
Mondelez (MDLZ) Dividend
Mondelez International, Inc. · Consumer Defensive · Confectioners · quarterly payer
As of Nov 5, 2026, Mondelez (MDLZ) pays a quarterly dividend of $0.52 per share, or $2.08 a year, a 3.09% yield at its $67.58 share price. It pays every quarter, usually in January, April, July and October. It has raised its dividend 12 years in a row and has a dividend safety grade of B.
Forward Yield
3.09%
Annual Dividend
$2.08
Payout Ratio
64%
5-Yr Growth
10.1%
Ex-Date
Sep 30, 2026
Frequency
Quarterly
Key facts about MDLZ's dividend
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Nov 5, 2026, Mondelez International, Inc. (MDLZ) has a forward dividend yield of 3.09%, based on an annual dividend of $2.08 per share and a share price of $67.58.
- As of Nov 5, 2026, MDLZ's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is B (75 out of 100), which rates the dividend as safe.
- By SmarterDividends' count, Mondelez International, Inc. (MDLZ) has raised its dividend for 12 consecutive years as of Nov 5, 2026.
- MDLZ last cut its regular dividend in 2013.
- MDLZ's most recent ex-dividend date was Sep 30, 2026, for a dividend of $0.52 per share.
- As of Nov 5, 2026, MDLZ pays out 64% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
- MDLZ's dividend has grown at an average rate of 10.1% a year over the past five years.
- As of Nov 5, 2026, MDLZ's 3.09% yield is 24% above its five-year average yield of 2.50%.
- As of Nov 5, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for MDLZ is $54.59 per share, 19% below the $67.58 share price, so MDLZ screens as overvalued.
- Mondelez International, Inc. (MDLZ) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
- Mondelez International, Inc. (MDLZ) has raised its regular dividend 21 times and cut it 1 time across the 101 payments on record since 2001. Its most recent change was a 4.0% increase to $0.520 per share, going ex-dividend on Sep 30, 2026. The last cut went ex-dividend on Dec 27, 2012.
- Mondelez (MDLZ) has declared its first higher dividend of the year in July in 5 of the last 5 years; its most recent raise, 4.0%, was declared on Jul 28, 2026.
Cite this page
SmarterDividends, "MDLZ Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Nov 5, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/MDLZ
Is MDLZ a good dividend stock?
YesMondelez International, Inc. (MDLZ) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.09% ($2.08/yr), with 12 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.
Advantages
- 12 consecutive years of dividend growth
- Strong 10.1% 5-yr dividend growth
Risks
- Cut its dividend in 2013
Key Data
- Dividend Yield
- 3.09%
- Payout Ratio
- 64%
- Annual Dividend
- $2.08
- 5-Yr Avg Growth
- 10.1%
- Ex-Dividend Date
- Sep 30, 2026
- Years of Growth
- 12
- Frequency
- quarterly
- Beta
- 0.36
- Market Cap
- $85.5B
- P/E Ratio
- 21.3
- 5-Yr Total Return
- 10%
- 52-Week Range
- $51.20 – $66.65
- Dividend Safety
- B · 75/100
- Ever Cut?
- Yes (2013)
MDLZ dividend raises and cuts
Mondelez International, Inc. (MDLZ) has raised its regular dividend 21 times and cut it 1 time across the 101 payments on record since 2001. Its most recent change was a 4.0% increase to $0.520 per share, going ex-dividend on Sep 30, 2026. The last cut went ex-dividend on Dec 27, 2012.
| Ex-date | Change | Old → new | Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Raise | $0.500 → $0.520 | +4.0% |
| Sep 30, 2025 | Raise | $0.470 → $0.500 | +6.4% |
| Sep 30, 2024 | Raise | $0.425 → $0.470 | +10.6% |
| Sep 28, 2023 | Raise | $0.385 → $0.425 | +10.4% |
| Sep 29, 2022 | Raise | $0.350 → $0.385 | +10.0% |
| Sep 29, 2021 | Raise | $0.315 → $0.350 | +11.1% |
| Sep 29, 2020 | Raise | $0.285 → $0.315 | +10.5% |
| Sep 27, 2019 | Raise | $0.260 → $0.285 | +9.6% |
| Sep 27, 2018 | Raise | $0.220 → $0.260 | +18.2% |
| Sep 28, 2017 | Raise | $0.190 → $0.220 | +15.8% |
| Sep 28, 2016 | Raise | $0.170 → $0.190 | +11.8% |
| Sep 28, 2015 | Raise | $0.150 → $0.170 | +13.3% |
Show all 22 changes since 2002
| Ex-date | Change | Old → new | Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2014 | Raise | $0.140 → $0.150 | +7.1% |
| Sep 26, 2013 | Raise | $0.130 → $0.140 | +7.7% |
| Dec 27, 2012 | Cut | $0.290 → $0.130 | −55.2% |
| Sep 22, 2008 | Raise | $0.270 → $0.290 | +7.4% |
| Sep 6, 2007 | Raise | $0.250 → $0.270 | +8.0% |
| Sep 7, 2006 | Raise | $0.230 → $0.250 | +8.7% |
| Sep 2, 2005 | Raise | $0.205 → $0.230 | +12.2% |
| Sep 10, 2004 | Raise | $0.180 → $0.205 | +13.9% |
| Sep 11, 2003 | Raise | $0.150 → $0.180 | +20.0% |
| Sep 12, 2002 | Raise | $0.130 → $0.150 | +15.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MDLZ a good dividend stock?
