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ALEX: Welcome to Beta Finch, your AI-powered earnings breakdown, where we take the market's biggest calls and turn them into something you can actually digest — Oreo pun fully intended today. I'm Alex, joined as always by Jordan. Today we're digging into Mondelez International's second quarter 2026 results.

Before we get into it — this podcast is AI-generated content for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing we discuss should be considered investment advice. Always do your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

JORDAN: And there's a lot to unpack here, Alex, because this call had a bit of everything — a new CFO on his first earnings call, strong emerging markets momentum, a North America turnaround story, and a genuinely fascinating deep dive into Biscoff, of all things.

ALEX: Let's start with the numbers. Mondelez posted organic net revenue growth of 4.4% in Q2, and importantly, that was volume-led, not just price-driven. Gross profit dollars were up 3%, and management actually raised the full-year top-line guide to "at least 2%" growth, while holding EPS guidance steady.

JORDAN: That EPS hold is worth sitting with for a second. It's not a red flag — CFO Amit Banati, who's only a few weeks into the job, was pretty clear they're reinvesting any upside back into the business rather than dropping it to the bottom line. He talked about doubling down on emerging markets and innovation, plus absorbing some incremental costs tied to the Middle East conflict.

ALEX: Right, and there's a phasing wrinkle for the back half — they flagged that Q3 earnings will look a little softer below the line because of cocoa cost phasing and some tax and interest items lapping, with Q4 more back-weighted. Management called it "mechanical," nothing structural.

JORDAN: Let's talk regions, because the story is genuinely different in each one. Emerging markets were the standout again — a second straight quarter of real strength. CEO Dirk Van de Put pointed to expanding distribution, like 100,000 new stores added in India and Brazil crossing the 1 million store mark. He was emphatic that this is structural, not cyclical — under-penetrated categories, years of reinvestment, a good mix of global and local brands hitting every price tier.

ALEX: North America was the pleasant surprise. Consumer confidence there is still shaky — Van de Put described a "K-shaped" pattern where shoppers are either chasing value or trading up to premium, with not much happening in the middle. But Mondelez is finding growth in both directions: high-single-digit growth in value channels, mid-single-digit in away-from-home, and share gains across categories, with Ritz innovation and the Perfect Snacks and Tate's ventures brands doing real work.

JORDAN: And then Europe — that's the recovery story still in progress. COO Luca Zaramella said volumes are trending positive and should keep improving in the second half as they lap last year's pricing. There was a heat wave hitting chocolate consumption in Q2 and continuing into Q3, but he sounded genuinely optimistic about a rebound in both top line and profitability heading into 2027.

ALEX: Speaking of Zaramella, one of the most useful moments on this call was his cocoa commentary. Cocoa prices have been jumpy again, and he made the case that this is nothing like the 2024 crisis — industry coverage is now at 10 months versus just seven back then, and he's projecting at least half a million metric tons of surplus this year, roughly 10% of total demand.

JORDAN: That's a meaningful reassurance for anyone worried about a repeat of the margin squeeze we saw a couple years ago. He also mentioned the company is deliberately shifting its portfolio to be less cocoa-reliant over time, which is a smart structural hedge regardless of where prices go next.

ALEX: Now, the Biscoff conversation was honestly one of the m

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ALEX: Welcome to Beta Finch, your AI-powered earnings breakdown, where we take the market's biggest calls and turn them into something you can actually digest — Oreo pun fully intended today. I'm Alex, joined as always by Jordan. Today we're digging into Mondelez International's second quarter 2026 results.

Before we get into it — this podcast is AI-generated content for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing we discuss should be considered investment advice. Always do your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

JORDAN: And there's a lot to unpack here, Alex, because this call had a bit of everything — a new CFO on his first earnings call, strong emerging markets momentum, a North America turnaround story, and a genuinely fascinating deep dive into Biscoff, of all things.

ALEX: Let's start with the numbers. Mondelez posted organic net revenue growth of 4.4% in Q2, and importantly, that was volume-led, not just price-driven. Gross profit dollars were up 3%, and management actually raised the full-year top-line guide to "at least 2%" growth, while holding EPS guidance steady.

