Mondelez International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MDLZ) Short Interest Down 14.8% in January

Mondelez International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MDLZ) was the target of a significant decline in short interest in January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totaling 34,212,125 shares, a decline of 14.8% from the December 31st total of 40,156,059 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 11,722,623 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 2.9 days. Currently, 2.7% of the company’s shares are sold short. Currently, 2.7% of the company’s shares are sold short. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 11,722,623 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 2.9 days.

Mondelez International Stock Performance

Shares of MDLZ stock traded down $0.07 during trading hours on Wednesday, hitting $59.40. The stock had a trading volume of 20,593,462 shares, compared to its average volume of 12,159,126. The firm has a market capitalization of $76.65 billion, a PE ratio of 22.25 and a beta of 0.38. Mondelez International has a twelve month low of $51.20 and a twelve month high of $71.15. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $55.67 and its 200 day moving average is $59.53. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.65, a current ratio of 0.61 and a quick ratio of 0.37.

Mondelez International (NASDAQ:MDLZ) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, February 3rd. The company reported $0.72 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.70 by $0.02. The company had revenue of $10.50 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $10.32 billion. Mondelez International had a return on equity of 14.16% and a net margin of 9.38%.The company’s revenue was up 9.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the business posted $0.65 EPS. Mondelez International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.920-3.070 EPS. As a group, research analysts forecast that Mondelez International will post 2.9 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Mondelez International Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, January 14th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, December 31st were issued a $0.50 dividend. This represents a $2.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.4%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, December 31st. Mondelez International’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 74.91%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several brokerages recently weighed in on MDLZ. Zacks Research downgraded shares of Mondelez International from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research note on Monday, November 10th. Mizuho reduced their target price on shares of Mondelez International from $70.00 to $67.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, January 8th. Piper Sandler increased their price objective on shares of Mondelez International from $62.00 to $64.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday. Royal Bank Of Canada cut their price target on Mondelez International from $71.00 to $67.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, October 29th. Finally, DZ Bank raised Mondelez International from a “sell” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, October 30th. Fourteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Mondelez International currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $66.17.

Key Stories Impacting Mondelez International

Here are the key news stories impacting Mondelez International this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results: MDLZ beat consensus on EPS and revenue — pricing strength and cost discipline helped offset cocoa inflation, supporting near‑term earnings. Mondelez’s Q4 Earnings Top Estimates Despite Cocoa Cost Headwinds
• Positive Sentiment: Wells Fargo raised its price target to $65 and kept an “overweight” rating — a bullish signal from a large broker that supports upside expectations. Wells Fargo raises PT to $65
• Positive Sentiment: Stifel kept a “buy” rating while trimming its PT to $68 — indicates continued analyst confidence despite some near‑term caution. Stifel lowers PT to $68
• Neutral Sentiment: Piper Sandler nudged its target to $64 but maintained a “neutral” rating — a modest tweak that signals limited conviction from this shop. Piper Sandler raises PT to $64
• Neutral Sentiment: Mondelez featured in broader Nasdaq futures market commentary — market moves may be influenced by macro trading flows as well as company news. Nasdaq futures-led market discussion
• Neutral Sentiment: Management: Luca Zaramella is elevated to oversee both finance and operations — a material leadership change investors should monitor for execution impact but not an immediate earnings swing. Mondelez elevates Luca Zaramella
• Negative Sentiment: FY‑2026 guidance trimmed: MDLZ set EPS guidance of $2.92–$3.07, below street consensus (~$3.13) — the weaker guide is a primary reason for downward pressure on the stock. Mondelez forecasts annual revenue, profit below expectations
• Negative Sentiment: Margin/headwind detail: persistent cocoa inflation cut into profit (quarterly profit declined year‑over‑year), highlighting input‑cost risk for chocolate and confectionery lines. WSJ: Profit falls, hurt by high cocoa costs
• Negative Sentiment: Consumer pullback and category mix: management says price increases prompted some shoppers to trade down, weighing on volumes in North America — a region‑specific slowdown that jeopardizes near‑term growth. Mondelez falls after North America lags
• Negative Sentiment: Market takeaways: multiple outlets flag a “muted” 2026 outlook as pricing and consumer trade‑downs bite — reinforcing caution among investors despite the quarter’s beat. MSN: forecasts muted 2026

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in MDLZ. AlphaStar Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Mondelez International during the second quarter worth $1,336,000. Asset Management One Co. Ltd. lifted its holdings in Mondelez International by 3.1% in the 3rd quarter. Asset Management One Co. Ltd. now owns 726,923 shares of the company’s stock worth $45,411,000 after purchasing an additional 22,194 shares during the last quarter. Deprince Race & Zollo Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Mondelez International by 70.5% in the third quarter. Deprince Race & Zollo Inc. now owns 469,058 shares of the company’s stock worth $29,302,000 after buying an additional 193,956 shares during the last quarter. Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund boosted its holdings in shares of Mondelez International by 32.2% during the 3rd quarter. Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund now owns 147,913 shares of the company’s stock worth $9,240,000 after buying an additional 36,037 shares during the period. Finally, Confluence Investment Management LLC raised its holdings in Mondelez International by 324.5% in the 3rd quarter. Confluence Investment Management LLC now owns 2,223,914 shares of the company’s stock worth $138,928,000 after acquiring an additional 1,699,980 shares during the period. 78.32% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Mondelez International Company Profile

Mondelez International is a global snacks company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, formed in 2012 when Kraft Foods split to create a business focused on snack foods and a separate North American grocery company. Mondelez develops, manufactures, markets and distributes a broad portfolio of snack products intended for retail, foodservice and e‑commerce channels around the world.

The company’s product mix centers on biscuits and cookies, chocolate and confectionery, gum and candy, and savory crackers and baked snacks.