Overview
Description
Nestlé S.A. is a multinational consumer goods company with a core focus on nutrition, health, and wellness products. Founded in 1866 and headquartered in Vevey, Switzerland, it is recognized as one of the world’s largest food and beverage conglomerates. Nestlé’s product portfolio spans prepared dishes, cooking aids, milk-based products, baby foods, cereals, coffee, bottled water, pet care, and specialized health science and pharmaceutical goods. The company operates through various geographic and business segments, including North America, Europe, Asia, Latin America, Greater China, and divisions such as Nestlé Health Science and Nespresso. Employing more than 270,000 people globally, Nestlé plays a central role in the consumer non-durables sector and is included in major indices such as the Swiss Market Index. Its prominence in the financial markets is underscored by its substantial market capitalization and its reputation for product diversity and geographic reach. Recently, Nestlé shares became accessible to a broader pool of investors with their addition to the Vienna Stock Exchange, enabling trading in euros and increasing European market participation.
About
CEO
Mr. Laurent Freixe
Employees
251786
Address
avenue NestlE 55
Vevey, 1800
Vevey, 1800
Phone
41 21 924 21 11
Website
Instrument type
Common stock
Sector
Industry
Country
Austria
MIC code
XWBO