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Discover Danone's revenue and EBITDA valuation multiples, acquisitions, and investment history, alongside public comparables like Keurig Dr Pepper, Hindustan Unilever, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, Grupo Nutresa and more.

Danone Overview

About Danone

Danone is a global food and beverage industry leader with more than EUR 27 billion annual revenue. Its operations are organized into three broad segments: essential dairy and plant-based products, representing just over half of group revenue; specialized nutrition; and bottled water. The firm's portfolio includes well-known brands such as Danone/Dannon dairy products, Alpro plant-based dairy, Aptamil infant milk formula, Evian and Volvic bottled water, and leading medical nutrition brands.


Founded

1908

HQ

France

Employees

89.5K

Website

danone.com

Financials (LTM)

Revenue: $32B
EBITDA: $6B

EV

$55B

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Danone Financials

Danone reported last 12-month revenue of $32B and EBITDA of $6B.

In the same LTM period, Danone generated $16B in gross profit, $6B in EBITDA, and $2B in net income.

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Danone P&L

In the most recent fiscal year, Danone reported revenue of $32B and EBITDA of $6B.

Danone is profitable as of last fiscal year, with gross margin of 50%, EBITDA margin of 17%, and net margin of 7%.

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LTMLast FY202320242025202620272028
Revenue$32B$32B$32B$32B$32B
Gross Profit$16B$16B$15B$16B$16B
Gross Margin51%50%47%50%51%
EBITDA$6B$6B$4B$6B$5B
EBITDA Margin18%17%14%17%16%
EBIT Margin14%13%13%13%14%
Net Profit$2B$2B$1B$2B$2B
Net Margin8%7%3%7%7%
Net Debt-$13B---

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Danone Stock Performance

Danone has current market cap of $46B, and enterprise value of $55B.

Market Cap Evolution


Danone's stock price is $71.40.

Danone share price increased by 0.5% in the last 30 days, and decreased by 10.8% in the last year.

Danone has an EPS (earnings per share) of $3.35.

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EVMarket CapPrice 1DPrice 1MPrice 3MPrice 12MEPS
$55B$46B0.6%0.5%-12.4%-10.8%$3.35

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Danone Valuation Multiples

Danone trades at 1.7x EV/Revenue multiple, and 9.7x EV/EBITDA.

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EV / Revenue (LTM)


Danone Financial Valuation Multiples

As of June 3, 2026, Danone has market cap of $46B and EV of $55B.

Danone has a P/E ratio of 18.7x.

LTMLast FY202320242025202620272028
EV/Revenue1.7x1.7x1.7x1.7x1.7x
EV/EBITDA9.7x9.8x12.4x9.9x10.8x
EV/EBIT12.5x12.7x13.5x13.6x12.7x
EV/Gross Profit3.3x3.4x3.6x3.5x3.4x
P/E18.7x21.3x44.7x19.5x21.6x
EV/FCF17.4x17.1x18.2x16.2x17.3x

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Danone Margins & Growth Rates

Danone grew revenue by 2% and EBITDA by 3% in the last fiscal year.

In the most recent fiscal year, Danone reported gross margin of 50%, EBITDA margin of 17%, and net margin of 7%.

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Danone Margins

Last FY202420252026202720282029
Gross Margin50%50%51%51%
EBITDA Margin17%17%16%18%
EBIT Margin13%13%14%14%
Net Margin7%7%7%9%
FCF Margin10%11%10%9%

Danone Growth Rates

FY+1/FY23/2424/2525/2626/2727/2828/29
Revenue Growth2%(1%)(0%)3%
Gross Profit Growth4%4%1%4%
EBITDA Growth3%25%(8%)13%
EBIT Growth3%(1%)7%3%
Net Profit Growth33%129%(10%)35%
FCF Growth(4%)12%(6%)(2%)

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Danone Operational KPIs

Danone's revenue per employee in the last FY averaged $0.4M, while opex per employee averaged $0.1M for the same period.

Danone's Rule of 40 is 21% (metric relevant for SaaS companies only, counted as combined revenue growth rate and EBITDA margin).

