Nestlé (NESN) Stock Overview
Manufactures and distributes food and beverage, and nutritional science products in the United States, Brazil, Mexico, Greater China, the Philippines, India, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Switzerland, and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 4/6 |
| Future Growth | 2/6 |
| Past Performance | 1/6 |
| Financial Health | 2/6 |
| Dividends | 6/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | CHF 77.73 |
| 52 Week High | CHF 87.24 |
| 52 Week Low | CHF 69.90 |
| Beta | 0.50 |
| 1 Month Change | 0.34% |
| 3 Month Change | -2.26% |
| 1 Year Change | -9.69% |
| 3 Year Change | -27.11% |
| 5 Year Change | -32.17% |
| Change since IPO | 753.24% |
Recent News & Updates
NESN: Ready To Drink Expansion And Ice Cream Review Will Support 2026 Execution
Nestlé's analyst price target has been adjusted slightly higher by CHF 2, with analysts pointing to modest tweaks in revenue growth expectations and valuation assumptions as the key drivers of the change. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Nestlé has focused on fine tuning price targets and reassessing valuation as new information filters through, rather than making sweeping calls on the stock.
EU#9 - From Infant Formula to a Global Nutrition & Health Empire
Nestlé: From Infant Formula to a Global Nutrition & Health Empire Most people think they understand Nestlé. Chocolate.NESN: Portfolio Simplification Around Ice Cream Will Support 2026 Execution
Analysts have raised their average price target for Nestlé by CHF 1 to CHF 75, citing updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E, alongside a series of recent target adjustments across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Nestlé has been active, with a mix of target raises and cuts that reflect different views on valuation, execution and growth momentum.NESN: Portfolio Simplification And Ice Cream Review Will Shape 2026 Execution
The updated analyst price target for Nestlé has moved slightly higher to CHF 87.69 from CHF 87.55, reflecting recent research in which some analysts raised their CHF targets and outlook assumptions on revenue growth and profit margin, while others trimmed targets and P/E expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Nestlé shows a mix of optimism and caution, with several firms adjusting price targets and ratings in different directions.Recent updates
NESN: Ready To Drink Expansion And Ice Cream Review Will Support 2026 Execution
Nestlé's analyst price target has been adjusted slightly higher by CHF 2, with analysts pointing to modest tweaks in revenue growth expectations and valuation assumptions as the key drivers of the change. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Nestlé has focused on fine tuning price targets and reassessing valuation as new information filters through, rather than making sweeping calls on the stock.EU#9 - From Infant Formula to a Global Nutrition & Health Empire
Nestlé: From Infant Formula to a Global Nutrition & Health Empire Most people think they understand Nestlé. Chocolate.NESN: Portfolio Simplification Around Ice Cream Will Support 2026 Execution
Analysts have raised their average price target for Nestlé by CHF 1 to CHF 75, citing updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E, alongside a series of recent target adjustments across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Nestlé has been active, with a mix of target raises and cuts that reflect different views on valuation, execution and growth momentum.NESN: Portfolio Simplification And Ice Cream Review Will Shape 2026 Execution
The updated analyst price target for Nestlé has moved slightly higher to CHF 87.69 from CHF 87.55, reflecting recent research in which some analysts raised their CHF targets and outlook assumptions on revenue growth and profit margin, while others trimmed targets and P/E expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Nestlé shows a mix of optimism and caution, with several firms adjusting price targets and ratings in different directions.NESN: Portfolio Review And Ice Cream Exit Plans Will Guide 2026 Execution
Analysts have trimmed the blended Nestlé price target by about CHF 0.20 to reflect a small reduction in fair value and a slightly lower future P/E assumption, while incorporating mixed Street revisions that include both modest price target raises and cuts around recent results and management commentary. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Nestlé show a split view, with some analysts lifting price targets around recent results and CEO commentary, while others trim their fair values and target P/E assumptions.NESN: Portfolio Review And Ice Cream Exit Plans Will Shape 2026 Execution
The updated analyst price target for Nestlé reflects a small upward adjustment of around CHF 0.20. Analysts are balancing slightly higher revenue growth expectations against marginally lower profit margin assumptions, along with modest tweaks to long term P/E inputs following recent mixed target changes across major banks.NESN: Portfolio Review And Category Exits Are Expected To Shape 2026 Execution
Nestlé’s analyst price targets have inched higher, with recent moves to CHF 75 and CHF 77 contributing to a small uplift in our fair value estimate to CHF 87.50, as analysts cite updated estimates following recent results and steady expectations for revenue growth and margins. Analyst Commentary Recent research shows a mix of cautious and constructive views on Nestlé, with small shifts in price targets reflecting different opinions on valuation, growth and execution risk.NESN: Portfolio Review And Category Exits Are Expected To Support 2026 Execution
Analysts have nudged their average price expectations for Nestlé slightly higher to a range around CHF 75 to CHF 77, reflecting recent target increases and updated views on revenue growth, margins, and the stock's forward P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent research shows a mixed but generally balanced stance on Nestlé, with price targets clustered in the mid CHF 70s and differing views on how quickly the investment case could improve.NESN: Portfolio Review And 2026 Execution Reset Are Expected To Unlock Upside
