Givaudan S.A.

Givaudan S.A.

GVDNY
Givaudan S.A.US flagOther OTC
83.11
USD
+0.41
- -
38.35BMarket Cap
2013 Y
2014 Y
2015 Y
2016 Y
2017 Y
2018 Y
2019 Y
2020 Y
2021 Y
2022 Y
2023 Y
2024 Y
2025 Y
Revenue per Share
9.53
9.57
9.55
10.13
10.97
11.99
13.46
13.71
14.5
15.44
14.99
16.07
- -
Basic EPS, GAAP
1.07
1.22
1.36
1.4
1.56
1.44
1.52
1.61
1.78
1.86
1.94
2.36
- -
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
1.55
1.29
1.64
1.37
1.34
1.35
1.77
2.09
2.24
1.4
2.38
2.89
- -
Dividend per Share
0.72
0.94
1
1.08
1.12
1.16
1.2
1.24
1.28
1.32
1.34
1.36
- -
Book Value per Share
11.23
11.52
11.87
12.1
12.54
12.81
13.14
13.5
14
14.17
14.38
15.31
- -
Tangible Book Value per Share
2.51
2.43
2.65
2.13
2.29
-0.6
-1.36
-2.25
-1.98
-0.89
-1
-0.54
- -
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
459
460
460
460
460
461
461
461
461
461
461
461
- -
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
4,369
4,404
4,396
4,663
5,051
5,527
6,203
6,322
6,684
7,117
6,915
7,412
7,472
Operating Margin (%)
15.79
16.28
18.15
18.83
17.13
15.85
15.14
16.24
16.37
15.39
16.02
18.97
18.4
Depreciation Expense
271
290
269
245
218
252
354
388
390
364
356
359
369
Net Income, GAAP
490
563
625
644
720
663
702
743
821
856
893
1,090
1,071
Effective Tax Rate (%)
15.52
16.84
10.2
17.86
9.43
14.12
13.12
15.18
14.92
7.76
9.71
16.98
17.93
Profit Margin (%)
11.22
12.78
14.22
13.81
14.25
12
11.32
11.75
12.28
12.03
12.91
14.71
14.33
Working Capital
1,011
1,436
1,265
1,384
1,329
1,771
1,412
1,503
1,085
1,782
1,554
1,378
1,726
LT Debt
909
1,150
947
1,251
1,300
3,266
3,796
4,245
4,239
4,649
4,463
3,932
4,185
Total Equity
3,423
3,413
3,415
3,293
3,538
3,732
3,659
3,508
3,941
4,237
3,998
4,578
4,568
Return on Invested Capital (%)
12.01
12.53
15.37
15.66
16.05
12.28
10.91
10.9
11.03
11.15
10.9
12.61
12.1
Return on Capital (%)
8.6
9.5
10.4
10.27
10.67
8.57
7.95
7.83
8.25
8.36
8.67
10.19
9.79
Return on Common Equity (%)
9.67
10.78
11.61
11.67
12.7
11.36
11.74
12.1
12.95
13.18
13.56
15.92
14.71

Capital Structure

FRC

in mil. unless spec.
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Working Capital

FRC

in mil. unless spec.
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Growth Rates

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

(avg. rate of change)

10 years
5 years
1 year
Total Equity
3.18%
5.7%
-0.22%
Free Cash Flow
8.35%
10.42%
-9.38%
Net Income, GAAP
5.8%
7.88%
-1.74%
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
5.53%
3.47%
0.81%
Total Cash Common Dividend
3.43%
2.47%
2.87%

Quarterly Revenue

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2023
- -
- -
- -
- -
6,915
2024
- -
- -
- -
- -
7,412
2025
- -
- -
- -
- -
7,472

Quarterly Earnings Per Share

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2023
- -
- -
- -
- -
1.94
2024
- -
- -
- -
- -
2.36
2025
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Dividends Per Share

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2023
- -
- -
- -
- -
1.34
2024
- -
- -
- -
- -
1.36
2025
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -

Company Description

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CEO
Christian Stammkoetter
Full Time Employees
17,580
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Chemicals - Specialty
Address
Chemin de la Parfumerie 5 Vernier GE Switzerland 1214
IPO Date
Dec 11, 2008
Business
Givaudan S.A. is a Swiss global leader in the creation and manufacture of flavors, fragrances, and active beauty ingredients. The company operates primarily through two segments: Taste & Wellbeing, offering flavor solutions and food ingredients for the food and beverage industry; and Fragrance & Beauty, which provides fragrance compositions, cosmetic ingredients, and sensory experiences for personal care, beauty, and household products. Its product portfolio includes natural and synthetic flavors; taste modulators; botanical extracts; fragrances for fine fragrances, personal care, and household applications; encapsulation technologies; and active botanical ingredients. Founded in 1895 and headquartered in Vernier, Switzerland, Givaudan serves a diverse global market with operations spanning Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. In the past two years, Givaudan has advanced significant strategic initiatives. It acquired a majority stake in Brazilian fragrance company Vollmens Fragrances to strengthen its presence in the fast-growing Latin American market and expanded its U.S. footprint by announcing the acquisition of Belle Aire Creations, a fragrance house, to enhance geographic reach and product offerings. In 2024, Givaudan launched the House of Naturals, focusing on natural ingredient innovation through advanced extraction techniques, and introduced the [N.A.S.]™ Vibrant Collection, a line of vegan botanical extracts for hybrid make-up under Givaudan Active Beauty. The company has also expanded its PlanetCaps™ fragrance encapsulation technology into personal care, offering biodegradable and microplastic-free solutions. Givaudan's 2026–2030 strategy aims for accelerated growth with a 4-6% like-for-like sales increase and increased capital expenditures by 45% to support its innovation pipeline and manufacturing modernization. This includes a CEO succession plan with Christian Stammkoetter appointed to replace Gilles Andrier in 2026. Givaudan’s comprehensive solutions target food and beverage manufacturers, cosmetics and personal care brands, fine fragrance companies, and household product producers worldwide. Its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and regional market expertise supports its leadership in flavor and fragrance development across multiple industries and regions, ensuring a robust pipeline of natural, synthetic, and bioactive innovations. The company’s recent developments reflect a balanced approach between organic growth and strategic acquisitions, with a strong focus on sustainability, natural ingredients, and the expansion of its beauty and wellbeing segments alongside traditional flavors and fragrances. Its headquarters remain in Vernier, Switzerland, with research, production, and sales operations located across Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America to service a global customer base. Givaudan S.A. exemplifies a pioneering force in its industry, offering comprehensive sensory and taste experiences supported by continuous innovation, targeted regional expansion, and a proactive strategy for long-term sustainable growth.

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