
Mondelez (MDLZ) continues to be a strong core stock due to its powerful brands, global reach, and growth in emerging markets, which drove over 8% organic revenue growth. The company offers a defensive income profile with a BBB credit rating, a 3.2% dividend yield, and 12 years of dividend increases. Despite a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 20.4, the stock is expected to deliver low- to mid-teens annual total returns. This makes Mondelez attractive for investors seeking stable income and growth in a volatile market environment.