How does Mondelez International (MDLZ) make money?

Mondelez International (MDLZ) generates revenue primarily from Biscuits, which accounted for 41.6% of total revenue in TTM through Q2 2026. The company reported $39.7B in revenue and converted 8.9% of it into net profit, equivalent to roughly $3.52B in net income — what's left after the cost of revenue, operating expenses, interest, and income taxes.

What is the gross profit margin of Mondelez International (MDLZ)?

Mondelez International (MDLZ) reported a gross profit margin of 31.1% in TTM through Q2 2026, equivalent to $12.4B in gross profit on $39.7B in revenue. Gross margin measures how much of each dollar of revenue remains after the direct cost of producing or delivering the product — a higher figure typically signals pricing power, scale, or a less capital-intensive business model.

What is the operating profit margin of Mondelez International (MDLZ)?

Mondelez International (MDLZ) reported an operating profit margin of 11.4% in TTM through Q2 2026, equivalent to $4.53B in operating income. Operating margin captures profitability after research & development, sales & marketing, and general & administrative expenses — but before interest, taxes, and one-off items — and is the cleanest single read on the underlying business's efficiency.

What is the net profit margin of Mondelez International (MDLZ)?

Mondelez International (MDLZ) reported a net profit margin of 8.9% in TTM through Q2 2026, equivalent to $3.52B in net income. Net margin is the bottom-line share of revenue that survives every expense — operating costs, interest, and income taxes — and is the figure that flows directly into earnings per share.

Is Mondelez International (MDLZ) profitable?

Yes. Mondelez International (MDLZ) reported $3.52B in net income for TTM through Q2 2026, with a net profit margin of 8.9%. The company earned more from its operations than it paid out in costs, interest, and income taxes, leaving positive earnings on the bottom line.

How much does Mondelez International (MDLZ) spend on capital expenditures?

Mondelez International (MDLZ) spent $1.35B on capital expenditures (CapEx) during TTM through Q2 2026, roughly 3.4% of total revenue. CapEx represents long-lived investment in property, equipment, data centres, and other physical infrastructure, and is subtracted from operating cash flow to arrive at free cash flow.

How much free cash flow does Mondelez International (MDLZ) generate?

Mondelez International (MDLZ) generated $3.09B in free cash flow during TTM through Q2 2026, a free-cash-flow margin of 7.8%. Free cash flow is the cash left after capital expenditures and represents the discretionary pool the company can use to pay dividends, repurchase shares, repay debt, or fund acquisitions without raising external capital.

What is the effective tax rate of Mondelez International (MDLZ)?

Mondelez International (MDLZ) had an effective tax rate of 22% in TTM through Q2 2026. The effective rate is the actual share of pre-tax income paid as income taxes and can differ materially from the statutory rate due to foreign earnings mix, tax credits (such as R&D), share-based compensation deductions, and one-off discrete items.

What are the main business segments of Mondelez International (MDLZ)?

Mondelez International (MDLZ) reports revenue across 5 reportable product segments, led by Biscuits at 41.6% of total revenue in TTM through Q2 2026. See the revenue-by-segment table on this page for the full breakdown and how each segment feeds into the income-statement waterfall above.

Where does Mondelez International (MDLZ) generate most of its revenue?

Europe Segment is the largest geographic market for Mondelez International (MDLZ), accounting for 38.6% of revenue in the most recent annual filing. The complete regional split — including international markets and any Rest-of-World rollup — is shown in the revenue-by-geography table on this page.

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Mondelez International (MDLZ) Income Statement Flow — TTM through Q2 2026

Calculated from the four most recent reported quarters, ending June 30, 2026 (reported July 28, 2026).

Mondelez International (MDLZ) Revenue by Product Segment — TTM through Q2 2026

Aggregated from the four quarterly disclosures behind this TTM. Minor differences vs the company's annual filing can occur if reported segments changed mid-year.

Revenue contribution by product segment for Mondelez International (MDLZ), TTM through Q2 2026.
Segment	Revenue (USD)	% of total
Biscuits	$16.5B	41.6%
Chocolate	$15.5B	39.1%
Gum and Candy	$5.01B	12.6%
Cheese and Grocery	$1.51B	3.8%
Beverages	$1.16B	2.9%
Total	$39.7B	100%

Biscuits$16.5B
Chocolate$15.5B
Gum and Candy$5.01B
Cheese and Grocery$1.51B
Beverages$1.16B
Total$39.7B

Mondelez International (MDLZ) Revenue by Geography — TTM through Q2 2026

Aggregated from the four quarterly disclosures behind this TTM. Minor differences vs the company's annual filing can occur if reported regions changed mid-year.

Revenue contribution by geographic region for Mondelez International (MDLZ), TTM through Q2 2026
Region	Revenue (USD)	% of total
Europe Segment	$15.3B	38.6%
North America Segment	$10.8B	27.1%
Asia, Middle East and Africa Segment	$8.37B	21.1%
Latin America Segment	$5.22B	13.2%
Total	$39.7B	100%

Europe Segment
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Asia, Middle East and Africa Segment
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Revenue Breakdown — TTM through Q2 2026

In TTM through Q2 2026, Mondelez International (MDLZ) reports revenue across 5 reportable product segments; the largest segment was Biscuits at 41.6%, followed by Chocolate (39.1%) and Gum and Candy (12.6%). Geographically, Europe Segment accounted for 38.6% of revenue, followed by North America Segment (27.1%) and Asia, Middle East and Africa Segment (21.1%).

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