Analysts Set PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) PT at $157.90

Shares of PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) have received an average recommendation of “Hold” from the twenty research firms that are presently covering the stock, MarketBeat reports. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, twelve have issued a hold rating and seven have issued a buy rating on the company. The average 12 month price target among brokers that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $157.90.

PEP has been the subject of a number of analyst reports. HSBC upped their price objective on shares of PepsiCo from $175.00 to $176.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, April 17th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of PepsiCo in a report on Monday, July 6th. Sanford C. Bernstein set a $134.00 price objective on PepsiCo in a report on Friday, July 10th. Evercore set a $150.00 price objective on PepsiCo in a research report on Thursday, July 9th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group reduced their target price on PepsiCo from $162.00 to $152.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, July 10th.

PepsiCo Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ PEP opened at $139.56 on Thursday. 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 stock has a market capitalization of $190.48 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.29, a PEG ratio of 3.07 and a beta of 0.36. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $141.27 and its 200-day simple moving average is $151.00. PepsiCo has a 12 month low of $133.73 and a 12 month high of $171.48.

PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, July 9th. The company reported $2.20 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.19 by $0.01. The firm 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% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $0.92 EPS. PepsiCo has set its FY 2026 guidance at 8.550-8.710 EPS. Analysts expect that PepsiCo will post 8.57 EPS for the current year.

PepsiCo Dividend Announcement

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

Trending Headlines about PepsiCo

Here are the key news stories impacting PepsiCo this week:

• Positive Sentiment: PepsiCo’s price reductions appear to be encouraging consumers to buy more products, potentially supporting volume growth in the second half of 2026. This could help stabilize demand, particularly in North America, where consumers have pushed back against higher prices. PepsiCo Has Gone Practically Nowhere for a Year
• Positive Sentiment: A reported $22 million ratio call diagonal spread indicates at least one large options trader is positioned for upside ahead of PepsiCo’s third-quarter earnings, potentially improving short-term sentiment. PepsiCo Options Trade
• Positive Sentiment: PepsiCo purchased the low-carbon attributes of green ammonia produced by Envision, supporting its sustainability goals and potentially reducing the emissions profile of fertilizer and manufacturing inputs. The financial impact was not disclosed. PepsiCo Buys Green Ammonia Attributes
• Neutral Sentiment: The board approved a quarterly dividend of $1.48 per share, reinforcing PepsiCo’s income-investment appeal. However, the roughly 4% yield and approximately 78% payout ratio also highlight limited room for error if earnings weaken. PepsiCo Dividend and Brand Strategy
• Neutral Sentiment: New initiatives focused on women’s health, localized flavors and brand marketing may support long-term innovation, but these reports provide no immediate earnings or guidance changes. PepsiCo also discontinued a product, reflecting portfolio management with limited near-term stock implications. PepsiCo Women’s Health Strategy
• Negative Sentiment: Price cuts may boost volume but could pressure revenue growth and profitability. Analysts are also lowering consumer-staples estimates as shoppers resist price increases, raising concerns about PepsiCo’s margins and North American snack demand. Consumer Staples Estimate Outlook
• Negative Sentiment: PepsiCo EVP David Flavell sold 2,900 shares worth about $405,000. The sale was relatively small compared with his remaining holdings, but insider selling can add modestly to investor caution. SEC Insider Transaction Filing

Insider Transactions at PepsiCo

In other PepsiCo news, EVP David Flavell sold 2,900 shares of the stock in a transaction 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 transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 74,825 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $10,441,080.50. This trade represents a 3.73% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. 0.12% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of PEP. Evergreen Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of PepsiCo in the first quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Gunpowder Capital Management LLC dba Oliver Wealth Management purchased a new stake in shares of PepsiCo during the fourth quarter worth approximately $26,000. Swiss RE Ltd. acquired a new position in PepsiCo in the 4th quarter valued at $28,000. MH & Associates Securities Management Corp ADV purchased a new position in PepsiCo in the 4th quarter valued at $29,000. Finally, Atlatl Advisers LLC acquired a new stake in PepsiCo during the 2nd quarter worth $31,000. 73.07% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

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.