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Understanding Nestlé

Established over 150 years ago, Nestlé is the world’s largest, most diversified food and beverages company. We have a unique global footprint and sell our products in 185 countries worldwide. Through enhancing quality of life and contributing to a healthier future, we aim to deliver sustainable, industry-leading financial performance and earn trust.

Nestlé around the world 2024

91.4 billion
277,000 employees
337 factories

A unique global presence

  • 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%)
    World map
  • Strong sales contribution from emerging markets
    Well positioned in emerging markets
    2024: 40% (as percentage of Group sales)
    Boy and man smiling while cooking

Powdered and Liquid BeveragesCHF 24.6 billion sales
PetCareCHF 18.9 billion sales
Nutrition and Health ScienceCHF 15.1 billion sales
Prepared dishes and cooking aidsCHF 10.7 billion sales
Milk products and Ice creamCHF 10.4 billion sales
ConfectioneryCHF 8.4 billion sales
WaterCHF 3.2 billion sales

Consistent return on investment

  • 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
    Graph
  • Returning cash to shareholders
    CHF 181 billion over the last 15 years (2010-2025)
    Graph

2024 Key figures

  • 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