Sanctuary Advisors LLC Buys Shares of 190,115 PepsiCo, Inc. $PEP

Sanctuary Advisors LLC bought a new position in PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) in the second quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm bought 190,115 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $25,742,000.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Evergreen Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in PepsiCo during the first quarter worth about $25,000. Gunpowder Capital Management LLC dba Oliver Wealth Management acquired a new position in PepsiCo in the 4th quarter valued at about $26,000. Swiss RE Ltd. purchased a new stake in shares of PepsiCo in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Networth Advisors LLC increased its holdings in shares of PepsiCo by 2,857.1% during the 1st quarter. Networth Advisors LLC now owns 207 shares of the company’s stock worth $32,000 after buying an additional 200 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Vermillion Wealth Management Inc. raised its position in shares of PepsiCo by 99.1% during the 1st quarter. Vermillion Wealth Management Inc. now owns 217 shares of the company’s stock valued at $34,000 after buying an additional 108 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 73.07% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research analysts recently weighed in on the company. TD Cowen reiterated a “hold” rating on shares of PepsiCo in a research report on Friday. Citigroup downgraded PepsiCo from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating and reduced their target price for the company from $170.00 to $145.00 in a research report on Friday, July 10th. Rothschild & Co Redburn increased their price target on PepsiCo from $130.00 to $132.00 in a report on Monday, May 11th. Royal Bank Of Canada cut their price objective on PepsiCo from $163.00 to $161.00 and set a “sector perform” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, July 10th. Finally, Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of PepsiCo in a report on Monday, July 6th. Seven 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 stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $157.90.

PepsiCo Price Performance

PEP stock opened at $141.07 on Friday. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $139.86 and its 200 day moving average price is $149.51. PepsiCo, Inc. has a 12-month low of $133.73 and a 12-month high of $171.48. The company has a current ratio of 0.93, a quick ratio of 0.74 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.91. The company has a market capitalization of $192.55 billion, a PE ratio of 18.49, a P/E/G ratio of 3.10 and a beta of 0.35.

PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, July 9th. The company reported $2.20 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 return on equity of 54.63% and a net margin of 10.78%.PepsiCo’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the business posted $0.92 EPS. PepsiCo has set its FY 2026 guidance at 8.550-8.710 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that PepsiCo, Inc. will post 8.57 EPS for the current year.

PepsiCo Announces Dividend

The firm 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 $1.48 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, September 4th. This represents a $5.92 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.2%. PepsiCo’s payout ratio is 77.59%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other PepsiCo news, EVP David Flavell sold 2,900 shares of the 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 sale, the executive vice president directly owned 74,825 shares in the company, valued at $10,441,080.50. This represents a 3.73% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. 0.12% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Trending Headlines about PepsiCo

Here are the key news stories impacting PepsiCo this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Jim Cramer highlighted PepsiCo as a defensive large-cap opportunity, citing its roughly 4% dividend yield and the potential benefit of lower oil prices. Cheaper fuel could support consumer spending and reduce transportation and operating costs. Jim Cramer Shares Why PepsiCo Caught His Eye During Consumer Headwinds
• Positive Sentiment: Investors remain attracted to PepsiCo’s 54-year record of consecutive dividend increases and comparatively reasonable valuation. Improving international results could help offset continuing weakness in North America, supporting the case for income-oriented investors. Most Investors Overlook This. I’m Buying PepsiCo for Its Dividend
• Positive Sentiment: PepsiCo is pursuing growth beyond its traditional snack portfolio by introducing and emphasizing global flavors, a strategy that could broaden consumer appeal and create new avenues for international growth. PepsiCo Bets on Global Flavors to Grow Beyond Snacks
• Neutral Sentiment: Commentary describing consumer staples as a lagging sector frames PepsiCo as a value opportunity rather than a near-term growth leader. The investment appeal depends on the stock’s discounted valuation, dividend support and execution on its recovery plans. The Consumer Staples Sector Is Lagging the S&P 500
• Negative Sentiment: Texas authorities are investigating PepsiCo and Kraft Heinz over claims involving avocado oil. The outcome and scope of the investigation are unclear, but regulatory scrutiny could create legal, reputational or product-related costs. PepsiCo, Kraft Heinz Under Investigation in Texas Over Avocado Oil Claims
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts note that PepsiCo’s dividend faces pressure from slower growth, persistent North American weakness and a more difficult recovery than the commodity-driven risks facing Chevron. This raises questions about future payout growth, despite the company’s long dividend history. Chevron or PepsiCo: Whose Dividend Is Standing on Thinner Ice?

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.