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Mondelez International, a leading player in the global snacking industry, traces its roots back to the National Dairy Products Corporation, founded in 1923. Over the years, the company has evolved through several acquisitions and name changes, culminating in a 2012 split that created Mondelez International, focusing on global snacks, and Kraft Foods Group, focusing on North American groceries.
Since the spin-off, Mondelez has become a dominant force in the snack market, acquiring iconic brands such as Oreo, Cadbury, and Triscuit. The company's stock (MDLZ) has delivered an impressive return of over 300%, outperforming the S&P 500 average return of approximately 100% over the same period.
In terms of revenue and market capitalization, Mondelez is considered one of the leading global snack companies. Although exact figures for 2025 were not provided, the company has maintained a substantial market presence. As of 2018, Mondelez reported a net revenue of $26.1 billion and had over 90,000 employees worldwide.
Mondelez's market capitalization reached over $72 billion in 2013. Major institutional investors, such as BlackRock, Vanguard Group, and State Street, hold significant stakes in the company. BlackRock is the largest institutional investor, with a stake of 5.86%, followed by State Street with 4.83%, and Vanguard Group with 4.32%.
One of Mondelez's significant acquisitions was the gum business of Wrigley's for $2.3 billion in 2015. However, in 2018, the company sold its coffee business, which included brands like Jacobs and Carte Noire, to JDE Peet's for €12.5 billion.
In 2014, Mondelez announced a restructuring plan named "Project Global Growth" aiming to save $3.5 billion by 2019. In 2019, Mondelez announced plans to split its North American snacks business into a standalone publicly traded company.
Mondelez International's headquarters are located in Deerfield, Illinois, USA, with its North American headquarters and innovation center located in New Jersey. The company inherited a diverse portfolio of global snack, chocolate, candy, and coffee brands, including Oreo, TUC, Club Social, Barni, Trident, Halls, Cadbury, Milka, Lacta, Toblerone, Alpen Gold, Jacobs, and Carte Noire.
For more detailed information about Mondelez's current revenue, market cap, and investor holdings, financial reports and stock market data from financial databases are available upon request.
Mondelez International's continuous growth in the snack market has been evident with impressive returns on their stock, outperforming the S&P 500 average by over 200%. (finance, investing, business)
With significant stakes held by institutional investors like BlackRock, Vanguard Group, and State Street, Mondelez International maintains a strong financial backing. (finance, business)
