PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP)

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol PEP
  • Rev/Share 67.4697
  • Book/Share 14.2754
  • PB 10.4617
  • Debt/Equity 2.6227
  • CurrentRatio 0.9118
  • ROIC 0.0987

 

  • MktCap 202591378014.0
  • FreeCF/Share 6.7838
  • PFCF 21.8145
  • PE 28.0813
  • Debt/Assets 0.4772
  • DivYield 0.0379
  • 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 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 Eyes Efficiency Gains: Can It Protect Margins Amid Inflation?
PEP
Published: September 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

PEP posts a Q2 EPS beat and turns to AI, integration and global centers to drive efficiency and protect margins.

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PepsiCo stock climbs as Elliott takes $4B ownership stake
PEP
Published: September 02, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive

PepsiCo Inc (NASDAQ:PEP, ETR:PEP) shares moved up as much 5% in early trading on Tuesday after activist investor Elliott Investment Management disclosed it had acquired a $4 billion equity stake in the beverage and snacks giant. Elliott said it sees opportunity due to a "highly dislocated valuation” resulting from poor financial results, causing “sharp stock-price underperformance".

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SIG Shines in Earnings, KHC Split, PEP's $4B Elliott Management Stake
KHC, PEP, SIG
Published: September 02, 2025 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Positive

Diane King Hall says "diamonds are still a girl's best friend" as Signet Jewelers (SIG) topped earnings and raised full-year guidance. She notes the possibility for further growth as more couples are expected to become engaged in the months ahead.

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Pepsi Stock Jumps as Elliott Investment Takes $4 Billion Stake
PEP
Published: September 02, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Positive

PepsiCo Inc (NASDAQ:PEP) stock was last seen up 3.6% at $153.97, after the Wall Street Journal reported that activist investor Elliott Investment Management has taken a $4 billion stake in the beverage giant, citing a "rare" and "historic" opportunity for a turnaround.

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PepsiCo Stock Jumps as Activist Investor Elliott Takes $4B Stake, Aims for Change
PEP
Published: September 02, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Positive

Shares of PepsiCo (PEP) jumped 5% before the bell Tuesday when activist investor Elliott Investment Management announced it has taken a large stake in the soft drink and snack giant, and is pushing for changes to lift the stock price.

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Celsius Stock Hits 52-Week Highs After Pepsi Increases Stake
CELH, PEP
Published: August 29, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Positive

Celsius Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:CELH) stock is trading at 52-week highs today, after PepsiCo (PEP) increased its stake in the energy drink name through a $585 million deal.

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Celsius Holdings stock climbs as PepsiCo boosts equity stake
CELH, PEP
Published: August 29, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive

PepsiCo Inc (NASDAQ:PEP, ETR:PEP) reported on Friday that it has increased its ownership interest in Celsius Holdings (NASDAQ:CELH)in a $585 million convertible preferred stock deal. After the conversion, PepsiCo will own about 11% of Celsius.

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PepsiCo Charges Ahead With Battery-Electric Big Rigs
PEP
Published: August 29, 2025 by: WSJ
Sentiment: Positive

The soda maker's director of fleet engineering and sustainability says improving technology is driving better use of zero-emission trucks.

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2 High-Conviction Picks For 7.73% Growth And 4.22% Yield Within A Dividend Portfolio
AAPL, BLK, DHLGY, DPSTF, JNJ, META, PEP
Published: August 26, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Through our latest additions of Deutsche Post and Meta Platforms to The Dividend Income Accelerator Portfolio, we have increased the portfolio's sector diversification and global exposure. In addition to that, we have increased the portfolio's potential for dividend growth and capital appreciation. Our portfolio balances income and dividend growth, reflected in the portfolio's Weighted Average Yield on Cost [TTM] of 4.22% and 5-Year Weighted Average Dividend Growth Rate [CAGR] of 7.73%.

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PepsiCo's Q3 Test: Can PBNA Gains Outweigh Frito-Lay Struggles?
PEP
Published: August 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

PEP heads into Q3 with strong PBNA momentum, but Frito-Lay's volume struggles may test its balanced growth outlook.

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PepsiCo (PEP) Suffers a Larger Drop Than the General Market: Key Insights
PEP
Published: August 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

PepsiCo (PEP) closed at $148.98 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.16% move from the prior day.

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PepsiCo vs. Keurig: Which Beverage Giant Is a Refreshing Pick?
KDP, PEP
Published: August 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

PEP and KDP take different paths to growth, which are global scale versus regional focus, shaping their rivalry in the evolving beverage market.

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Is PepsiCo's Frito-Lay Snacks Unit Still the Star Performer?
PEP
Published: August 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

PEP beats Q2 expectations with pricing power. However, soft volumes and long-term growth questions loom.

