The food colossus $NESN (+3,23 %) is moving sharply higher today following the publication of its Q3 figures and the simultaneous announcement of 16,000 job cuts worldwide.

Over the past few weeks, I have repeatedly toyed with the idea of selling the share completely after all the negative reporting in recent months. In most cases, patience pays off on the stock market after all. 🤩

The new Nestlé $NESN (+3,23 %) Group CEO Philipp Navratil wants to make savings and is cutting 16,000 jobs. The manager has increased the savings target from CHF 2.5 billion to CHF 3.0 billion by the end of 2027.

In his first major public appearance, Navratil explained that volume growth was his top priority. "To this end, we have increased our investments in a targeted manner and have already achieved initial results. Now we need to do even more, act faster and accelerate our growth momentum."

A lot of work is needed to get Nestlé back on track. Because when it comes to key indicators such as sales growth and share price performance, the food giant, whose products range from ready meals and frozen products to confectionery, coffee, Vittel water and pet food, is now lagging behind rivals such as Danone $BN (+2,84 %) and Unilever $ULVR (+2,64 %) are lagging behind.

Source text (excerpt) & graphic: Handelsblatt, 16.10.2025

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The Swiss food group Nestlé ($NESN (+3,23 %) ) has dismissed CEO Laurent Freixe with immediate effect. The move follows an investigation into an undisclosed "romantic relationship" between Freixe and a female employee who reported directly to him, the company announced in Vevey.

The Board of Directors saw Freixe's behavior as a violation of the Nestlé Code of Conduct and internal guidelines, according to the statement. "This was a necessary decision," said Nestlé Chairman Paul Bulcke. He thanked Freixe for his many years of service to Nestlé.

The Board of Directors appointed Nespresso boss Philipp Navratil as the new CEO. The Board emphasized that the strategic direction would remain unchanged, but that the aim was to increase the pace of growth and efficiency.

Navratil has been with Nestlé for 24 years. He began his career with the company in 2001 in Internal Audit. A year ago, he was appointed head of Nespresso. Navratil has been a member of the Executive Board since the beginning of January.

Nestlé does not come to rest

For Nestlé, this is the next abrupt change of leadership in a comparatively short space of time. Freixe only took the helm at Nestlé in September 2024, replacing the German manager and former Fresenius ($FRE (+0,88 %)) CEO Mark Schneider at the time.

With around 277,000 employees, Nestlé is the largest food company in the world. According to its own figures, the company sells more than 2,000 brands in 185 countries and has a market capitalization of more than 200 billion euros. The share price has performed poorly in recent years, prompting criticism from investors.

$NESN (+3,23 %) 2 - 5.7

Philipp Navratil was appointed as his successor as CEO.

https://www.srf.ch/news/wirtschaft/verstoss-gegen-verhaltenskodex-nestle-entlaesst-ceo-freixe-wegen-liebesbeziehung

The Kikkoman $2801 (+1,02 %) share seems too interesting at the moment not to share my thoughts with you 🙂

I haven't looked at the consumer goods sector, but none of the big standard stocks seem particularly interesting to me ($NESN (+3,23 %) , $ULVR (+2,64 %) , etc.).

In addition, due to the exchange rate, I'm currently looking more closely at Japanese companies and have stumbled across Kikkoman.

Kikkoman is not only the absolute market leader in the soy sauce sector here, but is also one of the largest manufacturers of soy sauce in its home country of Japan, where the majority of sales are generated. Kikkoman also produces other products in the sauces and seasonings sector, all of which are also market leaders. Kikkoman has held this position for many years and it should be difficult for competitors to shake it.

Fundamental aspect:

Over the past 15 years, Kikkoman's P/E ratio has averaged over 30.

We are currently trading at around 21, which is well below the historical average.

Over the past ten years, Kikkoman has achieved average annual earnings growth of over 15%. Despite the current challenges posed by inflation and supply chain issues, the company has been able to further increase its profits, although a slowdown in profit growth is becoming apparent, which is probably also triggering the current correction.

Chart "Analysis

(I am definitely not a profit wheeler, so please forgive me if this is too simplistic😅)

From a technical point of view, the share has undergone a correction in recent months and is approaching a crucial support zone. The area around the 1300 yen mark (high - September 2018) has repeatedly served as strong support in the past (March 2021, June 2022, March 2023).

I think that a reversal at this support will take place this time as well.

Exchange rate

Another positive factor is the current favorable exchange rate between the euro and the yen. The yen is historically weak against the euro, which makes purchases of Japanese equities comparatively favorable for European investors.

I hope you enjoyed this brief assessment of $2801 (+1,02 %) and perhaps, like me, you have become aware of a great company that has so far received less attention, at least on this platform.

Sources:

Data and graphics from

https://aktienfinder.net/aktien-profil/Kikkoman-Aktie

and exchange rate from Google

I think the time has come for $NESN (+3,23 %)

Let the birds fly 💥

The 🚀 could now take off.

I have now added the first positions to my portfolio. I am very bullish.

What is your opinion on the share?

Please let me know 🙌🏽

#nestlé
#buy
#long

In my opinion, it has $NESN (+3,23 %) stabilized cleanly above 70. Further speaks for me:

• Nestlé is largely "immune" to tariffs
• Current P/E ratio is around 18, well below the long-term average (~25), but above historical lows.
• 10-year average is around 25.4 .
• 3-year average at around 24.05 and
• 5-year average at around 23.5
• Gross margin solid, even if slightly declining.
• Operating margin robust and in line, but trending downwards as Nestlé focuses on investments - forecast for 2025: UTOP margin from 16 % .
• Net margin also slightly weaker than 2023, but stable overall at around 11-12%.

In times of uncertainty and where one ATH chases the next - I like to buy what is (still) fairly valued for me.

Of the 150 shares, 50 are to be held for the long term. As soon as $NESN (+3,23 %) CHF 75-78 is reached, a short call (100 contract) with ~ CHF 82 - 85 is sold, for 1 or 2 months. Happy if sold & happy if the option premium remains.

$NESN (+3,23 %) now makes up ~ 8.5% of my portfolio.

ø EK at 79.-

Total loss on position currently -5.5%