PepsiCo, Inc. $PEP Stock: Greenleaf Trust Cuts Stake

Greenleaf Trust lowered its position in PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) by 9.8% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 51,332 shares of the company’s stock after selling 5,554 shares during the quarter. Greenleaf Trust’s holdings in PepsiCo were worth $6,505,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Bell Investment Advisors Inc boosted its position in shares of PepsiCo by 49.8% during the 3rd quarter. Bell Investment Advisors Inc now owns 936 shares of the company’s stock valued at $119,000 after acquiring an additional 311 shares during the last quarter. Columbia Bank boosted its stake in shares of PepsiCo by 10.4% during the third quarter. Columbia Bank now owns 18,862 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,390,000 after purchasing an additional 1,782 shares during the period. Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. bought a new stake in PepsiCo in the 3rd quarter worth $282,046,000. ProShare Advisors LLC raised its holdings in PepsiCo by 8.8% in the 3rd quarter. ProShare Advisors LLC now owns 2,757,253 shares of the company’s stock worth $349,399,000 after purchasing an additional 223,368 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Investment Partners LTD. grew its holdings in shares of PepsiCo by 69.8% during the 3rd quarter. Investment Partners LTD. now owns 19,029 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,411,000 after acquiring an additional 7,821 shares during the period. 73.07% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

PepsiCo Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:PEP opened at $137.34 on Monday. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $133.49 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $145.87. The stock has a market capitalization of $187.16 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.25, a PEG ratio of 4.10 and a beta of 0.35. PepsiCo, Inc. has a 52-week low of $123.47 and a 52-week high of $171.48. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.90, a quick ratio of 0.76 and a current ratio of 0.94.

PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, October 7th. The company reported $2.34 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.29 by $0.05. PepsiCo had a net margin of 11.09% and a return on equity of 53.08%. The firm had revenue of $25.27 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $24.95 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $2.29 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.6% compared to the same quarter last year. Analysts expect that PepsiCo, Inc. will post 8.39 EPS for the current year.

Insider Activity at PepsiCo

In other PepsiCo news, Director Robert C. Pohlad purchased 184,646 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, October 14th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $128.28 per share, for a total transaction of $23,686,388.88. Following the purchase, the director directly owned 433,009 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $55,546,394.52. This trade represents a 74.35% increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Also, CEO Ramon Laguarta sold 30,000 shares of PepsiCo stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, October 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $135.13, for a total value of $4,053,900.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 491,645 shares in the company, valued at $66,435,988.85. This trade represents a 5.75% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. 0.12% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of equities research analysts have weighed in on the stock. Morgan Stanley set a $145.00 price objective on shares of PepsiCo in a report on Friday, October 9th. Freedom Broker upgraded PepsiCo from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, October 10th. Royal Bank Of Canada cut their price target on PepsiCo from $161.00 to $150.00 and set a “sector perform” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, October 6th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reiterated a “hold” rating and set a $132.00 price objective on shares of PepsiCo in a research note on Friday, October 9th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $165.00 target price on shares of PepsiCo in a report on Thursday, October 8th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, four have given a Buy rating, fourteen have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $143.28.

Trending Headlines about PepsiCo

Here are the key news stories impacting PepsiCo this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Quarterly results exceeded expectations. Third-quarter revenue rose 5.6% year over year to $25.27 billion, topping consensus, while core earnings per share of $2.34 also beat estimates. Organic revenue growth accelerated to 3.1%. Why PepsiCo (PEP) Stock Is Up Today
• Positive Sentiment: Operating trends showed improvement. PepsiCo reported organic volume growth across global beverages and convenient foods, broad strength in international markets, and sequential improvement in North American foods. Its updated outlook calls for approximately 6% net revenue growth and about 3% organic revenue growth in 2026. Why PepsiCo (PEP) Stock Is Up Today
• Positive Sentiment: Income appeal remains a supporting factor. Analysts and investment commentary continue to highlight PepsiCo’s dividend, which offers a yield above 4%, as well as the defensive nature of its combined beverage-and-snacks portfolio. Why Is PepsiCo Stock Falling, and Is It a Buying Opportunity?
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation and positioning could attract buyers. PEP trades well below its 52-week high, and the median analyst price target cited is $168 versus a recent share price near $137. However, institutional ownership data showed both significant additions and reductions, indicating mixed conviction.
• Negative Sentiment: Profit guidance was reduced. PepsiCo cut its 2026 core constant-currency EPS growth forecast to 1%–2%, down from the low end of its prior 4%–6% range. The downgrade reflects continuing pressure on margins and profitability despite firmer revenue expectations. PepsiCo stock outlook cut as North American reset deepens
• Negative Sentiment: North America remains the key risk. PepsiCo has cut prices by as much as 15% to win back price-sensitive consumers, raising questions about pricing power and future margins. The stock also remains below its 200-day moving average, reflecting investors’ caution about the recovery.

About PepsiCo

PepsiCo, Inc (NASDAQ:PEP) is a global food and beverage company whose portfolio includes Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Gatorade, Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, Quaker, Tostitos, Fritos, and SodaStream. Its products span carbonated soft drinks, sports and energy beverages, bottled water, juices, convenient foods, snacks, and other packaged food offerings.

The company sells products through retail stores, restaurants, food-service providers, e-commerce platforms, and other distribution channels. PepsiCo serves consumers in North America and international markets across Latin America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.