CMP: โน2,232 | Sector: FMCG | Quarter Ended: 30th June 2025
Nestlรฉ India, a part of the global Nestlรฉ group, operates in the Food & Beverage segment with iconic brands like MAGGI, NESCAFร, KITKAT, MILKYBAR, and Milkmaid. It has strong presence across urban and RUrban India, growing segments in Ready-to-Eat, Beverages, and Nutrition.
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7 out of 12 power brands showed double-digit growth
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Volume-led recovery in key segments:
MAGGI, NESCAFร, KITKAT, and MUNCH delivered strong double-digit growth
Pet Food, Breakfast Cereals, and Quick Commerce segments accelerated
๐ก New Milestone: 1,000+ NESCAFร Corners and KITKAT Break Zones operational
๐ E-commerce contributed 12.5% to domestic sales
๐ Export sales saw high double-digit growth with new launches like Masala-Ae-Magic in the UK
๐ Despite strong sales growth, margin pressure and higher costs reduced profit growth in Q1 FY26.
Volume Growth: Positive across Confectionery, Noodles, Beverages
Market Share: NESCAFร and KITKAT gained share
Pricing Trends: Commodity inflation impacted margins, but easing seen in coffee, edible oil
๐ Margin pressure may persist due to operational cost expansion
๐ก Cost rationalization and softening raw material prices (milk, cocoa, coffee) can help
๐ Strategic strength in RUrban, D2C, premium portfolio
๐ฆ Continued product innovation (e.g., KITKAT Duo, MUNCH CHOCO Fills)
๐ฑ Growth supported by high-quality distribution, e-commerce and pet food segment expansion
โ Strong brands and rural reach
โ Consistent sales growth
โ Robust premium product pipeline
โ Margin pressures from inflation
โ High valuation limits near-term upside
๐ Investment View: Hold with Cautious Optimism
Ideal for long-term investors with a focus on FMCG stability and defensive plays in portfolios.
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