JORDAN: That EPS hold is worth sitting with for a second. It's not a red flag — CFO Amit Banati, who's only a few weeks into the job, was pretty clear they're reinvesting any upside back into the business rather than dropping it to the bottom line. He talked about doubling down on emerging markets and innovation, plus absorbing some incremental costs tied to the Middle East conflict.

ALEX: Right, and there's a phasing wrinkle for the back half — they flagged that Q3 earnings will look a little softer below the line because of cocoa cost phasing and some tax and interest items lapping, with Q4 more back-weighted. Management called it "mechanical," nothing structural.

JORDAN: Let's talk regions, because the story is genuinely different in each one. Emerging markets were the standout again — a second straight quarter of real strength. CEO Dirk Van de Put pointed to expanding distribution, like 100,000 new stores added in India and Brazil crossing the 1 million store mark. He was emphatic that this is structural, not cyclical — under-penetrated categories, years of reinvestment, a good mix of global and local brands hitting every price tier.

ALEX: North America was the pleasant surprise. Consumer confidence there is still shaky — Van de Put described a "K-shaped" pattern where shoppers are either chasing value or trading up to premium, with not much happening in the middle. But Mondelez is finding growth in both directions: high-single-digit growth in value channels, mid-single-digit in away-from-home, and share gains across categories, with Ritz innovation and the Perfect Snacks and Tate's ventures brands doing real work.

JORDAN: And then Europe — that's the recovery story still in progress. COO Luca Zaramella said volumes are trending positive and should keep improving in the second half as they lap last year's pricing. There was a heat wave hitting chocolate consumption in Q2 and continuing into Q3, but he sounded genuinely optimistic about a rebound in both top line and profitability heading into 2027.

ALEX: Speaking of Zaramella, one of the most useful moments on this call was his cocoa commentary. Cocoa prices have been jumpy again, and he made the case that this is nothing like the 2024 crisis — industry coverage is now at 10 months versus just seven back then, and he's projecting at least half a million metric tons of surplus this year, roughly 10% of total demand.

JORDAN: That's a meaningful reassurance for anyone worried about a repeat of the margin squeeze we saw a couple years ago. He also mentioned the company is deliberately shifting its portfolio to...]]>425falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mondelez-q1-2026-earnings-analysis--71766294
**ALEX**: Welcome to Beta Finch, your AI-powered earnings breakdown where we decode the numbers that move markets. I'm Alex, and joining me as always is Jordan. Today we're diving into Mondelez International's Q1 2026 results - and folks, this one's got some interesting twists.

Now, before we get into the snack food giant's performance, I need to mention that this podcast is AI-generated content for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing we discuss should be considered investment advice. Always do your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

**JORDAN**: Thanks Alex. And what a quarter this was for Mondelez. Right off the bat, we're seeing some really compelling geographic dynamics here. Emerging markets absolutely crushed it with 6.3% growth, while developed markets are showing signs of recovery after some challenging periods.

**ALEX**: That's right. And Jordan, I think what stood out to me most was CEO Dirk Van de Put's commentary about the consumer landscape. It's this tale of two worlds - you've got emerging markets like India showing double-digit growth, but then you have this underlying fragility everywhere due to Middle East tensions affecting energy and commodity costs.

**JORDAN**: Exactly. And let's talk numbers for a second. That emerging markets growth of 6.3% is really broad-based. India was particularly strong with double-digit growth in both chocolate and biscuits. They even launched Biscoff in India and the line is already sold out - that's the kind of execution you want to see.

**ALEX**: Speaking of Biscoff, this partnership keeps coming up as a major growth driver. Van de Put seemed genuinely excited about it, calling it something that will be "really quite big for them and for us in the coming years." They're not just doing biscuits - they're incorporating Biscoff cream and crumbs into their chocolate products too.

