Sodexo partners with EAT to promote sustainable food systems

PARIS - Food service giant Sodexo (SDXAY), a prominent player in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry with $25 billion in annual revenue, announced Wednesday a strategic partnership with EAT, a nonprofit focused on food system transformation, to advance healthier and more sustainable eating habits globally. According to InvestingPro analysis, the company is currently trading below its Fair Value, suggesting potential upside opportunity.

As EAT’s exclusive partner from the food service industry, Sodexo will work to translate scientific research into practical solutions that can be implemented across its operations, which serve approximately 80 million consumers daily. With a market capitalization of $8.87 billion and a proven track record of maintaining dividend payments for 24 consecutive years, Sodexo brings substantial financial stability to this partnership.

The partnership will make its public debut at the Stockholm Food Forum, scheduled for October 3-4, 2025, where the companies will co-organize the forum dinner at the Strawberry Hotel. Sodexo will also host a side event focused on implementation strategies for responsible food choices.

"Partnering with EAT represents an important step forward in our ambition to promote more conscious eating practices for people and the planet," said Sophie Bellon, Chairwoman and CEO of Sodexo.

Tomas Alfred Røen, CEO of EAT, emphasized Sodexo’s practical contribution: "Sodexo’s operational expertise makes them an essential voice in translating science into action."

The collaboration aims to demonstrate that positive changes in food systems are already underway and can be scaled through partnerships that connect scientific research with practical implementation.

For Sodexo, the partnership provides an opportunity to enhance its sustainability initiatives and engage clients in its ecosystem, while EAT gains a partner with global reach to implement its research-based recommendations. Despite recent market challenges, with the stock down nearly 24% over the past six months, InvestingPro data reveals multiple additional bullish indicators for interested investors. Unlock complete analysis and 8 more exclusive ProTips with an InvestingPro subscription.

This information is based on a press release statement from Sodexo.

In other recent news, Sodexo reported third-quarter results that exceeded consensus estimates, indicating a stronger-than-expected performance. Despite this positive outcome, the company has indicated that growth for the fiscal year 2025, which ends on August 31, is expected to be at the lower end of its guidance range. This projection has led Berenberg to adjust its price target for Sodexo, lowering it from EUR81.50 to EUR71.00. Nevertheless, Berenberg has maintained its Buy rating on the food services company. These developments reflect recent updates and analyst actions concerning Sodexo’s financial outlook.

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