Facts and figures

Our performance
2019 was another year of strong progress. Key operating and financial metrics improved significantly for a second consecutive year. Our organic growth reached 3.5%. Real internal growth accelerated to 2.9% for the full year, the highest level in the last six years. Profitability improved again to reach our guided range one year ahead of plan. Cash flow was strong, while underlying earnings per share and returns to shareholders reached record levels. Here is a summary of the results achieved during the year.
Group sales (in CHF)
Organic growth *
Real internal growth *
Underlying trading operating profit* (in CHF)
Underlying trading operating profit margin *
Underlying trading operating profit margin *
Trading operating profit * (in CHF)
Trading operating profit margin *
Trading operating profit margin *
Earnings per share (in CHF)
Earnings per share
Underlying earnings per share *
Operating cash flow (in CHF)
Free cash flow * (in CHF)
Proposed dividend (in CHF)
Proposed dividend increase
* Financial performance measures not defined by IFRS.
Our Business
For over 150 years, Nestlé has been making products that enhance quality of life and contribute to a healthier future.
What we sell (in CHF billion)
Powdered and
Liquid Beverages
23.2
Nutrition and
Health Science
15.0
PetCare
13.6
Milk products
and Ice cream
13.3
Prepared dishes
and cooking aids
12.2
Confectionery
7.9
Water
7.4
Where we sell (in CHF billion)
AMS
42.3
AOA
23.8
EMENA
26.5
Number of employees
291000
Number of countries we sell in
187
Total group salaries and social
welfare expenses (in CHF)
16billion
Corporate taxes paid in 2019
(in CHF)
2.9billion
Our commitments
We have made number of public commitments to guide our action. We actively keep track of and publicly disclose our progress in achieving these commitments.