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Nestle India Ltd

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About

Nestle India Ltd is a food processing company that produces and distributes packaged food and beverage products, primarily in the Indian market.

Business. Nestle India Ltd (NEST.NS) is a food processing company operating within the Consumer Non-Cyclicals sector. The firm is headquartered in India and is primarily listed on the National Stock Exchange of India. As specific segment and geographic data are not provided, the company is described at the industry level as a participant in the food and beverages market.

Classification92 %
SectorConsumer Non-Cyclicals
Business sectorFood & Beverages
IndustryFood Processing
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Sell-side consensus
HOLD36 analysts
15 buy14 hold7 sell
Avg 12m price target1 454,86

Analyst recommendations

36 analysts · consensus Hold
Buy15
Hold14
Sell7
12-month price target
1 454,86
Consensus of sell-side coverage.
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At a glance

Score
not yet scored
Valuation
valuation pending
Analysts
Hold
36 analysts · indicative
Ownership
not yet wired
Profitability
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Quality
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What drives this business

The watch-list the newsroom runs for this company — derived from its sector path, sharpened layer by layer. Not investment advice.

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News & coverage

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  • MARKETSNestle India Q1 profit surges 48% to ₹975 crore on strong revenue growth2026-07-22
  • Sector rotation

    Sector1D1Mvs mkt
    Materials+2,3 %+6,6 %+1,7 %
    Communication Services+2,2 %−5,5 %+1,6 %
    Energy+0,6 %+3,3 %+0,0 %
    Health Care+0,6 %−0,8 %+0,0 %
    Information Technology+0,6 %+6,7 %+0,0 %
    Consumer Discretionary+0,4 %+7,6 %−0,2 %
    Financials−0,3 %−2,8 %−0,9 %
    Consumer Staples · THIS SECTOR−0,4 %+2,5 %−1,0 %
    Real Estate−0,7 %+10,9 %−1,3 %
    Industrials−1,9 %−3,1 %−2,5 %
    Utilities−1,9 %+28,2 %−2,5 %

    Developing storylines

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    Analysis

    AI analysis
    Generated · analysis pipeline · tier hybrid · as of 2026-08-04 ↑ At a glance

    Opportunity

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    Upcoming catalysts

    Scheduled public events. Informational only — not investment advice.

    • Macro
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    • Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
    • Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
    • Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
    • Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
    • Macro & political
    • ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
    • ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
    • ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR

    Pre-earnings brief

    Briefing · model-assisted

    Nestle India Ltd (NEST.NS) has entered the analytical scope for the first time, establishing a baseline for future monitoring. As this is the initial analysis for the ticker, there is no prior basis for computing material changes or deltas in performance metrics. Consequently, no specific shifts in operational or financial status can be asserted at this stage. The company currently maintains coverage from 19 analysts, providing a foundation for market sentiment and valuation tracking. However, data regarding officer counts, index memberships, and top holders is not available in the current dataset. This limited structural visibility suggests that the primary focus remains on the analyst community's perspective rather than ownership or governance dynamics. Cross-source signal analysis reveals a period of zero dispatch activity over the monitored 30-day window, spanning from late June through mid-July 2026. With no recorded news volume or sentiment scores during this timeframe, there are no external narrative drivers or market reactions to highlight. This absence of signal indicates a quiet period in terms of public information flow regarding the stock. In summary, the current snapshot of Nestle India Ltd is defined by its inaugural status in the analysis system and a lack of recent news activity. The presence of 19 analysts offers a starting point for financial scrutiny, but the absence of material changes, watcher signals, or recent dispatches means no significant developments have occurred to warrant immediate strategic adjustment. Future updates will depend on the emergence of new data points or analyst revisions.

    Signals & dispatch

    peak dispatch · 2026-07-22

    Composite-score breakdown

    Synthesis

    Business

    Nestle India Ltd (NEST.NS) is a food processing company operating within the Consumer Non-Cyclicals sector. The firm is headquartered in India and is primarily listed on the National Stock Exchange of India. As specific segment and geographic data are not provided, the company is described at the industry level as a participant in the food and beverages market.

    Classification92 %
    SectorConsumer Non-Cyclicals
    Business sectorFood & Beverages
    IndustryFood Processing
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    Nestle India Ltd has a revenue of INR 48,139.5 million and a net income of INR 7,466.0 million, with a net profit margin of 15.51%. The company's operating income of INR 10,016.2 million reflects an operating margin of 20.81%, which is a strong indicator of its operational efficiency. However, the liquidity risk could not be assessed due to the absence of balance-sheet inputs and no going-concern language in the source documents.

