1015 GMT - Givaudan's full-year results should provide some relief from negative sentiment around the sector amid fears of consumer slowdown, Vontobel analyst Arben Hasanaj says in a research note. The Swiss manufacturer of flavors, fragrances and active cosmetic ingredients showed more volatile top-line trends at the end of 2025, but with diversification paying off and some improvement in the last quarter, the analyst says. "We remain constructive on 2026 given Givaudan's differentiated position and abating cost headwinds," Hasanaj says. The company's current valuation is overly negative in light of the company's potential for value creation, he adds. Shares trade 5.9% lower at 2,953 Swiss francs. (nina.kienle@wsj.com)
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