Analysts have trimmed their overall price expectations for Nestlé slightly, with our updated fair value estimate easing from CHF 88.15 to about CHF 87.69, as they factor in a mix of lower revenue growth assumptions, a marginally higher profit margin outlook, and a modestly lower future P/E. This is consistent with recent Street price target resets between CHF 76 and CHF 92.NESN: Execution Improvements Are Expected To Drive Medium Term Rerating Into 2026
Nestlé's analyst price target edges up by CHF 0.10 as analysts factor in modestly stronger revenue growth and margins, supported by recent target raises and an improving medium term performance outlook. Analyst Commentary Analyst views on Nestlé remain mixed, with a modest upward drift in price targets reflecting slightly improved confidence in execution and medium term growth, but also ongoing concerns around valuation and relative underperformance risks.NESN: Boardroom Shifts and CEO Transition Will Shape Outlook Into 2026
Nestlé's analyst price target has edged up from CHF 87.75 to CHF 88.05, reflecting analysts' expectations of improved company performance and a more balanced risk outlook in recent research updates. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates reflect a mix of optimism and caution among analysts regarding Nestlé's valuation, performance outlook, and risk profile.NESN: Management Stability and Leadership Changes Will Define Performance Outlook
Nestlé's analyst price target has edged up from CHF 87.31 to CHF 87.75, as analysts cite rising confidence in the company's longer-term performance. This comes despite only modest changes to margin and growth forecasts.NESN: Recent Leadership Changes Will Likely Restore Stability And Reverse Share Slide
Analysts have modestly increased their price targets for Nestlé, with the consensus fair value estimate rising from CHF 87.16 to CHF 87.31. They cite incremental improvements in valuation models and reflected market confidence as reasons for the adjustment.China And Digital Transformation Will Spur Consumer Demand
Analysts have slightly increased their price target for Nestlé, raising it from CHF 86.23 to CHF 87.16. They cited expectations of improved revenue growth and resilient profit margins as drivers for the update.China And Digital Transformation Will Spur Consumer Demand
Analysts have modestly reduced price targets for Nestlé, citing undervaluation but ongoing concerns over brand strategy, restrictive dividends, and persistent underperformance, leaving the consensus fair value unchanged at CHF86.23. Analyst Commentary Valuation has become more attractive with Nestlé trading below 16x forward earnings and nearing decade-low levels.These 4 Measures Indicate That Nestlé (VTX:NESN) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
SWX:NESN 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Nestlé's Fair Values from the Community and select yours The external...Returns On Capital At Nestlé (VTX:NESN) Have Hit The Brakes
Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...
Expanding Nescafé And PetCare Offerings Will Capture New Markets And Differentiate Products
Strategic investments in advertising and product innovation drive brand visibility and market share, enhancing potential revenue growth.Shareholder Returns
| NESN | CH Food | CH Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -0.04% | -0.2% | -0.06% |
| 1Y | -9.7% | -11.0% | 6.2% |
Return vs Industry: NESN exceeded the Swiss Food industry which returned -11% over the past year.
Return vs Market: NESN underperformed the Swiss Market which returned 6.2% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| NESN volatility | |
|---|---|
| NESN Average Weekly Movement | 3.2% |
| Food Industry Average Movement | 4.1% |
| Market Average Movement | 4.5% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in CH Market | 7.9% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in CH Market | 2.4% |
Stable Share Price: NESN has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the Swiss market.
Volatility Over Time: NESN's weekly volatility (3%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1866 | 271,000 | Philipp Navratil | www.nestle.com |
Nestlé S.A., together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and distributes food and beverage, and nutritional science products in the United States, Brazil, Mexico, Greater China, the Philippines, India, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Switzerland, and internationally. The company offers cereals, chocolate and confectionery, coffee, culinary, chilled and frozen food, dairy, drinks, food service, ice cream, nutrition and health, petcare, water, plant-based portfolio, and recipe products. It sells its products under the Nesquik Cereal, Fitness, Cheerios, Lion Cereals, Cini Minis, KitKat Cereal, Chocapic, Koko Krunch, Shreddies, Shredded Wheat Original, Corn Flakes, Trix Cereal, Aero, Baci Perugina, KitKat, Milkybar, Smarties, Cailler, Quality Street, Garoto, Nestlé Toll House, Munch, Damak, Hsu Fu Chi, Sahne Nuss, Nestlé Sustainably Sourced Cocoa, Blue Bottle Coffee, Nescafé, Nescafé Dolce Gusto, Nespresso, Starbucks Coffee At Home, DiGiorno, Garden Gourmet, Maggi, Thomy, Stouffer's, Hot Pockets, Lean Cuisine, Life Cuisine, Buitoni, Nestlé carnation, Nestlé Coffee Mate, and Nestea brands.
Nestlé S.A. Fundamentals Summary
| NESN fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | CHF 199.94b |
| Earnings (TTM) | CHF 9.03b |
| Revenue (TTM) | CHF 89.89b |
Is NESN overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| NESN income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | CHF 89.89b |
| Cost of Revenue | CHF 48.69b |
| Gross Profit | CHF 41.19b |
| Other Expenses | CHF 32.16b |
| Earnings | CHF 9.03b |
Last Reported Earnings
Dec 31, 2025
Next Earnings Date
Jul 23, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 3.51 |
| Gross Margin | 45.83% |
| Net Profit Margin | 10.05% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 167.1% |
How did NESN perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/09 09:25 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/09 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.
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Analyst Sources
Nestlé S.A. is covered by 42 analysts. 18 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Andreas von Arx | Baader Helvea Equity Research |
| Volker Bosse | Baader Helvea Equity Research |
| José Cabrera van Grieken | Banco Santander |