Mondelez International (NASDAQ:MDLZ) Given Neutral Rating at DA Davidson

DA Davidson restated their neutral rating on shares of Mondelez International (NASDAQ:MDLZ) in a research report report published on Wednesday morning, MarketBeat.com reports. They currently have a $62.00 price objective on the stock.

A number of other equities analysts have also weighed in on the stock. Piper Sandler boosted their price objective on shares of Mondelez International from $62.00 to $64.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Wednesday. UBS Group lowered their price target on Mondelez International from $63.00 to $60.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, January 14th. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price objective on Mondelez International from $62.00 to $65.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their target price on Mondelez International from $69.00 to $67.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday. Finally, Zacks Research downgraded shares of Mondelez International from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a report on Monday, November 10th. Fourteen investment 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’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $66.17.

Mondelez International Price Performance

MDLZ opened at $59.40 on Wednesday. The firm has a market cap of $76.65 billion, a PE ratio of 31.60 and a beta of 0.38. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $55.72 and a 200-day moving average price of $59.53. Mondelez International has a 1 year low of $51.20 and a 1 year high of $71.15. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.65, a current ratio of 0.61 and a quick ratio of 0.37.

Mondelez International (NASDAQ:MDLZ) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 3rd. The company reported $0.72 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.70 by $0.02. The business had revenue of $10.50 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $10.32 billion. Mondelez International had a net margin of 6.36% and a return on equity of 14.51%. Mondelez International’s revenue was up 9.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business earned $0.65 EPS. Mondelez International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.920-3.070 EPS. Sell-side analysts predict that Mondelez International will post 2.9 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Mondelez International Announces Dividend

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

Institutional Trading of Mondelez International

Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Soundwatch Capital LLC bought a new stake in shares of Mondelez International during the 2nd quarter valued at $27,000. KERR FINANCIAL PLANNING Corp purchased a new position in Mondelez International during the third quarter valued at $27,000. Rossby Financial LCC grew its holdings in Mondelez International by 966.7% during the second quarter. Rossby Financial LCC now owns 448 shares of the company’s stock valued at $30,000 after purchasing an additional 406 shares during the period. Richardson Financial Services Inc. increased its position in Mondelez International by 141.0% in the third quarter. Richardson Financial Services Inc. now owns 482 shares of the company’s stock worth $30,000 after buying an additional 282 shares in the last quarter. Finally, High Point Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Mondelez International in the fourth quarter worth about $30,000. 78.32% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Key Stories Impacting Mondelez International

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results beat consensus — Mondelez reported $0.72 EPS and $10.5B revenue, topping estimates and showing pricing strength and cost discipline that helped offset cocoa cost headwinds. Zacks: Q4 Earnings Top Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Several analysts raised price targets or maintained bullish ratings (Wells Fargo raised to $65, Piper Sandler to $64, JPMorgan stays overweight with $67), signaling continued upside potential despite mixed guidance. Benzinga Analyst Notes TickerReport
• Neutral Sentiment: DA Davidson reiterated a neutral rating with a $62 target (modest upside from current levels), keeping some analyst views cautious. Street Insider
• Neutral Sentiment: Leadership update: Luca Zaramella elevated to oversee both finance and operations — a governance/operations move that supports execution but is not an immediate earnings driver. Yahoo Finance
• Negative Sentiment: FY‑2026 guidance cut: Mondelez updated EPS guidance to $2.92–$3.07, below the consensus (~$3.13), which pressured sentiment because it signals slower full‑year profit growth. Reuters: Forecasts Below Expectations
• Negative Sentiment: Margin/headwind concerns: Persistent high cocoa costs materially reduced quarterly profit and the company flagged that price increases have pushed some consumers to cheaper alternatives — a demand and margin risk. WSJ: Profit Falls Due to Cocoa Costs
• Negative Sentiment: Regional weakness: North America lag in the quarter prompted downward commentary and has been cited as a reason the shares fell after the report. Seeking Alpha: NA Business Lags

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.