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Publication date: Feb. 3, 2024
- Year of establishment: 1919
- Year added to the EUROSTOXX 50: 1998
- Highest price ever: €82.00 in September 2019
- Average trading volume: Approximately 1.5 million shares per day
- Share price performance over the past 12 months: + 9.27%
Introduction about the company
Danone was founded in 1919 and is based in Paris. The company is a leading global producer of dairy, plant-based, water, and specialty food products. Known for brands such as Activia, Evian, Alpro, and Nutricia, Danone focuses on health, sustainability and innovation. The company provides nutritious and sustainable products and responds to the growing demand for healthy and functional foods.
Key figures & performance
In 2023, Danone reported sales of €27.61 billion, with a net profit of €1.68 billion. The company serves consumers in more than 120 countries. Danone has about 100,000 employees worldwide and invested over €1 billion in research and development in 2024. With a market capitalization of €43.16 billion (January 2025), Danone remains one of the most influential companies in the food industry.
History & development
Danone began in 1919 as a small dairy company in Spain and grew into a global food giant. In the 1970s, it increasingly focused on health and nutrition, leading to the acquisition of brands such as Evian and Nutricia. Danone was a pioneer in prebiotic dairy products (causes the body to grow) and expanded its portfolio in recent years to include plant-based alternatives such as Alpro. The company aims to operate completely carbon-neutral by 2050 and continues to invest in sustainability and circular packaging solutions.
Sector & competition
Danone operates in the global food industry, competing with companies such as Nestlé, Unilever, and Mondelez. The company stands out for its strong focus on health and sustainability, betting heavily on plant-based foods, functional dairy products, and specialty medical foods. Danone continues to innovate by launching new product lines and investing in sustainable farming and packaging solutions.
BMW's influence on the EURO STOXX 50
Danone has a weighting of 1.21% in the EURO STOXX 50 (measured in December 2024) which ensures a relatively small influence on the entire index. Danone's share price is influenced by factors such as consumer trends, commodity prices, inflation, and regulations in the food sector.
Investment analysis & outlook
Below is Danone's share price performance compared to the EURO STOXX 50 over the past five years. While the index showed an increase of +38%, Danone recorded a loss of -9.39%. Despite this long-term decline, Danone managed to recover strongly over the past two years, with a share price increase of +33.16%.
Danone continues to benefit from the growing demand for plant-based foods and functional dairy products. The company continues to invest in sustainability and innovation, which is essential for future growth. In 2025, Danone will focus on new product launches in the medical nutrition and healthy snacks categories. Management aims to accelerate sales growth and improve operating margins.
News & updates
Danone recently announced it is expanding its production of plant-based dairy alternatives, investing €800 million in new production facilities in Europe and North America. In addition, the company is working with local farmers to reduce the impact of milk production on the environment and accelerate the transition to sustainable agricultural practices.
With a strong focus on healthy eating, sustainable production, and global expansion, Danone remains well-positioned to benefit from the shift to conscious consumption. For more information about Danone, please visit: www.danone.com.
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