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5 Dividend Stocks to Hold for the Next 5 Years
IBM, O, PEP, T, TGT
Published: August 17, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive

As investors get closer to retirement, they tend to gravitate toward income-producing assets and may start to place a greater emphasis on dividend stocks. This may seem counterintuitive given the 1.2% dividend yield of the S&P 500 and the fact that companies have the right to suspend dividend payments at any time.

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PepsiCo Stock Shows Renewed Momentum: Buy the Rally or Step Back?
PEP
Published: August 12, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

PEP's strong rebound, solid results and innovation-driven growth strategy highlight its resilience and long-term investment appeal.

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Does PepsiCo Have the Edge in Functional Beverage Boom?
PEP
Published: August 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

PEP is ramping up health-focused innovations, from protein drinks to hydration platforms, aiming to dominate the functional beverage surge.

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PepsiCo (PEP) Crossed Above the 200-Day Moving Average: What That Means for Investors
PEP
Published: August 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

From a technical perspective, PepsiCo (PEP) is looking like an interesting pick, as it just reached a key level of support. PEP recently overtook the 200-day moving average, and this suggests a long-term bullish trend.

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5 Dividend Stocks to Hold for the Next 5 Years
CLX, GIS, HRL, HSY, PEP
Published: August 10, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive

Wall Street tends to cycle through stock themes even though some sectors tend to be filled with strong businesses. And even strong businesses go through hard times.

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My Top 10 High-Yield Dividend Stocks For August 2025: One Yields 11%-Plus
BBSEY, CMCSA, CVX, DPSTF, EPD, HDV, KO, MO, PEP, SCHD, T, TD, VICI, VZ, XOM
Published: August 10, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

I focus on dividend stocks with sustainable payouts to maximize risk-adjusted returns and avoid dividend cuts. My August 2025 picks—like Deutsche Post, Altria, Verizon, and PepsiCo—offer attractive yields, strong financials, and potential for dividend growth. I blend high-yield and dividend growth stocks, balancing income and long-term growth for a resilient, diversified dividend portfolio.

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Thirsty for Passive Income? PepsiCo's Dividend Yield Continues to Deliver.
PEP
Published: August 10, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive

There are plenty of things to dislike about PepsiCo (PEP 0.90%) today, which is why some investors may want to pass it by. But if you are a dividend-focused investor, you should probably look at the many long-term positives here.

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PepsiCo (PEP) Crossed Above the 20-Day Moving Average: What That Means for Investors
PEP
Published: August 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

PepsiCo (PEP) reached a significant support level, and could be a good pick for investors from a technical perspective. Recently, PEP broke through the 20-day moving average, which suggests a short-term bullish trend.

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4 High-Yield Blue Chips Near 52-Week Lows: All Are Strong Buys Now
HRL, PEP, PFE, TAP
Published: August 08, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

Blue-chip stocks are shares of large, well-established, financially stable companies with a history of consistent and reliable performance.

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Pricing Power vs. Volume Pressure: What's Driving PepsiCo Now?
PEP
Published: August 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

PEP beats Q2 estimates on pricing power, but soft volumes and long-term growth questions loom.

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4 Solid Dividend Stocks to Buy On The Cheap
CVX, MRK, O, PEP
Published: August 05, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

These 4 dividend stocks have generated steady passive income for investors for many years.

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Our Top High-Yield Dividend Picks for August Have Huge Growth Potential
CVX, GS, O, PEP
Published: August 04, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

Investors love dividend stocks, especially those with high yields, because they provide a substantial income stream and offer significant total return potential.

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Will PepsiCo's Focus on Premium Drinks Drive the Next Leg of Growth?
PEP
Published: July 31, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

PEP doubles down on premium and functional drinks, betting on health-focused innovation to power future growth.

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Investors Heavily Search PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP): Here is What You Need to Know
PEP
Published: July 31, 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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4 Strong Buy High-Yield Blue-Chip Dividend Stocks That Crushed Q2 Earnings
JPM, MO, PEP, VZ
Published: July 30, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

Investors love dividend stocks, especially those with high yields, because they provide a substantial income stream and offer significant total return potential.

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4 Safe High-Yielding Dividend Aristocrats Are Our Top Picks in a Dangerous Market
ABBV, KVUE, PEP, XOM
Published: July 30, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

Investors seeking defensive companies that pay substantial dividends are drawn to the Dividend Aristocrats, and with good reason.

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Coca-Cola vs. PepsiCo: Which Soft Drinks Behemoth Stays on Top?
KO, PEP
Published: July 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

KO leans on global brand power and beverage focus, while PEP drives growth through diversification and valuation upside.

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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.