Mondelez International, Inc. (MDLZ) began 2024 on a strong note, with the first-quarter top and bottom lines rising year over year and surpassing the respective Zacks Consensus Estimate.Robust top-line results, earnings and free cash flow generation can be attributed to effective pricing strategies, efficient cost management and impressive momentum in emerging markets. Despite encountering a challenging and dynamic operating environment, management remained focused on executing the long-term growth strategy ...