Nestle flags further potential price hikes as tariffs, commodities weigh on margins
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jul 24 2025
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Source: CNBC
Price Increases and Sales Growth: Nestle anticipates further price hikes for KitKat bars and Nespresso pods due to U.S. tariffs and rising commodity costs, despite achieving better-than-expected organic sales growth of 2.9% in the first half of the year.
Strategic Focus and Challenges: CEO Laurent Freixe emphasized a strategic refocus on key product categories while acknowledging challenges from currency fluctuations and input cost increases, which may impact profit margins in the second half of the year.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
