PEP

PepsiCo Inc. PEP logo

NASDAQ Consumer Staples

$155.05

-0.92 (-0.59%)

Updated: 3/31/2026, 4:00:01 PM

Open

$157.67

High

$157.90

Low

$154.96

Prev Close

$156.82

Volume

2.13M

Price History

Why Is PEP ▼ Down Today?

-0.59%

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Mar 31 ▼ -0.6% PepsiCo (PEP) Declines Slightly Amidst Mixed Market Sentiment

Mar 30 ▲ +2.5% PepsiCo (PEP) Rises on Positive Sector Sentiment and Dividend Stock Appeal

Mar 27 ▲ +1.5% PepsiCo (PEP) Climbs on Positive Sector Sentiment and Dividend

Mar 26 ▼ -0.6% PepsiCo (PEP) Declines Slightly Amid Sector Weakness

Mar 25 ▲ +0.8% PepsiCo (PEP) Gains Amidst Sector Weakness, AI Initiatives

Mar 24 ▼ -0.2% PepsiCo (PEP) Down Slightly Amid Positive Sector Performance

Mar 23 ▲ +0.5% PEP Up Slightly Amidst Sector Gains and Dividend News

Mar 20 ▼ -1.8% PepsiCo (PEP) Declines Amidst Sector Weakness

Mar 19 ▼ -0.5% PEP Declines Slightly Amidst Mixed Signals

Mar 18 ▼ -1.9% PEP Declines Amidst Sector Weakness, Despite Positive Catalysts

Mar 17 ▼ -0.8% PepsiCo (PEP) dips slightly amid sector decline

Mar 16 ▼ -1.4% PEP Declines Amidst Mixed Sentiment, Despite Sector Gains

Mar 13 ▲ +0.6% PepsiCo (PEP) Rises Slightly Amid Sector Gains

Mar 12 ▼ -0.8% PepsiCo (PEP) Declines Amidst Mixed Signals

Mar 11 ▼ -0.4% PepsiCo (PEP) Down Slightly Despite Positive Analyst Sentiment

Mar 10 ▼ -0.5% PepsiCo (PEP) dips slightly despite sector gains

Mar 9 ▲ +1.3% PepsiCo (PEP) Climbs Amidst Positive Consumer Sector Sentiment

Mar 6 ▼ -0.8% PepsiCo (PEP) dips slightly despite sector gains

Mar 5 ▼ -2.0% PepsiCo (PEP) Down Amidst Sector Weakness

Mar 4 ▼ -0.6% PepsiCo (PEP) Down Slightly Amidst Sector Weakness

Mar 3 ▼ -1.5% PepsiCo (PEP) Declines Amidst Sector Weakness

Mar 2 ▼ -1.5% PepsiCo (PEP) Down Slightly Amid Strategic Shifts and Market Sentiment

Feb 27 ▲ +1.3% PepsiCo (PEP) Rises Amidst Positive Sentiment and Sector Rotation

Feb 26 ▼ -1.0% PepsiCo (PEP) Declines Amid Mixed Sentiment

Feb 25 ▼ -0.2% PepsiCo (PEP) dips slightly despite positive dividend news

Feb 24 ▲ +0.7% PEP rises 0.7%

Feb 23 ▲ +2.0% PepsiCo (PEP) Up 2.05% Amidst Sector Gains and Dividend Stock Recommendations

Feb 20 ▲ +0.2% PepsiCo (PEP) Up Slightly Amid Mixed Analyst Sentiment

Feb 19 ▲ +0.1% PepsiCo (PEP) gains slightly despite sector downturn

Feb 18 ▲ +1.5% PepsiCo (PEP) Up Slightly Despite Sector Weakness

Financial Highlights

TTM 2025

Income Statement

Revenue

$93.92B

Gross Profit

$50.86B

54.1% margin

Operating Income

$11.50B

12.2% margin

Net Income

$8.29B

8.8% margin

EPS (Diluted)

$6.00

R&D Spend

$839.0M

Balance Sheet

Total Assets

$107.40B

Total Liabilities

$86.85B

Stockholders' Equity

$20.55B

Long-Term Debt

$46.35B

Cash Flow

Operating Cash Flow

$12.09B

Investing Activities

-$6.88B

Net Cash Flow

$651.0M

SEC filing dated February 3, 2026. Source: Polygon.io / SEC EDGAR.

Highly Regarded Analysis

Updated Apr 10, 2026 • Refreshes daily

Rating

Highly Regarded

Risk

Low

Target

$170.54

Type

Standard

Executive Summary

PepsiCo demonstrates strong financial fundamentals. Convenience foods contribute a large portion of revenue, and international markets account for a significant amount of sales and operating profits. Analysts have a generally positive outlook, with a consensus rating of Buy. PepsiCo remains undervalued, supporting a continued 'Buy' rating.

Bull Case

Business model transformation positions it for volume recovery and long-term margin expansion. Undervalued with a 21% upside potential and a forward dividend yield near 4%. Preliminary guidance for 2026 indicates expectations for organic sales growth of at least 2.1% and substantial operating margin expansion of at least 100 basis points over three years.

Bear Case

PepsiCo anticipates a decline in gross margins ranging from 25 to 50 basis points in the first quarter of 2026. Focus on price adjustments for struggling brands raises concerns about the sustainability of its market share and overall profitability.

Technical Outlook

Price is stabilizing at a key demand zone that has historically acted as a support. Business model transformation, including SKU rationalization, price cuts, and supply chain optimization, positions it for volume recovery and long-term margin expansion.

Fundamental Health

Strong financial fundamentals, with convenience foods contributing approximately 58% of total revenue and international markets accounting for 41% of total sales and 46% of operating profits in 2025. The company's advertising spend increased to 4.0% of sales in 2025, reflecting a commitment to enhancing brand visibility and innovation.

Key Catalysts

Q1 2026 earnings
Volume growth
Margin trends

Sources

public.com seekingalpha.com

This analysis was conducted by Highly Regarded's proprietary market analysis engine. It is not financial advice. Always do your own research and consult a financial advisor before making investment decisions.