Givaudan (GVDNY) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Givaudan is a Swiss-based company recognized as a global leader in the creation of flavors, fragrances and active cosmetic ingredients. Headquartered in Vernier, Switzerland, the company develops taste and scent solutions for a wide range of consumer and industrial applications. Its offerings enable food and beverage manufacturers, personal care brands and household product companies to differentiate their products through signature taste and aroma profiles.

Within its flavors division, Givaudan produces custom taste solutions covering savory, sweet, dairy and beverage categories. The company partners with customers to address evolving consumer trends such as plant-based eating, sugar reduction and clean-label requirements. Its expertise spans flavor formulation, sensory science and application development, allowing it to tailor solutions for snacks, beverages, bakery goods, dairy products and nutritional supplements.

Givaudan’s fragrance division designs scents for fine fragrances, personal care, fabric care and household products. The company leverages creative perfumers and advanced fragrance technologies to craft unique olfactory experiences. From luxury perfumes to mass-market body care items, Givaudan’s fragrance portfolio supports brand owners in launching products that resonate emotionally and stand out on crowded retail shelves.

Founded in 1895, Givaudan has grown through a combination of organic innovation and strategic acquisitions, extending its presence across the Americas, Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Africa. The company invests heavily in research and development, operating multiple innovation centers around the world. Under the leadership of CEO Gilles Andrier, Givaudan continues to focus on sustainability, leveraging cutting-edge biotechnology and green chemistry to meet customer needs while reducing environmental impact.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $94.97 to $95.20
• 50-Day Range: $93.78 to $103.08
• 52-Week Range: $81.37 to $110.32
• Volume: 13,147 shs
• Average Volume: 16,474 shs
• Market Capitalization: $43.89 billion
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: 1.01%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Givaudan Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Givaudan scored higher than 33% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Givaudan.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 4.91%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Givaudan are expected to grow by 4.91% in the coming year, from $2.85 to $2.99 per share.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Givaudan has a PEG Ratio of 4.87. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Givaudan has a P/B Ratio of 8.44. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.00% of the float of Givaudan has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Givaudan has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Givaudan has recently decreased by 30.38%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Givaudan pays a meaningful dividend of 1.01%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Givaudan does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Givaudan will have a dividend payout ratio of 32.11% next year. This indicates that Givaudan will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.00% of the float of Givaudan has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Givaudan has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Givaudan has recently decreased by 30.38%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.8 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.11

News Sentiment

Givaudan has a news sentiment score of 1.11. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.58 average news sentiment score of Basic Materials companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Givaudan this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Givaudan insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 0.01% of the stock of Givaudan is held by institutions.

GVDNY Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have GVDNY shares performed this year?

Givaudan's stock was trading at $87.0775 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, GVDNY stock has increased by 9.2% and is now trading at $95.06.

Does Givaudan have any subsidiaries?

Givaudan subsidiaries include these companies: Ungerer & Company, Drom Fragrances, Golden Frog, Albert Vieille SAS, AMSilk - cosmetics business, Naturex, Expressions Parfumees SAS, and others.

How do I buy shares of Givaudan?

Shares of GVDNY stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Company Calendar

• Today: 7/12/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/22/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Basic Materials
• Industry: CHEM - SPECIALTY
• Sub-Industry: N/A
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:GVDNY
• Previous Symbol: NASDAQ:GVDNY
• CIK: 1121631
• Web: www.givaudan.com
• Phone: (122) 780-9111
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 16,942
• Year Founded: 1895

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: 33.35
• P/E Growth: 4.87
• Net Income: N/A
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.86
• Current Ratio: 1.49
• Quick Ratio: 0.98

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $8.42 billion
• Price / Sales: 5.21
• Cash Flow: $3.57 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 26.66
• Book Value: $11.26 per share
• Price / Book: 8.44

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 461,680,000
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: $43.89 billion
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.75