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OTC · NSRGY
Nestlé S.A.
Consumer Defensive · Packaged Foods
$99.58
Up+$0.27 (+0.27%)
Updated Aug 22, 2026, 1:09 AM
SID Score
6.8/10
Composite research score
Smart Money
35/100
Bearish
- Market cap
- 251.64B
- P/E ratio
- 19.53
- Dividend yield
- 3.41%
- 52-week range
- — – —
- Volume
- 18.4K
- Avg. volume
- 522.51K
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Consensus and target data currently published for this company.
- Consensus
- Buy
- Average target
- $85.00
- Implied upside
- —
- Analysts
- 12
| Date | Firm | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2026 | BERENBERG | Buy | — |
| Jul 8, 2026 | ROTHSCHILD & CO REDBURN | Neutral | — |
| Jul 5, 2026 | JEFFERIES | Hold | — |
| Jun 29, 2026 | DAY BY DAY | Hold | — |
| Jun 22, 2026 | ODDO BHF | Buy | — |
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SeekingAlpha · Jul 29, 2026
Nestle: Improving Growth, Stronger Cash Flow, And A Reaffirmed Buy Case
Nestle's cash generation was a clear positive, and underlying performance improved. Click here to read why NSRGY stock is a Buy.
SeekingAlpha · Jul 28, 2026
Nestle: Better RIG, But The Recovery Still Falls Short
Nestle S.A. (NSRGY) remains a hold as volume recovery, while improving, is not yet robust enough to offset margin and developed market risks.
SeekingAlpha · Jul 23, 2026
Nestlé S.A. 2026 Q2 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation
2026-07-23. The following slide deck was published by Nestlé S.A.
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Nestlé S.A. Stock Performance
Nestlé S.A. shares currently trade at $99.31, reflecting the Consumer Defensive giant's positioning in a challenging macroeconomic environment. Per SID market data, the company carries a market capitalization of approximately $251.6 billion, maintaining its status as one of the world's largest food and beverage corporations. The stock's average daily trading volume stands at 522,507 shares, according to Massive/Polygon data. Notably, NSRGY exhibits a beta of 0.521, indicating the stock moves with roughly half the volatility of the broader market. This subdued beta is consistent with the defensive characteristics typical of consumer staples companies, which tend to demonstrate relative resilience during periods of market turbulence. The low-volatility profile positions Nestlé as a stability-oriented holding within diversified portfolios, though it also suggests limited upside participation during strong market rallies compared to higher-beta equities.
Nestlé S.A. Valuation Analysis
Nestlé S.A. trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.53, per SID market data, which aligns broadly with Consumer Defensive sector peers but reflects tempered growth expectations. The company's PEG ratio stands at negative 4.31, according to SEC filings and derived estimates, suggesting that consensus earnings growth projections are currently negative, which places the traditional PEG framework in an unfavorable context. NSRGY's price-to-book ratio of 6.98 reflects the substantial intangible asset base—including globally recognized brand portfolios—that characterizes the company's balance sheet. On the income return side, Nestlé offers a dividend yield of approximately 3.90%, providing a meaningful income component for shareholders. This yield exceeds the broader market average and underscores the company's commitment to capital returns. Taken together, these valuation metrics depict a mature consumer staples business trading at a premium to book value while delivering consistent dividend distributions amid a period of anticipated earnings contraction.
Smart Money Activity for NSRGY
Smart money indicators for Nestlé S.A. present a decidedly cautious outlook. Per SID market data, the composite smart money score stands at 35 out of 100, generating a bearish signal overall. Breaking down the components, the insider activity score registers at 12.5 out of 25, according to SEC Form 4 filings, indicating limited insider buying conviction at current price levels. The institutional score of 13.0 out of 25, derived from 13F institutional filings, suggests that large asset managers are not aggressively accumulating shares. Dark pool activity scores 8.5 out of 25, reflecting below-average institutional block trading interest in NSRGY. Congressional trading activity is nearly nonexistent, scoring just 0.8 out of 25. The aggregate picture across all four smart money subcategories reveals that sophisticated market participants are not demonstrating meaningful accumulation patterns. Each component falls at or below the midpoint of its respective scale, with dark pool activity representing the weakest signal among the tracked categories. This broad-based lack of institutional enthusiasm warrants attention from investors monitoring positioning trends.
Nestlé S.A. Earnings Outlook
Recent earnings data for Nestlé S.A. is not currently available in the reporting database, limiting direct quarter-over-quarter performance analysis. However, contextual valuation metrics provide indirect insight into the earnings trajectory. Per SID market data, the company's P/E ratio of 19.53 suggests the market prices NSRGY at a moderate earnings multiple for the Consumer Defensive sector. More notably, the negative PEG ratio of negative 4.31 implies that analyst consensus projects an earnings decline in coming periods, as a negative PEG typically results from negative expected growth rates applied to a positive P/E. The company's 3.90% dividend yield, according to company filings, indicates that Nestlé continues to prioritize shareholder distributions even amid anticipated earnings headwinds. Investors should monitor upcoming quarterly releases closely, as the negative growth implied by the PEG ratio could reflect ongoing cost pressures, currency translation impacts, or portfolio restructuring activities that Nestlé has undertaken in recent periods.
Wall Street Analyst Ratings for NSRGY
Wall Street coverage of Nestlé S.A. reflects a mixed but modestly constructive consensus. According to recent analyst reports, Berenberg reiterated a Buy rating on July 13, 2026, while Oddo BHF maintained its Buy recommendation on June 29, 2026, representing the bullish contingent among tracked coverage. On the neutral side, Rothschild & Co Redburn maintained a Neutral rating on July 8, 2026, and Jefferies reiterated a Hold on July 5, 2026, per SID consensus data. Notably, Day by Day upgraded its rating from Sell to Hold on June 29, 2026, eliminating the sole bearish recommendation among recent coverage actions. This upgrade signals a stabilizing sentiment, as no active analyst currently maintains a Sell rating on the stock. The distribution of two Buy ratings and three Hold or Neutral ratings suggests the analyst community views NSRGY as fairly valued with selective upside potential. No significant price target revisions accompanied these recent rating reaffirmations, indicating steady expectations rather than shifting conviction.
