PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP)

US — Consumer Defensive Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol PEP
  • Rev/Share 67.4697
  • Book/Share 14.2754
  • PB 10.557
  • Debt/Equity 2.6227
  • CurrentRatio 0.9118
  • ROIC 0.0987

 

  • MktCap 204437344269.0
  • FreeCF/Share 6.7838
  • PFCF 22.0133
  • PE 28.3371
  • Debt/Assets 0.4772
  • DivYield 0.0372
  • ROE 0.3892

 

  • Rating B+
  • Score 3
  • Recommendation Neutral
  • P/E Score 2
  • DCF Score 4
  • P/B Score 1
  • D/E Score 1

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Upgrade PEP DZ Bank Hold Buy -- $167 Oct. 21, 2025
Downgrade PEP BofA Securities Buy Neutral -- $155 April 15, 2025
Downgrade PEP Barclays Overweight Equal Weight $168 $156 March 18, 2025
Downgrade PEP Jefferies Buy Hold $171 $170 March 12, 2025
Initiation PEP Piper Sandler -- Overweight -- $171 Jan. 7, 2025
Upgrade PEP Deutsche Bank Hold Buy $179 $184 Dec. 12, 2024
Downgrade PEP TD Cowen Buy Hold $190 $183 Oct. 10, 2024
Downgrade PEP Morgan Stanley Overweight Equal Weight -- $185 Sept. 20, 2024

News

Can PepsiCo Achieve Its Mid-Teens PBNA Margin Ambition by 2026?
PEP
Published: December 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

PEP's PBNA unit gains momentum through innovation and cost cuts, strengthening its path toward mid-teens margins by 2026.

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If I Could Only Buy and Hold a Single Stock Today, This Would Be It
PEP
Published: December 01, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive

Even good companies have to face hard times eventually. But if you think in decades, some can be great investments.

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PEP vs. CELH: Which Beverage Stock Is the Better Bet Now?
CELH, PEP
Published: November 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

PEP and CELH go head-to-head as one leans on a global scale and the other rides on a surge in performance-energy demand.

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5 Soft Drink Stocks to Hold Their Ground As Cost Pressures Mount
COCO, KDP, KO, MNST, PEP
Published: November 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

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3 Top Stocks to Buy This Holiday Season
GOOG, GOOGL, NKE, PEP
Published: November 25, 2025 by: Morningstar
Sentiment: Positive

These undervalued wide-moat stocks of popular brands make great gifts for others—or for yourself.

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Will Currency & Tariff Pressures Derail PepsiCo's Flat EPS Target?
PEP
Published: November 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

PEP battles currency swings and tariff costs as it pushes cost cuts and smarter sourcing to defend its flat EPS goal for 2025.

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PepsiCo's 2025 Playbook: Can Cost Cuts Fund an Innovation-Led Rebound?
PEP
Published: November 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

PEP progresses with its 2025 strategy aimed at deep cost cuts and a stepped-up innovation push to rebuild margins and spark a healthier growth rebound.

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Love PEP Stock? COKE & KDP Give You More
PEP
Published: November 19, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Neutral

COKE and KDP are PepsiCo's competitors in the Soft Drinks & Non-alcoholic Beverages sector that possess:

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It's Best Time In 10 Years To Lock In Income: Our Picks
ABBV, ADC, AVGO, DG, ENB, EPD, FDX, MSFT, O, PEP, SCHD, VIG, WMT
Published: November 18, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Investors can now access 4–7% from top-quality REITs, 3.5%+ from dividend ETFs, and 6%+ from midstream infrastructure — without taking on excessive risk. While the S&P 500 is up ~110% since 2020, 70–80% of returns come from the Mag7, leaving broad-market returns near inflation levels. US inflation sits at 3%, and Western Europe reports 3.5–4%, emphasizing the need for income-producing assets to preserve purchasing power for retirees.

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PepsiCo: Strong Fundamentals, Soft Volumes, And A Lot Riding On Q4
PEP
Published: November 18, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative

PepsiCo posted modest Q3 growth, but soft North American volumes raise concerns heading into a critical Q4. Margins remain strong, yet declining net income highlights ongoing cost and demand pressure. Leverage is high, but cash flows and interest coverage keep the balance sheet manageable.

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Buy 5 Consumer Staples Stocks Despite the Sector's Weak Show in 2025
LW, MNST, OLLI, PEP, UNFI
Published: November 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Consumer staples lag in 2025, but PEP, MNST, LW, UNFI and OLLI are five stocks that show improving growth drivers for 2026.

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4 Highest Yielding Dividend Stocks in the Nasdaq Composite
CMCSA, KHC, KMB, PEP
Published: November 12, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

Dividend stocks might not sound like an exciting investment in your portfolio, but if you can invest in the right ones, they can generate years of passive income.

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PepsiCo Slips Below 50-Day SMA: Bargain Opportunity or Red Flag?
PEP
Published: November 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

PEP slips below its 50-day SMA as short-term sentiment weakens, but strong fundamentals and rising earnings estimates hint at a longer-term rebound.

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PepsiCo Ramps Up AI and Digitization Efforts: Real Gains or Hype?
PEP
Published: November 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

PEP accelerates its AI-driven digital transformation, partnering with AWS and Salesforce to modernize operations and deepen consumer connections.

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Pepsico Delivers $73 Billion Gain
PEP
Published: November 06, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive

Over the past decade, PepsiCo (PEP) stock has provided a remarkable $73 Bil to its investors in the form of cash through dividends and repurchases. Let's examine some figures and see how this distribution capacity measures up to the market's most significant capital-return entities.

