Higher Prices Lift Danone Quarterly Sales
Danone said pricing and volume gains helped offset a 0.5% scope drag and confirmed 2026 guidance as sales reached €7,233 million.
- On Wednesday, October 28, 2026, Danone reported Q3 2026 sales of €7,233m, up 4.0% on a like-for-like basis. CEO Antoine de Saint-Affrique cited broad-based momentum across categories and geographies.
- Growth was driven by 0.4% volume/mix increase and 3.6% price contribution, reflecting disciplined pricing actions. Regional results included 3.9% growth in EMEA, 4.4% in the Americas, and 3.6% in APAC.
- Specialized Nutrition led category performance with 4.7% growth, while Essential Dairy and Plant-based and Waters both grew 3.6%. These results reflect solid momentum across the firm's portfolio.
- Danone confirmed its 2026 guidance, projecting like-for-like sales growth between 3% and 5%. The company expects recurring operating income to grow faster than sales.
- Chief Operations Officer Vikram Agarwal will retire early 2027 following four decades in Supply Chain and Operations. Separately, Danone plans to buy back 3.5 million shares by end of 2026.
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Danone reported that its sales on a comparable basis (like-for-like) grew in the third quarter, at a time when the French food company seeks to revive its operations in North America, which face a fall in volumes. Exclusive material for subscribers. To have full access, access the link of the material and register.
Danone is growing mainly due to higher prices - RetailDetail EU
Danone's revenue growth in the third quarter is largely due to price increases. Protein-rich foods and health products remain key growth drivers. In the United States, the food giant is taking steps to address its disappointing performance.
Higher prices lift Danone quarterly sales
Danone has reported better-than-expected organic sales growth of 4% for the third quarter, led by price increases to cope with rising costs, while its struggling Mizone water business in China amid adverse weather weighed on volume growth.
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