Givaudan (GIVN) Stock Overview
Engages in the manufacture, supply, and sale of fragrance, beauty, taste, and wellbeing products to the consumer goods industry. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
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| Valuation | 4/6 |
| Future Growth | 2/6 |
| Past Performance | 3/6 |
| Financial Health | 4/6 |
| Dividends | 5/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | CHF 2,779.00 |
| 52 Week High | CHF 4,236.00 |
| 52 Week Low | CHF 2,566.00 |
| Beta | 0.66 |
| 1 Month Change | -0.61% |
| 3 Month Change | -10.21% |
| 1 Year Change | -30.97% |
| 3 Year Change | -12.22% |
| 5 Year Change | -27.38% |
| Change since IPO | 444.90% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • May 02
GIVN: Fair Outlook Will Reflect Split Bank Views And AI Beauty Push
Givaudan's analyst price target has been reset from CHF 2,875 to CHF 2,800, as analysts weigh recent upgrades alongside a mix of smaller target increases and larger reductions from major banks. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Givaudan has been mixed, with some upgrades and modest price target increases sitting alongside a series of larger cuts and downgrades from major banks.Narrative Update • Apr 18
GIVN: Fair Outlook Balances Dividend Stability With Mixed Bank Rating Revisions
Givaudan's analyst price target is held at CHF 2,875, with minor adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth, and profit margin assumptions reflecting a mixed set of recent analyst actions, including modest price target changes and rating shifts across major banks. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Givaudan shows a split view, with some large banks turning more constructive while several bearish analysts continue to flag risks around valuation and execution.
Narrative Update • Apr 04
GIVN: Cautious Downgrades Will Support Future Margin Resilience And Re Rating Potential
Givaudan's analyst price target has been reduced from about CHF 3,748 to roughly CHF 3,447. This reflects analysts' recent rounds of target cuts and downgrades following more cautious assumptions on growth, margins and future P/E multiples.Narrative Update • Mar 21
GIVN: Fair Stance Will Balance Dividend Appeal And Cautious Bank Revisions
Givaudan's analyst price target is trimmed to CHF 2,875 from CHF 2,900 as analysts factor in more cautious assumptions about revenue growth, slightly firmer profit margins and updated P/E expectations following a series of recent target cuts across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Givaudan has leaned more cautious, with several bearish analysts trimming price targets and reassessing the risk and reward trade off.Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 02
GIVN: Fair Outlook Will Reflect Split Bank Views And AI Beauty Push
Givaudan's analyst price target has been reset from CHF 2,875 to CHF 2,800, as analysts weigh recent upgrades alongside a mix of smaller target increases and larger reductions from major banks. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Givaudan has been mixed, with some upgrades and modest price target increases sitting alongside a series of larger cuts and downgrades from major banks.Narrative Update • Apr 18
GIVN: Fair Outlook Balances Dividend Stability With Mixed Bank Rating Revisions
Givaudan's analyst price target is held at CHF 2,875, with minor adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth, and profit margin assumptions reflecting a mixed set of recent analyst actions, including modest price target changes and rating shifts across major banks. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Givaudan shows a split view, with some large banks turning more constructive while several bearish analysts continue to flag risks around valuation and execution.Narrative Update • Apr 04
GIVN: Cautious Downgrades Will Support Future Margin Resilience And Re Rating Potential
Givaudan's analyst price target has been reduced from about CHF 3,748 to roughly CHF 3,447. This reflects analysts' recent rounds of target cuts and downgrades following more cautious assumptions on growth, margins and future P/E multiples.Narrative Update • Mar 21
GIVN: Fair Stance Will Balance Dividend Appeal And Cautious Bank Revisions
Givaudan's analyst price target is trimmed to CHF 2,875 from CHF 2,900 as analysts factor in more cautious assumptions about revenue growth, slightly firmer profit margins and updated P/E expectations following a series of recent target cuts across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Givaudan has leaned more cautious, with several bearish analysts trimming price targets and reassessing the risk and reward trade off.Narrative Update • Mar 06
GIVN: Fair Stance Will Weigh Dividend Support Against Cautious Bank Views
Analysts have trimmed their Givaudan price targets by up to several hundred CHF, reflecting slightly lower assumptions for revenue growth and profit margins while keeping fair value broadly anchored around CHF 2,900 as they adjust discount rate and P/E inputs. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Givaudan skews cautious, with several bearish analysts cutting price targets by CHF 150 to CHF 400 as they reset their expectations around revenue growth, margins, and the appropriate P/E to pay for the shares.Narrative Update • Feb 20
