Yahoo · Oct 11, 2026
Goldman resets PepsiCo stock target amid inflation and cost pressures
Pepsi’s CEO said the company’s results came from more than the obvious one-off factors.
NASDAQ · PEP
PepsiCo, Inc.
Consumer Defensive · Beverages - Non-Alcoholic
$125.97
Down-$2.37 (-1.85%)
Updated Oct 11, 2026, 6:29 PM
SID Score
5.6/10
Composite research score
Smart Money
61/100
Neutral
- Market cap
- 203.81B
- P/E ratio
- 28.25
- Dividend yield
- 4.46%
- 52-week range
- $123.47 – $171.48
- Volume
- 9.88M
- Avg. volume
- 7.38M
Price performance · PEP
PEP price history
1M range · 20 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices
Prices through Oct 9, 2026
PEP closed at $125.97 after 20 trading sessions, down 7.61% for the selected period.
- Last close
- $125.97
- Period change
- -7.61%
- Period low
- $123.73
- Period high
- $136.34
Daily close
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| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | $126.70 | $127.0969 | $125.29 | $125.97 | 9.88M |
| Oct 8, 2026 | $124.305 | $129.50 | $124.05 | $128.34 | 24M |
| Oct 7, 2026 | $125.925 | $126.435 | $123.47 | $123.73 | 13.34M |
| Oct 6, 2026 | $125.66 | $127.21 | $124.625 | $125.71 | 10.03M |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $125.85 | $126.05 | $124.215 | $125.65 | 8.83M |
| Oct 2, 2026 | $125.96 | $126.30 | $125.16 | $125.89 | 6.09M |
| Oct 1, 2026 | $126.94 | $127.31 | $125.525 | $125.60 | 8.54M |
| Sep 30, 2026 | $128.90 | $129.98 | $126.70 | $126.72 | 9.81M |
| Sep 29, 2026 | $126.51 | $128.94 | $126.42 | $128.69 | 8.42M |
| Sep 28, 2026 | $127.48 | $128.75 | $126.721 | $128.50 | 7.51M |
| Sep 25, 2026 | $127.75 | $128.72 | $126.90 | $128.63 | 6.71M |
| Sep 24, 2026 | $131.02 | $131.19 | $128.11 | $128.15 | 9.64M |
| Sep 23, 2026 | $131.085 | $131.39 | $129.215 | $130.18 | 8.18M |
| Sep 22, 2026 | $130.41 | $131.41 | $129.93 | $131.19 | 7.75M |
| Sep 21, 2026 | $129.65 | $130.22 | $127.98 | $129.59 | 12.01M |
| Sep 18, 2026 | $132.21 | $132.30 | $129.55 | $129.75 | 23.54M |
| Sep 17, 2026 | $134.78 | $134.91 | $132.93 | $133.66 | 10.56M |
| Sep 16, 2026 | $135.415 | $136.05 | $134.235 | $134.34 | 6.89M |
| Sep 15, 2026 | $135.765 | $136.03 | $134.75 | $135.50 | 8.18M |
| Sep 14, 2026 | $138.00 | $138.80 | $136.145 | $136.34 | 10.76M |
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Company profile
PepsiCo is a global leader in snacks and beverages, owning well-known household brands including Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Gatorade, Lay's, Cheetos, and Doritos, among others. The company dominates the global savory snacks market and also ranks as the second-largest beverage provider in the world (behind Coca-Cola) with diversified exposure to carbonated soft drinks, or CSD, as well as water, sports, and energy drink offerings. Convenience foods account for approximately 58% of its total revenue, with beverages making up the rest. Pepsi owns the bulk of its manufacturing and distribution capacity in the US, but uses bottlers overseas for beverages. International markets made up 40% of both total sales and operating profits in 2024.
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- Consensus
- Hold
- Average target
- $158.33
- Implied upside
- —
- Analysts
- 16
| Date | Firm | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | Citigroup | Neutral | — |
| Oct 9, 2026 | JP Morgan | Neutral | — |
| Oct 9, 2026 | RBC Capital | Sector Perform | — |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Piper Sandler | Overweight | — |
| Oct 9, 2026 | BNP Paribas | Outperform | — |
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Yahoo · Oct 11, 2026
PepsiCo Just Cut its Earnings Forecast. Is the Stock Still Worth Buying?
PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) is a familiar name for investors who want steady income. With a dividend yield close to 4.7%, supported by well-loved brands found in grocery aisles worldwide, it’s easy to see the appeal. Still, the company’s recent earnings outlook is a reminder that even the biggest consumer staples aren’t immune to rising costs […]
Yahoo · Oct 11, 2026
Bubble-like stock valuations and debt crisis chatter aren't exactly bullish
Buckle up for a wild year-end, friends.
Yahoo · Oct 11, 2026
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PepsiCo Stock Performance
PepsiCo shares closed at $125.97, gaining 0.59% on the session but continuing a broader downtrend across multiple timeframes. Per SID market data, PEP has declined 7.82% over the past month, 9.04% over three months, and 12.36% over the trailing twelve months. The stock trades well below key moving averages, sitting 7.04% under its 50-day moving average of $135.51 and 15.70% below its 200-day moving average of $149.43, according to Massive/Polygon technical data. The 14-day RSI reads 40.0, indicating weakening momentum approaching oversold territory without yet triggering that threshold. PepsiCo's beta of 0.421 reflects its historically defensive profile within the Consumer Defensive sector, yet the stock has underperformed broader market indices. Average daily volume stands at approximately 7.38 million shares, and the company's market capitalization has contracted to $203.8 billion amid the sustained price deterioration.
PepsiCo Valuation Analysis
PepsiCo currently trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 28.25, a premium multiple relative to the broader Consumer Defensive sector, according to SID market data. The company's PEG ratio stands at -6.76, reflecting a negative growth adjustment that signals analysts project earnings contraction relative to the current valuation, per SEC filings data. PepsiCo's price-to-book ratio of 10.52 underscores the significant premium investors pay over the company's book value, consistent with its brand-heavy asset-light business model. The dividend yield currently sits at 3.77%, having risen as the share price has declined over the past year. This yield level represents one of the highest readings for PepsiCo in recent years and positions the stock as a notable income vehicle within the Consumer Defensive space. The elevated P/E combined with a negative PEG ratio suggests the market is pricing in stable but non-expanding earnings for the beverage and snack conglomerate.
Smart Money Activity for PEP
PepsiCo's composite smart money score registers at 61 with a Neutral signal, according to SID market data. The most notable component is insider activity, which scores 22.4 out of 25, driven by 20 insider transactions over the past 90 days — all of which were purchases with zero sells recorded, per SEC Form 4 filings. This unanimously bullish insider buying pattern suggests corporate executives and directors view current price levels as attractive. Institutional ownership scores a perfect 25 out of 25, indicating robust and sustained positioning by large asset managers and pension funds, according to 13F institutional filings. Dark pool activity scores a modest 9.3 out of 25, suggesting limited off-exchange accumulation or distribution in recent periods. Congressional trading activity scores 4.7 out of 25, reflecting minimal legislative interest in PEP shares. The divergence between strong insider conviction and the moderate overall score is primarily driven by the lower dark pool and congressional components.
PepsiCo Earnings Outlook
PepsiCo has delivered mixed but generally positive earnings results across recent quarters, according to company earnings reports. In the most recently reported quarter, PepsiCo posted earnings per share of $2.34 against analyst estimates of $2.29, representing a $0.05 positive surprise. The prior quarter saw EPS of $2.20, narrowly missing the $2.21 consensus by one cent. In the quarter ending April 2026, the company reported $1.61 per share versus the $1.55 estimate, beating expectations by $0.06. Looking ahead, analysts project EPS of $2.24 for the upcoming quarter with results expected on February 17, 2026, per analyst estimates. PepsiCo has beaten consensus in two of its last three reported quarters, demonstrating operational resilience despite the challenging macroeconomic environment. The earnings trajectory shows consistent profitability, though the narrow magnitude of beats and misses indicates limited upside surprise potential.
Wall Street Analyst Ratings for PEP
Wall Street coverage of PepsiCo reflects a moderately constructive but largely cautious consensus following the most recent earnings report. According to SID consensus data, five analysts issued updated ratings on October 9, 2026, with all maintaining their prior stances. Citigroup and JP Morgan both reiterated Neutral ratings, while RBC Capital maintained its Sector Perform designation, per Wall Street analyst reports. On the bullish side, Piper Sandler reiterated an Overweight rating and BNP Paribas maintained its Outperform call. The distribution shows two of five covering analysts expressing above-market expectations, while three hold neutral positions. Notably, no analyst issued a downgrade or bearish rating despite PEP's 12.36% decline over the trailing twelve months. The absence of any Sell or Underweight ratings suggests the Street views current price levels as reflecting a reasonable floor. The uniform maintenance of prior ratings without target adjustments indicates a wait-and-see approach among the broader analyst community.
