MDLZ Dividend History & Analysis | 3.1% Yield

MDLZ has a dividend yield of 3.1% and paid 1.94 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.12%
Payout Ratio 88.2%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 9.90%
Consistency Lifetime 96.8%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.93%
Payout FCF 107.8%
Streak Years 25
Dividend Rating 72.97%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 7.1%
Total Return 5y: 21.5%

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
PPC 10,302 M 16.8% 43.6%
CALM 3,981 M 8.42% 26.1%
KHC 28,100 M 5.74% 5.95%
GIS 24,684 M 4.85% 6.30%
SFD 9,474 M 4.49% 5.30%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
CALM 3,981 M 300% 75.5%
PRMB 6,039 M 13.6% 52.7%
JDEP 18,110 M 19.8% 98.3%
LW 6,400 M 12.0% 100%
HSY 39,492 M 12.6% 95.8%

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 3.27% Yield

MDLZ Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-31 2025-12-31 2026-01-14 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.92%
2025-09-30 2025-09-30 2025-10-14 Quarterly 0.5 6.4% 0.8%
2025-06-30 2025-06-30 2025-07-14 Quarterly 0.47 0% 0.7%
2025-03-31 2025-03-31 2025-04-14 Quarterly 0.47 0% 0.69%
2024-12-31 2024-12-31 2025-01-14 Quarterly 0.47 0% 0.79%
2024-09-30 2024-09-30 2024-10-14 Quarterly 0.47 10.6% 0.63%
2024-06-28 2024-06-28 2024-07-12 Quarterly 0.425 0% 0.64%
2024-03-27 2024-03-28 2024-04-11 Quarterly 0.425 0% 0.61%
2023-12-28 2023-12-29 2024-01-12 Quarterly 0.425 0% 0.59%
2023-09-28 2023-09-29 2023-10-13 Quarterly 0.425 10.4% 0.61%
2023-06-29 2023-06-30 2023-07-14 Quarterly 0.385 0% 0.53%
2023-03-30 2023-03-31 2023-04-14 Quarterly 0.385 0% 0.55%
2022-12-29 2022-12-30 2023-01-13 Quarterly 0.385 0% 0.58%
2022-09-29 2022-09-30 2022-10-14 Quarterly 0.385 10% 0.67%
2022-06-29 2022-06-30 2022-07-14 Quarterly 0.35 0% 0.57%
2022-03-30 2022-03-31 2022-04-14 Quarterly 0.35 0% 0.56%
2021-12-30 2021-12-31 2022-01-14 Quarterly 0.35 0% 0.53%
2021-09-29 2021-09-30 2021-10-14 Quarterly 0.35 11.1% 0.6%
2021-06-29 2021-06-30 2021-07-14 Quarterly 0.315 0% 0.5%
2021-03-30 2021-03-31 2021-04-14 Quarterly 0.315 0% 0.53%
2020-12-30 2020-12-31 2021-01-14 Quarterly 0.315 0% N/A
2020-09-29 2020-09-30 2020-10-14 Quarterly 0.315 10.5% N/A
2020-06-29 2020-06-30 2020-07-14 Quarterly 0.285 0% N/A
2020-03-30 2020-03-31 2020-04-14 Quarterly 0.285 0% N/A
2019-12-30 2019-12-31 2020-01-14 Quarterly 0.285 0% N/A
2019-09-27 2019-09-30 2019-10-14 Quarterly 0.285 9.6% N/A
2019-06-27 2019-06-28 2019-07-12 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2019-03-28 2019-03-29 2019-04-12 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2018-12-28 2018-12-31 2019-01-14 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2018-09-27 2018-09-28 2018-10-12 Quarterly 0.26 18.2% N/A
2018-06-28 2018-06-29 2018-07-13 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2018-03-28 2018-03-29 2018-04-12 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2017-12-28 2017-12-29 2018-01-11 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2017-09-28 2017-09-29 2017-10-12 Quarterly 0.22 15.8% N/A
2017-06-28 2017-06-30 2017-07-13 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A
2017-03-29 2017-03-31 2017-04-13 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A
2016-12-28 2016-12-30 2017-01-12 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A
2016-09-28 2016-09-30 2016-10-13 Quarterly 0.19 11.8% N/A
2016-06-28 2016-06-30 2016-07-14 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2016-03-29 2016-03-31 2016-04-14 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2015-12-29 2015-12-31 2016-01-14 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2015-09-28 2015-09-30 2015-10-14 Quarterly 0.17 13.3% N/A
2015-06-26 2015-06-30 2015-07-13 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2015-03-27 2015-03-31 2015-04-13 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2014-12-29 2014-12-31 2015-01-15 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2014-09-26 2014-09-30 2014-10-14 Quarterly 0.15 7.1% N/A
2014-06-26 2014-06-30 2014-07-14 Quarterly 0.14 0% N/A
2014-03-27 2014-03-31 2014-04-14 Quarterly 0.14 0% N/A
2013-12-27 2013-12-31 2014-01-14 Quarterly 0.14 0% N/A
2013-09-26 2013-09-30 2013-10-15 Quarterly 0.14 0% N/A

