Givaudan consensus stays cautious, shares under analyst scrutiny
23.06.2026 - 07:23:41 | ad-hoc-news.de
By Anna Wagner, Analysts & Consensus desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-23, 07:20.
Givaudan (CH0010645932) sits in a tightly watched corner of the European consumer staples space. The Swiss fragrance and flavor group is listed on SIX Swiss Exchange, where its shares are a regular subject of analyst scrutiny from houses such as UBS and JPMorgan.
What recent analyst notes show
Consensus data compiled by MarketScreener indicates that Givaudan is covered by more than a dozen brokers, with a balanced mix of Buy, Hold and Sell ratings. One widely cited picture shows roughly one third of analysts on Buy, around half on Hold and the remainder on Sell, underlining a cautious stance on the shares.
The average 12-month price target in this consensus sits modestly above the current share price, pointing to muted expected upside. According to UBS, which maintains a Neutral rating on Givaudan, the valuation already discounts much of the company’s long-term quality profile and defensive cash flows. UBS equity research coverage
How Givaudan compares with peers
In the fragrance and ingredients sector, Givaudan is often measured against Symrise from Germany and DSM-Firmenich from the Netherlands. Sector commentary from Reuters highlights that all three companies have faced volume and pricing challenges as consumer goods customers manage inventories carefully and pass input-cost changes through with a delay. Reuters sector report on fragrances and flavors
Givaudan’s valuation multiples, notably its forward price-earnings ratio, trade at a premium to many European chemicals and consumer staples names, reflecting the perceived resilience of its business model. That premium is a recurring theme in analyst notes, where brokers acknowledge the company’s strong competitive position but question how much incremental growth is left to justify higher targets.
All news and key data on the Givaudan shares
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The products behind the stock
Givaudan’s core business is the creation of fragrances and flavors used in consumer products worldwide. Its Fragrance & Beauty division supplies scent compositions for perfumes, cosmetics and home care, while the Taste & Wellbeing division provides flavor solutions for beverages, snacks and plant-based foods. Company overview of Givaudan’s activities
Where the Givaudan shares trade
Givaudan shares (CH0010645932) trade on SIX Swiss Exchange. As of 2026-06-22, 16:30 local time, they were quoted at around 3,400 Swiss francs, according to recent price data from the Zurich exchange.
Givaudan at a glance
- Company: Givaudan SA
- ISIN: CH0010645932
- WKN: 1064593
- Ticker: GIVN
- Trading venue: SIX Swiss Exchange
- Price (as of 2026-06-22, 16:30): 3,400 CHF
- Market cap: roughly 31 billion CHF (as of 2026-06-22)
- Sector / industry: Consumer Staples / Fragrances & Flavors
- Index membership: SMI / SPI
- Next earnings date: not officially scheduled
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