Mondelez International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MDLZ) Sees Significant Decrease in Short Interest

Mondelez International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MDLZ) saw a large decrease in short interest in the month of January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totaling 34,212,125 shares, a decrease of 14.8% from the December 31st total of 40,156,059 shares. Currently, 2.7% of the shares of the stock are sold short. Based on an average trading volume of 11,722,623 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 2.9 days. Based on an average trading volume of 11,722,623 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 2.9 days. Currently, 2.7% of the shares of the stock are sold short.

Mondelez International Trading Up 2.0%

Shares of NASDAQ MDLZ opened at $58.47 on Monday. The company has a current ratio of 0.61, a quick ratio of 0.37 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.65. Mondelez International has a one year low of $51.20 and a one year high of $71.15. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $55.56 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $59.68. The firm has a market capitalization of $75.45 billion, a PE ratio of 21.90 and a beta of 0.38.

Mondelez International Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, January 14th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, December 31st were paid a $0.50 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, December 31st. This represents a $2.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.4%. Mondelez International’s dividend payout ratio is 74.91%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of brokerages recently weighed in on MDLZ. Sanford C. Bernstein restated an “outperform” rating on shares of Mondelez International in a report on Monday, January 26th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reduced their price objective on Mondelez International from $71.00 to $69.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their target price on Mondelez International from $72.00 to $62.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, January 5th. DA Davidson reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and set a $62.00 target price on shares of Mondelez International in a research report on Thursday. Finally, TD Cowen decreased their price target on Mondelez International from $68.00 to $62.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, January 8th. Fourteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Mondelez International presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $66.11.

Key Headlines Impacting Mondelez International

Here are the key news stories impacting Mondelez International this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Luca Zaramella was named Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and will continue as Chief Financial Officer, effective Feb. 1 — the move centralizes operational and financial leadership and signals continuity while the company searches for a permanent finance chief. Mondelēz International Names Luca Zaramella EVP, COO and CFO
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and previews expect MDLZ to report Q4 revenue and EPS growth, citing pricing, mix optimization and easing cost pressures — these expectations support the view that results could beat recent misses and help near-term earnings momentum. Mondelez’s Q4 Earnings on Deck: What to Expect From MDLZ Stock?
• Neutral Sentiment: DA Davidson reaffirmed a “neutral” rating with a $62 price target (small upside from current levels), keeping analyst sentiment cautious but not bearish. Benzinga coverage of DA Davidson rating
• Neutral Sentiment: Mondelez Canada launched a consumer engagement initiative — a regional commercial program that could support brand health and local sales but is unlikely to move the stock materially on its own. Mondelez Canada Launches Put Consumer Engagement
• Neutral Sentiment: Multiple analyst notes and market commentaries are revisiting MDLZ valuation and targets ahead of earnings — useful for investor positioning but generally reiterative rather than news-driving. Analysts Offer Insights on Consumer Goods Companies: MDLZ
• Negative Sentiment: The company has begun a search for a new, permanent CFO; the interim dual-role setup concentrates responsibilities and could create short-term execution or reporting risk until a successor is named. Mondelez names CFO Zaramella as COO, starts search for new finance chief

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Soundwatch Capital LLC acquired a new position in Mondelez International in the second quarter worth approximately $27,000. KERR FINANCIAL PLANNING Corp bought a new stake in Mondelez International in the third quarter worth approximately $27,000. Rossby Financial LCC increased its stake in shares of Mondelez International by 966.7% during the 2nd quarter. Rossby Financial LCC now owns 448 shares of the company’s stock worth $30,000 after purchasing an additional 406 shares during the last quarter. Richardson Financial Services Inc. increased its stake in shares of Mondelez International by 141.0% during the 3rd quarter. Richardson Financial Services Inc. now owns 482 shares of the company’s stock worth $30,000 after purchasing an additional 282 shares during the last quarter. Finally, High Point Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Mondelez International during the 4th quarter valued at $30,000. 78.32% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About Mondelez International

Mondelez International is a global snacks company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, formed in 2012 when Kraft Foods split to create a business focused on snack foods and a separate North American grocery company. Mondelez develops, manufactures, markets and distributes a broad portfolio of snack products intended for retail, foodservice and e‑commerce channels around the world.

The company’s product mix centers on biscuits and cookies, chocolate and confectionery, gum and candy, and savory crackers and baked snacks.