Danone SA ADR (DANOY)
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Rating:63Neutral
Price Target:
$18.50
â–²(1.65% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:02/23/26
The score is driven primarily by steady but unspectacular financial performance (stable margins and recurring free cash flow but weak recent revenue momentum and moderate debt coverage). Earnings-call commentary is a meaningful positive due to solid FY25 execution and supportive FY26 guidance, partly offset by recall-related and regional (North America) risks. Technicals are only modestly supportive and valuation is a headwind given the elevated P/E.
Positive Factors
Free Cash Flow & ROIC
Consistent high free cash flow (EUR 2.8bn in 2025) and a double-digit ROIC (10.7%) indicate durable cash generation and improving capital efficiency. This funds capex, dividends, targeted M&A and deleveraging without relying on volatile external financing, supporting medium-term strategic flexibility.
Negative Factors
Infant Milk Formula Recalls
Product recalls in IMF create reputational and channel disruption risks that can persist beyond the immediate sales hit. Rebuilding trust with consumers and healthcare partners requires sustained investment in quality, communications and potential reformulation, pressuring volumes and marketing spend for multiple quarters.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Free Cash Flow & ROIC
Consistent high free cash flow (EUR 2.8bn in 2025) and a double-digit ROIC (10.7%) indicate durable cash generation and improving capital efficiency. This funds capex, dividends, targeted M&A and deleveraging without relying on volatile external financing, supporting medium-term strategic flexibility.
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Danone SA (DANOY) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$51.21B
Dividend Yield2.61%
Average Volume (3M)230.22K
Price to Earnings (P/E)28.2
Beta (1Y)-0.13
Revenue Growth1.11%
EPS Growth84.32%
CountryUS
Employees89,528
SectorConsumer Defensive
Sector Strength42
IndustryPackaged Foods
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.45
Shares Outstanding3,406,972,400
10 Day Avg. Volume182,531
30 Day Avg. Volume230,222
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-2.11
Price to Book (P/B)2.92
Price to Sales (P/S)1.88
P/FCF Ratio18.87
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.10
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.07
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.10
Enterprise Value/Ebitda10.64
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)0.92
Revenue Forecast (FY)$32.81B
Danone SA Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Danone S.A. operates in the food and beverage industry in Europe, Noram, Latin America, the Asia Pacific, Africa, and the Middle East. The company operates through three segments: Essential Dairy & Plant-Based, Specialized Nutrition, and Waters. I...
How the Company Makes Money
Danone generates revenue through multiple key streams, primarily from the sale of its dairy and plant-based products, which include yogurts and cheese, as well as bottled water and nutrition products. The company leverages strong brand recognition...
Danone SA Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Feb 20, 2026
(Q4-2025)
| % Change Since: |
Next Earnings Date:Jul 29, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call presented a predominately positive operational and financial performance for FY25: like-for-like sales growth (+4.5%), margin expansion (+44 bps to 13.4%), EPS growth (+4.6% to EUR 3.80), strong free cash flow (EUR 2.8bn) and improved ROIC (10.7%). Strategic highlights included platform scale-ups (Oikos PRO, Alpro), Medical Nutrition M&A (Kate Farms ~ $500m), sustainability milestones (B Corp, CDP Triple A) and supply-chain recognition. Against this backdrop, notable near-term challenges were the Infant Milk Formula recalls (estimated one-off Q1 sales impact ~0.5%–1.0%), North American underperformance, currency headwinds and some H2 margin phasing pressures from ingredient inflation. Management framed these as addressable (targeted investments, leadership changes, capacity expansion and confidence in FY26 guidance). Overall, positives (broad-based growth, cash generation, strategic milestones) outweigh the lowlights, which are significant but largely short- to medium-term in nature.Positive Updates
Solid Like-for-Like Sales Growth
Full-year like-for-like sales grew +4.5% (Q4 +4.7%), driven by volume/mix (+2.7% FY; +2.5% Q4) and price (+1.8% FY; +2.1% Q4). Reported sales were broadly stable at EUR 27.3bn after currency and scope effects.
