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Mondelez International

Mondelez has operated independently since its split from the former Kraft Foods North American grocery business in October 2012. The firm is a leading player in the global snack enclave with a presence in the biscuit (49% of sales), chocolate (31%), gum/candy (11%), beverage (3%), and cheese and grocery (6%) aisles, as of the end of fiscal 2024. Mondelez's portfolio includes well-known brands like Oreo, Chips Ahoy, Halls, and Cadbury. The firm derives around one third of its revenue from developing markets, just more than one third from Europe, and the remainder from North America.

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Chocolate lovers are in for a rude awakening this Easter, with their favorite bars, cherished brands, and even the iconic Cadbury Creme Egg are significantly dearer compared to prior years.
The 370% rally in cocoa prices, from $2,600 a ton in 2023 to $12,200 in April 2024, is more than just a bitter pill for consumers. It is weighing on the entire supply chain, from farmers and traders to confectionery giants and small chocolatiers alike.
While prices have stabilized this year, they are still well above historic averages at $7,750 a ton, and analysts warn that there is little relief on the horizon.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Turmoil In West Africa &#8211; Poor Weather, Crop Failures &amp; Floods</h2>
The world produces nearly 6 million tonnes of cocoa beans each year, with two-thirds of them coming from the West African nations of Ghana and Ivory Coast. Starting with the 2022-23 cocoa season, however, the region has been hit by a perfect storm of floods, crop failures, and shifting weather patterns.
According to the International Cocoa Association, the global market has faced three consecutive years of deficit, the latest being a 150,000 tonne deficit during the 2024-25 season.&nbsp;
Following devastating floods that wiped out key growing regions, the extra dry Harmattan season roasted the cocoa pods, according to a <a href="https://think.ing.com/articles/cocoa-deficit-concerns-grow-chocolate-prices-record/">report</a> by ING Group analysts. Harmattan refers to dusty easterly or north-easterly winds on the West African coast that prevail between December to February. 
To make matters worse, nearly 600,000 hectares of the 1.4 million hectares of land in Ghana that is under cocoa production has been infected with Swollen Foot Virus, which affects cocoa trees, harming their yield, and ultimately killing them, according to Reuters.
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Chart representing Cocoa prices in USD per Tonne: source: tradingeconomics.com
Even as the dust settles on these issues, climate change-driven shifting weather patterns are threatening to destroy West Africa's cocoa industry for good.
Max Dugan-Knight, a climate data scientist at Deep Sky, a Canadian carbon capture startup, says that cocoa is grown in tropical climates, but persistent temperatures above 90°F kill cocoa trees. Both Ivory Coast and Ghana now see extended periods above these thresholds every year.
Climate change is causing more extreme heat, extreme precipitation, and larger swings between hot and cold and wet and dry. None of that is good for crops like cocoa, he adds.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tariffs &amp; Other Structural Issues</h2>
While critical problems continue to persist across key areas of the supply, new structural issues have since cropped up, further adding to the complexity of this crisis.
With just two days left for Easter, the White House is planning its annual Easter Egg Roll, a time-honored tradition going back nearly 150 years. The event will use 30,000 real eggs, but for those who want to celebrate with chocolate Easter Bunnies and eggs, things aren't as festive.
Recently, the U.S. Government <a href="https://benzinga.com/25/04/44616760/donald-trump-sets-reciprocal-tariffs-on-key-trade-partners-in-historic-policy-shock">imposed reciprocal tariffs</a> of 21% on the Ivory Coast and 10% on Ghana, making cocoa more expensive for importers and chocolate producers located in the United States. To make matters worse, no region in the U.S. besides small parts of Hawaii is suitable for cultivating cocoa.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Shrinkflation Takes Hold of Big Chocolate</h2>
