Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.92
Mondelez International, Inc. (MDLZ) Dividend History
Income profile from 2001 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.1%
Payout Ratio
1.0%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
12 years
MDLZ Dividend Income Check
Safety
1.0% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
12 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.3% and trend is rising.
MDLZ Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.1%
Trailing DPS$1.92
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.0%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout95.5%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak12 years
3Y CAGR9.7%
5Y CAGR10.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.3%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield3.0%
Total Shareholder Yield6.1%
1Y Total Return-5.4%
5Y Total Return13.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)13.5%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$11,37510Y ago$17,10420Y ago$47,495
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
MDLZ Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (26 years of payments)
MDLZ Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Mondelez International, Inc. distributes 1.0% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 95.5%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
MDLZ has raised its dividend for 12 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 9.7% and 5-year CAGR of 10.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, MDLZ returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.1% dividend yield, 3.0% buyback yield, 6.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.3% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 13.7%, with dividends contributing 13.5% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $17,104 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
MDLZ Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$8.33
Avg/Payment$0.4167
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026Latest | $0.5000 | — | 3.42% | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.5000 | — | 3.60% | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.5000 | ↑ +6.4% | 3.06% | Oct 14, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.4700 | — | 2.79% | Jul 14, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.4700 | — | 2.70% | Apr 14, 2025 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.4700 | — | 3.00% | Jan 14, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.4700 | ↑ +10.6% | 2.37% | Oct 14, 2024 |
| Jun 28, 2024 | $0.4250 | — | 2.60% | Jul 12, 2024 |
MDLZ Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.1%
#6 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
1.0% payout
Streak
12Y
10.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
6.1%
#5 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDLZMondelez Internation… | $79.4B | 3.1% | 1.0% | 12 | Sustainable |
 HSYThe Hershey Company | $37.8B | 2.9% | 1.2% | 34 | Sustainable |
2nd  CPBCampbell Soup Compan… | $6.2B | 7.3% | 76.2% | 1 | Watch |
 GISGeneral Mills, Inc. | $18.7B | 6.8% | 58.3% | 5 | Sustainable |
 KKellanova | $29.0B | 2.7% | 57.8% | 0 | Sustainable |
 SJMThe J. M. Smucker Co… | $10.3B | 4.4% | — | 15 | Unknown |
 TRTootsie Roll Industr… | $3.1B | 0.9% | 26.1% | 1 | Sustainable |
3rd  KHCThe Kraft Heinz Comp… | $27.3B | 6.9% | — | 1 | Unknown |
1st  CAGConagra Brands, Inc. | $6.7B | 9.9% | 58.1% | 6 | Sustainable |
MDLZ Annual Dividend History (1998–2026)
29 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.50 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.9% |
| 2025 | $1.94 | 8.4% | 4 | $1.89 | 102.6% | 0.97x | 3.3% |
| 2024 | $1.79 | 10.5% | 4 | $3.42 | 52.3% | 1.91x | 3.1% |
| 2023 | $1.62 | 10.2% | 4 | $3.62 | 44.8% | 2.23x | 2.8% |
| 2022 | $1.47 | 10.5% | 4 | $1.96 | 75.0% | 1.33x | 2.5% |
| 2021 | $1.33 | 10.8% | 4 | $3.04 | 43.8% | 2.29x | 2.3% |
| 2020 | $1.20 | 10.1% | 4 | $2.47 | 48.6% | 2.06x | 2.1% |
| 2019 | $1.09 | 13.5% | 4 | $2.65 | 41.1% | 2.43x | 1.9% |
| 2018 | $0.96 | 17.1% | 4 | $2.28 | 42.1% | 2.38x | 1.7% |
| 2017 | $0.82 | 13.9% | 4 | $1.91 | 42.9% | 2.33x | 1.4% |
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Start ComparisonMDLZ — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying MDLZ stock.
How much dividend does MDLZ pay per share?
Mondelez International, Inc. (MDLZ) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.92 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.1%. Payments are made Annual.
When is MDLZ's next ex-dividend date?
MDLZ's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. MDLZ typically pays dividends Annual.
Is MDLZ's dividend safe?
MDLZ's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.0% and FCF payout ratio of +95.5%. With 12 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is MDLZ a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Mondelez International, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 12 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +10.1%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does MDLZ pay dividends?
Mondelez International, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.92 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 25+ years from 2001 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in MDLZ grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in MDLZ five years ago would be worth approximately $11,375 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is MDLZ's yield on cost for long-term holders?
MDLZ's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.3% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.1% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.