S&P 500 Stocks: MDLZ in Trouble While WM and V Shine

Two S&P 500 stocks are standing out from the rest, while one may be in trouble. Mondelez (MDLZ), a packaged snacks powerhouse with popular brands like Oreo and Cadbury, is experiencing declining unit sales over the past two years. This has led to concerns that it may need to lower prices to stimulate growth.

The company's estimated sales growth of 2.6% for the next 12 months implies demand will slow from its three-year trend. Additionally, Mondelez's performance over the past three years shows incremental sales were much less profitable, with earnings per share falling by 3% annually.

On the other hand, Waste Management (WM) and Visa (V) are two S&P 500 stocks that stand out for their impressive growth. Waste Management has seen a 10.6% annual revenue growth over the last two years, while Visa's solid 14.5% annual revenue growth over the last five years indicates its offerings solve complex business issues.