Nestle India experienced a decline in today's trading session, with its shares falling by -0.78% to Rs 2365.30. The trading volume was notably high, suggesting significant market activity.
The decrease in price has drawn attention from investors, especially given Nestle India's standing as a component of key indices like the NIFTY 50 and NIFTY 100. The stock's performance is being closely watched in light of recent financial results.
Financial Performance Overview
Nestle India's financial performance provides context to the current market sentiment. Here’s a summary of recent financial data:
Quarterly Highlights (Consolidated):
- March 2025: Revenue at Rs 5,503.88 Cr and Net Profit at Rs 885.88 Cr
- December 2024: Revenue at Rs 4,779.73 Cr and Net Profit at Rs 695.82 Cr
- September 2024: Revenue at Rs 5,104.00 Cr and Net Profit at Rs 903.21 Cr
- 2025: Revenue at Rs 20,201.56 Cr, Net Profit at Rs 3,231.54 Cr, and EPS at Rs 33.27
- 2024: Revenue at Rs 24,393.89 Cr, Net Profit at Rs 3,932.84 Cr, and EPS at Rs 40.79
Nestle India's revenue for March 2025 stood at Rs 5,503.88 Cr, up from Rs 4,779.73 Cr in December 2024. The net profit for March 2025 was Rs 885.88 Cr, compared to Rs 695.82 Cr in the previous quarter.
The annual revenue for 2025 was Rs 20,201.56 Cr, while the net profit was Rs 3,231.54 Cr. In 2024, the company reported revenue of Rs 24,393.89 Cr and a net profit of Rs 3,932.84 Cr.
Key Financial Ratios:
| Ratio | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Basic EPS (Rs.) | 33.27 | 40.79 |
| Book Value / Share (Rs.) | 41.59 | 34.65 |
| P/E (x) | 67.65 | 64.29 |
| P/B (x) | 54.12 | 75.71 |
| Debt to Equity (x) | 0.19 | 0.01 |
Cash Flow and Balance Sheet
The cash flow statement indicates that the net cash flow decreased from -Rs 197 Cr in March 2024 to -Rs 722 Cr in March 2025. Total liabilities increased from Rs 10,523 Cr in March 2024 to Rs 12,193 Cr in March 2025. Total assets also increased from Rs 10,523 Cr in March 2024 to Rs 12,193 Cr in March 2025.
Bearish Sentiment
According to Moneycontrol analysis as of 2025-05-09, the sentiment for Nestle India is bearish. This sentiment, combined with the high trading volume and price decline, suggests that investors are reacting to recent performance metrics and broader market conditions. With the current price at Rs 2365.30, Nestle India's stock performance is being closely monitored by investors.
Discover the latest Business News, Sensex, and Nifty updates. Obtain Personal Finance insights, tax queries, and expert opinions on Moneycontrol or download the Moneycontrol App to stay updated!
