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

Mondelez International (NASDAQ:MDLZ) released its earnings results on Tuesday. The company reported $0.73 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.68 by $0.05, FiscalAI reports. Mondelez International had a net margin of 6.64% and a return on equity of 14.14%. The firm had revenue of $9.36 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $9.21 billion. During the same period last year, the business earned $0.73 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 4.1% on a year-over-year basis. 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 Performance

Mondelez International stock traded up $3.04 during mid-day trading on Wednesday, reaching $65.52. 3,644,699 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 9,692,511. Mondelez International has a 12-month low of $51.20 and a 12-month high of $67.95. The business’s 50-day moving average is $60.88 and its 200-day moving average is $59.40. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.60, a current ratio of 0.54 and a quick ratio of 0.37. The stock has a market capitalization of $84.10 billion, a PE ratio of 32.57, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.51 and a beta of 0.39.

Mondelez International Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, July 14th. Investors of record on Tuesday, June 30th were given a dividend of $0.50 per share. This represents a $2.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.1%. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, June 30th. Mondelez International’s dividend payout ratio is 99.50%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Mondelez International

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Advocate Investing Services LLC bought a new stake in Mondelez International during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $25,000. J.Safra Asset Management Corp bought a new position in Mondelez International in the fourth quarter worth approximately $25,000. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. bought a new position in Mondelez International in the fourth quarter worth approximately $28,000. Prosperity Bancshares Inc purchased a new position in shares of Mondelez International during the 4th quarter worth $31,000. Finally, JPL Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Mondelez International during the 3rd quarter worth $32,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 78.32% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research analysts recently weighed in on MDLZ shares. TD Cowen raised their price objective on Mondelez International from $65.00 to $67.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, April 29th. Jefferies Financial Group restated a “buy” rating and set a $73.00 price target on shares of Mondelez International in a report on Wednesday. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Mondelez International in a research report on Monday, July 20th. BTIG Research assumed coverage on shares of Mondelez International in a research note on Tuesday, April 14th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $70.00 price target on the stock. Finally, Freedom Capital downgraded shares of Mondelez International from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, June 26th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have given a Buy rating and ten have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $66.79.

Key Stories Impacting Mondelez International

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

• Positive Sentiment: Second-quarter revenue rose 4.1% year over year to $9.36 billion, exceeding the $9.21 billion consensus estimate. Adjusted earnings of $0.73 per share also topped expectations of approximately $0.67-$0.68, while demand for chocolates and biscuits remained steady. Oreo maker Mondelez beats second-quarter sales estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Organic net revenue increased 2.2%, with volume and mix up 0.7%. Management highlighted particularly strong growth in emerging markets, including Latin America, as well as improved profitability and market-share performance. Mondelēz International Reports Q2 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Mondelez raised its quarterly dividend by 4% and returned $1.5 billion to shareholders during the first half of 2026. Year-to-date operating cash flow was $1.3 billion and free cash flow was $0.7 billion, reinforcing the company’s shareholder-return capacity. Mondelēz International Reports Q2 2026 Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Management lifted its outlook to at least 2% organic net-revenue growth for 2026, signaling improved sales momentum. However, the full-year adjusted EPS range of $2.97-$3.12 remains broadly in line with, and has a midpoint slightly below, the $3.05 analyst consensus. Mondelez International Lifts Outlook on Higher Quarterly Sales
• Negative Sentiment: Although reported diluted EPS jumped to $1.20 because of comparison and other items, adjusted EPS declined 2.7% on a constant-currency basis and was unchanged from the prior year at $0.73. This limits the impact of the earnings beat and highlights ongoing profitability and currency pressures. Mondelez Q2 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates

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.