Mondelez International Slips 6% After Q3 Earnings

Mondelez International (NASDAQ: MDLZ) saw its shares tumble around 6 % following its Q3 2025 earnings release, thanks largely to soaring cocoa costs and weak revenue growth. While adjusted EPS of $0.73 met expectations, revenue came in at $9.74 billion — about $170 million short of the consensus estimate of $9.91 billion. The company reported organic net revenue growth of just 3.4 % and saw diluted EPS drop 9.5 % year‑over‑year to $0.57. On a constant‑currency basis, adjusted EPS declined a staggering 24.2 %. CEO Dirk Van de Put pointed to record‑high cocoa inflation as the main profit margin culprit but suggested that costs may have peaked this quarter. He expressed optimism about a strong upcoming cocoa crop and easing raw‑material pressures. Looking ahead, Mondelez forecasts full‑year organic revenue growth above 4 % and an adjusted EPS decline of roughly 15 % on a constant‑currency basis, while free‑cash‑flow is expected to exceed $3 billion. The guiding message: headwinds remain, but relief may be on the horizon. #Mondelez #EarningsDrop #CocoaCosts #ConsumerGoods #SlimScan #GrowthStocks #CANSLIM