Mondelez International Receives Hold Rating from D.A. Davidson

Mondelez International (MDLZ) received a Hold rating from D.A. Davidson analyst Brian Holland, who has a 1.6% average return and a 44.17% success rate on recommended stocks. The company has a Strong Buy analyst consensus rating with a $75.07 average price target, implying a 17.43% upside from current levels.

Mondelez International (MDLZ) has been the subject of varying analyst ratings and recent performance trends. The company, known for iconic brands like Oreo, Cadbury, and Toblerone, has seen its stock price fluctuate over the past year. While the broader market has surged, Mondelez has lagged, with a 2.9% decline over the past 52 weeks compared to the S&P 500's 17% gain. However, on a year-to-date basis, Mondelez has outperformed the S&P 500, with a 9% increase compared to the index's 8.1% gain [1].

Analysts have a mixed outlook on Mondelez. The consensus rating is a "Moderate Buy," with 16 "Strong Buy" ratings, two "Moderate Buy," six "Hold," and one "Strong Sell" rating. This represents a slight increase in bullish sentiment compared to a month ago [1]. On July 30, Bernstein analyst Alexia Howard reaffirmed an "Outperform" rating and raised the stock's price target from $79 to $88, signaling increased confidence in the company's growth outlook [1].

Recent earnings reports have shown mixed results. In Q2 2025, Mondelez reported revenue of $8.98 billion, up 7.7% year-over-year, and adjusted EPS of $0.73, both of which beat Wall Street estimates. The strong results were driven largely by international markets, particularly Europe, where revenues surged 18.7% due to significant price increases. However, the company saw overall sales volumes fall by approximately 1.5%, with North America showing a sharper 2.4% drop, as consumers remained cautious amid inflation and pricing pressures [1].

For the current fiscal year, analysts expect Mondelez's EPS to decline 9.8% year-over-year to $3.03. The company's earnings surprise history is mixed, with it exceeding the consensus estimates in three of the last four quarters [1].

Institutional investors have shown interest in Mondelez, with UNIVEST FINANCIAL Corp boosting its holdings by 32.7% in the first quarter [2]. Several other hedge funds have also increased their stakes in the business, with Baker Avenue Asset Management LP, Nicolet Advisory Services LLC, Empirical Financial Services LLC, Harbour Investments Inc., and King Wealth Management Group all adding to their positions [2].

Despite the mixed outlook, Mondelez continues to expand through innovation, regional partnerships, and investments in fast-growing markets like India. The company's dividend has been increased to $0.50 per share, with an annualized yield of 3.1% [2].

References:
[1] https://finance.yahoo.com/news/mondelez-international-stock-analyst-estimates-123708026.html
[2] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/filing-univest-financial-corp-acquires-42289-shares-of-mondelez-international-inc-nasdaqmdlz-2025-08-01/