France-based Danone SA, one of the world’s leading food and beverage companies, reported a 0.8% rise in total revenue for the first quarter of 2025, reaching approximately $7.33 billion. While total revenue narrowly missed market forecasts, the company exceeded analyst expectations in comparable sales growth across all regions and product categories, highlighting global consumer demand and strong pricing strategies.
Danone SA, headquartered in Paris, France, and globally recognized for its dairy, plant-based, and nutrition products, reported a year-over-year revenue increase of 0.8% for the first quarter of 2025, totaling around $7.33 billion. Though slightly under the $7.34 billion market forecast, Danone surpassed expectations for like-for-like (LfL) sales growth, posting a 4.3% rise against the 3.8% predicted by analysts.
Operating across Europe, North America, Asia, Latin America, and other global regions, Danone experienced growth in every territory. Asia led with a significant 9.9% increase, followed by Latin America at 9%, North America at 3.7%, and Europe at 2%. Additional international markets contributed a 3.3% increase.
All of Danone’s key product categories saw positive movement. Dairy and plant-based products increased by 3.7%, specialized nutrition by 5.3%, and water sales by 4.1%. These gains were driven by a combination of a 1.9% increase in volume and a 2.4% increase in pricing, reflecting strong consumer demand and Danone’s effective pricing strategy.
Despite ongoing macroeconomic challenges and competitive pressures, Danone reaffirmed its 2025 full-year guidance of 3–5% comparable sales growth. The company’s market capitalization has also surged by 13.5% since January 2025, underscoring investor confidence.
Danone’s Q1 2025 results highlight its robust brand portfolio, global adaptability, and focus on innovation and health-forward offerings. The company continues to expand geographically and evolve in response to changing consumer preferences in the food and beverage industry.