    The company's profitability is evident from its gross profit of INR 27,751.1 million, translating to a gross margin of 57.65%. This is a key metric for the food processing industry, where maintaining high gross margins is essential for sustaining profitability. The operating margin of 20.81% is also a strong performance indicator, suggesting that the company is effectively managing its operating costs.

    Nestle India Ltd's revenue is primarily concentrated in the Indian market, with no significant international exposure disclosed in the available data. The company's business is centered around food processing, and its revenue is derived from a broad range of packaged food and beverage products. There is no detailed breakdown of revenue by product segment in the provided data, but the company's focus on the Indian market suggests a strong domestic presence.

    The company's growth trajectory is not explicitly detailed in the available data, but the current analyst estimates suggest a positive outlook. The mean price target of INR 1,454.86 and the median price target of INR 1,440.00 indicate that analysts have a generally positive view of the company's future performance. The mean recommendation of 2.67, with 4 strong-buy ratings, 11 buy ratings, and 14 hold ratings, further supports this positive outlook.

    The risk assessment for Nestle India Ltd indicates a low dilution risk, with no significant dilution potential identified in the available data. However, the liquidity risk could not be assessed due to the absence of balance-sheet inputs and no going-concern language in the source documents. This lack of liquidity data is a limitation in fully assessing the company's financial health.

    Recent events and filings for Nestle India Ltd are not detailed in the available data, but the company's strong financial performance and positive analyst ratings suggest that it is well-positioned in the food processing industry. The company's focus on the Indian market and its strong brand presence are likely to continue driving its performance.

    Nestle India Ltd (NEST.NS) has entered the analytical scope for the first time, establishing a baseline for future monitoring. As this is the initial analysis for the ticker, there is no prior basis for computing material changes or deltas in performance metrics. Consequently, no specific shifts in operational or financial status can be asserted at this stage. The company currently maintains coverage from 19 analysts, providing a foundation for market sentiment and valuation tracking. However, data regarding officer counts, index memberships, and top holders is not available in the current dataset. This limited structural visibility suggests that the primary focus remains on the analyst community's perspective rather than ownership or governance dynamics. Cross-source signal analysis reveals a period of zero dispatch activity over the monitored 30-day window, spanning from late June through mid-July 2026. With no recorded news volume or sentiment scores during this timeframe, there are no external narrative drivers or market reactions to highlight. This absence of signal indicates a quiet period in terms of public information flow regarding the stock. In summary, the current snapshot of Nestle India Ltd is defined by its inaugural status in the analysis system and a lack of recent news activity. The presence of 19 analysts offers a starting point for financial scrutiny, but the absence of material changes, watcher signals, or recent dispatches means no significant developments have occurred to warrant immediate strategic adjustment. Future updates will depend on the emergence of new data points or analyst revisions.

    Key takeaways
    • Nestle India Ltd has a strong gross margin of 57.65% and an operating margin of 20.81%, indicating efficient cost management and profitability.
    • The company's revenue is primarily concentrated in the Indian market, with no significant international exposure disclosed.
    • Analysts have a generally positive outlook on Nestle India Ltd, with a mean price target of INR 1,454.86 and a mean recommendation of 2.67.
    • The liquidity risk could not be assessed due to the absence of balance-sheet inputs and no going-concern language in the source documents.
    • The company has a low dilution risk, with no significant dilution potential identified in the available data.

    Bull / Bear case

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    In focus — financials by report

    Quarterly
    Annual
    QUARTERLYFiled 2026-04-21
    Q1 2026 · Quarter highlights

    Revenue INR 67.48B, +22,6% YoY; Operating income +24,1% YoY.

    RevenueINR 67.48B+22,6 % YoY
    Operating incomeINR 15.31B+24,1 % YoY
    Net incomeINR 11.11B+27,2 % YoY
    Free cash flow
    EPS
    Operating cash flowINR 50.48B+71,9 % YoY
    Financials
    Income statement
    RevenueINR 67.48B
    Gross profitINR 37.58B
    Operating incomeINR 15.31B
    Net incomeINR 11.11B
    Margins
    Gross margin55.7%
    Operating margin22.7%
    Net margin16.5%
    FCF margin
    Balance sheet
    Total assetsINR 131.82B
    Total liabilitiesINR 80.26B
    Total equityINR 51.57B
    Cash & equivalentsINR 13.21B
    Long-term debtINR 4.44B
    Cash flow
    Operating cash flowINR 50.48B
    CapEx-INR 8.30B
    Free cash flow
    SBC
    P&L flow · revenue → net income
    Revenue INR 67.48BOperating costs INR 52.17BTax INR 4.20BNet income INR 11.11B
    Highlights
    • Revenue INR 67.48B, +22,6% YoY
    • Operating income +24,1% YoY
    • Net income +27,2% YoY
    • Net margin 16.5%

