Nestle's 2011 results and 2012 outlook - what the analysts say

By Michelle Russell | 16 February 2012

Shares in Nestle rose today (16 February) after the world's largest food maker issued a solid outlook for 2012 after a year of increased underlying sales and profits.

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Shares in Nestle rose today (16 February) after the world's largest food maker issued a solid outlook for 2012 after a year of increased underlying sales and profits.

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