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PEP Stock Chart & Stats
$136.64
$2.91(2.13%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$136.64
$2.91(2.13%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$133.73 - $171.48
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.03M
Average Volume (3M)9.23M
Market Cap
$195.86B
Enterprise Value$235.80B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$10.72B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$53.21B
Price to Earnings (P/E)18.7
Beta0.12
Next Earnings
Oct 13, 2026EPS Estimate
2.3Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.1%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)7.64
Shares Outstanding1,364,891,600
10 Day Avg. Volume7,827,900
30 Day Avg. Volume9,230,004
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.75
Price to Book (P/B)9.63
Price to Sales (P/S)2.09
P/FCF Ratio25.63
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.20
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.43
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.51
Enterprise Value/Ebitda12.65
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$158.06Price Target Upside15.68% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering18
EPS Forecast (FY)8.55
Revenue Forecast (FY)$99.01B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Margin DurabilityPepsiCo’s consistently high gross margins (~53%–55%) and solid operating profitability reflect durable pricing power, brand strength and scale across snacks and beverages. These structural margins provide a recurring buffer versus commodity swings, support steady operating cash flow and enable sustained reinvestment in marketing, innovation and shareholder returns over multi-year horizons.
International GrowthThe accelerating international business (on track to top ~$40B and delivering margin expansion) represents a durable growth vector and diversification of revenue. International markets supply faster top-line growth, higher-volume expansion and incremental margin upside versus mature U.S. channels, improving portfolio mix and reducing dependence on single‑market cycles over the medium term.
Cash GenerationStrong operating cash flow (~$13.5B TTM) and rising free cash flow (~$9.3B TTM) signal durable cash-generation capacity. Reliable FCF supports a ~4% dividend, ~$8.9B annual shareholder returns guidance, and funding for productivity programs and M&A, giving PepsiCo the long-term flexibility to invest, return capital and work down leverage while maintaining strategic initiatives.
Bears Say
Elevated LeveragePepsiCo’s meaningful leverage—total debt near $53B TTM and debt‑to‑equity around 2.3x–2.5x—raises structural financial risk. Elevated leverage amplifies returns but increases sensitivity to rising interest rates, reduces capital flexibility for opportunistic investments or buybacks, and makes operating cash flow variability more consequential for credit metrics and long‑term strategic freedom.
North America Execution And Margin PressurePersistent softness in North America and a ~90bp PBNA margin decline point to structural execution and channel challenges in PepsiCo’s largest market. Slower recovery in convenience/impulse channels, mix shifts and contractual arrangements that pressure gross profit can restrain domestic volume and margin recovery, limiting a durable re-acceleration of consolidated earnings absent sustained improvement.
Commodity And Tax HeadwindsManagement’s expectation of greater input-cost inflation in H2 and an elevated tax rate represents a structural margin risk. Even with productivity and tariff‑refund offsets, persistent commodity inflation and higher effective tax rates can erode gross and net margins, reduce operating leverage and constrain free cash flow conversion over several quarters, pressuring the company’s ability to fund growth and deleveraging simultaneously.
PepsiCo News
PEP FAQ
What was Pepsico’s price range in the past 12 months?
Pepsico lowest stock price was $133.73 and its highest was $171.48 in the past 12 months.
What is Pepsico’s market cap?
Pepsico’s market cap is $195.86B.
When is Pepsico’s upcoming earnings report date?
Pepsico’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 13, 2026 which is in 74 days.
How were Pepsico’s earnings last quarter?
Pepsico released its earnings results on Jul 09, 2026. The company reported $2.2 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.186 by $0.014.
Is Pepsico overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Pepsico’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Pepsico pay dividends?
Pepsico pays a Quarterly dividend of $1.48 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.1%. See more information on Pepsico dividends here
What is Pepsico’s EPS estimate?
Pepsico’s EPS estimate is 2.3.
How many shares outstanding does Pepsico have?
Pepsico has 1,364,891,600 shares outstanding.
What happened to Pepsico’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Pepsico reported an EPS of $2.2 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $2.186. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.263%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Pepsico?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in PEP
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
PepsiCo Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$158.06 (15.68% Upside)
$158.06 (15.68% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
PEP Sentiment 87%
Sector Average 62%
Sector Average 62%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 207.3K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $404.7K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.2%
News Sentiment
Bullish
Bullish news 60%
Bearish news 40%
Bearish news 40%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
1.30%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
4.10%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
6.50%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Pepsico
PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) is a global food and beverage company that manufactures, markets, and sells convenient foods and beverages. Its operations span major categories including carbonated soft drinks and other beverages, salty and savory snacks, and other packaged foods, with well-known brands such as Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Gatorade, Tropicana, Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, and Quaker. The company sells its products across retail and foodservice channels in the U.S. and internationally through a mix of company-owned distribution and partner-based bottling and distribution networks.
PEP Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call highlights solid top-line momentum driven by international strength, recovering global volumes, EPS growth, strong productivity and continued portfolio transformation. However, meaningful near-term headwinds remain in North America (PFNA flat volumes, PBNA margin pressure) and in impulse channels affected by higher gasoline prices and commodity inflation. Management reaffirmed full-year guidance, expects tariff refunds and additional productivity to help offset pressures, and outlined clear tactical optimizations for the second half.View all PEP earnings summariesPEP Revenue Breakdown
30.23% PepsiCo Beverages North America
26.95% Frito-Lay North America
15.10% Europe
12.76% Latin America
14.96% Other
PEP Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$158.06
▲(15.68% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.12% Insiders
16.56% Mutual Funds
3.57% Other Institutional Investors
49.53% Public Companies and Individual Investors