Moody Lynn Lieberson & Walker LLC Sells 54,544 Shares of PepsiCo, Inc. $PEP

Moody Lynn Lieberson & Walker LLC trimmed its holdings in shares of PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) by 52.0% in the 2nd quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 50,369 shares of the company’s stock after selling 54,544 shares during the period. Moody Lynn Lieberson & Walker LLC’s holdings in PepsiCo were worth $6,820,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other large investors have also recently modified their holdings of PEP. Aspiriant LLC increased its holdings in shares of PepsiCo by 3.0% in the second quarter. Aspiriant LLC now owns 18,108 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,452,000 after buying an additional 528 shares during the period. Poehling Capital Management INC. increased its stake in PepsiCo by 0.6% in the 2nd quarter. Poehling Capital Management INC. now owns 76,601 shares of the company’s stock worth $10,372,000 after purchasing an additional 472 shares during the period. Prevail Innovative Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new stake in PepsiCo in the second quarter valued at approximately $3,592,000. Independent Wealth Network Inc. boosted its stake in shares of PepsiCo by 6.5% during the second quarter. Independent Wealth Network Inc. now owns 2,119 shares of the company’s stock valued at $287,000 after purchasing an additional 129 shares during the period. Finally, Mission Wealth Management LP boosted its stake in shares of PepsiCo by 241.7% during the second quarter. Mission Wealth Management LP now owns 55,893 shares of the company’s stock valued at $7,568,000 after purchasing an additional 39,535 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 73.07% of the company’s stock.

PepsiCo Stock Performance

NASDAQ:PEP opened at $138.70 on Thursday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.74, a current ratio of 0.93 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.91. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $140.26 and its 200 day simple moving average is $150.67. The stock has a market cap of $189.31 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.18, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.04 and a beta of 0.35. PepsiCo, Inc. has a twelve month low of $133.73 and a twelve month high of $171.48.

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

PepsiCo Announces Dividend

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

Insider Buying and Selling

In other PepsiCo news, EVP David Flavell sold 2,900 shares of PepsiCo stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, July 27th. The stock was 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 of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $10,441,080.50. The trade was a 3.73% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. 0.12% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of research firms recently commented on PEP. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of PepsiCo from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, April 18th. Sanford C. Bernstein set a $134.00 price objective on shares of PepsiCo in a research report on Friday, July 10th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of PepsiCo in a research note on Monday, July 6th. Evercore set a $150.00 target price on shares of PepsiCo in a report on Thursday, July 9th. Finally, 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. Seven research 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. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, PepsiCo has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $157.90.

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 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.