Mondelez International (NASDAQ:MDLZ) Releases Quarterly Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.05 EPS

Mondelez International (NASDAQ:MDLZ) announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday. The company reported $0.73 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.68 by $0.05, FiscalAI reports. Mondelez International had a return on equity of 14.17% and a net margin of 8.86%.The firm had revenue of $9.36 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $9.21 billion. During the same period last year, the business posted $0.73 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 4.1% compared to the same quarter last year. Mondelez International updated its FY 2026 guidance to 2.970-3.120 EPS.

Here are the key takeaways from Mondelez International’s conference call:

• Emerging markets remained a major growth engine, with 4.4% top-line growth in the quarter and strong volume momentum. Mondelez cited expanding distribution, stable consumer confidence in markets such as India, Brazil and Mexico, and continued category under-penetration as structural growth drivers.
• North America improved sequentially, delivering positive volume mix, share gains across categories and strong growth in value channels and away-from-home. Management expects momentum to continue in the second half, supported by disciplined promotions, innovation, price-pack architecture and increased brand investment.
• Management raised its full-year organic revenue outlook to at least 2% growth and expects balanced top-line performance across the second half. Full-year EPS guidance was maintained, while gross profit dollars and EBIT are expected to grow in both the third and fourth quarters.
• Europe is showing signs of recovery as volumes improve and the company laps prior-year pricing, although the heatwave pressured chocolate consumption and trade inventory in the second quarter. Mondelez also highlighted cocoa-price volatility and Middle East-related costs, but said productivity, AI-enabled efficiencies and portfolio changes should support strong 2027 earnings.

Mondelez International Stock Down 3.5%

MDLZ traded down $2.28 on Thursday, hitting $62.71. 3,464,994 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 9,768,754. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $60.95 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $59.48. The company has a current ratio of 0.54, a quick ratio of 0.37 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.60. Mondelez International has a twelve month low of $51.20 and a twelve month high of $66.65. The company has a market cap of $80.49 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.06, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.59 and a beta of 0.39.

Mondelez International Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, July 14th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, June 30th were paid a $0.50 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, June 30th. This represents a $2.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.2%. Mondelez International’s payout ratio is 99.50%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research firms have issued reports on MDLZ. Barclays raised their price target on shares of Mondelez International from $68.00 to $70.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday. Jefferies Financial Group reissued a “buy” rating and set a $73.00 price target on shares of Mondelez International in a report on Wednesday. Bank of America increased their target price on shares of Mondelez International from $62.00 to $65.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, April 10th. Morgan Stanley restated an “overweight” rating on shares of Mondelez International in a research note on Friday, May 29th. Finally, UBS Group raised their price objective on Mondelez International from $62.00 to $64.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Wednesday, April 29th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have given a Buy rating and ten have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $67.30.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Mondelez International

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Brighton Jones LLC boosted its stake in Mondelez International by 92.4% during the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 14,631 shares of the company’s stock worth $874,000 after purchasing an additional 7,025 shares during the period. Sig Brokerage LP lifted its position in Mondelez International by 131.0% during the 3rd quarter. Sig Brokerage LP now owns 4,658 shares of the company’s stock worth $291,000 after acquiring an additional 19,694 shares during the period. Advocacy Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Mondelez International in the third quarter valued at approximately $254,000. FAS Wealth Partners Inc. raised its stake in shares of Mondelez International by 5.0% during the fourth quarter. FAS Wealth Partners Inc. now owns 4,330 shares of the company’s stock worth $233,000 after purchasing an additional 205 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Evolve Private Wealth LLC purchased a new position in Mondelez International during the 4th quarter worth $212,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 78.32% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Mondelez International

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

• Positive Sentiment: Second-quarter results exceeded expectations. Mondelez reported adjusted EPS of $0.73 versus the $0.67–$0.68 consensus range and revenue of $9.36 billion, above the $9.21 billion estimate. Revenue increased 4.1% year over year, supported by pricing, volume growth and steady demand for chocolate and biscuits. Mondelez Q2 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Management raised its 2026 organic revenue-growth outlook to at least 2%. Latin America led quarterly sales growth, while improved volume/mix and profitability also supported investor sentiment. Mondelez additionally announced a 4% quarterly dividend increase. Mondelez International Lifts Outlook on Higher Quarterly Sales
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts increased their price targets. Barclays raised its target to $70 and maintained an “overweight” rating; BNP Paribas Exane lifted its target to $70 with an “outperform” rating; JPMorgan raised its target to $72 and kept “overweight”; and TD Cowen raised its target to $70 with a “buy” rating. These targets imply roughly 11%–15% potential upside from recent levels. Analyst price-target updates
• Neutral Sentiment: CHIPS AHOY! launched a limited-edition mystery flavor campaign. The promotion may support consumer engagement and brand visibility, but its direct financial impact on Mondelez is likely limited. CHIPS AHOY! Mystery Flavor Launch
• Negative Sentiment: Underlying earnings growth remains constrained. Adjusted EPS declined 2.7% on a constant-currency basis, and full-year EPS guidance of $2.97–$3.12 broadly brackets the $3.05 analyst consensus rather than materially exceeding it. Broader market weakness tied to surging oil prices, geopolitical tensions and uncertainty ahead of the Federal Reserve decision may also be weighing on MDLZ.

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.