Danone is one of the world's leading food-processing groups with #1 position in worldwide dairy and plant products, #1 in baby foods globally, #2 in medical nutrition in Europe, and #2 in bottled water worldwide. The company maintains strong dividend yields and geographic diversification across major markets including Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific.
Cyborg Score Rationale
The company maintains a 26.96 PE ratio and strong dividend yield of 2.79%. With market capitalization of $54.9B and trailing twelve-month revenue of $29.7B, Danone demonstrates solid financial scale and profitability. Mixed analyst sentiment with recent price target adjustments suggests moderate growth headwinds.
Top Insights
Strong brand portfolio including Activia, Actimel, Alpro, Danone, evian, and Volvic commands consumer loyalty across key categories.
Global scale with more than 180 production sites enabling efficient distribution across all continents.
Recent earnings missed estimates but forward guidance suggests recovery with estimated next half-year EPS of €1.85 per share.
Strong dividend policy with €2.15 annual payout demonstrating commitment to shareholder returns despite near-term challenges.
Named Competitors
Nestlé — Global food and beverage conglomerate with competing dairy, nutrition, and water brands
Lactalis — Major global dairy products manufacturer
General Mills — Diversified food company with nutritional products
Mondelēz International — Global snacking and dairy company
Recent Developments
(February 2026) Earnings release scheduled for February 20, 2026
(January 2026) Morgan Stanley raised price target to €87 before adjusting to €75 amid growth concerns
(October 2025) Danone outpaced consensus on organic growth, boosted by specialized nutrition segment
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