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FY2024 Q3
International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) Gross Margin — Quarter Ended Sep 30, 2024
Revenue was stable relative to the prior quarter, while gross profit remained similar and cost of revenue increased, resulting in a gross margin that weakened from the previous quarter. Compared to the same quarter one year earlier, revenue was higher and cost of revenue was slightly lower, leading to a stronger gross margin.
Gross margin takeaway
Quarter ended Sep 30, 2024 · FY2024 Q3
Revenue was stable relative to the prior quarter, while gross profit remained similar and cost of revenue increased, resulting in a gross margin that weakened from the previous quarter. Compared to the same quarter one year earlier, revenue was higher and cost of revenue was slightly lower, leading to a stronger gross margin.
- The most observable driver is the change in cost of revenue relative to revenue. Gross margin improved year over year but weakened sequentially, reflecting a mixed trend.
- Gross margin was lower than the prior quarter but higher than the same quarter last year. Revenue was unchanged from the prior quarter and higher year over year.
Gross margin snapshot
The selected quarter's reported revenue, gross profit, direct costs, and margin comparisons.
Gross margin
36.0%
Gross profit
$1.1B
Revenue
$2.9B
Cost of revenue
$1.9B
Quarter-over-quarter change
-1.0 pts
Year-over-year change
+3.2 pts
Quarterly gross margin trend
A four-quarter view of the revenue and direct-cost bridge behind gross margin.
| Period | Revenue | Gross profit | Cost of revenue | Gross margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2023 | $2.7B | $860.0M | $1.8B | 31.8% |
| Mar 31, 2024 | $2.9B | $1.0B | $1.9B | 35.3% |
| Jun 30, 2024 | $2.9B | $1.1B | $1.8B | 37.0% |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $2.9B | $1.1B | $1.9B | 36.0% |
Quarterly comparisons
Compare the selected margin with the preceding quarter and the same fiscal quarter one year earlier.
Previous-quarter change
Jun 30, 2024
-1.0 pts
Year-over-year change
Sep 30, 2023
+3.2 pts
What the margin says
Filing-constrained interpretation of margin direction, comparisons, and what to monitor next.
The most observable driver is the change in cost of revenue relative to revenue. Gross margin improved year over year but weakened sequentially, reflecting a mixed trend.
Gross margin was lower than the prior quarter but higher than the same quarter last year. Revenue was unchanged from the prior quarter and higher year over year.
Monitor the trend in cost of revenue, as it increased sequentially while revenue remained flat.