Nestlé (NSRGY) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$104.31 -0.49 (-0.47%)

As of 04/15/2025 04:00 PM Eastern

Nestlé - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 11 Analyst Ratings

Sell
2

Hold
8

Buy
1

Based on 11 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Nestlé in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 11 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 8 have given a hold rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for NSRGY.

Consensus Price Target

$91.00
-12.76% Downside

According to the 11 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Nestlé, the average price target is $91.00. The highest price target for NSRGY is $91.00, while the lowest price target for NSRGY is $91.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -12.76% from the current price of $104.31.

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NSRGY Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 4/16/24 to 4/16/25	1 Month Ago 3/17/24 to 3/17/25	3 Months Ago 1/17/24 to 1/16/25	1 Year Ago 4/17/23 to 4/16/24
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	0 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)
Hold	8 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)
Sell	2 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$91.00	N/A	N/A	$153.00
Forecasted Upside	-12.76% Downside	N/A	N/A	51.56% Upside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Reduce

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NSRGY Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

NSRGY Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Nestlé Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Nestlé	Consumer Staples Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.18	2.55	2.54
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	-12.76% Downside	67.81% Upside	26.13% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent NSRGY News	Positive News	Positive News

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Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
4/15/2025	BNP Paribas 3 of 5 stars	J. Stent Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
4/4/2025	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars		Downgrade	Equal Weight ➝ Underweight	$91.00	-13.40%
3/21/2025	Royal Bank of Canada 4 of 5 stars	J. Edwardes. Jone Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Sector Perform
1/8/2025	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Hold ➝ Underperform
12/17/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	O. Nicolai Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
10/3/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	C. Besnard Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral
9/9/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	W. Ackerman Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Overweight ➝ Equal Weight
7/26/2024	Berenberg Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	S. Darbyshire Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold
7/26/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold
7/26/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	G. Delmas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral
5/23/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Overweight ➝ Neutral
9/11/2023	Societe Generale Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Sell ➝ Hold
8/2/2023	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy

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Should I Buy Nestlé Stock? NSRGY Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Nestlé pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Nestlé
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Nestlé:

Recent upgrades from major financial institutions, including a "strong-buy" rating from BNP Paribas and The Goldman Sachs Group, indicate positive sentiment and potential for stock appreciation.
The current stock price of Nestlé is $102.70, reflecting a strong performance in the market and suggesting investor confidence.
Institutional investors have shown renewed interest, with several funds acquiring new stakes in Nestlé, which can lead to increased stability and potential growth in stock value.
Nestlé has a diverse product portfolio, including popular brands that continue to perform well in the market, contributing to consistent revenue streams.
Analysts have a consensus rating of "Hold," suggesting that while there may not be immediate explosive growth, the stock is considered stable and a reliable investment.

Nestlé
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Nestlé for these reasons:

Recent downgrades from Jefferies Financial Group and Morgan Stanley indicate concerns about the company's future performance, which could lead to stock price volatility.
Despite recent interest from institutional investors, only 0.61% of the stock is owned by these entities, suggesting limited institutional confidence compared to other companies.
The company's debt-to-equity ratio stands at 1.63, which may raise concerns about financial leverage and the potential risks associated with high debt levels.
Market fluctuations and economic uncertainties could impact consumer spending on Nestlé's products, potentially affecting sales and profitability.
With a 12-month high of $110.46 and a low of $80.11, the stock has shown significant price fluctuations, which may deter risk-averse investors.

NSRGY Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 11 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Nestlé is $91.00, with a high forecast of $91.00 and a low forecast of $91.00.
: 11 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Nestlé in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 8 hold ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" NSRGY shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in NSRGY, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
: According to analysts, Nestlé's stock has a predicted downside of -12.76% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Nestlé's stock had 3 downgrades by analysts.
: Nestlé has been rated by research analysts at BNP Paribas, Morgan Stanley, and Royal Bank of Canada in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Nestlé less than other "consumer staples" companies. The consensus rating for Nestlé is Hold while the average consensus rating for "consumer staples" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how NSRGY compares to other companies.

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Nestlé (NSRGY) Stock Forecast & Price Target