Givaudan Management
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We currently do not have sufficient information about the CEO.
Key information
Christian Stammkoetter
Chief executive officer
n/a
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | n/a |
| CEO tenure | less than a year |
| CEO ownership | n/a |
| Management average tenure | 1.7yrs |
| Board average tenure | 2.1yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
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.
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.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.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.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.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.Givaudan (VTX:GIVN) Is Increasing Its Dividend To CHF72.00
Feb 01
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.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.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.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.Subdued Growth No Barrier To Givaudan SA's (VTX:GIVN) Price
Nov 28GIVN: 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.Returns At Givaudan (VTX:GIVN) Are On The Way Up
Nov 12GIVN: 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.Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Givaudan SA (VTX:GIVN)
Oct 28Analysts 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.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.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.Here's Why We Think Givaudan (VTX:GIVN) Is Well Worth Watching
Sep 22Emerging 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.Does Givaudan (VTX:GIVN) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Aug 22Givaudan SA (VTX:GIVN) Half-Year Results Just Came Out: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For This Year
Jul 24Givaudan SA's (VTX:GIVN) Price Is Out Of Tune With Earnings
Jul 17The Return Trends At Givaudan (VTX:GIVN) Look Promising
Jun 17Here's Why We Think Givaudan (VTX:GIVN) Might Deserve Your Attention Today
May 20
Bloomful Splash Launch Will Drive Future Success In Fragrance & Beauty
Strategic leadership changes and portfolio expansions may drive growth in revenue and earnings.CEO
Christian Stammkoetter (54 yo)
less than a year
Tenure
Mr. Christian Stammkoetter is CEO of Givaudan SA since March 1, 2026. He served as President of Asia, Africa & Middle-East at Danone S.A. since 2022 until December 31, 2025. He started his career in 1997,...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executive Officer | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Chief Financial Officer | 1.7yrs | no data | 0.0010% CHF 262.2k | |
| Head of Media & Investor Relations | no data | no data | no data | |
| Chief Legal & Compliance Officer | no data | no data | no data | |
| Head of Global Human Resources & EHS | 10.7yrs | no data | 0.0026% CHF 678.6k | |
| President of Fragrance & Beauty | 11.3yrs | no data | 0.0042% CHF 1.1m | |
| Head of Global Procurement & Sustainability | no data | no data | 0.0040% CHF 1.0m | |
| Head of Givaudan Business Solutions & IT | 9.7yrs | no data | 0.0068% CHF 1.7m | |
| Head of Sustainability | no data | no data | no data | |
| Head of Environmental Sustainability | no data | no data | no data | |
| President of Taste & Wellbeing | 1yr | no data | no data |
1.7yrs
Average Tenure
56yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: GIVN's management team is not considered experienced ( 1.7 years average tenure), which suggests a new team.
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chairman | less than a year | CHF 6.43m | 0.058% CHF 15.0m | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 10.3yrs | CHF 326.67k | 0.0022% CHF 570.6k | |
| Lead Independent Director | 5.6yrs | CHF 296.67k | 0.00078% CHF 200.5k | |
| Non-executive Director | 1.1yrs | CHF 185.00k | no data | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 3.1yrs | CHF 271.67k | no data | |
| Independent Non-Executive Vice-Chairwoman | 11.3yrs | CHF 326.67k | 0.0057% CHF 1.5m | |
| Non-Executive Director | less than a year | CHF 61.67k | 0.0054% CHF 1.4m | |
| Independent Director | less than a year | no data | no data |
2.1yrs
Average Tenure
63yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: GIVN's board of directors are not considered experienced ( 2.1 years average tenure), which suggests a new board.
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/04/30 05:51 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/04/30 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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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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| Konstantin Wiechert | Baader Helvea Equity Research |
| Volker Bosse | Baader Helvea Equity Research |
| James Knight | Barclays |