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CHICAGO, Jan. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mondelēz International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDLZ) will release its fourth quarter 2024 financial results on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 4:05 p.m. ET and will host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. ET that day.

The year 2025 is just getting started, and investors have as much pressure as ever to get their portfolios set in the right direction, as a few winners in the first half of the year can not only give investors confidence but also plenty of liquidity and room to then pursue the more aggressive deals in the market during the second half of the year. This is why having a mix of steady income through dividend stocks that are also cheap enough to offer upside becomes critical.

Mondelez offers consistent growth, sustainable dividends, and effective buybacks, making it a reliable choice for risk-averse investors seeking steady passive income. Mondelez's strong brand loyalty and ability to manage inflation through price adjustments make it a solid investment, despite high cocoa prices. Valuation metrics indicate Mondelez is undervalued, with a low Price to Free Cash Flow and high dividend yield, suggesting a 20% upside potential.

Shares of Mondelez International, Inc.  MDLZ are trading flat Monday. But the stock has been in a steep decline.

Cocoa supply shortages and adverse conditions are pressuring companies like Hershey and Mondelez, leading to increased costs and potential profitability hits. I estimate Mondelez's forward shareholder return is around 7.2% driven by $2.5B in dividends and $3B in annualized buybacks. I project 2025 to be a stagnating year for Mondelez with a net income of $3.7B, but expect growth recovery in 2026.

Calvert Research and Management's annual review identified the top 100 sustainable companies based on over 230 ESG performance indicators, including workplace diversity and greenhouse-gas emissions. Eight dividend-paying sustainable companies offer annual dividends from a $1K investment exceeding their single share prices, signaling potential buy opportunities. Analysts forecast net gains of 27.62% to 59.85% for top ESG companies by January 2026, with Regions Financial leading at an estimated 59.84%.

The S&P 500's high P/E ratio suggests caution, but there are nonetheless surprisingly good deals in high-quality companies available. Since I own The Hershey Company, I thought long and hard about adding Mondelez to my portfolio. I realized that Mondelez International, Inc. has several characteristics that indeed qualify it as a valuable addition. In addition to a business review, I will scrutinize the returns on capital of both companies and offer an alternative line of thinking when evaluating the profitability of Mondelez.

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Continuous reinvestments in brands and impressive portfolio reshaping efforts place MDLZ for growth amid cost and global challenges.

MDLZ is focusing on executing its long-term growth strategies and reshaping the portfolio while effectively navigating challenges like rising input costs.