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- symbol PEP
- Rev/Share 68.5084
- Book/Share 14.9869
- PB 11.3088
- Debt/Equity 2.4454
- CurrentRatio 0.853
- ROIC 0.113
- MktCap 230150695563.0
- FreeCF/Share 5.5959
- PFCF 29.9988
- PE 28.0057
- Debt/Assets 0.4646
- DivYield 0.0334
- ROE 0.4303
- Rating B
- Score 3
- Recommendation Neutral
- P/E Score 2
- DCF Score 3
- 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 | BNP Paribas Exane | Neutral | Outperform | -- | $179 | Jan. 16, 2026 |
| Upgrade | PEP | JP Morgan | Neutral | Overweight | -- | $164 | Dec. 10, 2025 |
| 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
PepsiCo vs. Coca-Cola: Which Beverage Giant Wins the Cola War?
Published: February 25, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
PEP and KO showcase contrasting models, diversified snacks and drinks versus pure-play beverages, while trading at different valuation multiples.
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My 5 Favorite Dividend Stocks to Buy Right Now
Published: February 22, 2026 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive
It may be the right time for investors to start playing a little less offense and a little more defense. The best defensive names, however, are shares of businesses that continue to generate cash flow regardless of the economic environment.
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Celsius: Stronger Than Before, But Is The Upside Still There?
Published: February 20, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Celsius: Stronger Than Before, But Is The Upside Still There?
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5 Soft Drinks Stocks Set to Gain as Innovation Offsets Cost Pressures
Published: February 19, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) Presents at Consumer Analyst Group of New York Conference 2026 Transcript
Published: February 18, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) Presents at Consumer Analyst Group of New York Conference 2026 Transcript
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Retirees Are Quietly Accumulating This 8% Dividend Grower With a Half-Century of Increases
Published: February 18, 2026 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
PepsiCo just paid its March 31, 2026 quarterly dividend of $1.4225 per share, marking another milestone in a streak that few companies can match.
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My Top 3 Dividend-Paying Buy-And-Hold Stocks For 2026
Published: February 18, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
PepsiCo, Allianz, and VICI Properties are my top buy-and-hold dividend stocks for 2026, blending yield and growth. PEP offers a 3.36% yield, robust 7.36% 10-year dividend CAGR, and trades at a 20.78 P/E, below its 5-year average. ALIZY delivers a 3.79% yield, strong EPS growth outlook, and sector-leading rankings, supporting both income and capital appreciation.
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3 Stocks That Have Paid Dividends for Over 50 Consecutive Years and Are Still Buys
Published: February 17, 2026 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
Dividends are a passive income stream, but they're much more than that. They indicate a company's respect for the shareholders and, when a business pays dividends for many years, it's a sign of stability and reliability.
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Is PepsiCo's International Business Its Most Reliable Growth Engine?
Published: February 16, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
PepsiCo Inc.'s PEP international business is emerging as one of its most reliable and consistent growth engines. In 2025, the division generated $38 billion in revenues and accounted for more than 40% of total net revenues and core segment operating profit, underscoring its strategic importance.
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PepsiCo Up 18% in a Month: Smart Entry Point or Wait for a Pullback?
Published: February 12, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
PEP stock rallies on strong earnings and brand strength, with momentum across beverages, snacks and global markets driving investor confidence.
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Why PepsiCo (PEP) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term
Published: February 10, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Can PepsiCo Balance Innovation Spending and Margin Expansion?
Published: February 10, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
PEP balances innovation and margin expansion by funding new platforms, brand building and portfolio shifts through productivity and pricing discipline.
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3 Massive Buybacks That Map the Market's Mood in 2026
Published: February 09, 2026 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive
Some of the biggest stocks in the technology and consumer staples sectors are kicking off 2026 with notable buyback announcements. This includes Western Digital NASDAQ: WDC, one of the market's best-performing names of 2025.
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Wall Street Roundup: Risk Off
Published: February 06, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative
Risk-off sentiment is driving sharp sell-offs in Bitcoin and major software stocks, with investors reallocating away from stretched tech valuations. AI-driven CapEx arms race at Alphabet (GOOGL) and Amazon (AMZN) is sparking concerns about profitability and sector disruption, despite strong revenue growth.
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PepsiCo's Productivity Strategy: A Catalyst for EPS Expansion?
Published: February 05, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
PEP is leaning on productivity savings to offset inflation, lift margins and fuel EPS growth, with automation and efficiency driving strong recent results.
