PepsiCo, Inc. $PEP Position Lessened by MGO One Seven LLC

MGO One Seven LLC cut its position in shares of PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) by 7.1% during the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 53,123 shares of the company’s stock after selling 4,090 shares during the period. MGO One Seven LLC’s holdings in PepsiCo were worth $6,732,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Greatmark Investment Partners Inc. raised its stake in shares of PepsiCo by 2.7% during the 3rd quarter. Greatmark Investment Partners Inc. now owns 7,229 shares of the company’s stock worth $916,000 after buying an additional 192 shares during the period. Americana Partners LLC lifted its position in shares of PepsiCo by 4.0% during the 3rd quarter. Americana Partners LLC now owns 122,629 shares of the company’s stock valued at $15,540,000 after buying an additional 4,696 shares in the last quarter. Aprio Wealth Management LLC grew its stake in PepsiCo by 5.0% in the 3rd quarter. Aprio Wealth Management LLC now owns 14,564 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,846,000 after acquiring an additional 690 shares during the period. Raleigh Capital Management Inc. grew its stake in PepsiCo by 18.7% in the 3rd quarter. Raleigh Capital Management Inc. now owns 18,789 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,381,000 after acquiring an additional 2,959 shares during the period. Finally, International Assets Investment Management LLC increased its holdings in PepsiCo by 1,128.7% in the 3rd quarter. International Assets Investment Management LLC now owns 176,000 shares of the company’s stock worth $22,303,000 after acquiring an additional 161,676 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 73.07% of the company’s stock.

PepsiCo Price Performance

NASDAQ PEP opened at $137.34 on Monday. The business has a fifty day moving average price of $133.49 and a 200 day moving average price of $145.87. PepsiCo, Inc. has a one year low of $123.47 and a one year 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. The company has a market cap of $187.16 billion, a P/E ratio of 17.25, a P/E/G ratio of 4.10 and a beta of 0.35.

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

PepsiCo News Roundup

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.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

PEP has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. UBS Group reduced their price objective on shares of PepsiCo from $159.00 to $145.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, October 2nd. Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a “hold” rating on shares of PepsiCo in a research report on Thursday, October 8th. Morgan Stanley set a $145.00 target price on shares of PepsiCo in a research note on Friday, October 9th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reduced their price target on shares of PepsiCo from $138.00 to $137.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, October 9th. Finally, Barclays decreased their price target on shares of PepsiCo from $133.00 to $126.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, October 12th. 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 stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $143.28.

Insider Activity

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

PepsiCo Company Profile

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.