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 2025
89.5
billion
271,000
employees
335
factories
A unique global presence
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2025 Sales by geographic area Americas: 48%
Asia, Oceania, Africa: 26.8%
Europe: 25.2%
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Strong sales contribution from emerging markets Well positioned in emerging markets
2025: 41 (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.
| Coffee | CHF 24.6 billion sales |
| Petcare | CHF 18.4 billion sales |
| Nutrition | CHF 17.9 billion sales |
| Food & Snacks | CHF 25.1 billion sales |
| Water & Premium Beverages | CHF 3.6 billion sales |
Consistent return on investment
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Shareholder returns Our dividend has increased every year for almost 30 years.
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Returning cash to shareholders CHF 173 billion returned to shareholders over the last 15 years (2011-2025)
2025 Key figures
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CHF 89.5 billion Sales -
3.5% Organic growth -
CHF 14.4 billion Underlying trading operating profit -
16.1% Underlying trading operating profit margin -
CHF 3.10 Dividend
