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KO shares are climbing on steady demand, disciplined pricing and innovation, but a premium valuation raises the pullback question.

PepsiCo (PEP) has drawn fresh attention after beating recent quarterly expectations, announcing a 4% dividend increase, and advancing its health focused snack lineup with the new PopCorners Protein range. See our latest analysis for PepsiCo. Despite the upbeat earnings surprise and dividend increase, PepsiCo’s recent share price momentum has been weak, with the stock down 10.1% on a 30 day share price return and 14.2% over 90 days, even as the 1 year total shareholder return sits at 12.4%...

One company boasts global stability and strong cash flow, while the other posts rapid growth but faces higher risk. Their latest numbers reveal distinct paths.

PepsiCo Beverages U.S. president Mike Del Pozzo details the strategies his company is deploying to achieve affordability without sacrificing innovation, effectively modernize legacy brands like Gatorade, and adapt to consumer trends and preferences.

Surging prices at the gasoline pump have consumers thinking twice about how much they are spending in the convenience store, supermarket or anywhere else. Mike Del Pozzo, president of PepsiCo’s U.S. beverages business, says one response is to shrink drink sizes.

Speaking at the Wall Street Journal Global Food Forum in Chicago, PepsiCo’s Mike Del Pozzo shares the strategies his company is using to keep their products affordable without sacrificing innovation.

The question of whether PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP) can punch through to a new all-time high in 2026 is closer to a coin flip than the chart suggests. Shares trade at $144.19, sitting roughly 1% below the 52-week high of $169.96, but the stock has lost 7.15% over the last month. Our proprietary model frames that pullback ... Will Pepsi Stock Hit a New All Time High in 2026?

In recent months, Celsius Holdings outlined at the CAGNY conference how its multi-brand strategy, US$1.80 billion Alani Nu acquisition, and expanded PepsiCo distribution partnership are intended to accelerate its footprint in the fast-growing functional beverage space. The company framed these moves as a way to align closely with a structural consumer shift toward zero-sugar, functional energy drinks, reinforcing its role in reshaping the energy beverage category. We will now examine how...

While profitability is essential, it doesn’t guarantee long-term success. Some companies that rest on their margins will lose ground as competition intensifies — as Jeff Bezos said, “Your margin is my opportunity”.

PEP's brand restaging lifts demand as North America Foods returns to volume growth, with outlook improving into 2H 2026 under the Hungry for Growth strategy.

We just covered the Top 10 Stock Picks of Billionaire Paul Singer. Pepsico (NASDAQ:PEP) ranks #8 (see Top 5 Stock Picks of Billionaire Paul Singer). Elliott’s Stake: $197,994,750 Pepsico (NASDAQ:PEP) recent quarterly results showed its turnaround plan is working. The company delivered a strong quarter with revenue and EPS beating expectations, supported by organic growth and […]

PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) is one of the 10 Safest Dividend Stocks to Buy Right Now. PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) restructured its credit facilities on May 22, 2026, to maintain short- and long-term liquidity. The company replaced its existing $5 billion 364-day unsecured revolving credit facility with a new one expiring May 21, 2027. At the same […]

PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) is included among the 15 Best Dividend Paying Stocks to Buy Right Now. PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) is a global beverage and convenient food company. Its operations are organized into several segments, including PepsiCo Foods North America (PFNA), PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA), International Beverages Franchise (IB Franchise), Europe, Middle East and Africa […]

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While PepsiCo has considerably underperformed the Dow recently, analysts remain moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Coca-Cola has underperformed the S&P 500 recently, yet analysts remain highly optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

For years, bigger was better. Customers wanted their fast-food meals supersized, their pre-packaged snacks in bulk, and their movie theater concessions large enough to last a triple feature. These days, consumer preferences have changed. Diet trends and growing financial pressures have shoppers ...

PepsiCo (PEP) reached $146.2 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a -1.04% change compared to its last close.

PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) is included among the 10 Best Dividend-Paying Beverage Stocks to Buy Now. PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) engages in the manufacture, marketing, distribution, and sale of various beverages and convenient foods worldwide. On May 7, PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) increased its quarterly dividend by 4% to $1.48 per share. The dividend is payable on June […]

Poppi’s husband-and-wife cofounders Stephen and Allison Ellsworth will be the first to tell you “there’s no such thing as balance.”

PepsiCo Inc chief people officer Becky Schmitt said the company is doubling down on "hustle," curiosity and adaptability as artificial intelligence reshapes how employers define top talent. AI Drives Talent Shift At PepsiCo Schmitt said the company's "secret sauce" for...

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PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) ranks among the best retirement stocks to buy now. On May 20, Piper Sandler analyst Michael Lavery reaffirmed a Buy rating on PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) with a price target of $181. Previously, on April 20, Piper Sandler held an Overweight rating on the company’s shares, stating that inflationary concerns are increasing but […]

PepsiCo’s fair value estimate has been nudged from US$172.00 to about US$171.05, a subtle shift that still matters if you are tracking where analysts think the stock should trade. Behind that move is a split set of price target updates, with some researchers lifting targets toward about US$181 on confidence in pricing and the product slate, while others trim targets by US$2 to US$7 as they rework growth and risk assumptions. As you read on, you will see how to interpret these moves and keep...

Seeking an edge, food manufacturers are looking at different ways of using AI in their NPD processes.

Soft drink stocks KO, PEP, MNST, FMX and COCO are navigating tariff and cost pressures with innovation and digital growth.

The soda market has grown beyond being an indulgence. For decades, grabbing a Coke, a Pepsi, or some other flavor of soda was a treat. Now, at least for younger generations, soda has become a functional beverage. Rachel Bonsignore, vice president of consumer life at NielsenIQ (NIQ), told Beverage ...

PEP bets on new functional snacks, better-for-you drinks and refreshed core brands as innovation and productivity aim to restore 2026 growth.

With an annual dividend yield of 3.93%, PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) is included among the 10 High Yield Stocks for Lasting Retirement Income. On May 20, Bloomberg reported that PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) is preparing to raise prices on some of its smaller chip bags, according to people familiar with the matter. The move comes even as the company […]

Constellation Brands recently elected Morgan Flatley, Executive Vice President, Global Chief Marketing Officer and New Business Ventures at McDonald’s, to its Board of Directors as an independent member, restoring the Board to twelve seats as part of an ongoing refresh following former CEO Bill Newlands’ retirement. Flatley’s track record leading high-impact global marketing and innovation at McDonald’s and previously at PepsiCo brings deep consumer brand-building expertise directly relevant...