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NestleXSWX:NESN -3.31%73 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 2.90% as of Jun. 2026, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 5.40. GuruFocus rates XSWX:NESN with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF83.26 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 750 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Nestle ranks worse than 69.33% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nestle's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:NESN'
s 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.2 Med: 5.4 Max: 15.9
Current: 2.9
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Nestle was 15.90% per year. The lowest was 2.20% per year. And the median was 5.40% per year.
XSWX:NESN's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is ranked worse than 69.33% of 750
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 9.6
vs XSWX:NESN: 2.90
During the past 12 months, Nestle's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.70% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Nestle SA is 0.81, which seems too high.
Good Sign:
Nestle SA stock Dividend Yield % is close to 10-year high.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Nestle was 0.96. The lowest was 0.41. And the median was 0.67.
Warning Sign:
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Nestle SA is 0.81, which seems too high.
2. Dividend Yield % measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Nestle Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
CHF 3.100000
2026-04-20
2026-04-21
2026-04-22
Cash Dividend
annually
CHF:CHF 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
Nestle's Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Current Share Price is CHF77.73.
Nestle's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is CHF3.1.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Nestle was 4.22%. The lowest was 2.08%. And the median was 2.72%.
Good Sign:
Nestle SA stock Dividend Yield % is close to 10-year high.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
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XSWX:NESN vs KHC, GIS, MKC: 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Nestle's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Nestle 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Nestle's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nestle's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate falls into.
This is the average annual rate that a company has been raising its dividends. The growth rate is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 2.90% mean?
Nestle (XSWX:NESN) has a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 2.90% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Nestle and its competitors. This is 46% below median its historical median of 5.40. Over the past decade, Nestle's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate has ranged from 2.20 to 15.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Nestle ranks #520 out of 750 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 69.3%.
Is Nestle's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate too high?
Nestle's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 2.90% is 46% below median its 10-year median of 5.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.20 to a high of 15.90. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 9.60. Nestle's value of 2.90% is 69.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nestle ranks #520 out of 750 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nestle has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nestle's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Nestle ranks #520 out of 750 companies for 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate. This places Nestle in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 9.60. Nestle's value of 2.90% is 69.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Nestle's own 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate has ranged from 2.20 to 15.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.40 vs. the industry median of 9.60, Nestle has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 9.60, based on 750 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Nestle's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 2.90% is 69.8% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Nestle and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 9.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nestle's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 2.90%, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 5.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nestle stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nestle (XSWX:NESN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF83.26, compared to a current price of CHF77.73 — trading 6.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 2.90%, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 5.40 and 69.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 9.60. Nestle's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nestle (XSWX:NESN), the current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 2.90% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Nestle (XSWX:NESN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nestle stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF77.73 is trading 6.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF83.26.
GuruFocus considers Nestle to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:NESN:
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate: 2.90% (46% below median its 10-year median of 5.40)
GF Value™: CHF83.26 vs. price of CHF77.73 (6.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 69.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#520 of 750)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:NESN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
With a 150-year-plus history, Nestle is the largest food and beverage manufacturer in the world by sales, generating roughly CHF 90 billion in annual revenue. Its diverse product portfolio includes brands such as Nescafe, Maggi, Nespresso, and Purina. The company employs 270,000 people around the world and has a vast portfolio of global products, with more than 30 brands each achieving more than CHF 1 billion in sales annually and a geographic presence that spans 185 countries.
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