**JORDAN**: And that innovation strategy is fascinating. They're making what Van de Put called "bigger and fewer bets." Instead of throwing everything at the wall, they're focusing on four key areas: well-being products with protein and fiber, premium chocolate, the Biscoff partnership, and cakes and pastries through acquisitions and brand extensions.

**ALEX**: Now, here's where it gets interesting from a financial perspective. CFO Luca Zaramella said they're ahead of expectations in Q1, but they're maintaining their EPS guidance for 2026. Why? Because they're facing unexpected headwinds from the Middle East situation - extra costs for alternative supply routes, higher oil prices affecting some regulated markets.

**JORDAN**: Right, and this is where management's capital allocation philosophy really shows. Zaramella was pretty clear - if they do see EPS upside materializing, they're going to invest it back into the business rather than just dropping it to the bottom line. They're playing the long game here, especially with their commitment to "strong 2027 EPS growth."

**ALEX**: Let's talk about Europe for a moment, because this was a real bright spot. They completed most of their retail negotiations ahead of Easter, saw market share gains, and had what Van de Put called a "very robust Easter season." The Biscoff partnership is performing particularly well in Australia and New Zealand too.

**JORDAN**: And the competitive dynamics in Europe around chocolate pricing seem to have stabilized. Remember, there were big concerns about cocoa price volatility and how that might trigger a pricing war. But Van de Put said customer negotiations went well, and they're not seeing any major price movements right now. The industry seems to be waiting to see what the main crop brings.

**ALEX**: The U.S. market is more challenging though. Van de Put was pretty candid about consumer confidence remaining low, with expectations it could deteriorate further. But here's the thing - they're

This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>MDLZ-Q1-2026-enThu, 30 Apr 2026 02:52:18 +0000trueBeta Finch# Beta Finch Podcast Script: Mondelez Q1 2026 Earnings **ALEX**: Welcome to Beta Finch, your AI-powered earnings breakdown where we decode the numbers that move markets. I'm Alex, and joining me as always is Jordan. Today we're diving into Mondelez...
**ALEX**: Welcome to Beta Finch, your AI-powered earnings breakdown where we decode the numbers that move markets. I'm Alex, and joining me as always is Jordan. Today we're diving into Mondelez International's Q1 2026 results - and folks, this one's got some interesting twists.

Now, before we get into the snack food giant's performance, I need to mention that this podcast is AI-generated content for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing we discuss should be considered investment advice. Always do your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

**JORDAN**: Thanks Alex. And what a quarter this was for Mondelez. Right off the bat, we're seeing some really compelling geographic dynamics here. Emerging markets absolutely crushed it with 6.3% growth, while developed markets are showing signs of recovery after some challenging periods.

**ALEX**: That's right. And Jordan, I think what stood out to me most was CEO Dirk Van de Put's commentary about the consumer landscape. It's this tale of two worlds - you've got emerging markets like India showing double-digit growth, but then you have this underlying fragility everywhere due to Middle East tensions affecting energy and commodity costs.

**JORDAN**: Exactly. And let's talk numbers for a second. That emerging markets growth of 6.3% is really broad-based. India was particularly strong with double-digit growth in both chocolate and biscuits. They even launched Biscoff in India and the line is already sold out - that's the kind of execution you want to see.

**ALEX**: Speaking of Biscoff, this partnership keeps coming up as a major growth driver. Van de Put seemed genuinely excited about it, calling it something that will be "really quite big for them and for us in the coming years." They're not just doing biscuits - they're incorporating Biscoff cream and crumbs into their chocolate products too.

**JORDAN**: And that innovation strategy is fascinating. They're making what Van de Put called "bigger and fewer bets." Instead of throwing everything at the wall, they're focusing on four key areas: well-being products with protein and fiber, premium chocolate, the Biscoff partnership, and cakes and pastries through acquisitions and brand extensions.

**ALEX**: Now, here's where it gets interesting from a financial perspective. CFO Luca Zaramella said they're ahead of expectations in Q1, but they're maintaining their EPS guidance for 2026. Why? Because they're facing unexpected headwinds from the Middle East situation - extra costs for alternative supply routes, higher oil prices affecting some regulated markets.

