Nestlé Hellas expects modest sales growth in 2026, following an 11.2% increase in revenue during 2025. However, the company anticipates significant pressure on profitability, driven by faster-rising cost of goods sold and higher international prices for key raw materials, according to its latest announcement.
Profitability Under Pressure
In this environment, Nestlé Hellas aims to keep operating costs low to remain competitive while continuing to offer consumers a broad range of innovative products tailored to evolving needs.
2025 Financial Highlights
The company’s turnover (sales) reached €460.1 million in 2025, up from €413.6 million in 2024 — an increase of approximately 11%. At the same time, selling expenses rose about 12% to €18.9 million (from €16.9 million), while cost of goods sold increased roughly 20%.
Gross profit for 2025 stood at €134.8 million (29% of sales), down from €142.3 million (34% of sales) in 2024 — a decline of €8 million and 5 percentage points.
Pre-tax profits fell to €16.5 million in 2025, compared with €25.7 million in 2024. After-tax profits totaled €16.5 million, down from €20.1 million the previous year.
Balance Sheet Overview
Total long-term assets stood at €104.1 million in 2025, slightly lower than €105.1 million in 2024. Total assets rose to €312.7 million, up from €271.7 million in 2024.
Total liabilities increased to €279.1 million, compared with €234.7 million in 2024. Shareholders’ equity declined to €33.6 million, down from €37.0 million in 2024.
Working capital for 2025 remained positive when excluding transactions with related parties.
Dividend Proposal
The Board of Directors has proposed a dividend distribution of €8.8 million.