PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP) EVP David Flavell Sells 2,900 Shares of Stock

PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) EVP David Flavell sold 2,900 shares of the company’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 transaction of $404,666.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 74,825 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $10,441,080.50. This trade represents a 3.73% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link.

PepsiCo Stock Up 0.4%

Shares of NASDAQ:PEP traded up $0.64 during midday trading on Wednesday, reaching $143.50. 8,378,848 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 7,979,783. The firm has a market cap of $195.86 billion, a PE ratio of 18.81, a P/E/G ratio of 3.07 and a beta of 0.36. PepsiCo, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $133.73 and a fifty-two week high of $171.48. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $141.78 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $151.05. The company has a quick ratio of 0.74, a current ratio of 0.93 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.91.

PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, July 9th. The company reported $2.20 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates 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 net margin of 10.78% and a return on equity of 54.63%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $0.92 EPS. PepsiCo has set its FY 2026 guidance at 8.550-8.710 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts forecast that PepsiCo, Inc. will post 8.57 earnings per share for the current year.

PepsiCo Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Investors of record on Friday, September 4th will be issued a dividend of $1.48 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, September 4th. This represents a $5.92 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.1%. PepsiCo’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 77.59%.

PepsiCo News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting PepsiCo this week:

• Positive Sentiment: International growth is providing support. PepsiCo is benefiting from global volume growth, product innovation and strong international brands, which are helping offset softer North American demand. PepsiCo Rides Global Volume Growth as North American Demand Slows
• Positive Sentiment: Valuation and income appeal are attracting investors. Analysts highlight PEP’s lower valuation and dividend yield above 4% as potential support, particularly for defensive and income-oriented investors. The company also recently exceeded quarterly earnings and revenue expectations. Is PepsiCo Stock Attractive After Q2 Earnings and Margin Pressure
• Positive Sentiment: Brand investment and productivity initiatives remain potential catalysts. PepsiCo’s global brands, marketing efforts and productivity programs could improve its 2026 performance if execution strengthens. The appointment of Tanvi Swami as marketing director for Pepsi, 7UP and Mirinda also points to continued brand-building efforts. PepsiCo’s Global Growth and Brand Strategy Shape Its 2026 Outlook
• Neutral Sentiment: Investors are comparing PepsiCo unfavorably with Coca-Cola. Both companies delivered second-quarter earnings beats, but Coca-Cola has raised its outlook twice while PepsiCo faces greater pressure in its snack business. This comparison may limit enthusiasm for PEP despite its cheaper valuation. Pepsi vs Coca-Cola: The Better Buy For The Second Half of 2026
• Negative Sentiment: North American demand and margins remain key weaknesses. Slower domestic demand, pressure on the largest snack unit, high debt and weaker earnings estimates are clouding the outlook, even with the company’s 2026 earnings guidance intact. Is PepsiCo Stock Attractive After Q2 Earnings and Margin Pressure
• Negative Sentiment: A lawsuit introduces reputational and potential financial risk. A former employee alleges PepsiCo fired her after she reported roughly two years of anti-LGBTQ+ harassment. The allegations have not been adjudicated, but the case could create legal costs and renewed scrutiny of the company’s workplace practices. PepsiCo Fired Queer Woman After She Complained About Anti-LGBTQ+ Harassment, Lawsuit Says

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of analysts have recently commented on PEP shares. Rothschild & Co Redburn boosted their price objective on shares of PepsiCo from $130.00 to $132.00 in a research report on Monday, May 11th. Piper Sandler set a $176.00 price objective on shares of PepsiCo in a research note on Thursday, July 9th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered their target price on PepsiCo from $178.00 to $170.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, July 1st. Evercore set a $150.00 price target on PepsiCo in a research report on Thursday, July 9th. Finally, UBS Group set a $159.00 price objective on PepsiCo in a research note on Thursday, July 9th. Seven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $157.90.

Institutional Trading of PepsiCo

A number of hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in PEP. Swiss Life Asset Management Ltd raised its stake in PepsiCo by 11.4% in the 4th quarter. Swiss Life Asset Management Ltd now owns 415,271 shares of the company’s stock worth $59,600,000 after purchasing an additional 42,335 shares in the last quarter. National Pension Service grew its position in shares of PepsiCo by 2.5% during the 4th quarter. National Pension Service now owns 3,143,939 shares of the company’s stock worth $451,218,000 after purchasing an additional 77,051 shares in the last quarter. Allstate Corp increased its holdings in shares of PepsiCo by 108.1% during the fourth quarter. Allstate Corp now owns 104,723 shares of the company’s stock worth $15,030,000 after purchasing an additional 54,405 shares during the period. IFM Investors Pty Ltd raised its position in shares of PepsiCo by 4.8% in the first quarter. IFM Investors Pty Ltd now owns 273,135 shares of the company’s stock valued at $42,415,000 after buying an additional 12,472 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of PepsiCo by 90.0% in the fourth quarter. Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors LLC now owns 94,652 shares of the company’s stock valued at $13,584,000 after buying an additional 44,824 shares in the last quarter. 73.07% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

PepsiCo Company Profile

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.