The big chocolate and confectionery companies such as Hershey Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSY#NYSE">HSY</a>) and Mondelez International Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDLZ#NASDAQ">MDLZ</a>), which owns Cadbury's, have come under pressure from rising raw material prices, but not to the extent that was expected.
While cocoa prices have rallied over 300%, Hershey's has raised prices by 12% to 13% for some products, Mondelez by less than 10% for its chocolate products, while other popular brands such as Lindt &amp; Spruengli AG have hiked prices by 6.5%.
According to the consumer price index, the retail price of chocolate has increased by 3% over the past year. A part of this was owing to the extensive hedging strategies and long-term contracts used by the big companies to handle volatility, but that doesn't last very long.
As cocoa prices show no signs of retreating, companies have begun employing other strategies to maintain their prices and margins in the long run.&nbsp;
This includes a reduction in product sizes, or ‘Shrinkflation,' along with changing formulations, with some products now labeled &#8220;chocolatey&#8221; or &#8220;chocolate flavored&#8221; to reflect reduced cocoa content, according to a <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-02-29/rising-cocoa-prices-drive-mars-hersey-to-use-less-chocolate">report</a> by Bloomberg.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Small Craft Chocolatiers Are Doing Better</h2>
Smaller craft chocolatiers see an opportunity in this crisis and are using their unique niche positioning to pass on the costs to consumers.
According to Chaitanya Muppala, the CEO of Manam Chocolate, an Indian craft chocolate brand focused on ethical sourcing and sustainability, "Given that for many companies the cacao content is going to change to cushion the volatility, this stands as an opportunity for us to truly familiarize people with premium quality, world-class chocolate."
Muppala adds that fine flavor cacao that craft chocolatiers work with has always traded at a premium to bulk cacao, and while the gap has narrowed, it still trades at a considerable premium. "We don't bother much about spot cacao prices," he says.
According to Carla Martin, director of the Fine Cacao and Chocolate Institute at Harvard University, there are 400 specialty chocolate companies in the U.S., a number that has doubled since 2017. She now worries that the rising prices alongside the new tariffs by the Trump administration could kill this nascent industry, as <a href="https://www.marketplace.org/story/2025/01/03/climate-related-cocoa-shortages-put-strain-on-the-global-chocolate-industry">reported</a> by The Marketplace. &nbsp;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Easter Bunnies: More Expensive Than Ever, Not Getting Any Cheaper</h2>
Chocolate Easter bunnies, already costlier to produce due to their intricate shapes, are expected to see price increases, with German manufacturers reporting bunnies are 2 to 3 times more expensive than regular chocolate bars, according to a <a href="https://www.dw.com/en/germany-high-global-cocoa-prices-hamper-easter-bunny-output/a-72220808">report</a> by DW.&nbsp;
Cocoa's rally has turned a holiday indulgence into a bellwether for climate resilience and trade policy. Whether the industry can channel record prices into better farm incomes and sustainable replanting will determine if the current boom ends in relief, or another meltdown the following Easter.
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Mondelez International's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDLZ#NYSE">MDLZ</a>) short percent of float has risen 16.67% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 32.61 million shares sold short, which is 2.52% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.3 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Mondelez International Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744984838_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Mondelez International has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Mondelez International's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Mondelez International's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 6.20%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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UBS analyst Cody Ross maintains Mondelez International (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDLZ#NASDAQ">MDLZ</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $60 to $69.

