Diversify Advisory Services LLC Makes New Investment in PepsiCo, Inc. $PEP

Diversify Advisory Services LLC purchased a new position in shares of PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) during the second quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm purchased 64,003 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $8,947,000.

A number of other large investors have also made changes to their positions in PEP. Evergreen Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of PepsiCo in the first quarter worth about $25,000. Gunpowder Capital Management LLC dba Oliver Wealth Management bought a new position in shares of PepsiCo during the 4th quarter valued at about $26,000. Swiss RE Ltd. acquired a new position in shares of PepsiCo in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Networth Advisors LLC increased its stake in PepsiCo by 2,857.1% during the 1st quarter. Networth Advisors LLC now owns 207 shares of the company’s stock worth $32,000 after purchasing an additional 200 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Vermillion Wealth Management Inc. raised its holdings in PepsiCo by 99.1% during the 1st quarter. Vermillion Wealth Management Inc. now owns 217 shares of the company’s stock worth $34,000 after buying an additional 108 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 73.07% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting PepsiCo

Here are the key news stories impacting PepsiCo this week:

• Positive Sentiment: PepsiCo’s international business is approaching $40 billion in revenue, with overseas volume growth, market-share gains and investment increasingly supporting the company’s long-term diversification. Is PepsiCo’s Growth Story Becoming More Internationally Focused?
• Positive Sentiment: Autonomous-truck startup Gatik raised $200 million shortly after signing a multiyear commercial agreement with PepsiCo. The financing provides some external validation for PepsiCo’s logistics-automation initiative, although the direct earnings impact remains uncertain. Gatik Raises $200M Following PepsiCo Deal
• Neutral Sentiment: PepsiCo will release third-quarter 2026 results on October 8. The report will be an important catalyst for investors assessing demand, pricing, margins and the company’s reaffirmed full-year outlook. PepsiCo Announces Third-Quarter 2026 Results Timing
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts maintain a consensus “Hold” recommendation, suggesting limited conviction that PepsiCo’s current valuation offers a clear near-term catalyst. PepsiCo Receives Consensus Hold Recommendation
• Negative Sentiment: Comparisons with Coca-Cola point to stronger perceived brand power, margin performance and earnings momentum at Coca-Cola, potentially making PepsiCo appear less attractive within the beverage sector. Pepsi vs. Coke: One Stock Is Starting to Pull Ahead
• Negative Sentiment: Indian regulators reportedly placed PepsiCo among food companies facing scrutiny over advertising and labeling claims. Any enforcement or compliance costs could create reputational and financial risks, though the reports do not indicate a confirmed material penalty. Food Giants on FSSAI’s Radar

PepsiCo Stock Down 1.7%

PepsiCo stock opened at $142.27 on Wednesday. The company has a current ratio of 0.93, a quick ratio of 0.74 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.91. PepsiCo, Inc. has a 1-year low of $133.73 and a 1-year high of $171.48. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $139.91 and a 200 day simple moving average of $149.97. The company has a market cap of $194.18 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.65, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.18 and a beta of 0.35.

PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 9th. The company reported $2.20 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.19 by $0.01. The company had revenue of $24.18 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $23.95 billion. PepsiCo had a net margin of 10.78% and a return on equity of 54.63%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 6.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $0.92 EPS. PepsiCo has set its FY 2026 guidance at 8.550-8.710 EPS. Research analysts anticipate that PepsiCo, Inc. will post 8.57 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

PepsiCo Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Shareholders of record on Friday, September 4th will be given a dividend of $1.48 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, September 4th. This represents a $5.92 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.2%. PepsiCo’s payout ratio is 77.59%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

PEP has been the subject of several research analyst reports. Jefferies Financial Group reduced their price target on shares of PepsiCo from $162.00 to $152.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a report on Friday, July 10th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their price objective on shares of PepsiCo from $178.00 to $170.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, July 1st. Rothschild & Co Redburn upped their target price on shares of PepsiCo from $130.00 to $132.00 in a research note on Monday, May 11th. Royal Bank Of Canada dropped their price target on PepsiCo from $163.00 to $161.00 and set a “sector perform” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, July 10th. Finally, Morgan Stanley cut their price target on PepsiCo from $180.00 to $160.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, July 10th. Seven research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $157.90.

Insider Activity

In other PepsiCo news, EVP David Flavell sold 2,900 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Monday, July 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $139.54, for a total transaction of $404,666.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 74,825 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $10,441,080.50. This represents a 3.73% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. 0.12% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

About PepsiCo

PepsiCo, Inc (NASDAQ: PEP) is a multinational food and beverage company headquartered in Purchase, New York. The company develops, manufactures, markets and sells a broad portfolio of branded food and beverage products, including carbonated and noncarbonated soft drinks, bottled water, sports drinks, juices, ready-to-drink teas and coffees, salty snacks, cereals, and other convenient foods. Its leading consumer brands include Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Gatorade, Tropicana, Quaker, Lay’s, Doritos and Cheetos, among others.

Formed through the 1965 merger of Pepsi-Cola and Frito-Lay, PepsiCo has grown into a global business with integrated manufacturing, distribution and marketing operations.