GIVN: Fair Stance Will Reflect Cautious Bank Views On Future Earnings
Analysts have lowered their price target on Givaudan to CHF 2,900 from CHF 3,100, reflecting updated assumptions around slightly higher discount rates, more cautious revenue growth, a marginally lower profit margin outlook, and a modestly reduced future P/E multiple in light of recent target cuts and a downgrade from several major banks. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Givaudan has tilted more cautious, with a cluster of price target cuts and at least one fresh downgrade from a major global bank.Narrative Update • Feb 06
GIVN: Chinese Pricing Pressure Will Support Future Margin Resilience And Re Rating Potential
Analysts have reduced their fair value estimate for Givaudan from CHF 3,946.93 to CHF 3,747.83. This change reflects a series of lower Street price targets and incorporates assumptions for steady revenue growth, slightly higher profit margins and a lower future P/E multiple.Analysis Article • Feb 01
Givaudan (VTX:GIVN) Is Increasing Its Dividend To CHF72.00
The board of Givaudan SA ( VTX:GIVN ) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of CHF72.00 on the 25th of...Narrative Update • Jan 23
GIVN: Recalibrated Valuation Support Will Sustain Outperformance Versus Chinese Pricing Pressure
Our updated analyst price target for Givaudan shifts to CHF 3,947 from CHF 4,021, as analysts factor in only modest adjustments to growth, margins, and future P/E assumptions, while recent upgrades highlight improved relative positioning and valuation support. Analyst Commentary Recent research suggests sentiment around Givaudan is improving, with upgrades linked mainly to valuation support and relative positioning versus peers, rather than big changes to fundamental assumptions.Narrative Update • Jan 09
GIVN: Fair Stance Will Reflect Resilience To Chinese Pricing Pressure
Analysts now frame their Givaudan price target at CHF 3,100, with updated assumptions reflecting a 3.9% revenue growth outlook, a 15.4% profit margin profile, and a forward P/E of about 24.5x. This view is supported by recent upgrades that highlight valuation and relative resilience versus Chinese competition and pricing pressure.Narrative Update • Dec 18
GIVN Will Face Mixed Rating Shifts Amid Intensifying Competition And Pricing Pressures
Analysts have trimmed their price target for Givaudan by CHF 100 to CHF 3,100. This reflects slightly softer assumptions for long term revenue growth and margins, even as they continue to view the company as relatively well positioned against intensifying competition and pricing pressures.Narrative Update • Dec 04
GIVN: Peer-Leading Organic Sales Will Sustain Outperformance Versus Chinese Competition
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Givaudan slightly higher, from approximately CHF 3,995 to CHF 4,021. This reflects modest upgrades to long term revenue growth and profit margin assumptions as they emphasize the company’s relative resilience to Chinese competition and its peer leading organic sales growth.Analysis Article • Nov 28
Subdued Growth No Barrier To Givaudan SA's (VTX:GIVN) Price
When close to half the companies in Switzerland have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 19x, you may consider...Narrative Update • Nov 20
GIVN: Peer-Leading Organic Sales Growth Will Drive Outperformance Amid Competitive Pressures
Analysts have slightly reduced their fair value estimate for Givaudan, lowering the price target from approximately CHF 4,005 to CHF 3,995. This adjustment reflects recent cautious sentiment amid ongoing pricing and competitive pressures in the sector.Analysis Article • Nov 12
Returns At Givaudan (VTX:GIVN) Are On The Way Up
To find a multi-bagger stock, what are the underlying trends we should look for in a business? Ideally, a business will...Narrative Update • Nov 05
GIVN: Peer-Leading Organic Sales Growth Will Support Share Price Recovery
Analysts have decreased their price targets for Givaudan, citing persistent challenges in the consumer chemicals sector and a cautious outlook on peer-relative performance. The targets now range from CHF 3,300 to CHF 3,725, down from previous estimates by several hundred francs.Analysis Article • Oct 28
Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Givaudan SA (VTX:GIVN)
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Givaudan fair value estimate is CHF4,284 With CHF3,471 share...Narrative Update • Oct 22
Analysts Weigh Givaudan’s Outlook Amid CEO Transition and Adjusted Growth Forecasts
Analysts have slightly raised Givaudan's fair value estimate from CHF 3,996.53 to CHF 4,005.42. This change reflects updated expectations in light of moderated growth forecasts and cautious sentiment highlighted in recent price target revisions.Narrative Update • Oct 08
Emerging Markets And Sustainable Ingredients Will Drive Future Expansion
Givaudan's analyst price target has been revised downward from CHF 4,081.95 to CHF 3,996.53, reflecting slightly lower revenue growth expectations and profit margin forecasts according to recent analyst updates. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst activity on Givaudan has resulted in a mix of revised targets and sentiment shifts that reflect both optimism around the company's strengths and caution regarding its outlook in the current market environment.Narrative Update • Sep 23
