Aberdeen Group plc Reduces Position in Mondelez International, Inc. $MDLZ

Aberdeen Group plc decreased its holdings in Mondelez International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MDLZ) by 2.9% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 1,369,558 shares of the company’s stock after selling 41,333 shares during the quarter. Aberdeen Group plc owned approximately 0.11% of Mondelez International worth $85,830,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Jamison Private Wealth Management Inc. raised its position in shares of Mondelez International by 0.6% in the 3rd quarter. Jamison Private Wealth Management Inc. now owns 28,989 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,811,000 after purchasing an additional 172 shares in the last quarter. Financial Perspectives Inc increased its stake in shares of Mondelez International by 22.9% in the third quarter. Financial Perspectives Inc now owns 944 shares of the company’s stock worth $59,000 after buying an additional 176 shares during the last quarter. West Michigan Advisors LLC increased its stake in shares of Mondelez International by 3.4% in the second quarter. West Michigan Advisors LLC now owns 5,445 shares of the company’s stock worth $370,000 after buying an additional 180 shares during the last quarter. Salomon & Ludwin LLC raised its holdings in Mondelez International by 2.5% in the second quarter. Salomon & Ludwin LLC now owns 7,497 shares of the company’s stock valued at $521,000 after acquiring an additional 181 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Cidel Asset Management Inc. boosted its stake in Mondelez International by 2.0% during the 2nd quarter. Cidel Asset Management Inc. now owns 9,333 shares of the company’s stock valued at $629,000 after acquiring an additional 182 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 78.32% of the company’s stock.

Insider Activity at Mondelez International

In related news, EVP Gustavo Carlos Valle sold 3,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, February 13th. The shares were sold at an average price of $62.00, for a total value of $186,000.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 99,596 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $6,174,952. This trade represents a 2.92% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Corporate insiders own 0.41% of the company’s stock.

Mondelez International Stock Up 1.2%

NASDAQ:MDLZ opened at $62.59 on Monday. The company has a current ratio of 0.59, a quick ratio of 0.39 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.67. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $56.40 and a 200-day moving average of $59.05. The firm has a market capitalization of $80.23 billion, a PE ratio of 33.29, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.61 and a beta of 0.38. Mondelez International, Inc. has a 52 week low of $51.20 and a 52 week high of $71.15.

Mondelez International (NASDAQ:MDLZ) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 3rd. The company reported $0.72 earnings per share (EPS) 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 return on equity of 14.53% and a net margin of 6.36%.The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 9.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $0.65 EPS. Mondelez International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.920-3.070 EPS. Analysts predict that Mondelez International, Inc. will post 2.9 EPS for the current year.

Mondelez International Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, April 14th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, March 31st will be issued a dividend of $0.50 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, March 31st. This represents a $2.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.2%. Mondelez International’s payout ratio is 106.38%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

MDLZ has been the subject of several research analyst reports. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their target price on shares of Mondelez International from $65.00 to $70.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday. TD Cowen reduced their price target on shares of Mondelez International from $68.00 to $62.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, January 8th. Bank of America lowered their price objective on Mondelez International from $69.00 to $62.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Friday, December 19th. Sanford C. Bernstein restated an “outperform” rating on shares of Mondelez International in a research note on Monday, January 26th. Finally, Barclays reduced their target price on Mondelez International from $71.00 to $67.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, October 30th. Thirteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $67.75.

Mondelez International News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Wells Fargo raised its price target to $70 and maintained an “overweight” rating, implying roughly an 11.8% upside from recent levels; the upgrade is likely supporting buying interest. Benzinga: Wells Fargo raises PT
• Positive Sentiment: The board declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.50 per share (record date March 31, payable April 14), representing a ~3.2% yield — a cash-return event that typically supports income-seeking demand. GlobeNewswire: Dividend announcement
• Neutral Sentiment: Recent analyst research and stock‑forecast publications (ARGUS / Yahoo) have been circulated; these provide refreshed models and estimates but no single consensus change that should radically re‑rate the name on its own. ARGUS analyst report
• Negative Sentiment: EVP Gustavo Carlos Valle sold 3,000 shares at an average of $62.00 (≈$186k); while he still holds ~99,596 shares, the disclosed insider sale can be perceived negatively by some investors. SEC Form 4
• Negative Sentiment: Coverage noting that MDLZ has underperformed some peers despite daily gains highlights relative‑performance concerns that could temper momentum for investors focused on sector allocation. MarketWatch: Underperformance note

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.