Danone's Rule of X is 25% (created by Bessemer, Rule of X is another metric to measure SaaS companies, ~1.5x stronger vs. the traditional Rule of 40, counted as revenue growth rate multiplied by 2.5 plus EBITDA margin).

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LTMLast FY202320242025202620272028
Rule of 4020%21%---
Bessemer Rule of X24%25%---
Revenue per Employee-$0.4M---
Opex per Employee-$0.1M---
S&M Expenses to Revenue-24%23%24%24%
G&A Expenses to Revenue-11%10%11%11%
R&D Expenses to Revenue2%2%1%2%2%
Opex to Revenue-37%35%37%37%

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Danone Competitors

Danone competitors include Keurig Dr Pepper, Hindustan Unilever, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, Grupo Nutresa, Hershey, Sysco, Givaudan, Ajinomoto, Foshan Haitian Flavouring and Nongfu Spring.

Most Danone public comparables operate across Food & Beverages.

EV/RevenueEV/EBITDA
Last FYLTM2027ELast FYLTM2027E
Keurig Dr Pepper4.0x3.2x13.7x12.0x
Hindustan Unilever7.6x7.5x30.9x31.9x
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners2.1x2.1x11.7x11.5x
Grupo Nutresa6.6x-44.2x-
Hershey3.6x3.5x17.1x15.6x
Sysco0.6x0.6x11.3x11.1x
Givaudan-3.8x-16.0x
Ajinomoto3.5x3.3x25.3x18.9x

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Acquisitions by Danone

Danone has acquired 6 companies to date.

Last acquisition by Danone was on March 22nd 2026. Danone acquired Huel for $1B (EV/Revenue multiple available to Pro users).

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Latest Acquisitions by Danone

Huel
The Akkermansia Company
Kate Farms
Functional Formularies
Description
Huel manufactures vegan, nutritionally complete foods including powdered meal replacements in seven variants, ready-to-drink shakes in three flavors, granola, and protein bars. Formulated with oats, pea protein, brown rice protein, flaxseed, and a vitamin-mineral blend, products provide full daily values of 27 essentials, high protein and fiber content, and low glycemic index from sustainable sources.
The Akkermansia Company is a Ghent-based biotechnology firm commercializing pasteurized Akkermansia muciniphila probiotics. Products target gut barrier function, metabolic health, and weight management through daily supplements. Clinical studies underpin formulations sold directly to consumers in Europe and beyond.
Kate Farms is a Santa Barbara-based producer of organic plant-based nutrition shakes and tube-feeding formulas including Komplete, Standard 1.4, and Pediatric formulas free from dairy, soy, and corn allergens. The company supplies hospitals, home care providers, and patients via prescription channels and retail partners like Amazon across the United States. Acquired by Danone in 2023, it supports chronic illness management for thousands with clinician-recommended products.
Functional Formularies is a Wilmington, Ohio-based producer of organic, plant-based tube feeding formulas and oral nutritionals following a food-as-medicine approach. Recipes use whole food ingredients like organic bone broth, avocado oil, and phytonutrient blends for patients with gastrointestinal sensitivities. The company supplies home care providers and hospitals with shelf-stable nutrition options.
HQ CountryUnited KingdomBelgiumUnited StatesUnited States
HQ City
Tring
Mont-Saint-Guibert
Santa Barbara, CA
Philadelphia, PA
Deal Date22 Mar 202625 Jun 202512 May 20251 May 2024
Valuation$1Bundisclosedundisclosedundisclosed
EV/Revenue
EV/EBITDA

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Investments by Danone

Danone has invested in 3 companies to date.

Latest investment by Danone was on March 30th 2026. Danone invested in Standing Ovation in their $29M Series B round (EV/Revenue multiple available to Pro users).

