Blackhawk Capital Partners LLC Sells 5,050 Shares of PepsiCo, Inc. $PEP

Blackhawk Capital Partners LLC reduced its stake in shares of PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) by 41.1% during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 7,230 shares of the company’s stock after selling 5,050 shares during the period. Blackhawk Capital Partners LLC’s holdings in PepsiCo were worth $979,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in PEP. Evergreen Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of PepsiCo during the 1st quarter valued at about $25,000. Gunpowder Capital Management LLC dba Oliver Wealth Management acquired a new stake in PepsiCo in the 4th quarter worth approximately $26,000. Swiss RE Ltd. bought a new stake in PepsiCo during the fourth quarter worth approximately $28,000. Imprint Wealth LLC acquired a new position in PepsiCo during the third quarter valued at approximately $31,000. Finally, Networth Advisors LLC grew its holdings in PepsiCo by 2,857.1% during the first quarter. Networth Advisors LLC now owns 207 shares of the company’s stock valued at $32,000 after purchasing an additional 200 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 73.07% of the company’s stock.

PepsiCo Stock Up 0.2%

PEP opened at $138.70 on Thursday. The company has a market capitalization of $189.31 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.18, a P/E/G ratio of 3.04 and a beta of 0.35. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.91, a current ratio of 0.93 and a quick ratio of 0.74. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $140.26 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $150.67. PepsiCo, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $133.73 and a fifty-two week high of $171.48.

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

PepsiCo Dividend Announcement

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

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of analysts have recently weighed in on the stock. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of PepsiCo in a research note on Monday, July 6th. UBS Group set a $159.00 target price on shares of PepsiCo in a report on Thursday, July 9th. Bank of America cut their target price on shares of PepsiCo from $173.00 to $164.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, June 25th. Rothschild & Co Redburn upped their price target on shares of PepsiCo from $130.00 to $132.00 in a report on Monday, May 11th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $155.00 price target on PepsiCo in a research report on Friday, July 10th. Seven investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $157.90.

Insider Transactions at PepsiCo

In other PepsiCo news, EVP David Flavell sold 2,900 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated 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 in the company, valued at $10,441,080.50. This trade represents a 3.73% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. 0.12% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Key Headlines Impacting PepsiCo

Here are the key news stories impacting PepsiCo this week:

• Positive Sentiment: PepsiCo is expanding beyond traditional snacks and beverages with the U.S. launch of Alvalle refrigerated gazpacho. The move targets growing demand for fresh, convenient, ingredient-focused meals and could diversify future revenue. The company also signed a multiyear beverage partnership with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, adding a high-profile marketing channel. PepsiCo Enters Fresh Meals With Its US Alvalle Gazpacho Launch
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and investors are highlighting PEP’s relatively low valuation, defensive brand portfolio and attractive dividend yield. Supporters argue that the stock’s depressed price could offer income-oriented investors upside if growth improves in the second half of 2026. PepsiCo Stock Has Stalled
• Positive Sentiment: PepsiCo is using digital twins, Siemens software and Nvidia’s Omniverse platform to simulate factory expansions before committing to physical construction. The technology could reduce capital-spending mistakes, improve plant efficiency and support margins over time. PepsiCo Tests Its Factories in Software Before Steel
• Neutral Sentiment: PepsiCo’s latest reported quarter exceeded expectations, with earnings of $2.20 per share and revenue of $24.18 billion, while revenue increased 6.4% year over year. Management’s fiscal 2026 earnings guidance provides a baseline for investors, but the stock’s near-term performance depends on whether growth and margins accelerate.
• Negative Sentiment: Higher gasoline prices may pressure household budgets, potentially reducing demand for discretionary snacks, beverages and convenience products. This adds to concerns about softer volumes and cautious consumers in North America. Why Is PepsiCo in Focus as Gasoline Prices Pressure Consumers?
• Negative Sentiment: Recent comparisons with Coca-Cola suggest PepsiCo faces a weaker near-term operating outlook, including weak North American demand, softer volumes, rising costs and margin pressure. These challenges explain why investors remain cautious despite PEP’s strong global brands. Coca-Cola vs. PepsiCo Stock After Q2 Earnings

PepsiCo 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.