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Givaudan SA (GVDNY)
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Givaudan SA (GVDNY) Price & Analysis

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GVDNY Stock Chart & Stats

$82.75
-$0.43(-0.50%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$82.75
-$0.43(-0.50%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Cash GenerationConsistently strong free cash flow (14.1% of sales; >CHF1bn) underpins durable financial flexibility: funds dividends, R&D and targeted M&A while enabling gradual debt reduction. High cash conversion limits refinancing risk and supports multi-year strategic targets even if revenue growth wavers.
R&D And Innovation PipelineSustained R&D at ~8% of sales (~CHF600m) and a healthy new-win pipeline drive differentiated, higher-value products and technical barriers to entry. This recurring investment supports portfolio resilience, long-term margin preservation and continued win rates with multinational customers.
Geographic And Segment DiversificationBalanced geographic footprint with ~49% exposure to faster-growing markets and multi-region sales reduces single-market cyclicality. Diverse end-markets (fragrance, taste, personal care, food) smooth demand swings and support steady like‑for‑like growth over a multi-year horizon.
Bears Say
Uneven Revenue GrowthUneven top-line trends and a sharp reported 2025 decline increase execution risk for multi-year targets. Persistent revenue volatility can strain margin leverage, slow deleveraging, and force trade-offs between capex, dividends and M&A, challenging sustained delivery of 2030 ambitions.
Meaningful Leverage RemainsDebt around equity and net-debt/EBITDA sensitivity mean higher rates or slower cash generation would constrain optionality. While leverage improved to ~2.1x net-debt/EBITDA, absolute debt levels leave less margin for error and make capital allocation sensitive to multi-year cash flow paths.
Margin Pressure From Inputs, FX And One-offsSustained input-cost, tariff and FX headwinds can compress gross and EBITDA margins over many quarters, while recurring one-off investigation and optimisation costs further dilute operating profitability. These structural cost pressures complicate target margin attainment and cash conversion.

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GVDNY FAQ

What was Givaudan SA’s price range in the past 12 months?
Givaudan SA lowest stock price was $66.39 and its highest was $103.25 in the past 12 months.
    What is Givaudan SA’s market cap?
    Givaudan SA’s market cap is $32.71B.
      When is Givaudan SA’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Givaudan SA’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 16, 2026 which is in 94 days.
        How were Givaudan SA’s earnings last quarter?
        Givaudan SA released its earnings results on Jan 29, 2026. The company reported $1.298 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by $1.298.
          Is Givaudan SA overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Givaudan SA’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Givaudan SA pay dividends?
            Givaudan SA pays a Annually dividend of $1.55 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.96%. See more information on Givaudan SA dividends here
              What is Givaudan SA’s EPS estimate?
              Givaudan SA’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
              How many shares outstanding does Givaudan SA have?
              Givaudan SA has 461,700,000 shares outstanding.
                What happened to Givaudan SA’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                Givaudan SA reported an EPS of $1.298 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -6.609%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Givaudan SA?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GVDNY
                  What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
                  Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                    Company Description

                    Givaudan SA

                    Givaudan SA, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures, supplies, and sells fragrance, beauty, taste, and wellbeing products to the consumer goods industry. The company operates through in divisions, Fragrance & Beauty, and Taste & Wellbeing. The Fragrance & Beauty division offers fine fragrances, consumer products, and fragrance ingredients and active beauty products. The Taste & Wellbeing division provides beverages, such as carbonated soft drinks, juices, bottled waters, ready-to-drink products, alcoholic beverages, hot drinks, and others; dairy and cheese products, including dairy drinks, yoghurt, ice cream, chilled desserts, cream cheese, and spreads; snacks comprising rice crackers and cassava chips; savory and nutraceutical products; and biscuits, crackers, and cereals, as well as confectionery products, such as chewing gums, chocolates, and sweets. It operates in Switzerland, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, North America, Latin America, and the Asia Pacific. The company was founded in 1796 and is headquartered in Vernier, Switzerland.

                    Givaudan SA (GVDNY) Earnings & Revenues

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                    GVDNY Earnings Call

                    Q4 2026
                    0:00 / 0:00
                    Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
                    The call presented a largely positive picture: solid like-for-like sales growth (5.1%), record-strength in Fragrance & Beauty (including Fine Fragrances +18.3%), strong cash generation (CHF 1.05bn FCF) and clear 5-year strategic delivery with ambitious 2030 targets and material ESG progress. Headwinds—modest margin and gross-margin pressure from input costs/tariffs, isolated weakness in Fragrance Ingredients, Taste & Wellbeing near-term softness (including a Q4 decline), FX and some one-off investigation-related costs—are notable but limited in scope relative to the company’s overall financial strength, cash generation and strategic progress.View all GVDNY earnings summaries
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                    <0.01%<0.01%99.98%
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                    <0.01% Other Institutional Investors
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