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Nestlé S.A. (OTC: NSRGY)

Packaged Foods · Vevey, Switzerland · Founded 1866

$250.0B
Market Cap
$100.0B
Revenue
270,000
Employees
$12.0B
Net Income
📊 Key Statistics for Nestlé S.A. (NSRGY)
  • Market capitalization: $250.0 billion
  • Annual revenue: $100.0 billion
  • Net income: $12.0 billion
  • Employees: 270,000
  • Sector: Consumer Defensive
  • Headquarters: Vevey, Switzerland
  • Founded: 1866

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📋 About Nestlé S.A.

Nestlé is the world's largest food and beverage company by revenue, pulling in about CHF 93 billion (~$105 billion) annually. The Swiss giant owns an absurd number of brands: Nescafé, KitKat, Purina, Gerber, Perrier, Häagen-Dazs, and hundreds more. It operates in 188 countries with over 270,000 employees. Nestlé also holds a significant stake in L'Oréal, worth tens of billions.

💰 How Nestlé S.A. Makes Money

Nestlé manufactures and sells branded food, beverages, pet care, and nutrition products globally. The portfolio is deliberately diversified across categories and geographies to smooth out cyclicality. Pet care (Purina) and coffee (Nespresso, Nescafé) are the highest-growth, highest-margin categories. The company has been pruning lower-growth brands and reinvesting in premium segments.

📜 Key Milestones

Henri Nestlé founded the company in 1866 in Vevey, Switzerland, initially selling infant cereal. The merger with Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Company in 1905 created the foundation for global expansion. Nestlé acquired Purina in 2001 for $10.3 billion — now its most valuable division. The company sold its U.S. confectionery business to Ferrero in 2018 but kept KitKat and international chocolate.

📊 Financial Overview
Market Capitalization$250.0B
Annual Revenue$100.0B
Net Income$12.0B
Profit Margin12%
Revenue per Employee$370370K
Stock ExchangeOTC
Ticker SymbolNSRGY

Financial data is approximate and based on most recent annual filings.

💡 Did You Know?

Nestlé's L'Oréal stake, acquired in 1974, has been one of the most profitable passive investments in corporate history — worth over $40 billion. The company has faced decades of controversy over infant formula marketing in developing countries, dating back to a 1977 boycott. Nestlé Waters was one of the world's largest bottled water companies until they sold most of the North American brands in 2021.

📝 Analyst Take

Nestlé's been underperforming peers, and the new CEO Laurent Freixe needs to reignite organic growth. The portfolio is unmatched in breadth, but breadth without momentum is just complexity.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nestlé S.A.'s revenue?

Nestlé S.A. generates approximately $100.0 billion in annual revenue.

How many employees does Nestlé S.A. have?

Nestlé S.A. employs approximately 270,000 people worldwide.

What is Nestlé S.A.'s market cap?

Nestlé S.A. (NSRGY) has a market capitalization of approximately $250.0 billion on the OTC.

When was Nestlé S.A. founded?

Nestlé S.A. was founded in 1866 and is headquartered in Vevey, Switzerland.

Who is the CEO of Nestlé S.A.?

Laurent Freixe is the current CEO of Nestlé S.A..

What is Nestlé S.A.'s website?

Nestlé S.A.'s official website is nestle.com.