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UBS Maintains Neutral on Mondelez International, Raises Price Target to $69

JP Morgan analyst Ken Goldman maintains Mondelez International (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDLZ#NASDAQ">MDLZ</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $64 to $74.

JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on Mondelez International, Raises Price Target to $74

Mondelez International Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDLZ#NASDAQ">MDLZ</a>) is <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/b44727332/home-and-heart-of-global-toblerone-production-mondel-z-international-invests-65-million-swiss-fran" rel="noreferrer noopener">strengthening its presence in Switzerland</a> through a planned investment of nearly 65 million Swiss Francs ($76.62 million) to upgrade its Toblerone-making facility in Bern.
The Oreo maker aims to establish the facility as a global hub for high-end chocolate manufacturing.
The investment will elevate the Bern site into a dedicated "Center of Excellence" for Toblerone, a brand that has been crafted in Switzerland's capital since 1908.
As interest in premium chocolate continues to grow, the Bern factory is set to receive an improved production line, which is expected to be operational by fall 2025.
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Alongside increasing output, the company plans to improve its chocolate and nougat processing, modernize the facility's infrastructure, and optimize its logistics systems.
About 90% of Toblerone sold around the world originates from the Bern site, underscoring its strategic importance.
The factory has been a key part of the brand's identity for over a century. As a tribute to this heritage, Toblerone bars made in Bern will soon carry the Swiss flag on their packaging, highlighting their origin.
Mondelez's decision aligns with its target of becoming the global leader in chocolate by 2030. Toblerone, with its iconic triangular shape and heritage dating back to its invention by Theodor Tobler and Emil Baumann, stands at the core of this strategy.
The company plans to use the brand's strong recognition and market dominance, particularly in travel retail, as a launchpad for further growth.
The company's <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43832950/oreo-maker-mondelez-faces-rising-costs-due-to-new-us-health-policies" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chocolate Category recorded an 8%</a> growth in 2024. Mondelez CEO Dirk Van de Put projected a 30% to 50% increase in chocolate costs, particularly due to a supply crisis in Africa.
The rising costs could lead to customers dishing higher prices on chocolate products. The company expects<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43488899/your-oreos-to-cost-more-mondelez-warns-of-unprecedented-cocoa-price" rel="noreferrer noopener"> FY25 adjusted EPS to decline</a> approximately 10% on a constant currency basis due to unprecedented cocoa cost inflation.
Price Action: MDLZ shares traded lower by 0.91% at $65.59 at the last check on Thursday.
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Oreo Maker Mondelez Commits $76 Million To Swiss Toblerone Factory

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<li>Mondelēz International, one of the world's largest snacking companies, is investing in its manufacturing facility in Bern (Switzerland), the home and heart of Toblerone.</li>
<li>The significant investment in Bern will create the global center of excellence for Toblerone in Switzerland.</li>
<li>With the investment in Bern, the company underlines Toblerone's growth ambitions to win in the premium segment.</li>
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Piper Sandler analyst Michael Lavery maintains Mondelez International (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDLZ#NASDAQ">MDLZ</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $59 to $64.

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Wells Fargo analyst Chris Carey maintains Mondelez International (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDLZ#NASDAQ">MDLZ</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $64 to $68.

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Risk appetite is on track to end the week on a negative note. Investors continue to trim their equity exposure amid the threat of tariffs and a higher-than-expected increase in the Fed&#8217;s most <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/03/44535109/feds-favorite-inflation-gauge-rises-more-than-expected-in-february-casting-doubt-on-near-term-rate-cuts">closely watched inflation metric.</a>
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The uptick in core inflation dealt a blow to investor hopes for near-term interest rate cuts, reinforcing the view that the Fed is in no rush to ease policy amid persistent price pressures. 
Adding to the jitters, earlier this week, Trump's announcement of a 25% tariff on all foreign auto imports stirred fears of retaliatory trade measures and higher consumer prices.
Investors are now bracing for a potential announcement of "reciprocal tariffs" on April 2, which could further escalate trade tensions and pressure profit margins across multiple sectors.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Stocks Slide, Safe Havens Shine</h3>
The S&amp;P 500 index opened lower, with the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) down 0.5%. The Nasdaq 100 – as tracked by the Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) – fell 0.8%. The Dow eased 0.3%. 
Within mega-cap stocks, Mondelez International Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDLZ#NASDAQ">MDLZ</a>) was the strongest performer, up 1%, while Target Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>) led among the laggards, down 2.5%. 
Gold prices, as mimicked by the SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>), jumped 0.7% to trade above $3,070 per ounce, setting a new record high. Investors turned to traditional safe havens in reaction to the inflation surprise and rising geopolitical uncertainty.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) tumbled 2.2%, flipping to weekly losses. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Investor Sentiment The Most Bearish Since October 2022</h3>
The latest AAII Investor Sentiment Survey shows a sharp deterioration in retail investor confidence.January. 
&#8220;The bull-bear spread of the American Association of Individual Investors (AAII) sentiment survey has fallen to the lowest level since October of 2022 as those considering themselves bearish far outnumber those that are expecting gains in the equity market over the next six months,&#8221; said Equity Clock in its latest a monthly outlook. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tariff Tensions Rattle Automakers</h3>
Trump's proposed 25% auto tariff sent shockwaves across the U.S. auto industry this week, with legacy carmakers bearing the brunt. 
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They were down 0.8% and 1% during early trading Friday, respectively.
In stark contrast, U.S.-based EV manufacturers—building all their vehicles domestically—emerge as winners. Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), Rivian Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>), and Lucid Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>) are all on track to notch their best weekly performance of 2025, as investors bet on their potential insulation from import tariffs.
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Shares of companies within the broader consumer staple sector are trading lower amid overall market uncertainty after President Trump confirmed March 4 tariffs.

