Nestlé Forecasts 16% Sales Growth for 2025

Nestlé anticipates organic sales growth for 2025, without providing an exact figure, and expects the underlying operating margin to reach 16%. Additionally, the company expects its 2.5 billion Swiss franc savings program for 2027 to start yielding results, with savings of 300 million Swiss francs already achieved. Total savings are expected to reach 700 million Swiss francs this year and 1.4 billion Swiss francs by 2026.

Nestlé’s sales fell by 1.8% compared to the previous year, reaching 91.350 billion Swiss francs ($100.4 billion), according to a company statement on Thursday. However, they experienced organic growth of 2.2%, while sales volume (RIG) grew by 0.8%, improving from -0.3% the previous year. Coffee continued to be a key growth driver, recording an increase from 0.1% to 1.4% in the second half of the year, with additional contributions from confectionery and pet care products. Growth primarily originated in emerging markets and Europe.

Recurring operating income decreased by 2.2%, settling at 15.7 billion Swiss francs, with a margin of 17.2%, slightly lower than the previous year’s 17.3%. Net profit also fell by 2.9%, reaching 10.880 billion Swiss francs.

Nestlé is focused on strengthening its brand to generate growth. These results were largely consistent with analysts’ expectations, who anticipated revenues of 91 billion Swiss francs and an adjusted operating income of 15.5 billion Swiss francs, with a margin of 17%.

Free cash flow increased by 2.5%, reaching 10.670 billion Swiss francs. At Nestlé’s annual meeting, to be held on April 16, shareholders will vote on a dividend increase from 3.00 to 3.05 Swiss francs per share.