Mondelez International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MDLZ) Sees Large Drop in Short Interest

Mondelez International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MDLZ) saw a large decrease in short interest in the month of January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totaling 34,212,125 shares, a decrease of 14.8% from the December 31st total of 40,156,059 shares. Currently, 2.7% of the shares of the stock are short sold. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 11,722,623 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 2.9 days. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 11,722,623 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 2.9 days. Currently, 2.7% of the shares of the stock are short sold.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several brokerages have recently commented on MDLZ. TD Cowen lowered their price objective on Mondelez International from $68.00 to $62.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, January 8th. Barclays lowered their price target on Mondelez International from $71.00 to $67.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, October 30th. UBS Group cut their price objective on shares of Mondelez International from $63.00 to $60.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, January 14th. Wells Fargo & Company lowered their target price on shares of Mondelez International from $72.00 to $62.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, January 5th. Finally, Morgan Stanley cut their target price on shares of Mondelez International from $68.00 to $64.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, December 11th. Fourteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Mondelez International presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $66.11.

Key Stories Impacting Mondelez International

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results beat expectations — Mondelez reported $0.72 EPS vs. a $0.70 consensus and revenue of $10.50B vs. $10.32B expected, showing top‑line resilience despite cost headwinds. Mondelez (MDLZ) Q4 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates
• Neutral Sentiment: Brand marketing push — Mondelez launched a high‑profile RITZ commercial campaign tied to the Big Game, which may support consumer awareness but is unlikely to move near‑term fundamentals materially. RITZ® Crackers Delivers a Salty Slice of Paradise in Its Big Game Comeback
• Negative Sentiment: FY‑2026 guidance below Street — Management set EPS guidance of $2.920–$3.070, below the $3.13 consensus, signaling slower margin recovery and weighing on expectations for full‑year profit.
• Negative Sentiment: Company forecast misses Street — Reuters reports Mondelez is forecasting annual revenue and profit below analysts’ estimates as shoppers trade down to cheaper alternatives, indicating demand softness in certain categories. Mondelez forecasts annual revenue, profit below expectations
• Negative Sentiment: Margin pressure from commodities — The WSJ highlights that fourth‑quarter profit fell materially year‑over‑year (citing high cocoa costs), underscoring input‑cost risks that could pressure margins until costs normalize or price/mix improvements stick. Mondelez International Fourth-Quarter Profit Falls, Hurt by High Cocoa Costs

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Mondelez International

Several institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in MDLZ. Soundwatch Capital LLC purchased a new position in Mondelez International during the 2nd quarter worth $27,000. KERR FINANCIAL PLANNING Corp bought a new position in shares of Mondelez International during the 3rd quarter worth $27,000. Rossby Financial LCC increased its stake in shares of Mondelez International by 966.7% during the second quarter. Rossby Financial LCC now owns 448 shares of the company’s stock valued at $30,000 after buying an additional 406 shares during the period. Aspect Partners LLC raised its holdings in shares of Mondelez International by 180.5% in the second quarter. Aspect Partners LLC now owns 474 shares of the company’s stock valued at $32,000 after acquiring an additional 305 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Richardson Financial Services Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Mondelez International by 141.0% in the third quarter. Richardson Financial Services Inc. now owns 482 shares of the company’s stock valued at $30,000 after acquiring an additional 282 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 78.32% of the company’s stock.

Mondelez International Price Performance

Mondelez International stock traded up $0.78 during mid-day trading on Tuesday, reaching $59.47. 15,316,560 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 11,080,093. Mondelez International has a 12-month low of $51.20 and a 12-month high of $71.15. The company has a quick ratio of 0.37, a current ratio of 0.61 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.65. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $55.67 and a two-hundred day moving average of $59.53. The company has a market cap of $76.74 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.27 and a beta of 0.38.

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

Mondelez International Dividend Announcement

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

About Mondelez International

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.