Mondelez International Surges to 169th in Daily Rankings with $634 Million Turnover

On July 17, 2025, Mondelez International (MDLZ) saw a significant surge in trading volume, with a total turnover of $634 million, marking a 76.73% increase from the previous day. This substantial rise in trading volume placed Mondelez at the 169th position in the daily stock market rankings. The stock price of Mondelez International also experienced a notable increase, rising by 3.45% over the past two days, with a cumulative gain of 4.58%.

Jefferies Financial Group has upgraded Mondelez International from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating, reflecting a positive outlook on the company's performance. This upgrade was accompanied by an increase in the price target for the stock, indicating Jefferies' confidence in Mondelez's future prospects. The analyst, Scott Marks, highlighted strong Easter sales and share gains in key markets as key drivers for this upgrade. This move by Jefferies is expected to have a positive impact on Mondelez's stock price, as it signals a bullish sentiment from a prominent financial institution.

Mondelez's recent performance has been bolstered by its Q1 report, which showed a 3.1% organic revenue growth despite a 12% decrease in gross profit. This resilience in revenue growth, coupled with a positive outlook for cocoa futures, has further strengthened the company's position in the market. The upgrade by Jefferies is likely to attract more investors to Mondelez, potentially driving further gains in the stock price.