Nestlé: seasonality, event history and insights
In October, Nestlé has averaged +1.12% and risen in 61% of 36 years (1990 to 2025). We rate the October pattern as moderate.
Last close 75.20 on October 6, 2026: +0.97% on the day, -0.60% this year, -1.08% so far in October.
Technicals
Month by month
| Month | Average | Median | Up years | Last 10 years | Best | Worst | Years | Pattern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -0.32% | +0.46% | 53% | -0.40% | +11.15% | -13.21% | 36 | no clear pattern |
| February | +1.67% | +2.70% | 73% | +0.44% | +14.37% | -10.03% | 37 | strong |
| March | +1.64% | +0.85% | 68% | +2.63% | +13.35% | -7.54% | 37 | strong |
| April | +2.27% | +2.68% | 78% | +4.37% | +7.24% | -10.08% | 37 | strong |
| May | +1.28% | +1.53% | 54% | +0.07% | +9.38% | -7.14% | 37 | weak |
| June | -0.32% | +0.85% | 54% | -0.38% | +9.43% | -10.11% | 37 | no clear pattern |
| July | +0.25% | -0.36% | 41% | -0.10% | +8.44% | -9.81% | 37 | no clear pattern |
| August | +0.64% | +0.77% | 54% | +1.01% | +13.01% | -13.37% | 37 | no clear pattern |
| September | -0.77% | -0.82% | 30% | -2.65% | +17.11% | -11.33% | 37 | moderate |
| October | +1.12% | +1.46% | 61% | -0.24% | +11.88% | -6.64% | 36 | moderate |
| November | +0.41% | +0.84% | 64% | -0.78% | +6.34% | -6.25% | 36 | no clear pattern |
| December | +1.33% | +0.90% | 64% | +0.19% | +10.70% | -6.27% | 36 | moderate |
What drives Nestlé
- Pricing power and volumes in packaged food, coffee and pet care.
- Input costs, especially coffee and cocoa, and the Swiss franc.
Sell in May for Nestlé
From 1991 to 2025, the November to April half averaged +7.48% and the May to October half +2.51%. The winter half did better in 63% of 35 years. Compare all markets.
Year by year
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Questions
What is the best month for Nestlé?
Since 1990, April has had the highest average move for Nestlé at +2.27%, rising in 78% of 37 years. April has the highest share of positive years (78%).
What is the worst month for Nestlé?
September has had the weakest average move at -0.77%, rising in 30% of 37 years.
How does Nestlé usually do in October?
Nestlé has averaged +1.12% in October (median +1.46%), rising in 61% of 36 years. We rate the pattern as moderate.
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