MDLZ Dividend FAQ

Mondelez International (NASDAQ: MDLZ) is a global snack-food company that sells biscuits, crackers, snack bars, chocolates, gums, candies and assorted grocery and beverage items across the Americas, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa. Its portfolio includes household names such as Oreo, Ritz, LU, CLIF Bar, Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone, and its distribution reaches supermarkets, convenience stores, club stores, e-retail platforms and direct-to-consumer channels.

What is the Dividend Yield of MDLZ?

As of February 2026, MDLZ`s dividend yield is 3.12%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.94 USD by the current share price of 60.02.

Does MDLZ pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, MDLZ paid a dividend of 1.94 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-31 and the payout was 0.5 USD.

How often does MDLZ pay dividends?

MDLZ pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, MDLZ has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-31.

MDLZ dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for MDLZ for the next 4 payments are between 0.267 (-46.6%) and 0.28 (-44.0%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will MDLZ pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.5 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-31. The next Ex-Dividend date for Mondelez International (MDLZ) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for MDLZ?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Mondelez International (MDLZ) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of MDLZ?

MDLZ's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 9.90% per year.
Strong growth: MDLZ's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of MDLZ?

MDLZ's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.93%. If you bought MDLZ's shares at 49.40 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.94 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.93% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of MDLZ?

MDLZ Payout Consistency is 96.8%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Mondelez International has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does MDLZ have a good Dividend Yield?

MDLZ`s 3.12% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of MDLZ?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of MDLZ is 88.2%. High - Check if earnings are stable and growing; otherwise, dividends might not be sustainable.

What is the Dividend Rating of MDLZ?

MDLZ`s Overall Dividend Rating is 72.97%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

MDLZ Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in MDLZ's Outstanding Shares?

Mondelez International's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 2.24% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has MDLZ ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Oct 1, 2012 with a ratio of 3:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 3 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2001 1,732,500,000
2002 1,730,612,200 -0.11%
2003 1,700,000,000 -1.77%
2004 1,697,619,000 -0.14%
2005 1,649,180,300 -2.85%
2006 1,632,558,100 -1.01%
2007 1,518,000,000 -7.02%
2008 1,475,000,000 -2.83%
2009 1,614,000,000 +9.42%
2010 1,754,000,000 +8.67%
2011 1,773,000,000 +1.08%
2012 1,784,000,000 +0.62%
2013 1,761,000,000 -1.29%
2014 1,695,000,000 -3.75%
2015 1,610,000,000 -5.01%
2016 1,559,000,000 -3.17%
2017 1,513,000,000 -2.95%
2018 1,470,000,000 -2.84%
2019 1,453,000,000 -1.16%
2020 1,439,000,000 -0.96%
2021 1,405,000,000 -2.36%
2022 1,375,000,000 -2.14%
2023 1,364,000,000 -0.8%
2024 1,340,000,000 -1.76%
2025 1,303,509,000 -2.72%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-05 02:39