Nestlé's third-quarter 2026 organic sales rise 4%, beating forecasts

Nestlé's third-quarter 2026 organic sales rose 4% versus a 3.4% forecast; volume-related growth reached 2.8% versus 1.5% expected, Reuters reported. Bloomberg attributed growth to emerging-market demand for snacks and pet food. Reuters says Nestlé kept its 3% to 4% full-year outlook and stopped consolidating its Russian business after Moscow seized it. CFO Anna Manz said reported sales, underlying trading operating profit and free cash flow would be affected from the fourth quarter.