**JORDAN**: Right, and this is where management's capital allocation philosophy really shows. Zaramella was pretty clear - if they do see EPS upside materializing, they're going to invest it back into the business rather than just dropping it to the bottom line. They're playing the long game here, especially with their commitment to "strong 2027 EPS growth."

**ALEX**: Let's talk about Europe for a moment, because this was a real bright spot. They completed most of their retail negotiations ahead of Easter, saw market share gains, and had what Van de Put called a "very robust Easter season." The Biscoff partnership is performing particularly well in Australia and New Zealand too.

**JORDAN**: And the competitive dynamics in Europe around chocolate pricing seem to have stabilized. Remember, there were big concerns about cocoa price volatility and how that might trigger a pricing war. But Van de Put said customer negotiations went well, and they're not seeing any major price movements right now. The industry seems to be waiting to see what the main crop brings.

**ALEX**: The U.S. market is more challenging though. Van de Put was pretty...]]>484falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mondelez-q4-2025-earnings-analysis--70220786
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**ALEX:** Welcome to Beta Finch, your AI-powered earnings breakdown where we turn dense quarterly reports into digestible insights. I'm Alex.

**JORDAN:** And I'm Jordan. Today we're diving into Mondelez International's Q4 2025 earnings call - that's the snacking giant behind brands like Oreo, Cadbury, and Trident gum.

**ALEX:** Before we dig in, I need to mention that this podcast is AI-generated content for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing we discuss should be considered investment advice. Always do your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

**JORDAN:** Absolutely. Now Alex, this earnings call was fascinating because it was all about one commodity - cocoa. The chocolate world has been turned upside down.

**ALEX:** Right, and what a wild ride it's been! So Jordan, let's start with the big picture. What happened with cocoa prices?

**JORDAN:** Well, it's actually a tale of two stories. Throughout most of 2025, cocoa prices were sky-high due to supply issues in West Africa. Mondelez had to take significant price increases on their chocolate products. But then, in just the last couple weeks before this earnings call, cocoa spot prices absolutely cratered - we're talking about an unprecedented drop.

**ALEX:** And here's the kicker - Mondelez can't really benefit from these lower prices in 2026 because they're already hedged at the higher prices, right?

**JORDAN:** Exactly! CEO Dirk Van de Put was very clear about this. He said their cocoa coverage for 2026 is locked in at much higher costs than current market prices. In fact, CFO Luca Zaramella mentioned they're facing a massive one billion dollar inventory accounting expense in Q1 alone as they adjust their books to reflect these hedged costs.

**ALEX:** A billion dollars! That's going to be a significant hit to their first quarter profits. But let's talk about how this played out in different markets during 2025.

**JORDAN:** The performance was really mixed. Van de Put said that markets like India, Brazil, Australia, and South Africa held up well despite the price increases. About half of European markets performed as expected. But the northern European markets - Germany, UK, the Nordics - showed much higher price elasticity than they anticipated.

**ALEX:** Meaning consumers really pulled back when prices went up in those markets?

**JORDAN:** Exactly. And here's an interesting insight from the call - Van de Put said penetration didn't really decline, but frequency and quantity of purchases did. So people are still buying chocolate, just less often and in smaller amounts.

**ALEX:** That's a crucial distinction for investors to understand. Now, what's their strategy for 2026?

**JORDAN:** They're taking a multi-pronged approach. First, they're keeping chocolate pricing flat for 2026 - no more increases despite their higher hedged costs. Second, they're significantly ramping up advertising and brand investment, focusing specifically on getting consumers back to normal consumption patterns.

**ALEX:** And they mentioned some interesting innovation partnerships, didn't they?

**JORDAN:** Yes! The Biscoff collaboration was apparently very successful in 2025, and they're planning to take it "to the next level" in 2026. Van de Put seemed really excited about their innovation pipeline, particularly in Europe.

