Danone S.A. (GPDNF) Research

Danone S.A. is a prominent global player in the food and beverage sector, maintaining a significant presence across continents including Europe, North America (Noram), Latin America, Asia Pacific, Africa, and the Middle East. Its business is structured into three main divisions: Essential Dairy & Plant-Based, Specialized Nutrition, and Waters. Under its Essential Dairy & Plant-Based division, Danone manufactures and supplies a diverse portfolio of items. These include various dairy and plant-based offerings such as yogurts, milk products, plant-based alternatives, coffee creamers, beverages, ice creams, desserts, and powdered protein supplements. A multitude of well-known brands fall under this umbrella, including Actimel, Activia, Alpro, Aptamil, Danette, Danio, Danonino, evian, Nutricia, Nutrilon, and Volvic. Additionally, Danone markets products under licensed brands like International Delight, Dunkin' Donuts, and Bailey's. The Specialized Nutrition segment caters to specific dietary needs, providing products tailored for pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants, and young children. Key brands in this category include Aptamil, Nutrilon, Gallia, Cow & Gate, Blédina, Bebelac, Olvarit, and Happy Family Organics. Furthermore, Danone extends its specialized offerings to include medical nutrition. This encompasses tube feeding solutions (Nutrison), oral nutritional supplements (Fortimel and NutriDrink), and hypoallergenic products for children suffering from allergies (primarily Aptamil ProSyneo, Aptamil Pepti Syneo, and Neocate Syneo). Within its Waters division, the company provides bottled water, including options infused with natural fruit extracts, fruit juice, and vitamins. Noteworthy water brands include evian, Volvic, Aqua, Mizone, Bonafont, Villavicencio, Villa del Sur, Hayat, Sirma, Fontvella, Lanjarón, Salus, Aqua d'Or, and Zywiec Zdroj. Danone's products reach consumers through a comprehensive distribution network, which spans retail chains, traditional market outlets, convenience stores, and specialized channels such as hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies, as well as via e-commerce platforms. Originally established in 1899, the company was initially known as Groupe Danone before adopting its current name, Danone S.A., in April 2009. Its corporate headquarters are situated in Paris, France.

Market snapshot

Symbol
GPDNF
Price
$74.80
Day change
-1.55%
Market cap
$41.8B
P/E ratio
22.99x
52-week range
70.5-93.05
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Packaged Foods
Next earnings
in 1 month

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