Givaudan (GVDNY) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$99.69 +1.66 (+1.69%)

As of 05/23/2025 03:59 PM Eastern

Givaudan - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 3 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
1

Buy
1

Based on 3 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Givaudan in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 3 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 1 has given a hold rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for GVDNY.

Consensus Price Target

N/A

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GVDNY Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 5/24/24 to 5/24/25	1 Month Ago 4/24/24 to 4/24/25	3 Months Ago 2/24/24 to 2/23/25	1 Year Ago 5/25/23 to 5/24/24
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)
Hold	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Forecasted Upside	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Buy

GVDNY Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

GVDNY Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Givaudan Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Givaudan	Basic Materials Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.33	2.77	2.54
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	N/A	139.99% Upside	16.36% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent GVDNY News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating
2/14/2025	Berenberg Bank 2 of 5 stars	S. Darbyshire Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Strong-Buy
11/15/2024	Barclays 3 of 5 stars	A. Sloane Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Hold ➝ Strong Sell
10/17/2024	Citigroup 3 of 5 stars	R. Orr Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral
7/3/2023	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy

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Should I Buy Givaudan Stock? GVDNY Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Thursday, May 22, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Givaudan pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Givaudan
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Givaudan SA:

The current stock price is around $96.96, which reflects a recent upward trend as it has crossed above its 50-day moving average, indicating potential bullish momentum.
Givaudan SA has received a recent upgrade from Berenberg Bank, moving from a "hold" rating to a "strong-buy" rating, suggesting strong confidence from analysts in the company's future performance.
The company has demonstrated financial stability with a current ratio of 1.43, indicating that it has sufficient assets to cover its short-term liabilities, which is a positive sign for investors.
Givaudan SA has increased its dividend to $1.5503 per share, up from $0.97, showcasing its commitment to returning value to shareholders and potentially attracting income-focused investors.
The firm operates in the growing sectors of fragrance, beauty, taste, and wellbeing, which are increasingly in demand, positioning Givaudan SA for future growth opportunities.

Givaudan
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Givaudan SA for these reasons:

The stock has shown volatility, with recent trading highs reaching $97.55, which may indicate potential risks associated with price fluctuations.
Despite the positive outlook, the company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.99, which suggests that it is using a significant amount of debt to finance its operations, potentially increasing financial risk.
Market conditions can be unpredictable, and any downturn in the consumer goods industry could adversely affect Givaudan SA's performance, making it a riskier investment.
While the recent dividend increase is positive, investors should consider that dividends can be cut if the company faces financial difficulties, which could impact income expectations.
Givaudan SA operates in a competitive market, and any loss of market share to competitors could negatively impact its growth prospects and stock performance.

GVDNY Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: 3 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Givaudan in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 1 hold rating and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" GVDNY shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in GVDNY, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
: According to analysts, Givaudan's stock has a predicted downside of -100.00% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Analysts like Givaudan less than other "basic materials" companies. The consensus rating for Givaudan is Hold while the average consensus rating for "basic materials" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how GVDNY compares to other companies.

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This page (OTCMKTS:GVDNY) was last updated on 5/24/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Givaudan (GVDNY) Stock Forecast & Price Target