Financial Performance - Net revenues decreased 1.9% to $8.3 billion in Q2 2024 and decreased 0.2% to $17.6 billion in the first six months of 2024 compared to the same periods in the prior year[134]. - Organic Net Revenue increased 2.5% to $8.6 billion in Q2 2024 and increased 3.4% to $18.0 billion in the first six months of 2024 compared to the same periods in the prior year[134]. - Diluted EPS attributable to Mondelēz International decreased 34.8% to $0.45 in Q2 2024 and decreased 32.3% to $1.49 in the first six months of 2024 compared to the same periods in the prior year[134]. - Adjusted EPS increased 19.4% to $0.86 in Q2 2024 and increased 15.9% to $1.82 in the first six months of 2024 compared to the same periods in the prior year[134]. - Net revenues decreased by $164 million (1.9%) to $8,343 million in Q2 2024, while Organic Net Revenue increased by $209 million (2.5%) to $8,559 million[139]. - The company experienced a net revenue decrease of 0.2% to $17.633 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2024, impacted by unfavorable currency-related items and the divestiture of the developed market gum business[149]. - The company’s diluted EPS attributable to Mondelēz International decreased to $1.49 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, down from $2.20 in the same period of 2023, reflecting a 32.3% decline[149]. Operating Income and Expenses - Operating income fell by $571 million (40.1%) to $854 million in Q2 2024 compared to $1,425 million in the same period last year[139]. - Adjusted Operating Income increased by $223 million (17.6%) to $1,492 million, with constant currency basis showing a $280 million (22.1%) increase[141]. - Total selling, general and administrative expenses increased by $22 million from Q2 2023, with a net increase of $79 million when excluding divestiture-related benefits, driven mainly by higher advertising and consumer promotion costs[144]. - Total selling, general and administrative expenses rose by $105 million compared to the first six months of 2023, with an underlying increase of $217 million driven by higher advertising and consumer promotion costs[156]. - Segment operating income for North America decreased by $35 million (6.1%) to $545 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $580 million in the same period of 2023[163]. - Segment operating income for Europe increased by $185 million (19.4%) to $1,141 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $956 million in the same period of 2023[179]. Currency and Commodity Impact - Unfavorable currency-related items impacted Organic Net Revenue by $216 million (2.6pp) in Q2 2024 and $348 million (2.0pp) in the first six months of 2024[124][125]. - Currency-related items negatively impacted net revenues by $216 million, primarily due to unfavorable currency translation rates[140]. - Currency-related items negatively impacted operating income by $57 million, primarily due to the strength of the U.S. dollar against various currencies[145]. - Unfavorable currency changes decreased operating income by $127 million, primarily due to the strength of the U.S. dollar against various currencies[157]. - The company anticipates facing higher cocoa costs in the near- and medium-term, with cocoa prices on the Intercontinental Exchange up 175% compared to the same day in the second quarter of 2023[201]. - The company utilizes hedging and pricing strategies to manage commodity cost fluctuations, although full protection against price increases may not be achievable[202]. Business Segments and Market Performance - The operations in Russia generated 2.9% of consolidated net revenue in Q2 2024, compared to 2.8% in Q2 2023[119]. - Emerging markets net revenues decreased by 1.4%, while Organic Net Revenue in emerging markets increased by 4.5%[140]. - Developed markets net revenues decreased by 2.3%, with Organic Net Revenue growth of 1.2%[140]. - Latin America net revenues increased by $4 million (0.3%) to $1,232 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, driven by higher net pricing[165]. - The company experienced declines in chocolate, cheese & grocery, gum, candy, and refreshment beverages, partially offset by gains in biscuits & baked snacks[165]. Strategic Initiatives and Investments - The company approved funding of $1.2 billion for a multi-year ERP System Implementation program expected to be completed by year-end 2028[122]. - The Board of Directors approved funding of $1.2 billion for a multi-year ERP and supply chain systems transformation program, expected to be completed by year-end 2028[16]. - The company is engaged in discussions with the European Commission regarding an investigation into competition law practices[211]. Risk Management and Forward-Looking Statements - Key risks include macroeconomic weakness, commodity cost volatility, geopolitical uncertainty, and competition pressures[207]. - The company acknowledges that actual results may differ materially from forward-looking statements due to various risks and uncertainties[207]. - Future financial conditions and results are subject to change based on evolving risks and uncertainties, as detailed in SEC filings[207]. Non-GAAP Financial Measures - The company utilizes non-GAAP financial measures to provide additional insights into operating results and trends[208]. - "Organic Net Revenue" excludes impacts from acquisitions, divestitures, and currency fluctuations, reflecting underlying business growth[209]. - Adjusted Operating Income excludes costs related to restructuring, acquisitions, and other significant items for better comparability[209]. - Adjusted EPS is calculated excluding specific impacts such as losses on debt extinguishment and tax law changes, providing clearer performance insights[211]. - The company has begun excluding the impact of extreme pricing in Argentina from non-GAAP measures due to hyperinflation concerns[211].

