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Nestlé S.A. is one of the world’s largest companies in the food sector and the beverage subsector, founded by Henri Nestlé.
Nestlé’s portfolio is highly diversified, spanning categories such as food, beverages, infant nutrition, dairy products, coffee, mineral water, confectionery, and pet food.
Among its most globally recognized brands are Nescafé, Nesquik, KitKat, Nespresso, Perrier, Purina, and Nestlé Health Science.
The company operates on a global scale, with factories, research and development centers, and distribution networks in more than 180 countries.
With a solid business model, Nestlé is known for its ongoing investment in innovation, sustainability, and healthy nutrition, integrating social and environmental responsibility practices across its global operations.
This strategic positioning strengthens the company’s competitiveness by aligning its products with rising consumer demand for health, wellness, and sustainability.
History and Founding of Nestlé S.A.
Nestlé S.A. was founded in 1866 in Switzerland by Henri Nestlé, initially focusing on the development of infant nutrition products.
The company’s first major success was the creation of a milk-based infant formula designed for babies who could not be breastfed, which revolutionized the food industry of the time.
Over the years, Nestlé expanded its product portfolio and market reach through strategic acquisitions and the development of new products.
The merger with the Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Company in 1905 marked a significant step toward establishing the company as a major player in the food and beverage sector.
Throughout the 20th century, Nestlé diversified its operations by introducing new product categories such as instant coffee (Nescafé in 1938), chocolate, and dairy products.
Beginning in the 1970s, the company accelerated its global expansion through acquisitions, integrating iconic brands and strengthening its presence across multiple segments.
In the following decades, Nestlé continued to acquire major food brands, such as Purina (pet food) in 2001 and Gerber (infant nutrition) in 2007.
In recent years, between 2020 and 2024, Nestlé has focused on health and wellness trends, investing in personalized nutrition products, plant-based foods, and environmental sustainability.
The company has expanded its portfolio with acquisitions aimed at healthier food products and has innovated in sustainable technologies to reduce the environmental impact of its operations.
Additionally, Nestlé has advanced its corporate governance and social-environmental responsibility practices, setting clear goals for carbon emission reduction, responsible use of natural resources, and the development of sustainable packaging.
This legacy of innovation, expansion, and adaptation to global trends has solidified Nestlé’s position as a global leader in the food and beverage industry.
Additional Information
The Company Nestle SA ADR (United States), is listed on Nasdaq with a market cap of $ 257.43 Billions, having an equity of $ 35.72 Billions.
The Company está listadathe in the sector of Others and categorized in industry of Others.
In the last 12 months the Company had a revenue of $ 211.56 Billions, which generated a profit in the amount of $ 24.85 Billions.
As for its main indicators, the Company has a P/E ratio of 10.36, a P/BV ratio of 7.21 and in the last 12 months the dividend yield of NSRGY was at 3.39%.
The Company is traded internationally through the ticker NSRGY.
