Why Mondelēz’s Third Quarter Could Disappoint Investors

Mondelēz (MDLZ) is expected to announce its third-quarter earnings results on October 29, but analysts’ estimates aren’t likely to appeal to investors. Analysts expect Mondelēz’s top line to fall in the third quarter, while they expect its EPS growth rate to slow after it reported robust growth in the first half of 2018. Analysts expect Mondelēz’s top line to benefit from the continued strength in its power brands, including Oreo, Milka Chocolate, and Cadbury Dairy Milk.