Mondelez International, Inc. (MDLZ)
Mondelez is the global snack giant behind household names like Cadbury, Oreo, and Ritz crackers.
Is Mondelez International, Inc. a good stock for a UK beginner?
The honest version: Mondelez is the global snack giant behind household names like Cadbury, Oreo, and Ritz crackers.
Over about 2 years to 2026-07-31. This is the share price only - reinvesting the dividends would add to it. And it's the USD return - as a UK investor your actual £ return also moves with the exchange rate. Past performance is not a guide to the future, and it could just as easily have fallen.
Based on beta - how much the price swings versus the whole market. Bumpier isn't bad; it just means a rougher ride, which matters more the sooner you might need the money.
Prices move on results, news and the mood of the whole market - no single headline explains a day, and a quiet week is usually just noise, not a signal.
Successful brand acquisitions drive long-term market dominance.
Changing health trends lead to a permanent decline in sugary snack consumption.
What does Mondelez International, Inc. do?
Mondelez makes its money by selling biscuits, chocolates, and sweets to millions of people around the world every day. Because people tend to keep buying their favourite snacks even when times are tough, the business is often seen as a steady, defensive choice. Keep an eye on how they manage the rising costs of ingredients like cocoa and sugar while keeping their prices attractive to shoppers.
On our factor screen it looks strongest on growth and momentum, and weakest on quality.
- ✓Pays a dividend - about 3.2% a year
- ✓Growing - revenue up about 4% over the year
- !High P/E of 39 - big growth is already priced in
- Owns iconic, globally recognised brands with strong customer loyalty.
- Generally considered a defensive business that performs well in uncertain times.
- Provides a consistent dividend income for shareholders.
- Changing consumer health preferences could reduce demand for sugary snacks.
- Supply chain disruptions could impact production and distribution.
- Currency fluctuations can hurt profits since they operate globally.
What do Mondelez International, Inc.'s numbers mean?
How much money does Mondelez International, Inc. make?
Revenue and profit by quarter, and how much of each sale turns into profit.
Does Mondelez International, Inc. pay a dividend?
Yes - Mondelez International, Inc. currently pays a dividend of about 3.2% a year (the yearly payout as a share of the price). A dividend is a slice of profit handed to shareholders; the yield moves as the price moves, and a company can cut or stop it.
When does Mondelez International, Inc. report earnings, and how did recent quarters go?
Mondelez International, Inc. is next scheduled to report on about 2026-10-27 - dates can move, and we don't predict results; this just tells you when to look.
Each quarter a company reports its results against what analysts expected. ‘Beating’ or ‘missing’ is about that expectation, not whether the business is doing well in absolute terms.
| Reported | Expected EPS: The earnings per share analysts expected for the quarter - the average of their forecasts. 'Beating' or 'missing' is measured against this number. | Actual EPS | vs expected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-28 | $0.68 | $0.73 | Beat +7% |
| 2026-04-28 | $0.61 | $0.67 | Beat +10% |
| 2026-02-03 | $0.70 | $0.72 | Beat +3% |
| 2025-10-28 | $0.71 | $0.73 | Beat +3% |
| 2025-07-29 | $0.68 | $0.73 | Beat +8% |
| 2025-04-29 | $0.66 | $0.74 | Beat +12% |
Across the last 6 quarters here, Mondelez International, Inc. came in ahead of what analysts expected 6 times. One quarter is noise, not a trend.
See who else reports over the next two weeks →
Reported vs expected earnings per share (EPS) from published results; the expectation is the analyst consensus, not our view. Report dates are estimates that can move.
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An illustrative range for the year ahead, with the assumption behind each case — not a prediction or a price target.
What are the pros and cons of Mondelez International, Inc.?
How many points the write-up makes each way — a balance check, not a score or verdict.
- Owns iconic, globally recognised brands with strong customer loyalty.
- Generally considered a defensive business that performs well in uncertain times.
- Provides a consistent dividend income for shareholders.
- High sensitivity to the volatile costs of raw ingredients like cocoa.
- Limited growth potential compared to fast-moving technology companies.
- Faces constant pressure from cheaper supermarket own-brand products.
- Changing consumer health preferences could reduce demand for sugary snacks.
- Supply chain disruptions could impact production and distribution.
- Currency fluctuations can hurt profits since they operate globally.
The write-up's own warning lights — if these start happening, the case above changes.
- A sustained, significant drop in the price of key raw materials like cocoa.
- A major shift in consumer behaviour towards healthier, non-snack alternatives.
Built from public filings & market prices, checked for an education-only tone, and never a price target. How we make these →
This plain-English summary was auto-generated on 2026-08-01 from public data and checked for an education-only, no-advice tone (the figures above carry their own, usually fresher, 'as of' date). It's information, never a recommendation.