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PepsiCo Bets on Innovation: Is New Product Pipeline the Growth Catalyst?
PEP
Published: November 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

PEP leans on innovation with zero-sugar drinks, protein snacks and cleaner ingredients to drive its next growth wave.

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5 Dividend ETFs That Could Pay You for Life
ABBV, AMZN, AVGO, BBY, CSCO, GOOGL, JPM, MSFT, NFLX, NVDA, PEP
Published: October 31, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

Whether you're just beginning to invest or sailing into retirement, you can benefit from a lifetime stream of passive income.

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PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
PEP
Published: October 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to PepsiCo (PEP). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.

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PEP's Margins Under Pressure: Will Productivity Play Deliver Relief?
PEP
Published: October 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

PepsiCo drives margin recovery with automation, SKU cuts and AI efficiencies as cost pressures bite into profits.

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Coca-Cola Vs. PepsiCo: Which Beverage Giant is Poised for the Top Spot?
KO, PEP
Published: October 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

KO and PEP face off as both beverage giants lean on innovation, pricing power and global reach to drive growth amid shifting consumer trends.

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PepsiCo (PEP) vs. Coca-Cola (KO): What's the Stronger Near-Term Buy?
KO, PEP
Published: October 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

When thinking of competitors, Coca-Cola KO and PepsiCo PEP undoubtedly come to mind. Both have established themselves over decades of successful operations while also sporting shareholder-friendly natures.

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I have invested in dividends for 20 years. These stocks are my top dividend compounders of all time
JNJ, PEP, TXN
Published: October 23, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

In the world of investing, dividends have long been a popular way to earn income alongside growth opportunities with stocks.

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When The AI Hype Train Slows: 2 Smart Money Plays For Solid Returns
AVGO, AXP, CELH, DGRO, DVY, IIPR, LCID, NVDA, ORCL, PEP, PLTR, SCHD
Published: October 21, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF™ and PepsiCo, Inc. are positioned to benefit as market enthusiasm for AI normalizes and investors seek reliable dividend payers. SCHD offers a 3.86% yield, low expense ratio, and potential for capital appreciation as interest rates fall and fixed-income yields decline. PEP faces near-term headwinds but boasts strong liquidity, strategic acquisitions, and a below-average valuation, supporting long-term upside.

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5 Best Dividend Stocks in the Nasdaq Composite
ADP, AMGN, EXC, KMB, PEP
Published: October 20, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

What's the first thing that springs to mind when someone mentions the Nasdaq Composite?

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PepsiCo Leans on Pricing Power: Is Volume Decline a Growing Risk?
PEP
Published: October 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

PEP's Q3 revenues rise nearly 3% as pricing power offsets inflation, but volume softness and consumer strain pose lasting risks.

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PepsiCo Launches Inaugural Global Farmer Awards, Honoring the Backbone of its Agricultural Supply Chain
PEP
Published: October 16, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

PURCHASE, N.Y. , Oct. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- This week, PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP) celebrated the heroes behind the food system with the launch of its first-ever Global Farmer Awards, honoring outstanding farmers, farming families and advisors from across its global supply chain.

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PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
PEP
Published: October 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

PepsiCo (PEP) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.

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PepsiCo Jumps 3.7% After Q3 Earnings: Rally Justified or Overdone?
PEP
Published: October 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

PEP jumps after reporting strong Q3 results as pricing gains, global demand and innovation fuel bullish investor sentiment.

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PepsiCo: Key Takeaways From The Latest Earnings And An Updated Valuation
PEP
Published: October 13, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

PepsiCo beat analyst estimates in the most recent quarter, with modest revenue growth but declining EPS and margin compression. Management guides for low single-digit revenue growth in 2025, emphasizing cost optimization and continued shareholder returns via dividends and buybacks. Dividend discount models suggest fair value between $104 and $155, with PEP appearing attractively priced versus industry peers, based on a set of price multiples.

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Delta, Pepsi, Applied Digital, Levi's, Tilray Brands kick off Q3 earnings season
APLD, LEVI, PEP, TLRY
Published: October 10, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Neutral

This week marked the start of earnings season with several major companies reporting results, including Delta Air Lines and PepsiCo, while the big banks like JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo are set to report next week. Investors are closely watching these early reports for cues on the broader economic landscape amid ongoing uncertainties.

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About PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP)

  • IPO Date 1972-06-01
  • Website https://www.pepsico.com
  • Industry Beverages - Non-Alcoholic
  • CEO Ramon Luis Laguarta
  • Employees 319000

PepsiCo, Inc. manufactures, markets, distributes, and sells various beverages and convenient foods worldwide. The company operates through seven segments: Frito-Lay North America; Quaker Foods North America; PepsiCo Beverages North America; Latin America; Europe; Africa, Middle East and South Asia; and Asia Pacific, Australia and New Zealand and China Region. It provides dips, cheese-flavored snacks, and spreads, as well as corn, potato, and tortilla chips; cereals, rice, pasta, mixes and syrups, granola bars, grits, oatmeal, rice cakes, simply granola, and side dishes; beverage concentrates, fountain syrups, and finished goods; ready-to-drink tea, coffee, and juices; dairy products; and sparkling water makers and related products. It serves wholesale and other distributors, foodservice customers, grocery stores, drug stores, convenience stores, discount/dollar stores, mass merchandisers, membership stores, hard discounters, e-commerce retailers and authorized independent bottlers, and others through a network of direct-store-delivery, customer warehouse, and distributor networks, as well as directly to consumers through e-commerce platforms and retailers. The company was founded in 1898 and is headquartered in Purchase, New York.