Nestlé reported 4% organic sales growth in the third quarter, accelerating from previous quarters as its sales-volume recovery gained momentum.
Real internal growth, which measures volume and product mix, rose 2.8%. Pricing contributed 1.1%.
For the first nine months of 2026, organic sales growth was 3.7%.
Nestlé confirmed its full-year guidance, expecting organic sales growth of 3% to 4%. It also anticipates an improved underlying trading profit margin.
Petcare and the Food & Snacks division performed strongly, with brands including KitKat and Maggi contributing. Growth was broad-based geographically. Emerging markets recorded 6.8% organic growth in the quarter.
Nestlé said its Russian business is no longer consolidated in its results.