Mondelez's 810M Volume Surges to 114th in Liquidity as Institutional Ownership Hits 78%

Mondelez International (NASDAQ:MDLZ) closed 0.44% lower on August 11, 2025, with a trading volume of $810 million—nearly double the previous day’s activity, ranking it 114th in market liquidity. The stock remains a focus for institutional investors, with 78.32% ownership concentrated in hedge funds and other large-scale holders. Recent portfolio adjustments include a 12.5% stake reduction by SouthState Corp, though new positions from Abound Financial LLC, Goodman Advisory Group LLC, and E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. highlight ongoing strategic interest.

The company’s quarterly dividend was raised to $0.50 per share, boosting its annualized yield to 3.2%. Analysts have maintained a cautiously optimistic stance, with a consensus price target of $71.95 and 14 "buy" ratings. Recent revisions include a $72.00 target from Morgan Stanley and a $78.00 target from Wells Fargo, reflecting varied confidence in short-term performance. Despite a recent earnings beat of $0.73 per share and 7.7% revenue growth, mixed analyst ratings—ranging from "overweight" to "neutral"—underscore market uncertainty.

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