Givaudan SA (GVDNY) is now rated a Buy as fundamentals have caught up with the valuation, offering a potentially attractive entry point for long-term investors. GVDNY boasts a strong competitive moat, accelerating organic growth, and industry-leading profitability, driven by innovation, scale, and robust R&D investment. Shares trade at a forward P/E of roughly 26x, below historical averages.
The flavor-and-fragrance company reported sales of $7.14 billion for the first nine months of 2025, up 5.7% from the same period the year prior on a like-for-like basis.
Givaudan SA (OTCPK:GVDBF) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call July 22, 2025 7:00 AM ET Company Participants Gilles Andrier - Chief Executive Officer Stewart Harris - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Celine A.H. Pannuti - JPMorgan Chase & Co, Research Division Charles Eden - UBS Investment Bank, Research Division Fulvio Cazzol - Joh.
| Specialty Retail Industry | Consumer Discretionary Sector | Gilles Andrier CEO | OTC PINK Exchange | 37636P108 CUSIP |
| CH Country | 16,942 Employees | 25 Mar 2025 Last Dividend | - Last Split | - IPO Date |
Givaudan SA is a globally recognized leader in the manufacturing, supplying, and selling of fragrance, beauty, taste, and wellbeing products directed towards the consumer goods industry. With a rich history dating back to 1796, Givaudan SA stands as a hallmark of innovation and quality in its field. Boasting a comprehensive portfolio that spans across two main divisions, Fragrance & Beauty, and Taste & Wellbeing, Givaudan caters to a vast range of consumer needs and preferences. The company's global footprint extends through several key regions including Switzerland, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, North America, Latin America, and the Asia Pacific, with its headquarters positioned in Vernier, Switzerland.