Mondelez launches gluten-free Ritz crackers while Mondelez International stock trades at EUR 56.62

Published on 10/20/2026 at 11:45 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Second-quarter revenue reached USD 9.36 billion, up 4.10 percent year over year. Mondelez International stock is EUR 56.62 on October 20, 2026.

Snack launch and earnings calendar

RITZ launched gluten-free crackers on October 19, 2026, with an USD 4.49 package price.
Second-quarter revenue reached USD 9.36 billion, up 4.10 percent year over year.
Mondelez International stock trades at EUR 56.62 at 11:39 a.m. CEST at Lang & Schwarz on October 20, 2026.

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Mondelez International (ISIN US6092071058) was trading at EUR 56.62 at Lang & Schwarz on October 20, 2026, at 11:39 a.m. CEST. On October 19, the company launched gluten-free RITZ Original crackers, with an USD 4.49 suggested price for an 8 oz package, according to GlobeNewswire.

RITZ expands its snack range

The new product is available at Walmart and Albertsons from October 2026, with nationwide retail expansion planned for February 2027. The launch gives Mondelez a new format for a brand that has been sold since 1934, while the company says the crackers contain no artificial colors or flavors.

The product timing also gives investors a concrete commercial marker before the next results. The 8 oz package price is USD 4.49, and the product is positioned for everyday snacking and holiday gatherings, according to GlobeNewswire.

What does the launch mean for earnings?

The latest reported quarter provides the financial baseline. In the second quarter of 2026, revenue was USD 9.36 billion, up 4.10 percent year over year, while diluted earnings per share reached USD 1.20, according to Mondelez International. Adjusted earnings per share was USD 0.73, down 2.70 percent on a constant-currency basis, showing that revenue growth and profit quality were moving at different speeds.

Chronology matters. On July 28, 2026, second-quarter revenue reached USD 9.36 billion. On October 15, 2026, the company set October 29, 2026, at 4:05 p.m. ET for its third-quarter release. On October 19, 2026, RITZ launched the gluten-free product at USD 4.49 per package.

Which dates matter next?

Mondelez International scheduled third-quarter results for October 29, 2026, at 4:05 p.m. ET, followed by a conference call at 5:00 p.m. ET. Those two times are the next defined checkpoints for the revenue, margin and earnings trajectory.

Analyst expectations add a valuation reference. MarketBeat reported on October 16, 2026, that Barclays raised its target from USD 70.00 to USD 72.00 and kept an overweight rating. The same report cited a USD 0.73 adjusted earnings-per-share result against a USD 0.68 consensus estimate.

Stock price and next catalyst

The product launch is the latest company-specific development, while the October 29 results will provide the next larger test of sales growth and adjusted profitability. Mondelez stock was trading at EUR 56.62 at Lang & Schwarz on October 20, 2026, at 11:39 a.m. CEST. The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Mondelez International stock.