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NESN Stock Chart & Stats
CHF79.02
-CHF1.04(-1.18%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
CHF79.02
-CHF1.04(-1.18%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeCHF69.90 - CHF85.58
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.51M
Average Volume (3M)2.99M
Market Cap
CHF215.76B
Enterprise ValueCHF255.01K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)CHF6.23B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)CHF57.85B
Price to Earnings (P/E)23.9
Beta0.79
Next Earnings
Jul 23, 2026EPS Estimate
2.04Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.92%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)3.51
Shares Outstanding2,576,520,000
10 Day Avg. Volume3,003,339
30 Day Avg. Volume2,989,774
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.38
Price to Book (P/B)6.17
Price to Sales (P/S)2.26
P/FCF Ratio17.81
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
CHF85.64Price Target Upside8.37% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering12
EPS Forecast (FY)4.4
Revenue Forecast (FY)CHF89.08B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Margins & Operating ProfitabilitySustained mid-to-high 40s gross margins and ~16% operating margin indicate durable pricing power and cost efficiency in a consumer staples business. These margins support sustained cash generation, reinvestment in brands and R&D, and resilience through commodity cycles over multiple quarters.
Durable, Sizeable Free Cash FlowConsistently sizable free cash flow, with meaningful growth in 2025, provides long-term financial flexibility. Reliable FCF funds dividends, capex, and strategic M&A without immediate reliance on equity, underpinning durability of shareholder returns and balance-sheet management over 2–6 months and beyond.
Diversified Global Branded PortfolioA wide, global brand portfolio across staple and premium categories spreads demand risk and enables cross-market pricing/innovation. Recurring consumer purchases and strong distribution reduce revenue volatility and support long-term market position and premiumization tailwinds in pet care and coffee segments.
Bears Say
Rising Leverage Reducing FlexibilityMaterial increase in leverage meaningfully narrows financial flexibility, raising interest and refinancing risk and constraining the firm's ability to pursue large acquisitions or aggressive buybacks. Higher debt amplifies downside in economic stress and can limit strategic options over the medium term.
Soft Recent Revenue TrendSeveral years of muted revenue growth implies challenges in volume, pricing mix, or competitive positioning. Without a reacceleration in organic sales or successful new product cycles, revenue headwinds could cap long-term earnings growth and force more investment in marketing or promotions to regain momentum.
Moderate Cash Conversion To EarningsSub-100% cash conversion suggests working-capital dynamics or reinvestment needs that limit immediate cash availability relative to accounting earnings. This moderates the pace at which cash can be used to materially cut leverage or fund large strategic investments, especially if earnings become more volatile.
Nestlé SA News
NESN FAQ
What was Nestlé SA’s price range in the past 12 months?
Nestlé SA lowest stock price was CHF69.90 and its highest was CHF85.58 in the past 12 months.
What is Nestlé SA’s market cap?
Nestlé SA’s market cap is CHF215.76B.
When is Nestlé SA’s upcoming earnings report date?
Nestlé SA’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 23, 2026 which is in 6 days.
How were Nestlé SA’s earnings last quarter?
Nestlé SA released its earnings results on Feb 19, 2026. The company reported CHF2.145 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of CHF2.025 by CHF0.12.
Is Nestlé SA overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Nestlé SA’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Nestlé SA pay dividends?
Nestlé SA pays a Annually dividend of CHF3.1 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.92%. See more information on Nestlé SA dividends here
What is Nestlé SA’s EPS estimate?
Nestlé SA’s EPS estimate is 2.04.
How many shares outstanding does Nestlé SA have?
Nestlé SA has 2,576,520,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Nestlé SA’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Nestlé SA reported an EPS of CHF2.145 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of CHF2.025. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.865%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Nestlé SA?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CH:NESN
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Company Description
Nestlé SA
Nestlé S.A., along with its affiliated entities, stands as a leading global enterprise in the food and beverage industry. The company strategically divides its extensive operations into three primary geographical segments: Zone Europe, Middle East and North Africa; Zone Americas; and Zone Asia, Oceania and sub-Saharan Africa. Its diverse product lineup encompasses baby foods, featuring brands like Cerelac, Gerber, Nido, and NaturNes, alongside bottled water offerings such as Nestlé Pure Life, Perrier, and S.Pellegrino. Breakfast cereals are available under names like Fitness, Nesquik, Cheerios, and Lion Cereals. Chocolate and confectionery goods include popular choices such as KitKat, Nestle L'atelier, Nestle Toll House, Milkybar, Smarties, Quality Street, Aero, Garoto, Orion, and Cailler. Furthermore, Nestlé provides a broad selection of coffee products, including Nescafé, Nespresso, Nescafé Dolce Gusto, Starbucks Coffee At Home, and Blue Bottle Coffee. Its culinary, chilled, and frozen food sector features brands like Maggi, Hot Pockets, Stouffer's, Thomy, Jacks, TombStone, Herta, Buitoni, DiGiorno, and Lean Cuisine. Dairy products are marketed under Carnation, Nido, Coffee-Mate, and La Laitière, while beverages include Nesquik, Nestea, Nescafé, and Milo. The company also supplies food service items from brands such as Milo, Nescafé, Maggi, Chef, Nestea, Stouffer's, Chef-Mate, Sjora, Minor's, and Lean Cuisine. Specialised healthcare nutrition products are offered through Boost, Peptamen, Resource, Optifast, and Nutren Junior. Ice cream enthusiasts can enjoy Dreyer's, Mövenpick, Häagen-Dazs, Nestlé Ice Cream, and Extrême. Completing its extensive portfolio, Nestlé's pet care division offers a wide range of products under Purina, ONE, Alpo, Felix, Pro Plan, Cat Chow, Fancy Feast, Bakers, Friskies, Dog Chow, Beneful, and Gourmet. Established in 1866, Nestlé maintains its corporate headquarters in Vevey, Switzerland.
NESN Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
CHF85.64
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