Givaudan stock trades near consensus as margins hold firm
Published on 08/18/2026 at 14:11 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Givaudan stock (CH0010645932) is quoted at CHF 3,211.00 as of August 17, 2026, and the share price sits below a CHF 3,501.33 consensus target that was compiled on the same date. The latest half-year figures show revenue of CHF 3.86 billion, EBITDA of CHF 1.80 billion, and net income of CHF 592.00 million.
Price and valuation
The stock finished the latest session at CHF 3,225.00 and the market value stands at CHF 32.03 billion, placing the fragrance and flavor group among Europe's larger specialty names. The quoted price was 7.23 percent below the start of the year level shown in the same market snapshot.
That gap to the consensus target is the cleanest valuation signal in the current tape. It leaves room for a debate over whether the market is pricing in enough of the company's half-year profitability.
Half-year momentum
The most recent reported period was the first half of 2026, when revenue reached CHF 3.86 billion versus CHF 3.93 billion estimated beforehand, a shortfall of 1.8 percent. On earnings, Givaudan delivered CHF 63.85 per share against a CHF 66.04 estimate, a miss of 3.32 percent.
Net income improved to CHF 592.00 million from CHF 502.00 million in the comparable period a year earlier, an increase of 17.93 percent. EBITDA came in at CHF 1.80 billion, and the EBITDA margin was 23.87 percent, which shows how much pricing power and mix still matter in this business.
What matters next
The company's latest update keeps the focus on margin discipline, volume resilience, and the pace of demand in premium beauty and taste applications. For investors, the key question is whether the revenue miss in the first half is temporary or the start of a slower growth phase.
Product spotlight
Givaudan's work spans fragrances, beauty ingredients, and taste solutions used in everyday consumer products. That mix gives the group exposure to recurring demand from food, beverage, and personal care customers rather than a single end market.
Stock view
Givaudan shares trade at CHF 3,211.00 as of August 17, 2026, with a market capitalization of CHF 32.03 billion.
Fact box
Company: Givaudan AG
ISIN: CH0010645932
Ticker: GIVN
Exchange: SIX Swiss Exchange
Price (as of August 17, 2026): CHF 3,211.00
Market cap: CHF 32.03 billion (as of August 17, 2026)
Sector / Industry: Materials / Specialty Chemicals
Index membership: SMI
