Mondelez International (NASDAQ:MDLZ – Get Free Report) had its price objective raised by equities research analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $67.00 to $70.00 in a report issued on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage presently has an “overweight” rating on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co.‘s price target would indicate a potential upside of 14.68% from the stock’s current price.
A number of other equities analysts have also commented on MDLZ. DA Davidson reissued a “neutral” rating and set a $62.00 price target on shares of Mondelez International in a research note on Wednesday, February 4th. BTIG Research began coverage on Mondelez International in a research note on Tuesday, April 14th. They set a “buy” rating and a $70.00 price target for the company. Zacks Research upgraded Mondelez International from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 25th. Stifel Nicolaus decreased their price objective on Mondelez International from $70.00 to $68.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, February 4th. Finally, Barclays upped their price objective on Mondelez International from $67.00 to $68.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have issued a Buy rating and nine have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Mondelez International has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $67.05.
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Mondelez International Price Performance
Mondelez International (NASDAQ:MDLZ – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, April 28th. The company reported $0.67 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.61 by $0.06. Mondelez International had a return on equity of 14.53% and a net margin of 6.36%.The company had revenue of $10.08 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $9.76 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $0.76 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 8.2% on a year-over-year basis. Mondelez International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.920-3.060 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts anticipate that Mondelez International will post 3.03 EPS for the current year.
Insider Transactions at Mondelez International
In other Mondelez International news, EVP Gustavo Carlos Valle sold 3,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, February 13th. The stock was sold at an average price of $62.00, for a total transaction of $186,000.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 99,596 shares in the company, valued at $6,174,952. This represents a 2.92% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this link. 0.45% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.
Institutional Investors Weigh In On Mondelez International
Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. J.Safra Asset Management Corp purchased a new stake in shares of Mondelez International in the fourth quarter worth approximately $25,000. Advocate Investing Services LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Mondelez International in the fourth quarter worth approximately $25,000. KERR FINANCIAL PLANNING Corp purchased a new stake in shares of Mondelez International in the third quarter worth approximately $27,000. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Mondelez International in the fourth quarter worth approximately $28,000. Finally, Richardson Financial Services Inc. raised its holdings in shares of 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 during the period. 78.32% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Trending Headlines about Mondelez International
Here are the key news stories impacting Mondelez International this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Q1 beat — MDLZ reported revenue up 8.2% Y/Y and adjusted EPS that topped consensus (reported $0.67 vs. $0.61 expected); management highlighted double?digit growth in Latin America and Asia/MEA, supporting top?line momentum. Mondel?z International Reports Q1 2026 Results
- Positive Sentiment: Broker support — Barclays raised its price target to $68 and kept an “overweight” rating, signaling analyst confidence and providing upside narrative for investors. Benzinga
- Positive Sentiment: Options flow — unusually large call buying (over 12k calls, ~208% above average) has created bullish positioning that can amplify intraday moves and market attention. MDLZ Options Surge Puts Snack Giant in Index Spotlight
- Neutral Sentiment: FY?2026 guidance set — management provided EPS guidance of $2.920–$3.060 for FY?2026 (consensus ~3.02). The range shows continued growth visibility but sits roughly in line/slightly below consensus, making it a mixed catalyst for investors.
- Negative Sentiment: Margin and cost pressure — analysts flagged weaker margins and higher costs: adjusted EPS fell on a constant?currency basis (management noted a decline), indicating profitability headwinds despite revenue growth. Mondelez Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Up 8.2% Y/Y
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.
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