Nestlé S.A.
EURO STOXX 600NESN.SW/Consumer Defensive · Packaged Foods/SIX
Dividend Yield
3.90%
CHF 3.10 · Annual Dividend
Dividend Safety Rating
NESN.SW's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 6.9x interest coverage & 26.5% return on equity. Areas of concern: 86.9% earnings payout ratio & 82.0% cfo payout ratio.
Based on 15 of 15 metrics
Strengths
- Return on Equity: 26.5%Strong return on equity reflects efficient profit generation.
- Dividend Streak: 11+ yrsLong, uninterrupted dividend track record.
- Dividend Cut: NoneNo dividend cut in recent history.
Risks
- Earnings Payout Ratio: 86.9%High earnings payout ratio leaves little safety margin.
- CFO Payout Ratio: 82.0%Operating cash flow leaves little room for the payout.
- Current Ratio: 0.8xLimited short-term liquidity to meet obligations.
Payout & Coverage
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SafeAbout Nestlé S.A.
Nestlé S.A. is the world's largest manufacturer of packaged food and beverage products, headquartered in Vevey, Switzerland. Founded through the 1905 merger of the Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Company (1866) and Farine Lactée Henri Nestlé (1867), it has evolved into a multinational powerhouse operating in nearly 200 countries with around 277,000 employees and over 2,000 brands. The company offers a vast portfolio spanning baby food like Gerber, chocolates such as Kit Kat, coffee including Nescafé and Nespresso, frozen meals, ice cream like Häagen-Dazs, breakfast cereals, and pet care products under Purina. Nestlé's strategy emphasizes mergers and acquisitions to broaden offerings, alongside adaptations to consumer trends toward health and wellness, such as removing artificial ingredients and developing nutritious alternatives like plant-based foods and lactose-free formulas. It impacts global food sectors profoundly, balancing innovation in nutrition with a presence across consumer, pet, and health markets, while navigating supply chain and environmental challenges.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
3.90%
Annual Dividend
CHF 3.10
Frequency
Annual
Payout Ratio
86.89%
FCF Payout Ratio
71.40%
52-Week Range
CHF 69.90 - CHF 85.06
Dividend History (2016–2025)
NESN.SW annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
NESN.SW earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Last Ex-Dividend Date
April 20, 2026
Last Payment Date
April 24, 2025
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
2.89%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
2.47%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
3.32%
3-Year Total Growth
8.93%
5-Year Total Growth
12.96%
10-Year Total Growth
38.64%
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| 3.90% | 2.47% | CHF 83.51 | |
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