Mondelez International Stock Performance and Analyst Outlook
Mondelez International (MDLZ) has underperformed the broader market over the past year, with its stock falling 3.8% compared to a 16.5% rise in the S&P 500 Index ($SPX). However, it outperformed on a YTD basis by rising 16.4%, versus SPX's 8.3%. The company has faced challenges from cocoa cost inflation and volume weakness, particularly in North America. On July 28, Mondelez reported better-than-expected Q2 results with adjusted EPS of $0.73 and revenue of $9.36 billion. This led to a stock price increase over 4%. The company raised its full-year organic net revenue growth outlook due to resilient demand, higher pricing, and strong regional performance in Latin America and Asia. Analysts remain cautiously optimistic with a consensus rating of 'Moderate Buy' based on 13 'Strong Buy', two 'Moderate Buys', and eight 'Holds'. The mean price target is $67.50, suggesting potential upside for investors.
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