PepsiCo (PEP) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Key Stats

Today's Range: $146.13 – $148.25
50-Day Range: $138.84 – $153.71
52-Week Range: $127.60 – $161.50
Volume: 6.80 million shares
Average Volume: 6.68 million shares
Market Capitalization: $200.88 billion
P/E Ratio: 27.93
Dividend Yield: 3.87%
Price Target: $156.90
Consensus Rating: Hold

Company Overview

PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP) is a multinational food and beverage company headquartered in Purchase, New York. The company develops, manufactures, markets and sells a broad portfolio of branded food and beverage products, including carbonated and non‑carbonated soft drinks, bottled water, sports drinks, juices, ready‑to‑drink teas and coffees, salty snacks, cereals, and other convenient foods. Its leading consumer brands include Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Gatorade, Tropicana, Quaker, Lay’s, Doritos and Cheetos, among others. Formed through the 1965 merger of Pepsi‑Cola and Frito‑Lay, PepsiCo has grown into a global business with integrated manufacturing, distribution and marketing operations. The company organizes its operations across beverage and convenient foods segments and distributes products through a combination of company‑owned bottling and manufacturing facilities, independent bottlers and third‑party distributors. PepsiCo also invests in research and development, brand marketing and packaging innovation to respond to changing consumer preferences. PepsiCo serves consumers worldwide, with a presence in more than 200 countries and territories and sales across North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East and the Asia‑Pacific region. The company’s portfolio strategy balances global flagship brands with regional and local offerings to address diverse tastes and retail channels, from supermarkets to convenience and foodservice. Ramon Laguarta has served as PepsiCo’s chief executive officer since 2018. Under its current leadership, the company continues to pursue growth through product innovation, geographic expansion and initiatives aimed at sustainability and operational efficiency while maintaining a focus on its core beverage and snack categories.

PepsiCo Stock Analysis – MarketRank™

PepsiCo scored higher than 83% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, ranking 57th out of 154 stocks in the consumer staples sector. The consensus rating is Hold, based on no strong buy ratings, 7 buy ratings, 14 hold ratings and 1 sell rating. The consensus price target is close to its current price, suggesting limited near‑term upside or downside. Earnings for PepsiCo are expected to grow by 6.51% in the coming year, from $8.30 to $8.84 per share. The P/E ratio of PepsiCo is 27.93, trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average of about 39.00 and the Consumer Staples sector average of about 32.41. The PEG ratio is 5.07, and the P/B ratio is 11.09. Short interest is 1.41% of the float, with a short interest ratio (days to cover) of 2.76, which has increased by 13.90% in the past month. PepsiCo pays a dividend yield of 3.84% and has increased its dividend for 54 years. The dividend payout ratio is 108.17%, with a projected payout ratio of 64.37% next year.

PEP Stock News Headlines

- Why Costco Stock May Struggle Even as Its Business Thrives (PEP) – November 24, 2025
- Doritos and Cheetos dial back the bright orange in new versions without artificial ingredients – November 13, 2025
- San Francisco Sues Coca‑Cola, PepsiCo and Others Over ‘Ultra‑Processed’ Products – December 4, 2023
- BTIG thinks Apple stock is poised to drop, PepsiCo nears settlement – December 4, 2023
- PepsiCo is close to a settlement with Elliott, WSJ reports – December 4, 2023
- PepsiCo Nears Settlement With Activist Investor Elliott – December 4, 2023
- Should GLP‑1 Consumption Shifts and Wellness Trends Reshape PepsiCo’s Long‑Term Earnings Narrative? – December 4, 2023

PEP Stock Analysis – Frequently Asked Questions

- How have PEP shares performed this year? PepsiCo’s stock was trading at $152.06 on January 1, 2025. Since then, PEP stock has decreased by 3.4% and is now trading at $146.91.
- How were PepsiCo’s earnings last quarter? PepsiCo, Inc. issued its earnings results on Wednesday, October 8. The company reported $2.29 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.26 by $0.03. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 2.7% on a year‑over‑year basis.
- Does PepsiCo have any subsidiaries? PepsiCo subsidiaries include Be & Cheery, Rockstar Energy Drink, Hangzhou Haomusi Food Co, BFY Brands, Pop corners, Pioneer Foods Group Ltd., Muscle Milk, and others.
- Who are PepsiCo’s major shareholders? PepsiCo’s top institutional shareholders include Vanguard Group Inc. (10.01%), State Street Corp (4.35%), Northern Trust Corp (1.12%) and Franklin Resources Inc. (1.10%). Insiders that own company stock include Robert C Pohlad, Hugh F Johnston and Ramkumar Krishnan.
- How do I buy shares of PepsiCo? Shares of PEP stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
- What other stocks do shareholders of PepsiCo own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that PepsiCo investors own include Chevron (CVX), BlackRock (BLK), UnitedHealth Group (UNH), Meta Platforms (META), Broadcom (AVGO), NVIDIA (NVDA) and Johnson & Johnson (JNJ).

Company Calendar

- Record date for 9/30 Dividend: 9/05/2025
- Ex‑Dividend for 9/30 Dividend: 9/05/2025
- Dividend Payable: 9/30/2025
- Last Earnings: 10/08/2025
- Today: 12/05/2025
- Record date for 1/6 Dividend: 12/05/2025
- Ex‑Dividend for 1/6 Dividend: 12/05/2025
- Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025
- Dividend Payable: 1/06/2026
- Next Earnings (Estimated): 2/03/2026

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
Sector: Consumer Staples
Industry: BEVERAGES – SOFT
Sub‑Industry: Soft Drinks
Symbol: NASDAQ:PEP
CIK: 77476
Website: www.pepsico.com
Phone: (914) 253‑2000
Fax: 914‑253‑2070
Employees: 319,000
Year Founded: 1965

Price Target and Rating

Average Price Target: $156.90
High Price Target: $178.00
Low Price Target: $117.00
Potential Upside/Downside: +6.8%
Consensus Rating: Hold
Rating Score (0‑4): 2.27
Research Coverage: 22 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $5.26
Trailing P/E Ratio: 27.93
Forward P/E Ratio: 17.70
P/E Growth: 5.07
Net Income: $9.58 billion
Net Margins: 7.82%
Pretax Margin: 9.80%
Return on Equity: 57.58%
Return on Assets: 10.43%

Debt

Debt‑to‑Equity Ratio: 2.26
Current Ratio: 0.91
Quick Ratio: 0.72

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $91.85 billion
Price / Sales: 2.19
Cash Flow: $10.90 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 13.48
Book Value: $13.25 per share
Price / Book: 11.09

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 1,367,340,000
Free Float: 1,365,426,000
Market Cap: $200.88 billion
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 0.42

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The article provides a comprehensive snapshot of PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP), covering its current stock price, key financial metrics, company overview, recent news headlines, and frequently asked questions. It highlights PepsiCo’s market capitalization, dividend yield, P/E ratio, and institutional ownership, as well as its global presence and product portfolio. The piece also lists recent earnings data, a detailed company calendar, and various financial ratios, giving investors a thorough view of the firm’s performance and outlook.