Mondelez International Inc (MDLZ)

Days of sales outstanding (DSO)

		Dec 31, 2024	Sep 30, 2024	Mar 31, 2024	Dec 31, 2023	Sep 30, 2023	Jun 30, 2023	Mar 31, 2023	Dec 31, 2022	Sep 30, 2022	Jun 30, 2022	Mar 31, 2022	Dec 31, 2021	Sep 30, 2021	Jun 30, 2021	Mar 31, 2021	Dec 31, 2020	Sep 30, 2020	Jun 30, 2020	Mar 31, 2020	Dec 31, 2019
Receivables turnover		7.78	7.85	7.51	7.98	8.25	9.02	7.63	8.06	8.70	9.39	7.92	9.01	8.52	9.56	8.18	9.00	8.57	9.92	7.89	8.84
DSO	days	46.94	46.48	48.62	45.73	44.25	40.48	47.84	45.28	41.98	38.87	46.08	40.52	42.85	38.19	44.63	40.56	42.58	36.80	46.23	41.30

December 31, 2024 calculation

DSO = 365 ÷ Receivables turnover
= 365 ÷ 7.78
= 46.94

To analyze Mondelez International Inc's Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) based on the provided data, we can observe the trend over the reporting periods. DSO is a measure of how long it takes a company to collect payment from its customers after a sale has been made.

From December 31, 2019, to December 31, 2024, the DSO of Mondelez International Inc fluctuated within a range of approximately 36.80 days to 48.62 days. The DSO increased from 41.30 days on December 31, 2019, to 48.62 days on March 31, 2024, suggesting that the company took longer to collect receivables over this period.

There were variations in DSO throughout the quarters, with occasional decreases and increases. However, the overall trend indicates an upward trajectory in the average number of days it takes for Mondelez International Inc to collect outstanding sales.

It is important to note that a higher DSO may indicate inefficiencies in the company's accounts receivable management or potential issues with customer creditworthiness. Mondelez International Inc may need to monitor its DSO closely and implement strategies to improve collections and maintain healthy cash flow levels.