    Valuation TTM

    Market price
    $1 430,50
    Market cap
    Enterprise value
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
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    P / Tangible book
    Tangible book
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    Debt / equity
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    ROE
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    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

    Revenue by segment

    Market share

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    Predictor forecast

    Next quarternear-term
    Earnings · next quarterconf 45 %
    EPS
    Consensus EPS
    20,35
    Predicted surprise
    -0,01
    Beat probability
    45 %
    Analysts
    36
    Other metrics
    Revenue
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    Segment revenue
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    Margin
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    Segment margin
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    as of 2026-05-01 · Earnings Surprise V1
    Period note: consensus is not fiscal-period-aligned at source — read as consensus vs the last reported actual, not a calibrated same-quarter surprise.
    Full fiscal year~1 year ahead
    Full fiscal year · our forecast vs guidance vs consensus
    MetricOur forecastGuidanceConsensus
    EPSno estimateno estimate20,35
    Revenueno estimateno estimate261,3B INR
    Operating incomeno estimateno estimate53,9B INR
    Full-year consensus mean (period as reported by source) · consensus in INR. Company-level full-year forecast and management guidance are not yet modelled at scale — shown as "no estimate", never inferred.
    Probabilistic model output — not investment advice. · generated 2026-08-04

    Options

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    Consensus distribution

    sell-side coverage
    Recommendation distribution36 analysts
    Strong buy4
    Buy11
    Hold14
    Sell7
    Strong sell0
    12-month price target$1 454,86 · Median $1 440,00
    Low $1 218,00High $1 675,00
    Operating income · consensus53,9B INR
    EPS surprise
    −13,9 %
    reported vs consensus · miss
    Revenue surprise
    −11,4 %
    reported vs consensus · miss

    Estimate revisions

    consensus EPS · 26-week trend
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    Sell-side observations

    Low$1 218,00
    Mean$1 454,86
    Median$1 440,00
    High$1 675,00
    Spot$1 430,50
    +1.7 %implied to mean12-month sell-side price targets · ▲ spot

    Themes

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    ESG

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    Risk factors

    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskUnknown

    Benchmarks vs cohort

    Op Margin20,8 %Best in class
    Net Margin15,5 %Best in class

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    • Consensus estimates
    • ESG data
    How metrics are computed
    • Dilution Ratio
      (shares_outstanding_diluted - shares_outstanding_basic) / shares_outstanding_basic
    Source documents
    • Nestle India Ltd Market data — financials · 2026-05-28
    • Nestle India Ltd Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-28

    Ownership & reference

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    Short positioning

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    Geographic breakdown

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    Listings · one canonical issuer all listings resolve to the canonical
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    NSE (India) · USD

    Intel & risk

    PredictorBeat prob45 %Surprise-0,01Full forecast →
    peak dispatch · 2026-07-22
    OSINT findings
    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskUnknown

    Evidence & claims

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    The Thread

    Everything we know, in order
    2026-06-30 03:38 UTCEARNINGSUpcomingForecast: earnings_forecast (90d)
    2026-06-20 12:34 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
    2026-06-20 12:34 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
    2026-06-20 12:34 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
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    2026-06-20 12:34 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
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    2026-06-20 12:34 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
    2026-04-21 14:19 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q1 2026 Revenue INR 67.48B · Net INR 11.11B
    2026-04-21 14:19 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2026 Revenue INR 231.55B · Net INR 34.99B
    2026-01-30 15:28 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q4 2025 Revenue INR 56.67B · Net INR 9.98B
    2025-10-16 11:51 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q3 2025 Revenue INR 56.44B · Net INR 7.43B
    2025-07-24 11:38 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q2 2025 Revenue INR 50.96B · Net INR 6.47B
    2025-04-24 11:47 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q1 2025 Revenue INR 55.04B · Net INR 8.73B
    2025-04-24 11:47 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2025 Revenue INR 202.02B · Net INR 32.08B
    2025-01-31 12:06 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q4 2024 Revenue INR 47.80B · Net INR 6.88B
    2024-10-17 12:07 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q3 2024 Revenue INR 51.04B · Net INR 8.99B
    2024-07-25 11:18 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q2 2024 Revenue INR 48.14B · Net INR 7.47B
    2024-04-25 12:37 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2024 Revenue INR 243.94B · Net INR 39.33B
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