6,486 Shares in PepsiCo, Inc. $PEP Purchased by Core Capital Management & Research inc.

Core Capital Management & Research inc. acquired a new stake in PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) during the second quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund acquired 6,486 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $932,000.

Several other large investors have also recently modified their holdings of the business. Cypress Capital Management LLC WY grew its stake in PepsiCo by 8.3% in the 4th quarter. Cypress Capital Management LLC WY now owns 838 shares of the company’s stock valued at $121,000 after buying an additional 64 shares in the last quarter. United Bank lifted its position in shares of PepsiCo by 3.9% during the fourth quarter. United Bank now owns 1,717 shares of the company’s stock worth $246,000 after acquiring an additional 65 shares in the last quarter. Onyx Bridge Wealth Group LLC boosted its holdings in shares of PepsiCo by 2.5% in the first quarter. Onyx Bridge Wealth Group LLC now owns 2,673 shares of the company’s stock worth $415,000 after acquiring an additional 66 shares during the period. Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC grew its position in shares of PepsiCo by 3.3% in the first quarter. Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC now owns 2,040 shares of the company’s stock valued at $317,000 after purchasing an additional 66 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Richards Merrill & Peterson Inc. raised its stake in shares of PepsiCo by 3.6% during the 1st quarter. Richards Merrill & Peterson Inc. now owns 1,938 shares of the company’s stock valued at $301,000 after purchasing an additional 67 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 73.07% of the company’s stock.

PepsiCo Price Performance

PEP stock opened at $136.69 on Thursday. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $139.65 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $147.88. The stock has a market cap of $186.57 billion, a PE ratio of 17.91, a P/E/G ratio of 2.92 and a beta of 0.35. PepsiCo, Inc. has a one year low of $133.73 and a one year high of $171.48. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.91, a current ratio of 0.93 and a quick ratio of 0.74.

PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 9th. The company reported $2.20 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.19 by $0.01. The firm had revenue of $24.18 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $23.95 billion. PepsiCo had a return on equity of 54.63% and a net margin of 10.78%.The company’s revenue was up 6.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $0.92 earnings per share. PepsiCo has set its FY 2026 guidance at 8.550-8.710 EPS. On average, analysts predict that PepsiCo, Inc. will post 8.57 EPS for the current fiscal year.

PepsiCo Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Shareholders of record on Friday, September 4th will be given a dividend of $1.48 per share. This represents a $5.92 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.3%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, September 4th. PepsiCo’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 77.59%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

PEP has been the subject of several analyst reports. Barclays raised their target price on PepsiCo from $138.00 to $142.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 21st. Morgan Stanley lowered their price target on shares of PepsiCo from $180.00 to $160.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, July 10th. Piper Sandler set a $176.00 price objective on shares of PepsiCo in a research report on Thursday, July 9th. Evercore set a $150.00 target price on shares of PepsiCo in a report on Thursday, July 9th. Finally, UBS Group set a $159.00 target price on shares of PepsiCo in a research note on Thursday, July 9th. Seven investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, PepsiCo presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $157.90.

Trending Headlines about PepsiCo

Here are the key news stories impacting PepsiCo this week:

• Positive Sentiment: PepsiCo is pursuing automation, cost reductions and higher marketing spending to accelerate growth. Management expects efficiency gains to help fund brand investment, while expanded advertising could support demand over time. PepsiCo’s plan to accelerate growth
• Positive Sentiment: PepsiCo secured a partnership with The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill as the restaurant chain’s official soft-drink provider and launched new signature lemonades and refreshers. The agreement offers incremental distribution and visibility for PepsiCo beverages. Great Greek partnership announcement
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and income investors continue to point to PepsiCo’s roughly 4% dividend yield and decades-long record of annual increases. Its underperformance versus Coca-Cola is being framed by some commentators as a potential value opportunity, although this is opinion rather than a new company catalyst. Pepsi versus Coca-Cola dividend comparison
• Neutral Sentiment: PepsiCo’s $1.7 billion Publicis agreement is reshaping its global media and advertising operations. The deal could improve marketing coordination and efficiency, but its near-term financial benefits and execution costs remain uncertain. Pepsi and Publicis deal
• Negative Sentiment: Coverage of GLP-1 drugs and shifting diets indicates potential pressure on traditional salty snacks and sugary beverages. PepsiCo is responding by targeting a reported $271 billion fresh-food market and exploring new food categories, but the transition could require investment before producing meaningful growth. GLP-1 drugs and PepsiCo’s fresh-food strategy
• Negative Sentiment: Investors are also weighing PepsiCo’s muted long-term share performance against Coca-Cola’s stronger returns. The comparison reinforces concerns about slower growth, even though PepsiCo’s higher yield may attract income-focused investors. Coca-Cola versus PepsiCo dividend comparison

Insider Activity at PepsiCo

In other news, EVP David Flavell sold 2,900 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, July 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $139.54, for a total value of $404,666.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 74,825 shares in the company, valued at approximately $10,441,080.50. The trade was a 3.73% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Company insiders own 0.12% of the company’s stock.

About PepsiCo

PepsiCo, Inc (NASDAQ:PEP) is a global food and beverage company headquartered in Purchase, New York. Its portfolio includes carbonated soft drinks, sports drinks, bottled water, juices, ready-to-drink beverages, snack foods and convenient foods. Major brands include Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Gatorade, Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, Quaker and SodaStream.

The company sells products through a broad range of channels, including grocery stores, convenience stores, restaurants, food-service providers, vending operations and e-commerce platforms.