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Danone (DANOY) Stock

Danone Stock Details, Movements and Public Alerts

Stock Details

Danone (DANOY), a prominent company in the consumer defensive sector within the packaged foods industry, is based in France and primarily trades on the OQX.Currently, the stock is trading at $18.10. Over the past 52 weeks, it has ranged between $13.02 and $18.63. This places the current price at 97.2% of its 52-week high and 39.0% above its 52-week low. Recent trading volume was recorded at 116,853. The 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) stands at 54.92, suggesting neutral conditions. The stock is currently trading above its 50-day moving average of $17.98 by 0.67%. Similarly, it is above its 200-day moving average of $16.82 by 7.61%. The MACD histogram is 0.05, indicating bullish momentum (MACD Line: 0.06, Signal Line: 0.02).

52-Week Range

$18.63 - $13.02

-2.84% from high · +39.02% from low

Avg Daily Volume

244,128

20-day average

100-day avg: 303,177

Fundamentals

Valuation Metrics

P/E Ratio (TTM)

27.01

Above market average

Forward P/E

19.36

Earnings expected to grow

Price to Book

0.63

EV/EBITDA

4.63

EPS (TTM)

$0.67

Price to Sales

2.13

Beta

0.25

Less volatile than market

Q:How is DANOY valued relative to its earnings and growth?
Danone trades at a P/E ratio of 27.01, which is above the market average of approximately 20. This premium valuation suggests investors expect above-average growth or the company has competitive advantages justifying the higher multiple. Looking ahead, the forward P/E of 19.36 is lower than the current P/E, indicating analysts expect earnings to grow over the next year.
Q:What is DANOY's risk profile compared to the market?
With a beta of 0.25, Danone is less volatile than the overall market. This means when the market moves up or down by 10%, this stock typically moves less than 10% in the same direction. Lower beta stocks are often preferred by conservative investors seeking stability. The price-to-book ratio of 0.63 indicates the stock trades below its accounting value, which could signal value or distress.

Performance & Growth

Profit Margin

6.73%

Operating Margin

13.18%

EBITDA

$4.51B

Return on Equity

11.71%

Return on Assets

5.01%

Revenue Growth (YoY)

-0.10%

Earnings Growth (YoY)

-14.80%

Q:How profitable and efficient is DANOY's business model?
Danone achieves a profit margin of 6.73%, meaning it retains $6.73 from every $100 in revenue after all expenses. This relatively low margin suggests the company operates in a competitive environment or high-cost industry where profitability is challenging. The operating margin of 13.18% reveals how efficiently the company runs its core business operations before interest and taxes. With ROE at 11.71% and ROA at 5.01%, the company achieves moderate returns on invested capital.
Q:What are DANOY's recent growth trends?
Danone's revenue declined by 0.10% year-over-year, indicating challenges in maintaining sales momentum. This contraction may reflect market headwinds, competitive pressures, or strategic transitions. Earnings decreased by 14.80% year-over-year, reflecting the bottom-line impact of business performance. These growth metrics should be evaluated against Packaged Foods industry averages for proper context.

Dividend Information

Dividend Per Share

$0.49

Dividend Yield

2.68%

Ex-Dividend Date

May 2, 2025

Dividend Date

Jun 5, 2025

Q:What dividend income can investors expect from DANOY?
Danone offers a dividend yield of 2.68%, paying $0.49 per share annually. This above-average yield of 2-4% provides meaningful income while still allowing the company to reinvest for growth. It compares favorably to the S&P 500 average and offers competitive returns versus bonds in the current rate environment. To receive the next dividend, shares must be purchased before the ex-dividend date of May 2, 2025.
Q:How reliable is DANOY's dividend for long-term investors?
The dividend sustainability can be assessed through the payout ratio - Danone pays $0.49 per share in dividends against earnings of $0.67 per share, resulting in a payout ratio of 73.13%. This high payout ratio of 60-90% leaves limited earnings for reinvestment. While currently sustainable, there's less buffer for dividend growth or protection during earnings downturns. The next dividend payment is scheduled for Jun 5, 2025.

Company Size & Market

Market Cap

$58.3B

Revenue (TTM)

$27.36B

Revenue/Share (TTM)

$8.50

Shares Outstanding

3.22B

Book Value/Share

$28.85

Asset Type

EQUITY

Q:What is DANOY's market capitalization and position?
Danone has a market capitalization of $58.3B, classifying it as a large-cap stock ($10B-$200B). Large-caps are typically industry leaders with established business models, offering a balance of stability and growth potential. They often provide dividend income and are core holdings in institutional portfolios. With 3.22B shares outstanding, the company's ownership is widely distributed. As a participant in the Packaged Foods industry, it competes with other firms in this sector.
Q:How does DANOY's price compare to its book value?
Danone's book value per share is $28.85, while the current stock price is $18.10, resulting in a price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 0.63. Trading below book value can indicate the market perceives challenges ahead, or it might represent a value opportunity if the assets are quality and earnings can recover. Value investors often screen for P/B ratios below 1.0. As EQUITY, this represents a specific type of security.

Analyst Ratings

Analyst Target Price

$18.00

0.55% downside potential

Analyst Recommendations

No analyst ratings available

Q:How reliable are analyst predictions for DANOY?
0 analysts cover DANOY with 0% recommending buy/strong buy ratings. Analyst predictions have mixed reliability - studies show consensus rarely beats market returns consistently. The bearish sentiment could create opportunity if analysts are wrong. The consensus target of $18.00 implies -0.6% downside, but targets are often adjusted to follow price moves rather than predict them.
Q:What is the Wall Street consensus on DANOY?
Current analyst recommendations:The neutral stance suggests uncertainty or fair valuation at current levels.Remember that analyst opinions often lag price movements and can be influenced by investment banking relationships.

Fundamentals last updated: Dec 23, 2025, 02:12 AM

Technical Indicators

RSI (14-day)

54.92

Neutral

50-Day Moving Average

$17.98

0.67% above MA-50

200-Day Moving Average

$16.82

7.61% above MA-200

MACD Line

0.06

MACD Signal

0.02

MACD Histogram

0.05

Bullish

Q:What does DANOY's RSI value tell investors?
The RSI (Relative Strength Index) for DANOY is currently 54.92, indicating the stock is in neutral territory (40-60 range). Neither buyers nor sellers have clear control, suggesting consolidation or balanced market forces. Combined with the price being above the 50-day moving average, this confirms bullish conditions.
Q:How should traders interpret DANOY's MACD and moving average crossovers?
MACD analysis shows the MACD line at 0.06 above the signal line at 0.02, with histogram at 0.05. This bullish crossover suggests upward momentum is building. The narrow histogram suggests a potential trend change ahead. The 50-day MA ($17.98) is above the 200-day MA ($16.82), forming a golden cross pattern that typically signals a long-term uptrend. Price is currently above both MAs, confirming strength.

Indicators last updated: Dec 23, 2025, 12:54 AM

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