NASDAQ:PEP

PepsiCo (PEP)

142.51
-2.47 (1.70%)
as of Jul 8, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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star iconJul 8, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 8 opinions in the last 12 months.

PepsiCo (PEP-Q) has faced a challenging market environment recently, with experts offering mixed reviews as the company reports its upcoming earnings. While some analysts see the current dip in stock price as a buying opportunity due to the stable 4% dividend yield and the strength of its Frito-Lay snack division, others express concern over the company's struggle with changing consumer preferences towards healthier options and the impact of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs. Despite these challenges, there is recognition of PepsiCo's efforts to adapt, with the CEO responsive to customer needs. However, the company's performance has lagged behind competitors like Coca-Cola, raising questions about future growth potential in an evolving consumer landscape.

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Consensus
Hold
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Valuation
Undervalued
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BUY
Good diversification with beverages and snacks. Frito-Lay is about 30% of their business. Will be investing about $2.5 billion in China over the next few years. Bought their bottlers, which has been accretive to earnings.
BUY
Likes this one. Not expensive. US business has turned around nicely. Has been some good volume increases in Frito-Lay's. Good dividend yield.
TOP PICK
Stable, traditional growth vehicle. Bought back 2 of the largest bottlers to create some streamlining in the business. Made a $2.5 billion commitment to invest in China. Snack business is growing at a faster rate than beverages. 2.9% yield.
WAIT
Solid company. It has come back up. It is in a good place from a technical perspective. If it goes through $67 then get it.
BUY
Best beverage play on the market. Very well managed. Bought out their bottlers early this year, which gives them more leverage financially. About 30% of their revenues come from the Frito-Lay division. Investing internationally.
COMMENT
Great company. Unlike Coca-Cola (KO-N), it is not just a juice company but also has a food business. Bought back their bottling companies, which he feels was a bad deal from a return on capital basis. Also a lot of the foods are not really good for you. Well run.
BUY
A little cheaper multiple than Coca-Cola (KO-N). Well positioned for decent growth. Likes their diversification in food products.
BUY
An attractive place to be. Any weakness in the economy won’t affect this stock.
COMMENT
True multinational and have more earnings outside of the US than inside. If the US$ goes down, their earnings actually go up. A blue chip stock that is not going to go away.
TOP PICK
Looking for 10 to 13 times earnings growth. Trading at 15X earnings growth versus historical growth at 18-20. Global distribution.
BUY
Besides Pepsi, they have a broad exposure to munchies. Have also bought back their bottlers. 2.8% dividend.
DON'T BUY
A little expensive here. A great company. Only growing at 8-10% a year. Got bid up when people looked for safe places to hide.
BUY
Moving to integrate their bottling operations, which is a good move on their part. Very diversified. Soft drink companies make their money on the syrup.
DON'T BUY
Neutral at current prices. It has some issues with Gatorade. Remote chance of double over the next 4 years. Pop is in a long-term decline. An up-hill struggle.
DON'T BUY
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