International Flavors And Fragrances Inc (IFF) reported a profit for its third quarter that increased from the same period last year but missed the Street estimates.

The company's earnings totaled $59 million, or $0.23 per share. This compares with $25 million, or $0.10 per share, in last year's third quarter.

Excluding items, International Flavors And Fragrances Inc reported adjusted earnings of $158 million or $0.62 per share for the period.

Analysts on average had expected the company to earn $1.08 per share, according to figures compiled by Thomson Reuters. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

The company's revenue for the quarter rose 3.7% to $2.925 billion from $2.820 billion last year.

International Flavors And Fragrances Inc earnings at a glance (GAAP) :

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