Danone Reports Positive Q1 2025 Sales Growth

Danone reported Q1 2025 sales of €6,844 million, marking a 4.3% increase on a like-for-like basis. This growth was driven by a volume/mix increase of 1.9% and a 2.4% rise in prices. Despite a reported sales growth of 0.8%, the results were impacted by a 3.0% decrease due to divestments and a 0.8% negative effect from foreign exchange.

Regionally, China, North Asia & Oceania showed a formidable 9.9% like-for-like sales growth, supported by strong demand in specialized nutrition and water categories. Meanwhile, North America achieved a 3.7% growth, highlighted by the success of its high protein product lines. Europe reported a steady 2.0% increase in like-for-like sales.

The company's strategic focus on health-oriented products continues to prove effective, underscoring resilience across all its geographic and product segments. Danone maintains its guidance for 2025, anticipating like-for-like sales growth between 3% and 5%, with operating income growing faster than sales.