Nestlé S.A.
$85.45-0.10Market Cap
$231.0B
Global Rank
#63
All-Time High
$314.2B
2021-12-31
Total Growth
+0%
since 2026
Market Cap Context
- Larger than 83% of the 367 companies we track (globally).
- Equivalent to 22.1% of Switzerland's GDP (2025 data).
- Just above: #62 Toyota Motor Corporation ($236.5B)
- Just below: #64 Siemens Aktiengesellschaft ($230.9B)
- Best year: 1997 (+52%). Worst year: 2024 (-21%).
Nestlé S.A. Financial Breakdown (FY 2025)
Source: Yahoo Finance — NESN.SW annual filings (2025) (converted from CHF at 0.87) →$103B revenue · $16.1B operating income · $10.4B net income
- ●Operating margin: 15.6% on $103.3B in revenue.
- ●R&D is 1.8% of revenue ($1.9B).
- ●Net income margin: 10.0% — $10.4B in profit.
- ●Free cash flow: $12.6B (12.2% of revenue).
Cost / Operating Expenses
Total operating expenses $87.2B
Total
$86.8B
Capital Expenditures
$5.6B
This fiscal year (near-total AI infrastructure buildout)
Free Cash Flow
$12.6B
Trailing twelve months
Figures rounded from the annual SEC filing. Unaudited. For informational purposes only, not investment advice.
Fundamentals (TTM)
Data: Financial Modeling PrepP/E
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About Nestlé S.A.
Nestlé S.A. is a Swiss multinational food and drink processing conglomerate corporation headquartered in Vevey, Switzerland. It has been the largest publicly held food company in the world, measured by revenue and other metrics, since 2014. It ranked No. 64 on the Fortune Global 500 in 2017. In 2023, the company was ranked 50th in the Forbes Global 2000.
Nestlé S.A. Market Cap History (2026–2026)
Nestlé S.A. vs Sector Peers by Market Cap
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Ranking History
| Year | Market Cap | Rank | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $231.0B | #63(↓5) | +6.0% |
| 2025 | $217.9B | #58(↓14) | +8.9% |
| 2024 | $200.1B | #44(↓14) | -20.7% |
| 2023 | $252.3B | #30(↓7) | -6.6% |
| 2022 | $270.2B | #23(↓3) | -14.0% |
| 2021 | $314.2B | #20(↑4) | +25.4% |
| 2020 | $250.5B | #24(↓4) | +2.1% |
| 2019 | $245.4B | #20(↓2) | +34.8% |
| 2018 | $182.1B | #18(↓3) | -1.8% |
| 2017 | $185.4B | #15(↓2) | +18.3% |
| 2016 | $156.7B | #13(↓1) | +1.1% |
| 2015 | $155.0B | #12 | +5.2% |
| 2014 | $147.3B | #12(↓1) | +15.4% |
| 2013 | $127.6B | #11(↓1) | +13.0% |
| 2012 | $113.0B | #10(↓1) | +14.3% |
| 2011 | $98.9B | #9(↓2) | +2.1% |
| 2010 | $96.8B | #7(↑3) | +12.5% |
| 2009 | $86.1B | #10(↑1) | +25.3% |
| 2008 | $68.7B | #11(↑7) | -18.1% |
| 2007 | $83.9B | #18 | +22.7% |
| 2006 | $68.4B | #18(↓2) | +12.8% |
| 2005 | $60.6B | #16(↑8) | +35.4% |
| 2004 | $44.8B | #24(↓3) | -1.6% |
| 2003 | $45.5B | #21(↓4) | +8.1% |
| 2002 | $42.1B | #17 | -15.8% |
| 2001 | $50.0B | #17(↑7) | -6.3% |
| 2000 | $53.4B | #24(↑7) | +29.6% |
| 1999 | $41.2B | #31(↓8) | -2.4% |
| 1998 | $42.2B | #23 | +36.6% |
| 1997 | $30.9B | #23(↑3) | +52.3% |
| 1996 | $20.3B | #26(↓4) | +12.7% |
| 1995 | $18.0B | #22(↓12) | +2.5% |
| 1994 | $17.6B | #10 |
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FAQ
What is Nestlé S.A.'s market cap?
Nestlé S.A. (NESN.SW) has a market capitalization of $231.0B, making it the #63 largest company in the world by market cap.
What was Nestlé S.A.'s highest market cap?
Nestlé S.A.'s all-time high market cap was $314.2B, reached in 2021-12-31. Its highest rank was #20 in 2021.
What sector is Nestlé S.A. in?
Nestlé S.A. is in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Packaged Foods industry. It is based in Switzerland.
How has Nestlé S.A.'s market cap changed over time?
Nestlé S.A. has been tracked since 2026. Its market cap has grown by 0% from $231.0B in 2026 to $231.0B today.