The earnings call presented a strong financial performance with significant growth in key segments. However, challenges such as negative free cash flow and slower growth in specific regions were noted. The company's innovation and strategic initiatives are positive, but market volatility and softer demand in certain areas temper the overall sentiment.

Company Guidance

During the Givaudan 2025 Half Year Results Conference Call, CEO Gilles Andrier and CFO Stewart Harris provided comprehensive guidance on the company's performance metrics. Givaudan reported sales of CHF 3.864 billion, marking a 6.3% increase on a like-for-like basis and a 3.4% rise in Swiss francs. The company's comparable EBITDA reached CHF 973 million, resulting in a record EBITDA margin of 25.2%, up from 24.8% in 2024. Net income was CHF 592 million, slightly higher than the CHF 588 million recorded the previous year. However, the free cash flow was slightly negative due to timing effects of capital expenditures and tax payments, although the company remains confident in achieving its midterm target of an average free cash flow greater than 12% for the strategic cycle ending in 2025. Key growth areas included Fine Fragrances and high-growth markets like India and Brazil, while sales in mature markets grew by nearly 3%. The company also emphasized its commitment to innovation and sustainability, highlighting new products and technologies in fragrance and beauty segments.

Strong Financial Performance

Givaudan recorded sales of CHF 3.864 billion, an increase of 6.3% on a like-for-like basis. The comparable EBITDA margin reached a record 25.2%, up from 24.8% in 2024.

Fragrance & Beauty Segment Growth

Fragrance & Beauty sales increased by 8.6% on a like-for-like basis, with Fine Fragrances showing an impressive growth momentum at 18%.

Taste & Wellbeing Division Performance

Sales for Taste & Wellbeing amounted to CHF 1.909 billion, up 4.1% on a like-for-like basis, with SAMEA showing a growth of 12.7%.

Innovation and Sustainability

Key innovations include Myromi, an AI tool for fragrance creation, and Everzure Galdieria, a sustainable color solution approved by the FDA.

Debt Management

Net debt to EBITDA ratio improved to 2.5x, with a weighted average interest rate of 1.9%.

Givaudan SA (CH:GIVN) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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CH:GIVN Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Jan 23, 2026	2025 (Q4)	57.88 / -	54.304	―	―	―
Jul 22, 2025	2025 (Q2)	66.04 / 63.85	63.5	0.55% (+0.35)	―	―
Jan 24, 2025	2024 (Q4)	51.68 / 54.30	45.736	18.73% (+8.57)	―	―
Jul 23, 2024	2024 (Q2)	52.46 / 63.50	49.64	27.92% (+13.86)	―	―
Jan 25, 2024	2023 (Q4)	50.39 / 45.74	39.26	16.50% (+6.48)	―	―
Jul 20, 2023	2023 (Q2)	49.64 / 49.64	0	―	―	―
Jan 25, 2023	2022 (Q4)	39.26 / 39.26	36.84	6.57% (+2.42)	―	―
Jul 21, 2022	2022 (Q2)	50.16 / 0.00	52.19	―	―	―
Jan 28, 2022	2021 (Q4)	47.44 / 36.84	37.41	-1.52% (-0.57)	―	―
Jul 22, 2021	2021 (Q2)	42.47 / 52.19	44.48	17.33% (+7.71)	―	―

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CH:GIVN Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Jul 22, 2025	CHF3837.00	CHF3627.00	-5.47%
Jan 24, 2025	CHF3870.50	CHF3749.70	-3.12%
Jul 23, 2024	CHF4219.15	CHF4056.12	-3.86%
Jan 25, 2024	CHF3203.70	CHF3470.27	+8.32%

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Givaudan SA (CH:GIVN) is schdueled to report earning on Jan 23, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).

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CH:GIVN EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q4) is 57.88.

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