Nestlé S.A. (OTC:NSRGY) Reports Strong Financial Performance
Feb 19, 2026
Earnings Per Share of $4.55 (basic) / $5.72 (underlying), with underlying EPS down 1.8% in constant currency. Revenue of approximately $115.9 billion (CHF 89.5 billion), down 2.0% on a reported basis but with 3.5% organic growth. Plans for strategic restructuring, including divesting its water business and focusing on core strengths.
Nestlé S.A., trading under the symbol NSRGY on the OTC exchange, is a global leader in the food and beverage industry. The Swiss-based company is renowned for its diverse product portfolio, including well-known brands like Nescafé, KitKat, and Gerber. Nestlé competes with other major players such as Unilever and Kraft Heinz in the consumer goods sector.
On February 19, 2026, Nestlé reported full-year 2025 results, with basic earnings per share of $4.55 (CHF 3.51), down from prior year. Underlying EPS was $5.72 (CHF 4.42). The company achieved revenue of approximately $115.9 billion (CHF 89.5 billion), down 2.0% on a reported basis due to foreign exchange impacts but with 3.5% organic growth. This performance reflects Nestlé's robust market position and effective business strategies.Following the announcement of its full-year results (including fourth-quarter performance), Nestlé's shares rose by 3%, as highlighted by FactSet. The company reported a 4% organic sales growth rate in Q4, exceeding the consensus of 3.55%.
For 2026, Nestlé aims for organic sales growth between 3% and 4%, alongside improving its underlying trading operating profit margin, which was 16.1% in 2025. Nestlé is undergoing a strategic restructuring to streamline its operations. The company plans to sell its remaining ice cream business to Froneri, a joint venture with PAI. Additionally, Nestlé has initiated the process to divest its water business, including brands like Henniez and Perrier, with expectations to deconsolidate by 2027. This move aligns with CEO Philipp Navratil's strategy to focus on core strengths.
Financially, Nestlé has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of approximately 19.84 and a price-to-sales ratio of about 2.25. The enterprise value to sales ratio is around 2.88, while the enterprise value to operating cash flow ratio is approximately 18.17. The company's debt-to-equity ratio is 2.26, indicating a higher level of debt compared to equity. The current ratio is 0.71, reflecting its ability to cover short-term liabilities with short-term assets.
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