DZ Bank has recently reduced MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL INC Common Stock (MDLZ) stock to Sell rating, as announced on February 7, 2025, according to Finviz. Earlier, on January 31, 2025, Piper Sandler had reduced the stock from a Overweight to Neutral, setting a price target of $63 for MDLZ stock. Jefferies also reduced Hold rating with a price target of $62. Additionally, Wells Fargo reduced Equal Weight rating on January 7, 2025, with a target price of $61. Deutsche Bank analysts, in their report published on December 12, 2024, also reduced Hold rating and set a price target of $67 for MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL INC Common Stock’s stock. Analyst ratings are significant because they provide insights into stock performance expectations, influencing investor decisions and market sentiment.
MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL INC Common Stock (MDLZ) Stock Trading Recap
On Friday, MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL INC Common Stock (MDLZ) stock saw a decline, ending the day at $60.82 which represents a decrease of $-0.34 or -0.56% from the prior close of $61.16. The stock opened at $61.22 and touched a low of $60.64 during the day, reaching a high of $62.19. The volume of shares traded was 10.03 million falling short of the average volume of 10.23 million.
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MDLZ Stock Performance and Moving Averages
In recent trading, MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL INC Common Stock (MDLZ) stock price has shown some volatility, fluctuating 4.05% over the last five trades and 7.38% over the past 30 trades. This represents a notable shift from earlier in the year. Over the last six months, the stock has risen by -14.58%, and it has plunged by -8.57% in the previous three months. Currently, MDLZ is trading at 4.53%, 2.49%, and -8.94% relative to its 20-Day, 50-Day, and 200-Day Simple Moving Averages, respectively.
As of the latest trading close, MDLZ, a Consumer Defensive sector stock, is trading -20.04% below its 52-week high but remains 12.73% above its 52-week low. The Average True Range (ATR) (14 days) of 1.38 highlights the stock’s average volatility, providing insight into how much the price typically fluctuates. This measure is crucial for understanding potential price swings and assessing overall market risk.
MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL INC Common Stock’s Profitability and Valuation Ratios
MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL INC Common Stock’s profitability metrics reveal financial health. The company currently boasts an operating margin of 13.93% and a profit margin of 12.65%, with a gross margin of -14.58%. The profit margin, also known as the revenue ratio or gross profit ratio, measures how efficiently a company converts sales into net income; higher margins indicate greater profitability.
In terms of valuation, MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL INC Common Stock’s market capitalization stands at $78.67 billion. Market cap represents the total value of all outstanding shares and is a key indicator of a company’s market value. The stock’s price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is 17.76, assessing the company’s valuation relative to its earnings. The forward P/E ratio, which uses projected earnings for the next financial year, is 18.99. Additionally, the Price-to-Sales Ratio is 2.16, reflecting the market’s valuation of the company’s sales, while the Price-to-Book Ratio is 2.98, comparing the market value to the company’s book value.
Understanding Insider Trading
Investors often prefer to invest in shares held by company insiders, as management is typically more aligned with the company’s success and shareholder interests. Currently, insiders own just 0.37% of MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL INC Common Stock (MDLZ)’s shares, while financial institutions hold 81.87%.
