10 Best Consumer Staples Dividend Stocks To Invest In

5. Mondelez International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MDLZ)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 55

Mondelez International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MDLZ) ranks fifth on our list of the best consumer staples dividend stocks. The global food, confectionery, and beverage company has a workforce of around 80,000 employees worldwide. Its products, which include a diverse range of snacks, chocolates, biscuits, and beverages, are sold in more than 150 countries. The company strengthened its portfolio last year by acquiring a majority stake in Evirth, a leading player in China’s rapidly expanding frozen-to-chilled baked snacks market. This acquisition marked a significant step in the company’s strategy to drive growth in the cakes and pastries segment, which remains a key focus alongside chocolate and biscuits.

In the fourth quarter of 2024, Mondelez International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MDLZ) reported revenue of $9.6 billion, reflecting a 3.11% year-over-year increase but falling short of market expectations by over $51 million. For the full year, the company’s revenue rose 4.3% YoY, with growth across both developed and emerging markets. The chocolate segment expanded by 7.4% in 2024, while its leading global brands, Cadbury Dairy Milk and Milka, also saw strong performance.

Mondelez International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MDLZ) currently offers a quarterly dividend of $0.47 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.88%, as of February 24. The company reported a strong cash position in FY24 with its operating cash flow and free cash flow coming in at $4.9 billion and $3.5 billion, respectively. In addition, the company returned $4.7 billion to investors through dividends and share repurchases. It has been raising its payouts for 11 consecutive years.