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (NYSE:IFF) manufactures and markets flavors, fragrances, health and biosciences products, and pharmaceutical solutions globally. The New York-based company operates through four segments: Nourish (natural food ingredients and flavors), Health & Biosciences (health products and enzymes), Scent (fragrance compounds), and Pharma Solutions (pharmaceutical ingredients). Additionally, the company is also one of billionaire hedge fund manager Carl Icahn’s top 10 stock picks.

For the full year 2024, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (NYSE:IFF) reported net sales of $11.48 billion, consistent with the prior year. Net income per share was $0.95, which compares to $10.05 loss per share in 2023. Cash flow from operations for the full year was $1.07 billion, and free cash flow defined as cash flow from operations less capital expenditures totaled $607 million.

In March, two insiders acquired a total of $2.53 million worth of International Flavors & Fragrances shares at an average price of $80.34 per share. Currently, the stock trades at $78.06 per share, having lost 7.68% year-to-date, and 4.82% over the past 12 months.

According to StockAnalysis, 12 analysts rate International Flavors & Fragrances (NYSE:IFF) as “Buy” with a price target of $105.73. The average price target suggests a 35.57% upside.

Overall, IFF ranks 9th on our list of the most expensive stocks insiders are buying in March. While we acknowledge the potential of IFF our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns, and doing so within a shorter time frame. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than IFF but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.

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Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey.