DA Davidson Analysts Cut Earnings Estimates for MDLZ

Key Points

• DA Davidson has reduced its Q3 2025 EPS estimate for Mondelez International from $0.74 to $0.71, reflecting a more cautious outlook for the company.
• Mondelez recently increased its quarterly dividend from $0.47 to $0.50, representing an annual yield of 3.2%.
• Thirteen analysts have rated Mondelez with a Buy rating, while the stock's consensus price target is $70.84.

Mondelez International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MDLZ - Free Report) - Equities research analysts at DA Davidson decreased their Q3 2025 EPS estimates for shares of Mondelez International in a research note issued on Monday, October 20th. DA Davidson analyst B. Holland now expects that the company will earn $0.71 per share for the quarter, down from their previous estimate of $0.74. The consensus estimate for Mondelez International's current full-year earnings is $2.90 per share. DA Davidson also issued estimates for Mondelez International's FY2026 earnings at $3.27 EPS.

Mondelez International (NASDAQ:MDLZ - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, April 11th. The company reported $0.66 earnings per share for the quarter. The company had revenue of $7.30 billion during the quarter. Mondelez International had a net margin of 9.84% and a return on equity of 15.35%.

Several other research analysts also recently issued reports on the company. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a "hold (c)" rating on shares of Mondelez International in a report on Tuesday, October 14th. Jefferies Financial Group upgraded Mondelez International from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating and boosted their target price for the stock from $66.00 to $78.00 in a research report on Thursday, July 17th. Sanford C. Bernstein raised their price target on Mondelez International from $79.00 to $88.00 and gave the company an "outperform" rating in a report on Wednesday, July 30th. Barclays lifted their price objective on Mondelez International from $74.00 to $77.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a research report on Thursday, July 31st. Finally, Morgan Stanley reduced their target price on shares of Mondelez International from $73.00 to $71.00 and set an "overweight" rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, October 6th. Thirteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seven have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Mondelez International has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $70.84.

Mondelez International Price Performance

Shares of MDLZ stock opened at $62.81 on Tuesday. Mondelez International has a 1 year low of $53.95 and a 1 year high of $71.82. The company has a current ratio of 0.64, a quick ratio of 0.39 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.69. The firm's 50 day moving average is $62.25 and its 200-day moving average is $65.21. The firm has a market capitalization of $81.27 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.01, a PEG ratio of 5.58 and a beta of 0.45.

Mondelez International Increases Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, October 14th. Investors of record on Tuesday, September 30th were paid a $0.50 dividend. This represents a $2.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.2%. This is an increase from Mondelez International's previous quarterly dividend of $0.47. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, September 30th. Mondelez International's dividend payout ratio is presently 73.26%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of MDLZ. Abound Financial LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Mondelez International during the first quarter valued at about $25,000. Goodman Advisory Group LLC bought a new position in Mondelez International in the 1st quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Soundwatch Capital LLC acquired a new stake in Mondelez International during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $27,000. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. grew its holdings in Mondelez International by 376.1% during the 1st quarter. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. now owns 438 shares of the company's stock worth $30,000 after acquiring an additional 346 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Rossby Financial LCC lifted its holdings in shares of Mondelez International by 966.7% during the second quarter. Rossby Financial LCC now owns 448 shares of the company's stock worth $30,000 after purchasing an additional 406 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 78.32% of the company's stock.

About Mondelez International

Mondelez International, Inc, through its subsidiaries, manufactures, markets, and sells snack food and beverage products in the Latin America, North America, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe. It provides biscuits and baked snacks, including cookies, crackers, salted snacks, snack bars, and cakes and pastries; chocolates; and gums and candies, as well as various cheese and grocery, and powdered beverage products.

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