Mondelez International (NASDAQ:MDLZ) Upgraded at BTIG Research

BTIG Research upgraded shares of Mondelez International (NASDAQ:MDLZ) to a strong-buy rating in a research note released on Monday,Zacks.com reports.

A number of other analysts have also commented on MDLZ. Stifel Nicolaus dropped their price target on Mondelez International from $70.00 to $68.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, February 4th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered their target price on Mondelez International from $69.00 to $67.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, February 4th. Argus upgraded Mondelez International to a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, February 12th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft lowered their target price on Mondelez International from $60.00 to $54.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, March 30th. Finally, Piper Sandler boosted their target price on Mondelez International from $62.00 to $64.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Wednesday, February 4th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have given a Buy rating and nine have assigned a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Mondelez International presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $66.47.

Mondelez International Stock Performance

Shares of Mondelez International stock opened at $56.58 on Monday. The business’s fifty day simple moving average is $58.58 and its 200 day simple moving average is $57.80. The firm has a market capitalization of $72.53 billion, a P/E ratio of 30.10, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.45 and a beta of 0.37. Mondelez International has a 12 month low of $51.20 and a 12 month high of $71.15. The company has a current ratio of 0.59, a quick ratio of 0.39 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.67.

Mondelez International (NASDAQ:MDLZ) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 3rd. The company reported $0.72 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.70 by $0.02. The business had revenue of $10.50 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $10.32 billion. Mondelez International had a return on equity of 14.53% and a net margin of 6.36%.Mondelez International’s quarterly revenue was up 9.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company posted $0.65 earnings per share. Mondelez International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.920-3.070 EPS. As a group, analysts anticipate that Mondelez International will post 2.9 EPS for the current year.

Mondelez International Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, April 14th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, March 31st were given a $0.50 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, March 31st. This represents a $2.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.5%. Mondelez International’s payout ratio is 106.38%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Mondelez International

In other news, EVP Gustavo Carlos Valle sold 3,000 shares of Mondelez International stock in a transaction on Friday, February 13th. The stock was sold at an average price of $62.00, for a total value of $186,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 99,596 shares in the company, valued at approximately $6,174,952. The trade was a 2.92% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Company insiders own 0.41% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Mondelez International

Several hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in MDLZ. Brighton Jones LLC grew its position in shares of Mondelez International by 92.4% in the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 14,631 shares of the company’s stock valued at $874,000 after purchasing an additional 7,025 shares in the last quarter. United Bank grew its position in shares of Mondelez International by 13.2% in the second quarter. United Bank now owns 26,263 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,771,000 after purchasing an additional 3,070 shares in the last quarter. Sei Investments Co. grew its position in shares of Mondelez International by 15.1% in the second quarter. Sei Investments Co. now owns 547,519 shares of the company’s stock valued at $36,924,000 after purchasing an additional 71,667 shares in the last quarter. Osterweis Capital Management Inc. grew its position in shares of Mondelez International by 4,470.0% in the second quarter. Osterweis Capital Management Inc. now owns 1,371 shares of the company’s stock valued at $92,000 after purchasing an additional 1,341 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Main Street Financial Solutions LLC grew its position in shares of Mondelez International by 144.9% in the second quarter. Main Street Financial Solutions LLC now owns 7,890 shares of the company’s stock valued at $532,000 after purchasing an additional 4,668 shares in the last quarter. 78.32% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Stories Impacting Mondelez International

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

• Positive Sentiment: BTIG initiated coverage with a buy/strong‑buy and $70 price target, giving an analyst catalyst that supports upside vs. the current level. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Mondelez released its 2025 sustainability milestones (Cocoa Life sourcing near 100%, ~60% progress on 2030 GHG target, ~75% toward recycled-plastic target) — helpful for long‑term supply resilience and ESG-focused investor demand. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Marketing/brand push: Mondelēz rolled out an all‑star summer soccer campaign (Pulisic, Morgan, Pitbull) and limited‑edition SKUs to drive Gen Z engagement and seasonal volume. This supports near‑term promo/volume upside for brands like CHIPS AHOY! and RITZ. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Independent bullish research pieces (e.g., Seeking Alpha reiteration) highlight durable snacking demand, price/volume tailwinds entering FY2026 — reinforcing the buy-side narrative. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Regulatory relief: Mondelez and Nestlé said they were not targets of recent European Commission antitrust raids, removing an immediate legal overhang but not changing fundamental outlook. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Industry headwinds: A report flagged uncertain near‑term growth across the U.S. food sector, which could pressure multiples and sentiment for large packaged‑food names like Mondelez. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Near‑term earnings disconnect: Commentary notes cocoa prices are retreating, but Mondelez hedges purchases — meaning lower raw‑material costs may flow through later, causing a short‑term earnings timing gap. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Potential long‑term supply disruption: Celleste Bio unveiled cultured cocoa butter chocolate — an early technological competitor that could alter cocoa supply dynamics over time (uncertain near term but worth monitoring). Read More.

Mondelez International Company Profile

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.