Financial Performance - Net revenues decreased by 1.9% in Q2 2024, while Organic Net Revenue grew by 2.5% with an underlying Volume/Mix decline of 2.2%[2] - Diluted EPS was $0.45, down 34.8%, while Adjusted EPS was $0.86, up 25.0% on a constant currency basis[2][8] - Gross profit decreased by $557 million, with a gross profit margin of 33.5%, down 590 basis points year-over-year[6] - Operating income decreased by $571 million, resulting in an operating income margin of 10.2%, down 660 basis points[7] - Net earnings attributable to Mondelēz International were $601 million in Q2 2024, a decline of 36.3% compared to $944 million in Q2 2023[22] - Basic earnings per share decreased to $0.45 in Q2 2024 from $0.69 in Q2 2023[22] - Net earnings for the six months ended June 30, 2024, were $2,019 million, a decrease from $3,030 million in the same period of 2023, representing a decline of approximately 33.4%[26] - The company reported a loss on equity method investment transactions of $665 million, impacting net earnings significantly[81] Cash Flow and Capital Expenditures - Year-to-date cash provided by operating activities was $2.1 billion, an increase of $0.2 billion compared to the prior year; Free Cash Flow remained flat at $1.5 billion[2] - The company returned $2.2 billion to shareholders in the first half of 2024, with an announced 11% increase in quarterly dividend to $0.470 per share[9] - Free Cash Flow, defined as net cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditures, is a primary measure used by the company to monitor cash flow performance[31] - The company reported a net cash used in financing activities of $1,604 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $3,539 million in the same period of 2023, a reduction of 54.7%[26] - Capital expenditures rose to $666 million in the first half of 2024, up from $495 million in the same period of 2023, indicating a 34.5% increase[26] Revenue and Market Performance - Net revenues for Q2 2024 were $8,343 million, a decrease of 1.9% compared to $8,507 million in Q2 2023[22] - The total reported (GAAP) net revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2024, were $8,343 million, with organic (non-GAAP) revenues of $8,559 million[72] - The company reported a 2.5% change in organic (non-GAAP) revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to the same period in the previous year[72] - For the six months ended June 30, 2024, reported net revenues were $17,633 million, a slight increase of 0.2% from $17,673 million in the same period of 2023[73] - The company experienced a $164 million decrease in reported revenues due to divestitures and currency fluctuations[73] Cost and Margin Analysis - Adjusted Gross Profit margin increased by 330 basis points to 40.5% due to higher pricing and lower manufacturing costs[6] - Adjusted Operating Income margin increased by 270 basis points to 17.9%, driven by higher net pricing and lower manufacturing costs[7] - Gross profit margin decreased to 33.5% in Q2 2024 from 39.4% in Q2 2023, reflecting increased cost pressures[22] - The adjusted (Non-GAAP) operating income for the three months ended June 30, 2024, was $1,492 million, representing a margin of 17.9%[75] - The year-over-year change in reported (GAAP) gross profit was an increase of 11.0%, while adjusted (Non-GAAP) gross profit increased by 9.2%[77] Strategic Initiatives and Acquisitions - The company completed the sale of its developed market gum business on October 1, 2023, receiving cash proceeds of $1.4 billion and recording a pre-tax gain of $108 million[36] - The company acquired 100% of Grupo Bimbo's confectionery business, Ricolino, for $9 million in integration costs in Q2 2024 and $10 million in Q2 2023[39] - The acquisition of Clif Bar incurred integration costs of $16 million in Q2 2024 and $16 million in Q2 2023, with total costs of $36 million for the first half of 2024 and $55 million for the first half of 2023[40] - The acquisition of Chipita resulted in integration costs of $1 million in Q2 2024 and $4 million in Q2 2023[41] Currency and Tax Impacts - The company recorded net unrealized losses of $573 million from commodity and currency derivatives in Q2 2024, compared to gains of $168 million in Q2 2023[46] - The company recorded a net tax expense of $25 million in Q2 2024 due to enacted tax law changes, compared to $2 million in Q2 2023[55] - The effective tax rate for the three months ended June 30, 2024, was 34.7%[79] - The company reported unfavorable currency-related items of $216 million (2.6pp) for the three months ended June 30, 2024, primarily due to unfavorable currency translation rate changes of $544 million (6.5pp) and partially offset by an adjustment for extreme pricing of $328 million (3.9pp)[67] Future Outlook - For 2024, the company expects Organic Net Revenue growth at the upper end of 3% to 5% and high single-digit Adjusted EPS growth on a constant currency basis[10] - The company's outlook for 2024 includes projected Organic Net Revenue growth and Adjusted EPS growth on a constant currency basis, but it cannot reconcile these projections to reported figures due to unpredictability in currency exchange rates and potential acquisitions or divestitures[70] - Future outlook remains cautious with ongoing market challenges, but the company is focused on strategic growth initiatives and cost management[86]

