Givaudan FY26 H1 net income drops 19.8% to CHF 475 million; sales fall 1.7% to CHF 3.8 billion

(AWP Alliance News) - Givaudan posted first-half net income of CHF 475 million, down 19.8%, as sales slipped 1.7% to CHF 3.8 billion. Operating income fell 16.6% to CHF 635 million, cutting the operating margin by 3 percentage points to 16.7%.

EBITDA dropped 13.3% to CHF 820 million, reflecting CHF 103 million of non-recurring costs mainly tied to litigation settlements and provisions. CEO Christian Stammkoetter said the group delivered sustained solid performance despite geopolitical and macroeconomic challenges, citing good growth momentum and industry-leading profitability.

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