Understanding Nestlé
Established over 150 years ago, Nestlé is the worldєs largest, most diversified food and beverages company. We have a unique global footprint and sell our products in 185 countries worldwide.
Nestlé around the world 2024
91.4
billion
277,000
employees
337
factories
A unique global presence
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2024 Sales by geographic area North America: CHF 32.1 billion (35%)
Europe: CHF 22.1 billion (24%)
Asia, Oceania, Africa: CHF 19.2 billion (21%)
Latin America: CHF 12.6 billion (14%)
Greater China: CHF 5.4 billion (6%)
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Strong sales contribution from emerging markets Well positioned in emerging markets
2024: 40 (as percentage of Group sales)
A world-leading brand portfolio
We've been making products that people love for over 150 years. We have some of the world's most recognisable brands, with household names like Nescafé, global icons like Perrier and local favourites like Molico and Milo.
Strong positions across categories
Nutritious and delicious products are at the heart of our portfolio. We are leaders in many of the fastest growing food and beverages categories including coffee, petcare, bottled water and infant formula.
| Powdered and Liquid Beverages | CHF 24.6 billion sales |
| PetCare | CHF 18.9 billion sales |
| Nutrition and Health Science | CHF 15.1 billion sales |
| Prepared dishes and cooking aids | CHF 10.7 billion sales |
| Milk products and Ice cream | CHF 10.4 billion sales |
| Confectionery | CHF 8.4 billion sales |
| Water | CHF 3.2 billion sales |
Consistent return on investment
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Shareholder returns Our dividend has increased every year for almost 30 years
* Proposed: subject to approval at the Annual General Meeting on April 16, 2025
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Returning cash to shareholders CHF 181 billion returned to shareholders over the last 15 years (20010-2025)
2024 Key figures
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CHF 91.4 billion Sales -
2.2% Organic growth -
CHF 15.7 billion Underlying trading operating profit -
17.2% Underlying trading operating profit margin -
CHF 3.05* Dividend
*Proposed