You are in our Global Site Contact menu Contact us Home Investors Private investors Understanding Nestlé Understanding Nestlé Deutsch | Français Established over 150 years ago, Nestlé is the world’s largest, most diversified food and beverages company. We have a unique global footprint and sell our products in 186 countries worldwide. Nestlé around the world 2020 CHF 84.3 billion Sales 273 000 employees worldwide 376 factories in 81 countries A unique global presence 2020 Sales by geographic area Americas: CHF 37.7 billion (45%) Europe, Middle East and North Africa: CHF 24.5 billion (29%) Asia, Oceania and sub-Saharan Africa: CHF 22.1 billion (26%) Strong sales contribution from emerging markets Well positioned in fast developing emerging markets 2020: 41% (as percentage of Group sales) A world-leading brand portfolio We’ve been making products that people love for over 150 years. We have some of the world's most recognisable brands, with household names like Nescafé, global icons like Perrier and local favourites like NaturNes and Milo. Strong positions across categories Nutritious and delicious products are at the heart of our portfolio. We are leaders in many of the fastest growing food and beverages categories including coffee, petcare, bottled water and infant formula. Data table Consistent return on investment Shareholder returns 26 consecutive years of dividend increases Returning cash to shareholders CHF 163.7 billion over the last 15 years (2006-2020) 2020 Key figures CHF 84.3 billion Sales 3.6% Organic sales growth CHF 14.9 billion Underlying trading operating profit 17.7% Underlying trading operating profit margin CHF 2.75 Dividend Sign up for our investor alerts and stay up to date with what's happening Subscribe Share this page TO THE TOP Nestlé News Sign up for Global Nestlé News Sign up Compliance Concerns Speak Up about your concerns Speak Up Contact us Across the globe, Nestlé are here to help answer your queries Contact us Nestlé We unlock the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come USEFUL LINKS Ask Nestlé (FAQs) Contact us Search for jobs Sign up for news Speak Up COMPANY DOWNLOADS OTHER NESTLÉ BUSINESSES MEDIA INVESTORS SHARE PRICE CHF 117.80 (-0.36%) Follow us on SUB FOOTER MENU © 2021 Nestlé Site map Help Privacy Cookies Terms of use Accessibility RSS Sign me up Unsubscribe Contact us Cookie Consent