Nestlé India shares jump 6% to hit 52-week high on strong Q4 results, ₹5 final dividend declaration

Along with the results announcement, Nestlé India said its board has recommended a final dividend of ₹5 per equity share for the financial year 2025-26.

The final dividend is announced on the entire issued, subscribed, and paid-up share capital of the company of 1,928,314,320 equity shares of face value of ₹1 each.

Following the results and dividend declaration, shares of Nestle India rallied sharply. The stock jumped as much as 6.33% to hit its 52-week high of ₹1,367.90 on the NSE.

Dividend record date and payment details

Nestle India has announced that its 67th Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Friday, July 3, 2026.

The company has fixed Friday, July 10, 2026, as the record date to determine the eligibility of shareholders for the final dividend for FY26.

If approved by shareholders at the AGM, the final dividend will be paid on or after Thursday, July 30, 2026.

Nestle India's financial results

Manish Tiwary, Chairman and Managing Director of Nestlé India, stated, “I am pleased to share that this quarter, Nestlé India delivered high double-digit growth and recorded its highest-ever domestic sales at ₹6,445 crore. This performance was powered by double-digit volume growth, driven by over a 50% increase in advertising spends, whilst delivering a healthy EBITDA margin of 26.3%."

Total sales and domestic sales for the quarter increased by 23.4% and 23.1%, respectively.

Encouragingly, all product groups contributed to this performance.

"Penetration and premiumisation, combined with disciplined resource allocation and strong execution, have been key in driving growth," the chairman added.

Key Highlights from Q4 FY26

Total sales and domestic sales for the quarter increased by 23.4% and 23.1%, respectively. Domestic sales growth was broad-based. Domestic sales crossed ₹6,445 crore. The EBITDA margin stood at 26.3%.

Coffee prices continue to trend lower, supported by a favourable crop in Vietnam and the forthcoming crop in Brazil.

Cocoa prices remain subdued, reflecting improved supply and moderated demand.

Sugar prices remain stable. Edible oil prices are firm and have moved higher in line with global crude oil prices, supported by increased diversion to biodiesel.

Wheat has been affected by unseasonal rains in April, resulting in a delayed harvest and lower quantity and quality.

Milk prices have firmed and are expected to remain elevated through the summer lean season.