MDLZ

Mondelez International is successfully expanding its Biscoff brand across biscuits and chocolate categories in Europe and India. The Marabou Biscoff chocolate launch captured 7% market share in Sweden within weeks, while Biscoff biscuits in India are exceeding internal projections. The company is increasing brand investments and innovation efforts to drive consumer trials and establish Biscoff as a global growth platform.

As consumer sentiment drops to a four-month low amid rising inflation and interest rate hike concerns, Zacks recommends four defensive consumer staples stocks: Coca-Cola, Philip Morris International, Mondelez International, and Dole plc. All four stocks carry Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) ratings with low beta values and solid dividend yields.

With consumer sentiment dropping to a 4-month low amid inflation concerns and potential interest rate hikes, Zacks recommends four defensive consumer staples stocks: Coca-Cola, Philip Morris International, Mondelez International, and Dole plc. All four stocks feature low betas and are positioned to weather economic uncertainty while offering dividend yields and earnings growth.