Wall Street analysts forecast that Mondelez (MDLZ) will report quarterly earnings of $0.78 per share in its upcoming release, pointing to a year-over-year increase of 2.6%. It is anticipated that revenues will amount to $8.39 billion, exhibiting a decline of 1.4% compared to the year-ago quarter.Over the past 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been adjusted downward by 1.2% to its current level. This demonstrates the covering analysts' collective reassessment of their initial projection ...

Mondelez International, Inc. (MDLZ) is likely to register a top-line decrease when it reports second-quarter 2024 earnings on Jul 30. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is pegged at $8.39 million, which indicates a 1.3% decline from the year-ago period.However, the bottom line is likely to increase year over year. The consensus mark for earnings has dipped by a penny in the past 30 days to 78 cents per share, though it indicates 2.6% growth from the year-ago quarter’s earnings of 14 cents. MDLZ has a ...

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CHICAGO, July 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mondelēz International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDLZ) will release its second quarter 2024 financial results on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 4:05 p.m. ET and will host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. ET that day. Investors and analysts may participate via phone by calling (800) 245-3047 from the United States and (203) 518-9765 from other locations. To ensure timely access, participants should dial in approximately 10 minutes before the call starts. A listen-only webcast will be ...

CHICAGO, July 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mondelēz International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MDLZ) will release its second quarter 2024 financial results on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 4:05 p.m. ET and will host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. ET that day. Investors and analysts may participate via phone by calling (800) 245-3047 from the United States and (203) 518-9765 from other locations. To ensure timely access, participants should dial in approximately 10 minutes before the call starts. A listen-only webcast will be ...

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jetcityimage Investment Thesis Mondelez International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MDLZ) has good growth prospects ahead. The company's revenue growth in the coming quarters should benefit from pack size changes which the company is doing to sustain demand in an inflationary environment by ensuring the affordability of entry-level packs. In addition, the non-recurrence of one-time volume headwinds that the company faced in Q1 2024 should also benefit revenues. In the medium to long term, an increase in distribution both i ...

jetcityimage Mondelez International Inc. (NASDAQ:MDLZ) is an American multinational confectionery, snack food, and beverage company. Founded in 2012, but with certain roots dating back to 1923, Mondelez is now an $88 billion (by market cap) confectionary and snack giant that employs approximately 90,000 people. The company reports results across four geographic segments: Europe, 35% of FY 2023 revenue; America, 31%; Asia, Middle East & Africa, 20%; and Latin America, 14%. Developed markets account for 6 ...