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Nestlé S.A. is a global food and beverage company headquartered in Vevey, Switzerland. The company's core business encompasses a wide range of products, including dairy, nutrition, beverages, confectionery, and pet food. Among its well-known brands are Nescafé, KitKat, and Purina PetCare. Founded in 1866, Nestlé has established a significant international presence, operating in 189 countries with numerous production facilities worldwide. The company's strategic focus includes innovation in nutrition, health, and wellness, leveraging its extensive research and development capabilities to maintain a strong market position. Nestlé's competitive strengths include its diversified portfolio and ability to adapt to local consumer preferences.
View stockFounded in 1983, Costco Wholesale now operates a global chain of membership-based warehouse clubs, delivering high-quality goods and services at consistently low prices. As of its most recent fiscal year, Costco operated approximately 940 warehouses, serving more than 84 million members across its three geographic segments: Costco US (approximately 73% of total revenue), Costco Canada (13%), and Costco International (14%).Costco's core value proposition—quality products at unbeatable prices—has yielded consistently strong member renewal rates (92% in the US and Canada and nearly 90% internationally). About 55% of Costco's fiscal 2025 revenue came from its grocery offerings, and another 25% from general merchandise.
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Stock name | Nestlé S.A. | Costco |
|---|---|---|
Last price | CHF 84.51 | $1,012.28 |
Currency | CHF | USD |
| CHF 218B | $449B | |
| 29.23 | 48.76 | |
| CHF 2.89 | $20.76 | |
| 0.50 | 0.87 | |
| CHF 3.10 | $5.54 | |
| 3.67% | 0.58% | |
Sector | Consumer Essentials | Consumer Essentials |
Employees | 271,000 | 355,000 |
Ticker | Fr. NESN | $COST |
Primary listing | XSWX | NASDAQ |
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