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Nestle (NSRGY) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$92.70 -0.42 (-0.45%)
As of 04:00 PM Eastern

Nestle - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
1
Buy
3

Based on 5 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 5 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 1 has given a hold rating, and 3 have given a buy rating for NSRGY.

Consensus Price Target

N/A

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.
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NSRGY Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/28/25 to 9/28/26
1 Month Ago
8/29/25 to 8/29/26
3 Months Ago
6/30/25 to 6/30/26
1 Year Ago
9/28/24 to 9/28/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
3 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
Hold
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetN/AN/AN/A$91.00
Forecasted UpsideN/AN/AN/A2.10% Upside
Consensus RatingHoldHoldHoldHold

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.
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NSRGY Price Targets by Month

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Nestle Stock vs. The Competition

TypeNestleConsumer Staples CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.40
2.23
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted UpsideN/A159.82% Upside19.96% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
Neutral News

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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
7/21/2026 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy
7/7/2026
Erste Group Bank AG logo
Erste Group Bank
5 of 5 stars
 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy
7/2/2026
Morgan Stanley logo
Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingUnderweight
4/24/2026 Reiterated RatingSector Perform
11/3/2025 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy
4/15/2025DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
12/17/2024UpgradeStrong-Buy
10/3/2024DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral

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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 Saturday, September 26, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Nestle pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Nestle
Bull Case

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

  • Nestlé is currently trading at $93.12, which is below its 50-day simple moving average of $98.78 and 200-day simple moving average of $99.67, suggesting the stock may be undervalued relative to its recent trend and offering a potential entry point for investors.
  • The company offers a dividend yield of 2.68%, providing a steady income stream for investors, which is particularly attractive in a market where stable consumer staples can offer defensive characteristics.
  • Nestlé has a low beta of 0.48, indicating that its stock price is less volatile than the overall market, which can be beneficial for investors seeking stability and lower risk in their portfolio.
  • The company is expanding its cocoa sourcing in Brazil and working with farmers to reduce fertilizer use, which could help secure supply chains and reduce costs, potentially improving margins and long-term profitability.
  • Nestlé is investing $393 million in its nutrition and health division in Brazil, including a new infant formula factory, which could drive future growth in a high-demand category and strengthen its market position in a key region.

Nestle
Bear Case

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

  • Russia has placed Nestlé's local business under temporary external administration, which could lead to asset seizure and significant financial losses, creating uncertainty and potential legal challenges for the company.
  • Erste Group Bank has lowered its FY2026 earnings per share estimate for Nestlé to $5.48, down from $5.57, reflecting concerns about the company's near-term profitability and growth prospects.
  • The consensus rating for Nestlé is "Hold," with one analyst assigning a "Sell" rating, indicating that the stock may not offer significant upside potential in the near term and that some investors are cautious about its valuation.
  • Nestlé's debt-to-equity ratio is 1.40, which is relatively high and could limit its financial flexibility, especially if interest rates remain elevated or if the company faces unexpected expenses.
  • The company's current ratio of 0.79 and quick ratio of 0.47 suggest that it may face liquidity challenges, as it has less current assets than current liabilities, which could be a concern if cash flow tightens.

NSRGY Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

5 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Nestle in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 1 hold rating and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities 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 downside of -100.00% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Nestle's stock had 2 upgrades by analysts.

Nestle has been rated by research analysts at Erste Group Bank, Jefferies Financial Group, and Morgan Stanley in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Nestle more than other "consumer staples" companies. The consensus rating score for Nestle is 2.40 while the average consensus rating score for "consumer staples" companies is 2.23. Learn more on how NSRGY compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Nestle analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 7/21/2026.
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