Mondelez International (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDLZ#NASDAQ">MDLZ</a>) is bracing for rising costs as the "<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/11/41822473/trumps-potential-health-czar-robert-f-kennedy-jr-rattles-vaccine-stocks-shoot-first-reaction" rel="noreferrer noopener">Make America Healthy Again</a>" (MAHA) initiative, spearheaded by the U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. adds pressure to the company.
According to Mondelez CEO Dirk van de Put, this movement may result in major reformulations of well-known U.S. products such as Ritz crackers and Chips Ahoy cookies, necessitating adjustments to ingredients and food colorings. These modifications are anticipated to drive up production expenses, reported Reuters.
Kennedy is vocal about specific food ingredients and the condition of major public health organizations, such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Food and Drug Administration, and the National Institutes of Health.
Speaking at the&nbsp;2025 Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY) Conference, the company's <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/g43781887/mondel-z-international-showcases-continued-progress-on-sustainable-growth-highlights-attractive-ca" rel="noreferrer noopener">executives shared their perspectives </a>on its strategic goals and leadership in key markets, highlighting expansion in promising areas such as cakes and pastries.
"Our strong foundation of iconic brands and attractive categories position us for continued value creation," said Chair and CEO Dirk Van de Put.
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"We're excited about our strong playbook to win in large and attractive adjacencies, like cakes and pastries, that provide a significant runway of growth opportunities."
The company's Chocolate Category recorded an 8% growth in 2024. the <a target="_blank" href="https://ir.mondelezinternational.com/static-files/d6229044-e6b4-4449-93bd-2d677ec8c1b0" rel="noreferrer noopener">strategy to navigate the rising cocoa</a> costs include targeted cost savings, increased cocoa supply chain resiliency and safeguarding entry-level pricing and low unit pricing
to support consumption.
Consumers can also expect higher prices on chocolate products, with Van de Put projecting a 30% to 50% increase in chocolate costs, particularly due to a supply crisis in Africa.
Mondelez's fourth-quarter revenue of $9.60 billion and adjusted EPS of $0.65 both <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43488899/your-oreos-to-cost-more-mondelez-warns-of-unprecedented-cocoa-price" rel="noreferrer noopener">missed the consensus estimates</a>.
The company expects FY25 adjusted EPS to decline approximately 10% on a constant currency basis due to unprecedented cocoa cost inflation.
The company is dealing with issues that differ sharply from the wider consumer goods industry, where inflation worries have caused a pause in price increases and even some discounts.
According to a Bloomberg <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-18/mondelez-sees-chocolate-prices-rising-up-to-50-on-cocoa-surge?srnd=phx-industries-consumer&amp;sref=TBDibEcD" rel="noreferrer noopener">report</a>, the near tripling of cocoa prices last year has had a direct effect on the chocolate giants.
Price Action: MDLZ shares closed higher by 1.23% at $61.93 on Wednesday.
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