Mondelez International Inc

2026-06-09 20:09:52

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2026-06-08 10:08:00

JPMorgan Chase & Co. reduced its stake in Mondelez International, Inc. by 9.3% in the fourth quarter, selling over 6.4 million shares. Despite this sale, JPMorgan still holds a significant position of approximately 63.1 million shares, valued at around $3.4 billion, representing 4.89% of the company. The article notes that institutional ownership of Mondelez remains high, with other major firms increasing their positions, and analysts generally maintain a positive "Moderate Buy" rating for the stock.