Yes. Mondelez International, Inc. (MDLZ) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.09% ($2.08/yr), with 12 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.
Is MDLZ undervalued?
Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, MDLZ's fair value is about $54.59 versus a $67.58 share price — so it looks overvalued (-19% vs. fair value).
Is MDLZ's dividend safe?
MDLZ has a dividend-safety grade of B (75/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 12-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2013, debt and yield-versus-history.
What is MDLZ's fair value?
Our blended fair-value estimate for MDLZ is about $54.59 per share, about 19% below the current $67.58 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.
Is MDLZ a buy, hold, or sell?
We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data MDLZ screens as "yes" and overvalued. Mondelez International, Inc. (MDLZ) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.09% ($2.08/yr), with 12 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.
Will MDLZ cut its dividend?
MDLZ earns a dividend-safety grade of B (75/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2013). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.
Does MDLZ pay a dividend?
Yes. Mondelez International, Inc. pays a quarterly dividend of about $2.08 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 3.09%.
How much dividend does 100 shares of MDLZ pay?
At $2.08 per share a year, 100 shares of MDLZ pay $208.00 a year in dividends before tax, about $52.00 each quarter. Buying them costs about $6,758 at the Nov 5, 2026 price.
What is MDLZ's dividend yield?
As of Nov 5, 2026, MDLZ's forward dividend yield is 3.09%, based on a $2.08 annual dividend and a $67.58 share price.
What is MDLZ's dividend per share?
As of Nov 5, 2026, MDLZ pays $2.08 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.
What is MDLZ's dividend payout ratio?
As of Nov 5, 2026, MDLZ's payout ratio is 64% of trailing 12-month earnings — a moderate level that's generally sustainable.
How many years has MDLZ grown its dividend?
As of Nov 5, 2026, MDLZ has increased its dividend for 12 consecutive years.
When is the next MDLZ ex-dividend date?
As of Nov 5, 2026, MDLZ's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Sep 30, 2026, for $0.52 per share.
MDLZ Price — Last 12 Months
Daily close
Price Return
1 Year
+13%
3 Years
-9%
5 Years
+10%
52-Week Range
$51.20 – $66.65
Price change over each period (excludes dividends). Past performance doesn't guarantee future results.
What is MDLZ worth?
Overvaluedhigh confidenceOur blended fair-value estimate for Mondelez International, Inc. is $54.59 per share, versus a market price of $67.58. That implies 19% of downside.
Fair Value
$54.59
Current Price
$67.58
Downside
-19%
Margin of Safety
-24%
How we get there
Discounted cash flow
Discounts projected free cash flow back to today.
Dividend discount
Discounts the future dividend stream back to today.
Earnings multiple (Graham)
Graham's earnings-multiple formula, anchored to bond yields.
At today's price, the market is pricing in about 10.7% annual free-cash-flow growth. We model 7.2% — so the price already assumes faster growth than we think is likely.
Assumptions: 8.0% discount rate (CAPM), 7.2% growth for five years fading to 2.5% over the next five, $3.17 EPS, $2.08 annual dividend. Updated weekly.
Fair-value estimates are model output for educational purposes only — not investment advice or a price target.
MDLZ Dividend Safety Score
Safe
SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.
Dividend Growth
Total dividends per share by year
Dividend History
Full MDLZ dividend history →| Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Oct 14, 2026 | $0.5200 | regular |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Jul 14, 2026 | $0.5000 | regular |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Apr 14, 2026 | $0.5000 | regular |
| Dec 31, 2025 | Jan 14, 2026 | $0.5000 | regular |
| Sep 30, 2025 | Oct 14, 2025 | $0.5000 | regular |
| Jun 30, 2025 | Jul 14, 2025 | $0.4700 | regular |
| Mar 31, 2025 | Apr 14, 2025 | $0.4700 | regular |
| Dec 31, 2024 | Jan 14, 2025 | $0.4700 | regular |
| Sep 30, 2024 | Oct 14, 2024 | $0.4700 | regular |
| Jun 28, 2024 | Jul 12, 2024 | $0.4250 | regular |
| Mar 27, 2024 | Apr 11, 2024 | $0.4250 | regular |
| Dec 28, 2023 | Jan 12, 2024 | $0.4250 | regular |
| Sep 28, 2023 | Oct 13, 2023 | $0.4250 | regular |
| Jun 29, 2023 | Jul 14, 2023 | $0.3850 | regular |
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