QV Investors Inc. Has $18.93 Million Stock Holdings in PepsiCo, Inc. $PEP

QV Investors Inc. trimmed its holdings in PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) by 2.7% during the second quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The institutional investor owned 139,795 shares of the company’s stock after selling 3,880 shares during the quarter. PepsiCo makes up about 1.5% of QV Investors Inc.’s holdings, making the stock its 23rd largest position. QV Investors Inc.’s holdings in PepsiCo were worth $18,928,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in the business. Evergreen Advisors LLC bought a new position in PepsiCo in the 1st quarter valued at about $25,000. Gunpowder Capital Management LLC dba Oliver Wealth Management bought a new stake in PepsiCo during the 4th quarter worth approximately $26,000. Swiss RE Ltd. bought a new stake in PepsiCo during the 4th quarter worth approximately $28,000. Networth Advisors LLC raised its stake in shares of PepsiCo by 2,857.1% in the first quarter. Networth Advisors LLC now owns 207 shares of the company’s stock worth $32,000 after purchasing an additional 200 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Vermillion Wealth Management Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of PepsiCo by 99.1% in the first quarter. Vermillion Wealth Management Inc. now owns 217 shares of the company’s stock valued at $34,000 after purchasing an additional 108 shares in the last quarter. 73.07% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Key PepsiCo News

Here are the key news stories impacting PepsiCo this week:

• Positive Sentiment: PepsiCo’s 4% dividend increase and 54 consecutive years of dividend growth reinforce its appeal to income-focused investors. With shares trading at a valuation below that of rival Coca-Cola, analysts and financial commentators see potential for the valuation gap to narrow. 54 Straight Years: Why PepsiCo Remains a Dividend Investor’s Anchor
• Positive Sentiment: PepsiCo’s decade-low valuation is attracting attention from investors seeking a potential recovery in a large, established consumer-staples company. The thesis provides support for the stock despite recent pressure on its share price. PepsiCo: A Behemoth Trading At A Decade-Low Valuation
• Positive Sentiment: PepsiCo reported progress toward its pep+ sustainability goals, including efforts involving agriculture, emissions, packaging and healthier product formulations. Its reported increase in recycled content for plastic packaging may strengthen brand reputation and help address environmental concerns, although the near-term earnings impact is likely limited. PepsiCo Reports on Latest ESG Performance Towards pep+ Goals PepsiCo reports 2025 increase in recycled content for plastic packaging
• Neutral Sentiment: Gatorade added three-time Ballon d’Or winner Aitana Bonmatí to its athlete roster ahead of the football season. The partnership could support brand visibility and sports-drink sales, but its financial effect is not quantified. Gatorade Welcomes Aitana Bonmatí to Team Gatorade
• Neutral Sentiment: Hudson Valley Farms plans to acquire a former PepsiCo property. The transaction may streamline PepsiCo’s real-estate holdings, but no purchase price or material earnings impact was provided. Hudson Valley Farms to acquire former PepsiCo property

PepsiCo Stock Performance

Shares of PEP opened at $140.79 on Friday. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $140.20 and a 200 day moving average of $150.57. The company has a market capitalization of $192.16 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.45, a PEG ratio of 3.09 and a beta of 0.35. PepsiCo, Inc. has a 12 month low of $133.73 and a 12 month high of $171.48. 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 (NASDAQ:PEP) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 9th. The company reported $2.20 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.19 by $0.01. The business had revenue of $24.18 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $23.95 billion. PepsiCo had a return on equity of 54.63% and a net margin of 10.78%.The business’s revenue was up 6.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $0.92 earnings per share. PepsiCo has set its FY 2026 guidance at 8.550-8.710 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts forecast that PepsiCo, Inc. will post 8.57 earnings per share for the current year.

PepsiCo Announces Dividend

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

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, EVP David Flavell sold 2,900 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, July 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $139.54, for a total transaction of $404,666.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 74,825 shares in the company, valued at approximately $10,441,080.50. This trade represents a 3.73% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Insiders own 0.12% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research analysts recently issued reports on the company. Morgan Stanley cut their target price on PepsiCo from $180.00 to $160.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, July 10th. Barclays raised their price objective on PepsiCo from $138.00 to $142.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 21st. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $155.00 price objective on shares of PepsiCo in a report on Friday, July 10th. Wells Fargo & Company reduced their target price on shares of PepsiCo from $150.00 to $140.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, July 10th. Finally, UBS Group set a $159.00 target price on shares of PepsiCo in a report on Thursday, July 9th. Seven investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $157.90.

PepsiCo Profile

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.