Mondelez International, Inc. stock research
FY2024 Q4
Mondelez International (MDLZ) Gross Margin — Quarter Ended Dec 31, 2024
Revenue and gross profit both increased compared with the preceding quarter and the same quarter one year earlier, while cost of revenue decreased from the preceding quarter but increased from the year-ago period. Gross margin improved relative to both comparison periods, reflecting a stronger relationship between revenue growth and cost control.
Gross margin takeaway
Quarter ended Dec 31, 2024 · FY2024 Q4
Revenue and gross profit both increased compared with the preceding quarter and the same quarter one year earlier, while cost of revenue decreased from the preceding quarter but increased from the year-ago period. Gross margin improved relative to both comparison periods, reflecting a stronger relationship between revenue growth and cost control.
- The most observable margin driver was the decline in cost of revenue from the preceding quarter, which, combined with higher revenue, produced a larger gross profit and a higher gross margin.
- Compared with the preceding quarter, revenue was higher, cost of revenue was lower, gross profit was higher, and gross margin improved. Compared with the same quarter one year earlier, revenue was higher, cost of revenue was higher, gross profit was higher, and gross margin improved.
Gross margin snapshot
The selected quarter's reported revenue, gross profit, direct costs, and margin comparisons.
Gross margin
38.6%
Gross profit
$3.7B
Revenue
$9.6B
Cost of revenue
$5.9B
Quarter-over-quarter change
+6.1 pts
Year-over-year change
+1.4 pts
Quarterly gross margin trend
A four-quarter view of the revenue and direct-cost bridge behind gross margin.
| Period | Revenue | Gross profit | Cost of revenue | Gross margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2024 | $9.3B | $4.8B | $4.5B | 51.1% |
| Jun 30, 2024 | $8.3B | $2.8B | $5.5B | 33.5% |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $9.2B | $3.0B | $6.2B | 32.6% |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $9.6B | $3.7B | $5.9B | 38.6% |
Quarterly comparisons
Compare the selected margin with the preceding quarter and the same fiscal quarter one year earlier.
Previous-quarter change
Sep 30, 2024
+6.1 pts
Year-over-year change
Dec 31, 2023
+1.4 pts
What the margin says
Filing-constrained interpretation of margin direction, comparisons, and what to monitor next.
The most observable margin driver was the decline in cost of revenue from the preceding quarter, which, combined with higher revenue, produced a larger gross profit and a higher gross margin.
Compared with the preceding quarter, revenue was higher, cost of revenue was lower, gross profit was higher, and gross margin improved. Compared with the same quarter one year earlier, revenue was higher, cost of revenue was higher, gross profit was higher, and gross margin improved.
Monitor the trajectory of cost of revenue, as its decline from the prior quarter was the primary factor in the margin improvement.