Ferrero Group reports consolidated financial statements for 2024/2025 financial year
The group posted a 4.6% increase versus the prior year, driven by innovation across its confectionery and breakfast categories and by geographic expansion following strategic deals.
LUXEMBOURG – The Ferrero Group, through its holding company Ferrero International S.A., approved the consolidated financial statements for the 2024/2025 financial year, ending August 31, 2025, reporting a robust 4.6% increase in turnover to €19.3 billion (US$22.90B).
This growth underscores the success of the company’s long-term strategy under Executive Chairman Giovanni Ferrero and CEO Lapo Civiletti, fueled by innovation, portfolio expansion, and key acquisitions.
The performance builds on the prior year’s €18.4 billion (US$21.84B) in turnover, reflecting resilience amid global economic pressures and sustained demand for iconic brands such as Nutella, Kinder, and Ferrero Rocher.
Driving the results were strategic investments totalling nearly €1.1 billion (US$1.31B) in capital expenditures, which enhanced production capacity and supply chain efficiency across 35 brands sold in over 170 countries.
A pivotal milestone was the September 2025 acquisition of WK Kellogg Co., which boosted Ferrero’s cereal portfolio with brands like Frosted Flakes and Froot Loops and diversified its business beyond confectionery into breakfast categories.
As part of the acquisition, Ferrero welcomed 3,000 colleagues, bringing its worldwide workforce to more than 50,000 employees.
Product innovations, including Nutella Ice Cream extensions and Kinder Bueno variants, alongside targeted category growth in ambient and frozen goods, contributed significantly to market share gains.
The Group’s focus on premiumization and sustainability further supported premium pricing and consumer loyalty in a competitive packaged foods landscape.
Regionally, North America and Europe remained strongholds, while emerging markets in Asia-Pacific and Latin America accelerated through localized offerings and e-commerce penetration.
Capitalizing on post-pandemic snacking trends, Ferrero expanded its healthful and indulgent options while navigating inflation and input cost volatility through efficient sourcing of hazelnuts, cocoa, and sugar.
The acquisition platform, complemented by organic growth, positions Ferrero for continued expansion, with leadership expressing confidence in future investments to meet evolving consumer needs for joyful, high-quality treats.
Ferrero’s family-owned structure enables agile decision-making, prioritizing long-term value over short-term gains, as evidenced by this fiscal year’s achievements.
Analysts view the results positively, anticipating mid-single-digit growth in 2025/26 amid favorable industry tailwinds.
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