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PepsiCo, Inc.

PEP · Nasdaq

Analyst Consensus

Hold

20 analysts

$139

Current

—

Low

$154

Average

—

High

Average target implies +10.61% versus the current price.

Analyst Ratings Synthesis

The consensus rating is Hold, supported by all 20 analysts in the supplied summary. The mean price target is $153.5, but the low and high targets are unavailable, so the target cluster and spread cannot be measured. The evidence does not identify which analyst is most or least bullish, nor does it provide any target or rating revisions during the week. The substantive disagreement is therefore qualitative rather than attributable to named analysts: PepsiCo’s strong brands, steady sales, lower P/E, and higher dividend yield support the shares, while weaker net income, prolonged underperformance, Coca-Cola’s zero-sugar advantage, and exhausted consumer-staples pricing power weigh against a stronger view.

Rating Actions

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Research Reports

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Symbol: PEP
Type: Stock
Sector: Consumer Staples
Industry: Beverages
Exchange: Nasdaq

PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated nearly $94 billion in net revenue in 2025, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and drinks, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales. Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with pep+ (PepsiCo Positive). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that places sustainability at the center of our business strategy, seeking to drive growth and build a stronger, more resilient future for PepsiCo and the communities where we operate.

Key Issues

Bullish view

PepsiCo’s broad brand portfolio and steady sales can support a response to changing consumer preferences, while its lower valuation and higher dividend yield may compensate investors during the transition.

Bearish view

Coca-Cola moved earlier into zero-sugar beverages and is seeing stronger growth and market-share gains, suggesting PepsiCo may be losing momentum in an important health-oriented category.