NASDAQ · PEP
Consumer Defensive · Beverages - Non-Alcoholic
$137.34
Up+$3.55 (+2.65%)
Updated Oct 31, 2026, 9:27 PM
SID Score
6.0/10
Composite research score
Smart Money
56/100
Neutral
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1M range · 21 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices
Prices through Oct 30, 2026
PEP closed at $137.34 after 21 trading sessions, up 9.10% for the selected period.
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | $136.58 | $138.59 | $135.80 | $137.34 | 19.5M |
| Oct 29, 2026 | $134.96 | $134.96 | $132.73 | $133.79 | 6.2M |
| Oct 28, 2026 | $132.12 | $132.885 | $131.8536 | $132.63 | 5.89M |
| Oct 27, 2026 | $134.11 | $134.72 | $132.50 | $133.50 | 8.36M |
| Oct 26, 2026 | $135.57 | $137.645 | $135.00 | $135.46 | 7.07M |
| Oct 23, 2026 | $138.06 | $138.28 | $134.66 | $135.77 | 7.48M |
| Oct 22, 2026 | $136.27 | $139.00 | $134.85 | $138.83 | 9.38M |
| Oct 21, 2026 | $133.21 | $135.48 | $133.14 | $134.70 | 9.07M |
| Oct 20, 2026 | $134.765 | $134.95 | $133.40 | $134.02 | 9.97M |
| Oct 19, 2026 | $130.875 | $133.81 | $130.2685 | $133.57 | 9.66M |
| Oct 16, 2026 | $129.53 | $131.59 | $128.8169 | $131.49 | 10.7M |
| Oct 15, 2026 | $131.40 | $133.15 | $127.27 | $128.38 | 11.65M |
| Oct 14, 2026 | $128.20 | $129.36 | $127.20 | $129.27 | 9.55M |
| Oct 13, 2026 | $128.15 | $128.15 | $125.82 | $127.30 | 12.5M |
| Oct 12, 2026 | $126.755 | $127.23 | $125.82 | $126.68 | 7.9M |
| 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 |
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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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| Date | Firm | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | Barclays | Equal-Weight | — |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Citigroup | Neutral | — |
| Oct 9, 2026 | JP Morgan | Neutral | — |
| Oct 9, 2026 | RBC Capital | Sector Perform | — |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Piper Sandler | Overweight | — |
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Yahoo · Oct 30, 2026
PepsiCo's quarterly revenue swings between $17.9 billion and $29.3 billion, while Kraft Heinz hovers consistently near $6 billion—a gap that reveals starkly different business models.
Yahoo · Oct 30, 2026
Wall Street holds or sells every one of these four blue chips, yet each has raised its dividend every single year and yields at least 4.35%. Find out why the analyst skepticism may be beside the point for income investors.
Yahoo · Oct 29, 2026
PepsiCo has lost nearly a third of its value since 2023, and a brand you grew up loving can quietly disguise just how much retirement risk is sitting in your 401(k) right now.
Yahoo · Oct 29, 2026
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PepsiCo shares closed at $137.34, gaining 0.59% in the latest session and reflecting a one-month increase of $9.35, per SID market data. Despite this near-term recovery, the stock has declined 1.64% over the trailing three months and 1.17% over the past year, underperforming the broader market. Technically, PEP trades above its 50-day moving average of $133.49 but remains well below its 200-day moving average of $146.84, indicating a longer-term downtrend that has yet to reverse. The 14-day RSI stands at 71.5, placing the stock near overbought territory following the recent rally. PepsiCo's beta of 0.421 confirms its historically low volatility relative to the market, consistent with its Consumer Defensive sector classification. Average daily trading volume is approximately 7.38 million shares, according to Massive/Polygon data, and the company carries a market capitalization of roughly $203.8 billion.
PepsiCo currently trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 28.25, per SID market data, reflecting a premium valuation relative to the broader Consumer Defensive sector. The company's price-to-book ratio stands at 10.52, underscoring the significant intangible asset value and brand equity embedded in PepsiCo's balance sheet, according to SEC filings. The PEG ratio registers at negative 6.76, driven by negative projected earnings growth estimates, which suggests the current P/E multiple lacks support from forward growth expectations. PepsiCo offers a dividend yield of approximately 3.77%, providing a meaningful income component for shareholders and ranking competitively among large-cap consumer staples peers. The combination of an elevated earnings multiple, a high price-to-book ratio, and a negative PEG ratio indicates that the stock's valuation is stretched relative to its near-term growth profile. Investors are effectively paying a premium for PepsiCo's defensive characteristics and stable dividend stream rather than anticipated earnings acceleration.
PepsiCo's composite smart money score stands at 56 out of 100, signaling a neutral overall positioning among sophisticated market participants, per SID market data. The insider activity sub-score is notably elevated at 21 out of 25, driven by 20 insider transactions over the past 90 days, of which 19 were purchases and only one was a sale, according to SEC Form 4 filings. This lopsided buy-to-sell ratio represents a strong bullish signal from company executives and directors who have direct visibility into PepsiCo's operations. Institutional ownership sentiment scores a perfect 25 out of 25, reflecting robust confidence among large fund managers tracked through 13F institutional filings. Conversely, dark pool activity registers at just 5 out of 25, and congressional trading scores 4.7 out of 25, both indicating limited participation from those channels. The divergence between strong insider and institutional conviction and muted dark pool and congressional activity creates the moderate composite reading.
PepsiCo has demonstrated consistent earnings execution across recent quarters, according to company earnings reports. In the most recently reported quarter, the company posted earnings per share of $2.34 against a consensus estimate of $2.29, delivering a positive surprise of $0.05. The prior quarter saw EPS of $2.20, narrowly missing the $2.21 estimate by a penny. Two quarters ago, PepsiCo reported $1.61 per share versus the $1.55 consensus, representing a $0.06 upside beat. Across these three reported periods, the company exceeded analyst expectations in two out of three quarters, reflecting solid operational discipline. Looking ahead, analysts estimate EPS of $2.24 for the upcoming quarter with results expected on February 17, per analyst estimates. The pattern of modest but consistent beats suggests PepsiCo's management maintains conservative guidance practices. The relatively narrow magnitude of surprises, ranging from negative one cent to positive six cents, is characteristic of a mature consumer staples company with predictable cash flows.
Wall Street consensus on PepsiCo reflects a predominantly neutral stance, per SID consensus data. In the most recent round of analyst updates following the latest earnings release, Barclays reiterated its Equal-Weight rating on October 12, while Citigroup and JP Morgan both maintained Neutral ratings on October 9, according to Wall Street analyst reports. RBC Capital similarly held its Sector Perform designation on the same date. Piper Sandler stood as the lone relatively bullish voice, reiterating an Overweight rating on October 9. Notably, none of the five analysts covering PEP changed their ratings following the earnings beat, suggesting the $0.05 surprise was insufficient to alter the fundamental thesis. The clustering of four neutral-equivalent ratings against a single overweight recommendation indicates that the majority of the sell-side views PepsiCo as fairly valued near current levels. The absence of any underweight or sell ratings also confirms that analysts see limited downside risk in the stock's defensive profile and 3.77% dividend yield.
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