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Oreo Maker Mondelez Beats Second-Quarter Estimates on Steady Demand
Steady demand for chocolates and biscuits helped the Oreo maker post $9.36 billion in revenue and 73 cents a share in adjusted profit.
On Tuesday, Mondelez International reported second-quarter revenue of $9.36 billion, surpassing Wall Street's average estimate of $9.20 billion amid steady demand for Cadbury chocolates and biscuits.
A global cocoa surplus relieved margin pressures, allowing Mondelez to offer promotions and value packs while steady demand for Oreo and Trident brands sustained quarterly performance.
The Chicago-based company posted adjusted quarterly profit of 73 cents per share, exceeding the 68 cents estimated by Zacks Investment Research and reporting $1.55 billion in total earnings.
Mondelez maintained its annual adjusted profit forecast of flat to up 5% while raising annual organic net revenue growth expectations to 2% from the flat to 2% forecast provided earlier.
Broadening its zero-sugar and gluten-free Oreo ranges, Mondelez is targeting customers increasingly focused on sugar consumption and nutritional choices, positioning the company for shifting consumer preferences.