Nestle (NSRGY) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$87.32 +0.34 (+0.39%)

As of 08/1/2025 03:59 PM Eastern

Nestle - 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 7 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
5

Buy
1

Based on 7 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Nestle in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 7 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 5 have given a hold rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for NSRGY.

Consensus Price Target

$91.00
4.21% Upside

According to the 7 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Nestle, 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 upside of 4.21% from the current price of $87.32.

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NSRGY Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 8/2/24 to 8/2/25	1 Month Ago 7/3/24 to 7/3/25	3 Months Ago 5/4/24 to 5/4/25	1 Year Ago 8/3/23 to 8/2/24
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)
Hold	5 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$91.00	$91.00	$91.00	N/A
Forecasted Upside	4.21% Upside	-9.08% Downside	-14.00% Downside	N/A
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Hold

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.

Nestle Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Nestle	Consumer Staples Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.14	2.54	2.53
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	4.21% Upside	83.70% Upside	14.55% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent NSRGY News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
8/1/2025	Jefferies Financial Group 2 of 5 stars		Upgrade	Underperform ➝ Hold
4/15/2025	BNP Paribas 4 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 Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Edwardes. Jone Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Sector Perform
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 Nestle 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 Thursday, July 31, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Nestle pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Nestle
Bull Case

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

The current stock price is around $93, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the food and beverage sector.
Recent analyst ratings indicate a consensus target price of $91, suggesting potential upside for investors if the stock approaches this target.
Nestlé operates through multiple segments, including Nespresso and Nestlé Health Science, which diversifies its revenue streams and reduces risk.
The company has shown resilience in the market, maintaining a strong presence in various regions, including North America and Europe, which can help stabilize earnings.
Institutional investors have recently increased their stakes in Nestlé, indicating confidence in the company's future performance and potential for growth.

Nestle
Bear Case

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

Recent downgrades from analysts, including a shift from "strong-buy" to "hold," may signal concerns about the company's growth prospects.
The stock has experienced volatility, with a recent gap down in price, which could indicate instability and risk for potential investors.
Two analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, suggesting that some market experts believe the stock may not perform well in the near term.
The company's debt-to-equity ratio is relatively high, which may raise concerns about financial leverage and the ability to manage debt effectively.
Market conditions and competition in the food and beverage industry can impact Nestlé's profitability, making it a riskier investment in uncertain economic times.

NSRGY Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 7 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Nestle is $91.00, with a high forecast of $91.00 and a low forecast of $91.00.
: 7 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Nestle in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 5 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, Nestle's stock has a predicted upside of 4.21% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Nestle's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.
: Nestle has been rated by research analysts at Jefferies Financial Group in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Nestle less than other "consumer staples" companies. The consensus rating for Nestle 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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Nestle (NSRGY) Stock Forecast & Price Target