Emerging Markets And Sustainable Ingredients Will Drive Future Expansion
Despite near-term pressures and a sector-wide derating, analysts remain positive on Givaudan's strong organic sales growth and long-term structural opportunities—particularly from regulatory-driven reformulation trends—resulting in only a marginal reduction of the consensus price target from CHF4127 to CHF4082. Analyst Commentary Givaudan is recognized for peer-leading organic sales growth, positioning it as a best-in-class flavor and fragrance company.Analysis Article • Sep 22
Here's Why We Think Givaudan (VTX:GIVN) Is Well Worth Watching
It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...Narrative Update • Sep 04
Emerging Markets And Sustainable Ingredients Will Drive Future Expansion
Analysts remain moderately optimistic on Givaudan, citing long-term benefits from regulatory-driven reformulation and market share gains tempered by near-term margin pressures and valuation concerns, resulting in an unchanged consensus price target of CHF4127. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts expect Givaudan to benefit from industry-wide reformulation trends starting in 2026 as regulatory pressures phase out synthetic colors and ingredients, particularly in the U.S. Increases in price targets reflect confidence in Givaudan’s ability to capture incremental market share and drive organic growth amid evolving consumer preferences.Analysis Article • Aug 22
Does Givaudan (VTX:GIVN) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • Jul 24
Givaudan SA (VTX:GIVN) Half-Year Results Just Came Out: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For This Year
Last week, you might have seen that Givaudan SA ( VTX:GIVN ) released its interim result to the market. The early...Analysis Article • Jul 17
Givaudan SA's (VTX:GIVN) Price Is Out Of Tune With Earnings
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 31.8x Givaudan SA ( VTX:GIVN ) may be sending very bearish signals at the...Analysis Article • Jun 17
The Return Trends At Givaudan (VTX:GIVN) Look Promising
What are the early trends we should look for to identify a stock that could multiply in value over the long term? One...Analysis Article • May 20
Here's Why We Think Givaudan (VTX:GIVN) Might Deserve Your Attention Today
It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...
New Narrative • Jan 26
Bloomful Splash Launch Will Drive Future Success In Fragrance & Beauty
Strategic leadership changes and portfolio expansions may drive growth in revenue and earnings.Shareholder Returns
| GIVN | CH Chemicals | CH Market | |
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| 7D | -0.2% | -0.2% | 0.07% |
| 1Y | -31.0% | -23.2% | 7.9% |
Return vs Industry: GIVN underperformed the Swiss Chemicals industry which returned -21.9% over the past year.
Return vs Market: GIVN underperformed the Swiss Market which returned 9.5% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| GIVN volatility | |
|---|---|
| GIVN Average Weekly Movement | 3.1% |
| Chemicals Industry Average Movement | 5.0% |
| Market Average Movement | 4.6% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in CH Market | 8.4% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in CH Market | 2.4% |
Stable Share Price: GIVN has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the Swiss market.
Volatility Over Time: GIVN's weekly volatility (3%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
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| 1796 | 17,580 | Christian Stammkoetter | www.givaudan.com |
Givaudan SA engages in the manufacture, supply, and sale of fragrance, beauty, taste, and wellbeing products to the consumer goods industry. It operates in two divisions, Fragrance & Beauty, and Taste & Wellbeing. The Fragrance & Beauty division offers fine fragrances; consumer products, such as personal, home, fabric, and oral care; fragrance ingredients; and active beauty products.
Givaudan SA Fundamentals Summary
| GIVN fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | CHF 25.71b |
| Earnings (TTM) | CHF 1.07b |
| Revenue (TTM) | CHF 7.47b |
23.9x
P/E Ratio3.4x
P/S RatioIs GIVN overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| GIVN income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | CHF 7.47b |
| Cost of Revenue | CHF 4.22b |
| Gross Profit | CHF 3.25b |
| Other Expenses | CHF 2.18b |
| Earnings | CHF 1.07b |
Last Reported Earnings
Dec 31, 2025
Next Earnings Date
Jul 23, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 116.04 |
| Gross Margin | 43.52% |
| Net Profit Margin | 14.33% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 87.8% |
How did GIVN perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
2.6%
Current Dividend Yield62%
Payout RatioCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/08 14:36 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/08 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.
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Analyst Sources
Givaudan SA is covered by 37 analysts. 18 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Volker Bosse | Baader Helvea Equity Research |
| Konstantin Wiechert | Baader Helvea Equity Research |
| James Knight | Barclays |