Nestlé überrascht mit starkem Wachstum
Konzernchef Philipp Navratil übertrifft im dritten Quartal die selbstgesetzten Ziele. Der Umbau des weltgrössten Nahrungsmittelkonzerns scheint zunehmend Früchte zu tragen.
Nestlé, the world's largest food company, has reported strong growth in the third quarter of 2026, exceeding analysts' expectations by a significant margin. The Swiss food giant, led by CEO Philipp Navratil since late 2022, has undergone a major restructuring, and the results suggest that the changes are bearing fruit.
The company's internal real growth (RIG), a key metric for success, reached an impressive 2.8 percent, surpassing the 1.5 percent forecast. Navratil emphasizes the importance of volume growth, as it best reflects the demand for products like Nespresso, Maggi, and KitKat. The company has set a goal of permanent RIG growth above 2 percent.
The positive quarterly results were driven by all sales regions worldwide, employing around 270,000 people. The best-performing markets were emerging economies, and Nestlé also boosted sales in North America, despite inflationary pressures affecting consumer sentiment. The company's sales of pet food were particularly strong, accounting for nearly a quarter of its revenue.
Although the stock price has not yet recovered sustainably since Navratil's appointment, the trend in recent weeks has been positive. As the Swiss runs Nestlé, he reflects on the company's current state and future prospects after a year of leading the global food giant.
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