Stock Analysis on Net

Mondelēz International Inc. (NASDAQ:MDLZ)

$24.99

Cash Flow Statement
Quarterly Data

The cash flow statement provides information about a company cash receipts and cash payments during an accounting period, showing how these cash flows link the ending cash balance to the beginning balance shown on the company balance sheet.

The cash flow statement consists of three parts: cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities, cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities, and cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities.

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Mondelēz International Inc., consolidated cash flow statement (quarterly data)

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3 months ended: Dec 31, 2025 Sep 30, 2025 Jun 30, 2025 Mar 31, 2025 Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021
Net earnings
Depreciation and amortization
Stock-based compensation expense
Deferred income tax provision (benefit)
Asset impairments and accelerated depreciation
Gain on acquisition
(Gain) loss on equity method investment transactions
Equity method investment net earnings
Distributions from equity method investments
Unrealized (gain) loss on derivative contracts
Gain on marketable securities
Contingent consideration adjustments
Other non-cash items, net
Receivables, net
Inventories, net
Accounts payable
Other current assets
Other current liabilities
Change in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions and divestitures
Change in pension and postretirement assets and liabilities, net
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to operating cash flows
Net cash provided by operating activities
Capital expenditures
Acquisitions, net of cash received
Proceeds from divestitures
Proceeds from derivative settlements
Payments for derivative settlements
(Contributions to) proceeds from investments
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment and other
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
Issuances of commercial paper, maturities greater than 90 days
Repayments of commercial paper, maturities greater than 90 days
Net issuance (repayment) of short-term borrowings
Long-term debt proceeds
Long-term debt repayments
Repurchases of Common Stock
Dividends paid
Other
Net cash used in financing activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, increase (decrease)

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-31).


The financial information reveals fluctuating cash flows over the observed period, spanning from March 2021 to December 2025. Net earnings demonstrate considerable volatility, peaking in March 2023 and experiencing a significant decline thereafter. Operating cash flow generally remains positive throughout the period, though it exhibits quarterly variations. Investing and financing activities show substantial shifts, influenced by debt management, stock repurchases, and acquisitions.

Net Earnings and Operating Cash Flow
Net earnings increased from $968 million in March 2021 to $1,262 million in September 2021, before decreasing to $1,005 million by December 2021. A substantial increase to $2,089 million was observed in March 2023, followed by a decline to $669 million by December 2025. Net cash provided by operating activities generally tracked net earnings, remaining positive throughout the period, ranging from a low of $549 million in September 2022 to a high of $2,397 million in December 2025. The significant increase in operating cash flow in late 2025 appears disproportionate to the net earnings for the same period.
Investing Activities
Investing activities were highly variable. A significant outflow of $690 million was recorded in March 2021, followed by an inflow of $470 million in June 2021. Large outflows were observed in March 2022 ($1,441 million) and September 2022 ($2,411 million), largely driven by acquisitions. Proceeds from divestitures provided substantial inflows in June 2021 ($998 million) and December 2023 ($1,372 million). Capital expenditures remained consistently negative, ranging from -$194 million to -$405 million per quarter.
Financing Activities
Financing activities were characterized by significant debt activity and stock repurchases. Net cash used in financing activities was substantial in several quarters, particularly in March 2021 ($1,781 million) and December 2023 ($2,484 million). Long-term debt proceeds and repayments fluctuated considerably, indicating active debt management. Repurchases of common stock consistently represented a significant cash outflow, peaking at $1,522 million in March 2025. Dividend payments also constituted a consistent, substantial cash outflow, ranging from $441 million to $645 million per quarter.
Non-Cash Adjustments and Working Capital
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to operating cash flows were substantial and varied, with a particularly large adjustment in December 2022 ($808 million) and December 2025 ($1,728 million). Changes in receivables, inventories, and payables exhibited considerable quarterly fluctuations, impacting overall cash flow. Specifically, a large decrease in other current liabilities was observed in March 2024 and June 2024, while a large increase occurred in September 2025. Unrealized gains and losses on derivative contracts also contributed to volatility in adjustments.

Overall, the company demonstrates a complex cash flow pattern, influenced by operational performance, strategic acquisitions and divestitures, debt management, and shareholder returns. The significant fluctuations in net earnings and the corresponding impact on operating cash flow warrant further investigation. The large adjustments to reconcile net earnings to operating cash flow, along with the volatility in working capital accounts, suggest a need for detailed analysis of underlying business activities.