Mondelez Shares Dip 0.91% with 241st Trading Volume Rank as Institutional Investors Boost Holdings

On August 8, 2025, Mondelez International (MDLZ) shares fell 0.91% with a trading volume of $0.4 billion, ranking 241st in daily trading activity. Institutional investors have shown increased confidence in the stock, with Atria Wealth Solutions Inc. boosting its holdings by 10.8% in the first quarter to 99,918 shares, valued at $6.82 million. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. significantly raised its stake by 376.1%, acquiring 438 shares worth $30,000 after adding 346 shares in the previous quarter.

The company recently announced a quarterly dividend of $0.50 per share, up from $0.47, effective October 14. This represents an annualized yield of 3.2%. Analysts highlight Mondelez’s strong liquidity metrics, including a beta of 0.46 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.69, alongside a 7.7% year-over-year revenue growth in its latest quarterly report, which exceeded earnings estimates by $0.05 per share.

Recent analyst activity reflects mixed but cautiously optimistic sentiment. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised its price target to $74.00 with an "overweight" rating, while Jefferies Financial Group upgraded to "buy" with a $78.00 target. Conversely, DA Davidson cut its rating to "neutral," adjusting its price objective to $68.00. The stock maintains a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating, with an average target of $71.95.

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