Is the new Nestle dividend sustainable at CHF 3.10 per share?

Sustainability looks reasonable. Free cash flow per share of CHF 3.63 covers the CHF 3.10 payout by roughly 1.17x, and the trailing yield is about 3.87% at recent prices. Margins remain solid and interest coverage is 7.64. Risks include leverage (debt to equity 2.28), FX moves, and input costs. Governance enhancements should help maintain discipline.

How do the board nominations affect NESN.SW stock?

The proposed additions of former SNB Chair Thomas Jordan and P&G’s Fama Francisco add depth in risk management and brand execution. That supports confidence in cash generation and the Nestle dividend. Stronger oversight can reduce earnings volatility and improve capital allocation. While share price impact may be gradual, governance credibility tends to lower perceived risk over time.

What are the key valuation and technical signals right now?

NESN.SW trades at about 19.6x EPS and 15.0x EV/EBITDA, with a free cash flow yield near 4.6%. Price sits above the 50‑ and 200‑day averages, near the upper Bollinger band, with RSI at 56 and ADX at 19. That suggests neutral momentum and a weak trend. Income investors may prefer buying on pullbacks to improve yield on cost.

What should Swiss investors watch in today’s earnings?

Focus on pricing versus volumes, free cash flow guidance, and any comments on leverage and capital returns. Organic growth improved to 3.5%, but FX and input costs remain key. Clarity on portfolio strategy and cost control can reinforce the Nestle dividend path. If cash conversion and margins hold, payout support into 2026 should remain solid.

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NESN.SW Stock Today: 30th Straight Dividend Hike — February 19

ByHuzaifa Zahoor February 19, 2026February 19, 2026

The focus today is the Nestle dividend. Nestlé lifted its payout to CHF 3.10 per share, marking a 30th straight annual increase after organic growth improved to 3.5% from 2.2%. Shares of NESN.SW recently traded at CHF 80.58, putting the forward yield near 3.85%. With earnings due later today and fresh board nominations, we see a clear link between stronger governance and income visibility. We explain what this means for Swiss investors seeking stable cash flows.