Triton Wealth Management PLLC Reduces Position in PepsiCo, Inc. $PEP

Triton Wealth Management PLLC cut its holdings in shares of PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) by 65.2% during the 4th quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The institutional investor owned 1,998 shares of the company’s stock after selling 3,740 shares during the quarter. Triton Wealth Management PLLC’s holdings in PepsiCo were worth $287,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Several other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of PEP. JCIC Asset Management Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of PepsiCo during the third quarter valued at $27,000. MH & Associates Securities Management Corp ADV purchased a new stake in shares of PepsiCo during the fourth quarter valued at $29,000. Imprint Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in shares of PepsiCo during the third quarter valued at $31,000. Strategic Advocates LLC purchased a new stake in shares of PepsiCo during the third quarter valued at $33,000. Finally, Mowery & Schoenfeld Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of PepsiCo during the fourth quarter valued at $33,000. 73.07% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Trending Headlines about PepsiCo

Here are the key news stories impacting PepsiCo this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Wall Street-focused coverage highlighted PepsiCo as one of the better stocks to own in falling markets, reinforcing its reputation as a defensive consumer staples name that can attract buyers during risk-off trading. Here’s Why Pepsi (PEP) is Among the 10 Best Stocks to Buy in Falling Markets According to Wall Street Analysts
• Positive Sentiment: PepsiCo announced a new collaboration with TalusAg to advance fertilizer decarbonization across its agricultural supply chain, which could support its ESG profile and appeal to sustainability-minded investors. PepsiCo’s Fertilizer Decarbonization Push And What It Means For Investors
• Neutral Sentiment: Separate coverage also noted PepsiCo’s sustainability push and public climate-action messaging, but this appears more like a long-term brand and operations story than an immediate stock catalyst. PepsiCo’s Fertilizer Decarbonization Push And What It Means For Investors
• Neutral Sentiment: New federal legislation on recycled-material claims could affect how PepsiCo markets packaging and sustainability claims, but the bill is still proposed and its financial impact is uncertain. New Bill: Representative Nicholas A. Langworthy introduces H.R. 7502: Recycled Materials Attribution Act of 2026

PepsiCo Stock Down 0.4%

NASDAQ PEP opened at $148.67 on Friday. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $155.55 and its 200-day moving average price is $152.44. The company has a quick ratio of 0.72, a current ratio of 0.90 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.98. PepsiCo, Inc. has a 52 week low of $127.60 and a 52 week high of $171.48. The company has a market capitalization of $203.20 billion, a P/E ratio of 23.34, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.74 and a beta of 0.38.

PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, April 15th. The company reported $1.61 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.55 by $0.06. PepsiCo had a return on equity of 56.61% and a net margin of 9.15%.The firm had revenue of $19.44 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $18.89 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $1.48 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 8.5% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, equities research analysts predict that PepsiCo, Inc. will post 8.63 earnings per share for the current year.

PepsiCo declared that its board has approved a stock repurchase program on Tuesday, February 3rd that authorizes the company to repurchase $10.00 billion in outstanding shares. This repurchase authorization authorizes the company to buy up to 4.7% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase programs are typically a sign that the company’s leadership believes its shares are undervalued.

PepsiCo Increases Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, June 30th. Stockholders of record on Friday, June 5th will be paid a $1.48 dividend. This represents a $5.92 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.0%. This is an increase from PepsiCo’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.42. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, June 5th. PepsiCo’s dividend payout ratio is 89.32%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research firms recently commented on PEP. Morgan Stanley increased their price objective on PepsiCo from $165.00 to $180.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 4th. Citigroup raised their target price on PepsiCo from $170.00 to $182.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 4th. Wall Street Zen cut PepsiCo from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, April 18th. Wells Fargo & Company raised their target price on PepsiCo from $154.00 to $165.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 4th. Finally, Barclays raised their target price on PepsiCo from $154.00 to $158.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Monday, April 20th. Eight research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, ten have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, PepsiCo currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $170.37.

About PepsiCo

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 noncarbonated 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.