**ALEX:** Let's talk numbers. What's their guidance for 2026?

**JORDAN:** They're projecting organic sales growth of 0% to 2% for 2026. That's pretty conservative, and they admitted they built in flexibility because of uncertainty around how competitors might react to the cocoa price volatility.

**ALEX:** The emerging markets story seems more positive though.

**JORDAN:** Absolutely. Emerging markets finished 2025 with high single-digit growth, and they expect that momentum to continue. The challenge is really in devel

This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>MDLZ-Q4-2025-enMon, 23 Feb 2026 06:01:51 +0000trueBeta Finch**Beta Finch Podcast Script: Mondelez International Q4 2025 Earnings** --- **ALEX:** Welcome to Beta Finch, your AI-powered earnings breakdown where we turn dense quarterly reports into digestible insights. I'm Alex. **JORDAN:** And I'm Jordan....
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**ALEX:** Welcome to Beta Finch, your AI-powered earnings breakdown where we turn dense quarterly reports into digestible insights. I'm Alex.

**JORDAN:** And I'm Jordan. Today we're diving into Mondelez International's Q4 2025 earnings call - that's the snacking giant behind brands like Oreo, Cadbury, and Trident gum.

**ALEX:** Before we dig in, I need to mention that this podcast is AI-generated content for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing we discuss should be considered investment advice. Always do your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

**JORDAN:** Absolutely. Now Alex, this earnings call was fascinating because it was all about one commodity - cocoa. The chocolate world has been turned upside down.

**ALEX:** Right, and what a wild ride it's been! So Jordan, let's start with the big picture. What happened with cocoa prices?

**JORDAN:** Well, it's actually a tale of two stories. Throughout most of 2025, cocoa prices were sky-high due to supply issues in West Africa. Mondelez had to take significant price increases on their chocolate products. But then, in just the last couple weeks before this earnings call, cocoa spot prices absolutely cratered - we're talking about an unprecedented drop.

**ALEX:** And here's the kicker - Mondelez can't really benefit from these lower prices in 2026 because they're already hedged at the higher prices, right?

**JORDAN:** Exactly! CEO Dirk Van de Put was very clear about this. He said their cocoa coverage for 2026 is locked in at much higher costs than current market prices. In fact, CFO Luca Zaramella mentioned they're facing a massive one billion dollar inventory accounting expense in Q1 alone as they adjust their books to reflect these hedged costs.

**ALEX:** A billion dollars! That's going to be a significant hit to their first quarter profits. But let's talk about how this played out in different markets during 2025.

**JORDAN:** The performance was really mixed. Van de Put said that markets like India, Brazil, Australia, and South Africa held up well despite the price increases. About half of European markets performed as expected. But the northern European markets - Germany, UK, the Nordics - showed much higher price elasticity than they anticipated.

**ALEX:** Meaning consumers really pulled back when prices went up in those markets?

**JORDAN:** Exactly. And here's an interesting insight from the call - Van de Put said penetration didn't really decline, but frequency and quantity of purchases did. So people are still buying chocolate, just less often and in smaller amounts.

**ALEX:** That's a crucial distinction for investors to understand. Now, what's their strategy for 2026?

**JORDAN:** They're taking a multi-pronged approach. First, they're keeping chocolate pricing flat for 2026 - no more increases despite their higher hedged costs. Second, they're significantly ramping up advertising and brand investment, focusing specifically on getting consumers back to normal consumption patterns.

**ALEX:** And they mentioned some interesting innovation partnerships, didn't they?

**JORDAN:** Yes! The Biscoff collaboration was apparently very successful in 2025, and they're planning to take it "to the next level" in 2026. Van de Put seemed really excited about their innovation pipeline, particularly in Europe.

**ALEX:** Let's talk numbers. What's their guidance for 2026?

**JORDAN:** They're projecting organic sales growth of 0% to 2% for 2026. That's pretty conservative, and they admitted they built in flexibility because of uncertainty around how competitors might react to the cocoa price volatility.

**ALEX:** The emerging...]]>503falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coming-soon-beta-finch-en--70092233
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