Negative Updates
Infant Milk Formula (IMF) Recalls and Short-Term Impact
Recalls of certain IMF batches in Europe and the Middle East led to shelf disruption and consumer concern. Management estimates a one-off Q1 net sales impact of c.0.5%–1.0% (50–100 basis points at group level). Most recalled batches were sold in 2025 and returns have not yet been significant.
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Q4-2025 Updates
Positive
Negative
Solid Like-for-Like Sales Growth
Full-year like-for-like sales grew +4.5% (Q4 +4.7%), driven by volume/mix (+2.7% FY; +2.5% Q4) and price (+1.8% FY; +2.1% Q4). Reported sales were broadly stable at EUR 27.3bn after currency and scope effects.
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Company Guidance
Danone guided 2026 net sales like‑for‑like growth of +3% to +5% with recurring operating income expected to grow faster than sales, while flagging a one‑off Q1 sales headwind of ~0.5–1.0% (50–100 bps) from Infant Milk Formula recalls that management expects to normalize through March; they expect North America recovery to pick up from Q2 (easier coffee‑creamer comps) and plan to include Kate Farms in like‑for‑like from Q3. Capital deployment will modestly step up to support capacity (CapEx around 4–4.5% of sales), the board will propose a dividend of EUR 2.25 per share (~+5%), and management reiterated the ambition to keep ROIC sustainably in double‑digit territory (ROIC was 10.7% in 2025). This guidance is set against FY25 results of +4.5% LFL sales (volume/mix +2.7%, price +1.8%), recurring operating margin up 44 bps to 13.4%, recurring EPS EUR 3.80 (+4.6%), and EUR 2.8bn free cash flow.Danone SA Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
66
Positive
Balance Sheet
64
Positive
Cash Flow
58
Neutral
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 26.21B | 27.38B | 27.62B | 27.66B | 24.28B |
| Gross Profit | 13.23B | 13.61B | 13.08B | 12.74B | 11.52B |
| EBITDA | 4.82B | 4.77B | 4.75B | 4.25B | 4.15B |
| Net Income | 1.75B | 2.02B | 881.00M | 959.00M | 1.92B |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 45.05B | 45.29B | 44.49B | 45.28B | 45.42B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 6.57B | 6.16B | 6.00B | 4.68B | 5.86B |
| Total Debt | 15.11B | 14.56B | 15.60B | 14.60B | 16.30B |
| Total Liabilities | 28.09B | 27.44B | 28.26B | 27.29B | 28.05B |
| Stockholders Equity | 16.91B | 17.80B | 16.18B | 17.92B | 17.27B |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 2.62B | 2.91B | 2.60B | 2.09B | 2.43B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 3.63B | 3.83B | 3.44B | 2.96B | 3.47B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -1.70B | -463.00M | -834.00M | -749.00M | 561.00M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -1.54B | -3.82B | -2.06B | -1.93B | -4.03B |
Danone SA Technical Analysis
Negative
18.20
Price Trends
16.37
Negative
16.96
Negative
17.02
Negative
Market Momentum
-0.10
Negative
45.89
Neutral
56.81
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For DANOY, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 18.2 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 15.95, above the 50-day MA of 16.37, and above the 200-day MA of 17.02, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -0.10 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 45.89 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 56.81 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for DANOY.
Danone SA Peers Comparison
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Sector (62)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
68 Neutral | $11.27B | 18.81 | 6.13% | 4.82% | 1.55% | -40.81% | |
63 Neutral | $51.21B | 28.18 | 11.13% | 2.61% | 1.11% | 84.32% | |
62 Neutral | $20.33B | 14.63 | -3.31% | 3.23% | 1.93% | -12.26% | |
61 Neutral | $9.55B | -3.86 | -21.55% | 4.45% | -0.66% | -326.55% | |
60 Neutral | $18.44B | 20.26 | 23.70% | 5.19% | -5.65% | 0.41% | |
54 Neutral | $6.01B | 14.14 | 13.98% | 5.64% | 2.71% | 4.90% | |
54 Neutral | $26.54B | -4.90 | -13.44% | 6.75% | -3.70% | -431.05% |
* Consumer Defensive Sector Average
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