PepsiCo, Inc. $PEP Shares Acquired by IFP Advisors Inc

IFP Advisors Inc increased its stake in PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) by 16.3% in the second quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The institutional investor owned 26,736 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 3,752 shares during the quarter. IFP Advisors Inc’s holdings in PepsiCo were worth $3,620,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Evergreen Advisors LLC acquired a new position in PepsiCo during the 1st quarter worth $25,000. Gunpowder Capital Management LLC dba Oliver Wealth Management bought a new position in shares of PepsiCo during the fourth quarter worth about $26,000. Swiss RE Ltd. bought a new position in shares of PepsiCo during the fourth quarter worth about $28,000. Imprint Wealth LLC acquired a new position in PepsiCo in the third quarter worth about $31,000. Finally, Networth Advisors LLC increased its holdings in PepsiCo by 2,857.1% in the first quarter. Networth Advisors LLC now owns 207 shares of the company’s stock valued at $32,000 after buying an additional 200 shares during the last quarter. 73.07% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Insider Transactions at PepsiCo

In other PepsiCo news, EVP David Flavell sold 2,900 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated 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 owned 74,825 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $10,441,080.50. This trade represents a 3.73% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. 0.12% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research firms have commented on PEP. Barclays increased their target price on PepsiCo from $138.00 to $142.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 21st. BNP Paribas Exane dropped their price target on PepsiCo from $195.00 to $183.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, July 8th. Rothschild & Co Redburn raised their price objective on PepsiCo from $130.00 to $132.00 in a research note on Monday, May 11th. HSBC lifted their price objective on shares of PepsiCo from $175.00 to $176.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, April 17th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of PepsiCo in a report on Monday, July 6th. Seven analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $157.90.

Key Headlines Impacting PepsiCo

Here are the key news stories impacting PepsiCo this week:

• Positive Sentiment: PepsiCo’s valuation is being highlighted as attractive after shares traded near a decade-low multiple. Analysts and financial commentators argue that the discounted valuation, solid brands and potential for earnings improvement could attract value-oriented investors. PepsiCo: A Behemoth Trading At A Decade-Low Valuation
• Positive Sentiment: The company’s appeal to income investors is strengthening after a 4% dividend increase, extending PepsiCo’s record of annual dividend growth to 54 consecutive years. Its yield and lower valuation than Coca-Cola could support buying interest. 54 Straight Years: Why PepsiCo Remains a Dividend Investor’s Anchor
• Positive Sentiment: PepsiCo is expanding beyond traditional snacks and beverages. The U.S. launch of Alvalle refrigerated gazpacho moves the company into fresh meals, while a new Tampa Bay Buccaneers beverage partnership adds a sports-marketing channel. PepsiCo Enters Fresh Meals With Its US Alvalle Gazpacho Launch
• Positive Sentiment: Recent commentary points to a product mix better aligned with consumer demand and a return to revenue growth, raising hopes that the second half of 2026 could become a recovery period for PepsiCo. PepsiCo Stock Has Stalled. Here Is Why the Second Half of 2026 Could Be Its Turning Point
• Neutral Sentiment: PepsiCo reported progress toward its pep+ sustainability goals, including efforts involving agriculture, emissions, packaging and products with lower sugar, sodium and saturated fat. The update may support its long-term brand positioning but is unlikely to materially change near-term earnings. PepsiCo Reports on Latest ESG Performance Towards pep+ Goals
• Negative Sentiment: Higher gasoline prices could leave consumers with less discretionary income, potentially pressuring demand for PepsiCo’s snacks and beverages. Comparisons with Coca-Cola also suggest PepsiCo faces a less favorable near-term operating outlook. Why Is PepsiCo in Focus as Gasoline Prices Pressure Consumers?

PepsiCo Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ PEP opened at $140.62 on Friday. PepsiCo, Inc. has a 12-month low of $133.73 and a 12-month high of $171.48. The company has a current ratio of 0.93, a quick ratio of 0.74 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.91. The company has a market cap of $191.93 billion, a PE ratio of 18.43, a P/E/G ratio of 3.05 and a beta of 0.35. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $140.23 and a 200-day simple moving average of $150.64.

PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, July 9th. The company reported $2.20 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.19 by $0.01. PepsiCo had a return on equity of 54.63% and a net margin of 10.78%.The firm had revenue of $24.18 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $23.95 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $0.92 EPS. The firm’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. On average, equities research analysts forecast that PepsiCo, Inc. will post 8.57 EPS for the current year.

PepsiCo Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Investors of record on Friday, September 4th will be given a $1.48 dividend. This represents a $5.92 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.2%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, September 4th. PepsiCo’s dividend payout ratio is currently 77.59%.

PepsiCo 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.