Mondelez Intl Stock Price, News & Analysis

Mondelēz International has completed its acquisition of Clif Bar & Company, creating a global snack bar player valued at over $1 billion. This acquisition enhances Mondelēz's focus on sustainable snacking, integrating well-known brands like CLIF®, CLIF Kid®, and LUNA® into its portfolio, which includes Perfect Snacks and Grenade. This strategic move is part of Mondelēz's ongoing effort to prioritize fast-growing snack segments, with previous acquisitions in the last year further consolidating its market position.

Mondelēz International reported a 9.5% increase in net revenues for Q2 2022, with a 13.1% rise in organic net revenue. The company’s diluted EPS fell by 28.9% to $0.54, while adjusted EPS grew by 9.1% on a constant-currency basis to $0.67. Operating cash flow rose to $2 billion, and free cash flow reached $1.6 billion. A 10% dividend increase was announced, and the company raised its full-year organic net revenue growth outlook to over 8%. The acquisition of Clif Bar aims to create a $1 billion snack bar business.

On July 20, 2022, Enjoy Life Natural Brands LLC announced an expansion of its voluntary recall initially issued on June 30th. The recall now includes one additional product and extends the Best By dates of four products due to potential contamination with hard plastic pieces. This recall does not involve allergens and is limited to specific products sold in the U.S. Consumers are advised to discard the recalled items, retaining packaging for refunds. This action is conducted in coordination with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Columbia Sportswear Company (NASDAQ: COLM) announced the appointment of Christiana Smith Shi as a director and member of its Audit Committee, effective July 8, 2022. Shi, founder of Lovejoy Advisors, LLC, brings extensive direct-to-consumer experience from her previous role as President, Direct-to-Consumer at Nike. She also serves on the boards of Mondelēz International (NASDAQ: MDLZ) and United Parcel Service (NYSE: UPS). CEO Tim Boyle expressed enthusiasm about Shi's expertise, which is expected to bolster the company's direct-to-consumer initiatives.

Mondelēz International (Nasdaq: MDLZ) will announce its Q2 2022 financial results on July 26, 2022, at 4:05 p.m. ET, followed by a conference call at 5:00 p.m. ET. Investors can join by calling 800-267-6316 in the U.S. or 203-518-9856 internationally. A listen-only webcast will be available on their website. A replay of the call can be accessed until August 2, 2022, with the access code MDLZQ22022. Mondelēz reported net revenues of approximately $29 billion in 2021 and is known for its global brands like Oreo and Cadbury.

Enjoy Life Natural Brands LLC has announced a voluntary recall of select baked snacks due to potential contamination with hard plastic pieces, discovered through internal quality assurance checks. This recall affects specific products with defined Best By Dates, currently available in retail and online in the U.S. and Canada. No injuries or illnesses have been reported. Consumers are advised to discard the affected products while retaining packaging for refunds. The recall is performed in coordination with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

Mondelēz International has announced its acquisition of Clif Bar & Company for $2.9 billion, aiming to enhance its snack bar portfolio. This deal will consolidate Mondelēz's leading brands like CLIF®, LUNA®, and CLIF Kid®, expanding its global snack bar business to over $1 billion. The transaction aligns with Mondelēz's strategy to focus on fast-growing snacking segments and is projected to be accretive in year two, generating cost synergies through expanded distribution.

Mondelēz International (Nasdaq: MDLZ) announced key presentations at the Deutsche Bank Global Consumer Conference on June 14 at 5:00 a.m. CT. The event will feature CEO Dirk Van de Put, CFO Luca Zaramella, and EVP Vinzenz Gruber. Interested parties can access a live webcast on the company's website, with a replay available after the event.

With net revenues of approximately $29 billion in 2021, Mondelēz International is a leader in the snacking industry, offering well-known brands like Oreo, Cadbury, and Sour Patch Kids across over 150 countries.