Givaudan stock trades below fair value as 2026 consensus firms
Published on 08/20/2026 at 18:51 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Givaudan (CH0010645932) stock is trading slightly below key valuation benchmarks in August 2026, with recent data pointing to a fair value estimate of CHF 3,500 versus a last Swiss closing price of CHF 3,193.00 on August 19, 2026. Per a detailed valuation overview published on August 20, 2026, this gap leaves the shares at a 9 percent discount to that fair value mark, suggesting that the market is still pricing in a measure of caution despite the company’s defensive profile. For investors, the number that stands out is the modest spread between price and consensus target levels, which is supported by multiple market snapshots across Swiss and German trading venues.
Stock price lags fair value estimates
According to a valuation analysis dated August 20, 2026, Givaudan is assessed with a fair value estimate of CHF 3,500 while the stock was trading close to CHF 3,185 at the time of that study, leaving a discount of roughly 9 percent versus the calculated fair value. That valuation context ties in with separate quote data showing a last official Swiss close of CHF 3,193.00 for Givaudan on August 19, 2026, underscoring how the stock price is clustered in a tight band just under the CHF 3,200 mark as of the most recent completed session. Together, these figures indicate that the market price is only modestly below the combined view of intrinsic value and analyst targets, rather than pricing in a dramatic dislocation.
On European alternative venues, Givaudan’s listing under the GIN symbol on the Stuttgart exchange adds another perspective on pricing in late August 2026. A market snapshot for August 19, 2026, shows the shares quoted at EUR 3,412 on Börse Stuttgart, representing a 1.46 percent gain on that trading day and providing a euro-denominated reference point for investors who follow German markets. A parallel sector-consensus snapshot from the Tradegate venue lists the stock at EUR 3,414 as of the same date, with that level translating into a 1.52 percent rise over the most recent five-day window. The combination of a 1.46 percent daily gain and a 1.52 percent five-day rise suggests a controlled, low-volatility recovery phase rather than an abrupt spike.
Analyst consensus and sector context
Current analyst overviews compiled for August 20, 2026, place Givaudan’s last close in its home currency at CHF 3,193.00, with an average target price of CHF 3,501.33, implying an upside of around 9.7 percent if the stock were to move fully in line with that consensus. Sector-consensus data in euros point to a last Tradegate reading of EUR 3,467.00 on August 20, 2026, which reflects a 1.55 percent gain over the latest five trading days. The same overview indicates that the stock is down 2.96 percent since the start of 2026, while remaining 0.71 percent above its level over the broader comparison window used in the sector snapshot. This mix of slightly negative performance year-to-date but positive movement over the shorter term suggests that sentiment has firmed during recent weeks even though the share price is still consolidating below early-year highs.
A separate US-dollar-based view of Givaudan’s listing on the Swiss exchange confirms that the stock has been trading in a similar range in mid-August 2026. A quote page updated on August 20, 2026, lists a last close of CHF 3,193.00 on August 19, 2026, and an indicative current trading level of CHF 3,225.00, implying an intraday move of roughly 1 percent on light trading volumes. The CHF 3,225.00 intraday quote narrows the gap to the CHF 3,500 fair value estimate to roughly 7.9 percent, but confirms that the shares are still trading below both intrinsic value calculations and the CHF 3,501.33 average analyst target. For investors who watch valuation spreads, this confirms that the stock is not priced for perfection even as operational performance in 2026 has been judged resilient.
Operational backdrop and investor angle
While same-day search results are dominated by market data and consensus snapshots rather than detailed interim figures, the half-year 2026 reporting cycle provides the broader backdrop against which the current Givaudan valuation is being set. The fragrance and flavor sector has seen mixed share-price performance in 2026, with some peers under pressure from input-cost volatility and currency swings, while more diversified players such as Givaudan have been able to lean on their scale, innovation capabilities and long-term customer contracts. In that context, the modest year-to-date decline of 2.96 percent referenced in the Tradegate sector overview looks relatively contained, particularly when set against the company’s long-term track record of sales growth and margin resilience.
The small positive five-day move of 1.55 percent on the Tradegate quote, combined with the 1.46 percent daily gain on Stuttgart on August 19, 2026, suggests that the market has started to stabilize Givaudan’s share price following earlier bouts of volatility. For valuation-focused investors, the key comparison is the roughly 9 percent spread between the stock’s latest Swiss closing level of CHF 3,193.00 and the CHF 3,500 fair value estimate published on August 20, 2026, which is broadly aligned with the CHF 3,501.33 analyst target consensus. That alignment between intrinsic value models and street targets, together with the fact that the stock is trading below both, is likely to frame many portfolio decisions around the name over the coming weeks.
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Further details on the recent valuation analysis for Givaudan stock
Fragrance and flavor innovation as a growth driver
Givaudan’s core business in fragrances and flavors remains central to its equity story, with innovation in fine fragrance and consumer products playing a crucial role in sustaining pricing power and customer loyalty. The company serves a broad range of clients across the food, beverage, personal care and household segments, developing tailor-made formulations that enhance taste and scent profiles. This diversified end-market exposure tends to soften the impact of cyclical swings in any single category, which helps explain why recent market data show only a modest year-to-date share-price pullback for Givaudan in 2026.
Industry studies on the broader fragrance market, including focused work on premium categories such as oud fragrances in the Gulf region, highlight the structural growth opportunities for high-end scent ingredients that Givaudan and its peers supply. While such research is not limited to a single company, it underlines the long-term demand for complex fragrance compositions, especially in emerging markets with rising disposable incomes. For Givaudan, the ability to translate such trends into new product launches, captured in long-term supply agreements with major global brands, is a key factor supporting the relatively tight valuation band seen in recent trading.
Givaudan stock and recent trading reference
In the latest completed session before August 20, 2026, Givaudan shares closed at CHF 3,193.00 on the SIX Swiss Exchange, with indicative intraday pricing pointing to trading around CHF 3,225.00 on August 20, 2026. On German venues, the stock finished at EUR 3,412 on Börse Stuttgart and EUR 3,414 on Tradegate on August 19, 2026, with gains of 1.46 percent and 1.52 percent respectively over their primary comparison windows. Taken together, these data points show a stock that is edging higher within a narrow range while still trading below both a CHF 3,500 fair value estimate and an average analyst target of CHF 3,501.33 as of August 20, 2026.
Fact box
Company: Givaudan SA
ISIN: CH0010645932
Ticker: GIVN
Exchange: SIX Swiss Exchange, Stuttgart (GIN), Tradegate
Price (as of August 19, 2026, 3:46 p.m. ET): EUR 3,412 on Börse Stuttgart; CHF 3,193.00 last close on SIX Swiss Exchange
Sector / Industry: Specialty chemicals - fragrances and flavors
Index membership: Swiss Market Index (SMI)