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Latest Investments by Danone

Standing Ovation
Yooji
Avantium
Description
Standing Ovation is a food technology company producing animal-free vegan cheese. London-based, the brand creates dairy-like products using fermentation and plant proteins for mozzarella, cheddar, and cream cheese varieties. Standing Ovation supplies retailers and restaurants across the United Kingdom and Europe with meltable, sliceable cheeses matching traditional textures and flavors.
Yooji is a French provider of frozen baby meals made with organic ingredients and sustainable produce. Recipes exclude additives, added salt, and gluten, using gentle cooking and rapid freezing to retain nutrients and flavor. Portion-sized pebbles simplify feeding and dosing for infant growth.
Avantium NV along with its subsidiaries is engaged in developing and commercializing next-generation bio-based plastics and chemicals based on its technological capabilities in catalysis research and development. Avantium also provides solutions in the field of sustainable chemistry and provider of catalyst testing technology. The company operates through segments: R&D Solutions, Renewable Chemistries, and Renewable Polymer segments. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the R&D Solutions segment.
HQ CountryFranceFranceNetherlands
HQ City
Paris
Bordeaux
Amsterdam
Deal Date30 Mar 202628 Sep 201722 May 2014
RoundSeries BSeedSeries G
Raised$29M$5M$52M
InvestorsAngelor; Astanor Ventures; Bel Group; Big Idea Ventures; Bpifrance; Crédit Mutuel Innovation; Danone; Good Startup; Newtree Impact; Meusinvest (Noshaq); Seventure PartnersDanoneAescap Venture; ALPLA; Aster; Capricorn Partners; Danone; De Hoge Dennen Capital; ING Corporate Investments; Sofinnova Partners; Coca-Cola
Valuationundisclosedundisclosedundisclosed
EV/Revenue
EV/EBITDA

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About Danone

When was Danone founded?Danone was founded in 1908.
Where is Danone headquartered?Danone is headquartered in France.
How many employees does Danone have?As of today, Danone has over 89K employees.
Is Danone publicly listed?Yes, Danone is a public company listed on Euronext Paris.
What is the stock symbol of Danone?Danone trades under BN ticker.
When did Danone go public?Danone went public in 1989.
Who are competitors of Danone?Danone main competitors include Keurig Dr Pepper, Hindustan Unilever, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, Grupo Nutresa, Hershey, Sysco, Givaudan, Ajinomoto, Foshan Haitian Flavouring, Nongfu Spring.
What is the current market cap of Danone?Danone's current market cap is $46B.
What is the current revenue of Danone?Danone's last 12 months revenue is $32B.
What is the current revenue growth of Danone?Danone revenue growth (NTM/LTM) is 3%.
What is the current EV/Revenue multiple of Danone?Current revenue multiple of Danone is 1.7x.
What is the current EBITDA of Danone?Danone's last 12 months EBITDA is $6B.
What is Danone's EBITDA margin?Danone's last 12 months EBITDA margin is 18%.
What is the current EV/EBITDA multiple of Danone?Current EBITDA multiple of Danone is 9.7x.
What is the current FCF of Danone?Danone's last 12 months FCF is $3B.
What is Danone's FCF margin?Danone's last 12 months FCF margin is 10%.
What is the current EV/FCF multiple of Danone?Current FCF multiple of Danone is 17.4x.
How many companies Danone has acquired to date?As of June 2026, Danone has acquired 6 companies.
What was the largest acquisition by Danone?$12B acquisition of WhiteWave Foods on 7th July 2016 was the largest M&A Danone has done to date.
What companies Danone acquired?Danone acquired WhiteWave Foods, Huel, Kate Farms, Follow Your Heart, The Akkermansia Company, and Functional Formularies.
In how many companies Danone has invested to date?As of June 2026, Danone has invested in 3 companies.
What was the last Danone investment?On 30th March 2026 Danone invested in Standing Ovation, participating in a $29M Series B round, alongside Angelor, Astanor Ventures, Bel Group, Big Idea Ventures, Bpifrance, Crédit Mutuel Innovation, Good Startup, Newtree Impact, Meusinvest (Noshaq), and Seventure Partners.
In what companies Danone invested in?Danone invested in Avantium, Standing Ovation, and Yooji.

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