DANONE SA (FR:BN)
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Rating:64Neutral
Price Target:
€79.00
▲(15.94% Upside)
Action:DowngradedDate:02/21/26
The score is primarily supported by strong, consistent cash generation and manageable leverage, typical of a defensive packaged foods profile. It is held back by weak recent revenue performance (including a steep latest-period decline) and uneven profitability, while technicals and valuation are mixed—moderate momentum but a relatively high P/E with only a mid-level dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Consistent cash generation
Danone’s recurring operating cash flow and historically positive free cash flow provide durable internal funding for R&D, capex, dividends and deleveraging. Sustained cash generation supports strategic investments and shareholder returns even if earnings fluctuate, improving long-term resilience.
Negative Factors
Sharp recent revenue decline
A steep reported revenue drop in 2025 materially weakens scale advantages, reduces pricing power and complicates long-term planning. Restoring top-line momentum will be critical to leverage fixed costs and to finance strategic initiatives without eroding margins or asset base.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Consistent cash generation
Danone’s recurring operating cash flow and historically positive free cash flow provide durable internal funding for R&D, capex, dividends and deleveraging. Sustained cash generation supports strategic investments and shareholder returns even if earnings fluctuate, improving long-term resilience.
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DANONE SA (BN) vs. iShares MSCI France ETF (EWQ)
Market Cap
€43.59B
Dividend Yield2.8%
Average Volume (3M)1.01M
Price to Earnings (P/E)27.1
Beta (1Y)0.17
Revenue Growth-0.34%
EPS Growth-9.82%
CountryFR
Employees89,528
SectorGeneral
Sector StrengthN/A
IndustryPackaged Foods
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.89
Shares Outstanding681,394,500
10 Day Avg. Volume1,201,860
30 Day Avg. Volume1,009,219
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-2.74
Price to Book (P/B)2.92
Price to Sales (P/S)1.81
P/FCF Ratio18.13
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€82.55Price Target Upside21.14% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering12
EPS Forecast (FY)3.95
Revenue Forecast (FY)€28.08B
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 dairy products, plant-based alternatives, bottled water, and specialized nutrition products. The company's revenue model is driven by a combination of retail sales, ...
DANONE SA Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
62
Positive
Balance Sheet
66
Positive
Cash Flow
72
Positive
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 27.28B | 27.38B | 27.62B | 27.66B | 24.28B |
| Gross Profit | 13.81B | 13.61B | 13.08B | 12.74B | 11.52B |
| EBITDA | 3.03B | 4.36B | 4.75B | 4.25B | 4.15B |
| Net Income | 1.82B | 2.02B | 881.00M | 959.00M | 1.92B |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 45.07B | 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 | 15.12B | 14.19B | 15.60B | 14.16B | 16.21B |
| Total Liabilities | 28.10B | 27.44B | 28.26B | 27.29B | 28.05B |
| Stockholders Equity | 16.92B | 17.80B | 16.18B | 17.92B | 17.27B |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 2.72B | 2.91B | 2.60B | 2.09B | 2.43B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 3.78B | 3.83B | 3.44B | 2.96B | 3.47B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -1.77B | -463.00M | -834.00M | -749.00M | 561.00M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -1.61B | -3.82B | -1.94B | -1.93B | -4.03B |
DANONE SA Technical Analysis
Negative
68.14
Price Trends
70.17
Negative
72.34
Negative
72.88
Negative
Market Momentum
-0.66
Positive
44.75
Neutral
16.96
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For FR:BN, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 68.14 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 68.42, below the 50-day MA of 70.17, and below the 200-day MA of 72.88, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -0.66 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 44.75 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 16.96 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for FR:BN.
DANONE SA Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (55)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
74 Outperform | €3.75B | 5.69 | 11.24% | 1.76% | 514.19% | -7.82% | |
64 Neutral | €43.59B | 27.07 | 11.27% | 2.80% | -0.34% | -9.82% | |
56 Neutral | €957.31M | 11.72 | 5.22% | 2.73% | -2.56% | -28.39% | |
55 Neutral | $6.65B | 3.83 | -15.92% | 6.20% | 10.91% | 7.18% | |
55 Neutral | €93.19M | 13.27 | ― | 5.18% | 3.64% | -83.30% | |
54 Neutral | €279.76M | 1.52 | 3.16% | 1.98% | -3.63% | ― |
* General Sector Average
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