Ben & Jerry's Strengthens Governance to Uphold Social Mission
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 16 2025
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Source: PRnewswire
- Governance Structure Enhancement: Ben & Jerry's announced plans to strengthen its governance to ensure the continuation of its social mission established in 2000, aiming to enhance transparency and accountability, which will bolster the brand's influence in social change.
- Board Member Adjustments: Starting in 2026, all board members serving over nine years will not be eligible for re-election, a move designed to introduce fresh perspectives and ensure board diversity and vitality, thereby driving long-term company growth.
- Financial Audit Findings: A recent audit revealed significant deficiencies in the Ben & Jerry's Foundation regarding financial controls and compliance policies, prompting the company to take measures to improve governance structures to enhance transparency and accountability.
- Ongoing Funding Commitment: Although the foundation declined further funding, Ben & Jerry's and its parent company TMICC remain willing to explore alternative plans to ensure continued support for nonprofit organizations nationwide, demonstrating their commitment to social responsibility.
Analyst Views on MICC
Wall Street analysts forecast MICC stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for MICC is 16.92 USD with a low forecast of 15.82 USD and a high forecast of 19.20 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
10 Analyst Rating
3 Buy
7 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 16.310
Low
15.82
Averages
16.92
High
19.20
Current: 16.310
Low
15.82
Averages
16.92
High
19.20
About MICC
Magnum Ice Cream Company NV is a Netherlands-based company primarily engaged in the food manufacturing industry, specifically in the ice cream and frozen dessert. The Company focuses on producing and marketing ice cream products under globally recognized brands such as Magnum, Ben & Jerry’s, Cornetto, and Wall’s. Their key product is Magnum ice cream, which is a packaged frozen dessert. The Group has organized its business into three segments: Europe and ANZ, representing Europe (which includes the United Kingdom and Ireland), Australia and New Zealand; Americas, representing North America and South America; and Rest of the World (RoW), representing Africa, Asia and the Middle East (which includes Turkey).
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