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Pepsi Pops as Investors Take Notice of Key Strategic Initiatives
Published: February 05, 2026 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive
After activist investor Elliott Management announced a $4 billion investment in consumer staples giant PepsiCo NASDAQ: PEP, the stock has gone on a solid run.
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PepsiCo: The Carbonation Is Out Of The Bottle - Strong Sell
Published: February 04, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative
PepsiCo is downgraded to strong sell due to operational weakness and deteriorating balance sheet fundamentals. Recent results show robust headline growth, a 4% dividend hike, and a $10B buyback, but these are driven by aggressive price hikes amid falling volumes. Net debt surged to $40B, with FCF barely covering the current dividend and buybacks exceeding cash generation.
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PepsiCo Q4 Earnings & Revenues Beat on Strength Across Segments
Published: February 04, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
PEP surpasses fourth-quarter 2025 earnings and revenue estimates as strength across beverages, foods and international markets offset inflationary pressures.
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PepsiCo to slash prices on popular snacks after consumer backlash
Published: February 03, 2026 by: Fox Business
Sentiment: Negative
PepsiCo said it will slash prices on popular snacks like Lay's, Doritos, and Cheetos in response to consumer complaints about rising costs.
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PepsiCo (PEP) Tops Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Published: February 03, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
PepsiCo (PEP) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.26 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.24 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.96 per share a year ago.
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PepsiCo to slash prices up to 15% on Doritos, Cheetos and Lay's chips
Published: February 03, 2026 by: New York Post
Sentiment: Negative
PepsiCo plans to slash prices by as much as 15% on classic snacks like Lay's potato chips, Doritos and Flamin' Hot Cheetos to counter inflationary price hikes.
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PepsiCo Cuts Snack Prices as Affordability Pressures Reshape Grocery Spending
Published: February 03, 2026 by: PYMNTS
Sentiment: Negative
PepsiCo is moving to lower prices on some of its best-known snack brands, citing mounting consumer affordability concerns as households head into the NFL's Super Bowl week. The food and beverage giant announced Tuesday (Feb. 3) that it is rolling out new suggested retail prices in the U.S.
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PepsiCo: The Risk-Return Profile Has Changed - Why I'm Upgrading The Stock
Published: February 03, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
PepsiCo shifts from 'Sell' to 'Neutral' as a $10B buyback and 4% dividend increase provide downside protection. PEP's U.S. snack volumes continue to decline, prompting management to admit flawed pricing and implement up to 15% price cuts. Organic growth in Europe and Latin America offsets U.S. weakness, but execution risk remains as recovery is expected in late 2026.
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PepsiCo says it's cutting prices on snacks like Lay's and Doritos by up to 15%, as consumers feel 'stretched'
Published: February 03, 2026 by: Business Insider
Sentiment: Negative
PepsiCo is cutting prices on some of its brands, such as Lay's, CEO Ramon Laguarta said Tuesday. The price cuts will be as high as 15% for some products, the company said.
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PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Published: February 03, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
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TER Quarterly Sales Top $1B, DVA & PEP Beat Earnings
Published: February 03, 2026 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Positive
The AI trade is helping Teradyne (TER), with Diane King Hall pointing to the company's latest earnings as a signal of forward strength. Outside of tech, she notes DaVita's (DVA) earnings beat and guidance above expectations as it recovers from a malware attack.
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PepsiCo to cut snack prices after consumer pushback, beats Q4 earnings estimates
Published: February 03, 2026 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive
PepsiCo Inc (NASDAQ:PEP, XETRA:PEP) said it will implement price cuts of up to 15% on popular snack brands including Lay's, Doritos, and Flamin' Hot Cheetos, following consumer complaints over rising costs. The company's move comes as it reported fourth-quarter earnings that exceeded Wall Street expectations, driven by stronger beverage sales around the globe.
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Dow Gains 100 Points; PepsiCo Posts Upbeat Earnings
Published: February 03, 2026 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Positive
U.S. stocks traded higher this morning, with the Dow Jones index gaining around 100 points on Tuesday.
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Why the 5 Highest-Yielding Nasdaq 100 Stocks Are 2026 Boomer Safety Nets
Published: February 03, 2026 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
The highest-yielding stocks in the Nasdaq 100 make particular sense in 2026, as investors may well see a changing economic environment.
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PepsiCo snaps streak of profit declines, and boosts dividend by 4%
Published: February 03, 2026 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Positive
PepsiCo's stock was set to pull back after a lowered profit-growth outlook, despite an earnings beat and a raised dividend.
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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