Vista Investment Management Acquires New Position in PepsiCo, Inc. $PEP

Vista Investment Management bought a new position in shares of PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) during the second quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 11,172 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,513,000.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Evergreen Advisors LLC acquired a new position in PepsiCo during the 1st quarter worth $25,000. Gunpowder Capital Management LLC dba Oliver Wealth Management acquired a new stake in PepsiCo in the 4th quarter valued at about $26,000. Swiss RE Ltd. purchased a new position in shares of PepsiCo in the 4th quarter valued at about $28,000. Imprint Wealth LLC acquired a new position in shares of PepsiCo during the third quarter worth about $31,000. Finally, Atlatl Advisers LLC acquired a new position in shares of PepsiCo during the second quarter worth about $31,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 73.07% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several analysts recently weighed in on the stock. TD Cowen reaffirmed a “hold” rating on shares of PepsiCo in a report on Friday. Rothschild & Co Redburn increased their price objective on shares of PepsiCo from $130.00 to $132.00 in a research report on Monday, May 11th. UBS Group set a $159.00 target price on PepsiCo in a report on Thursday, July 9th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their price target on PepsiCo from $178.00 to $170.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, July 1st. Finally, Morgan Stanley lowered their price objective on PepsiCo from $180.00 to $160.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, July 10th. Seven investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $157.90.

Insider Activity at PepsiCo

In other news, EVP David Flavell sold 2,900 shares of PepsiCo stock in a transaction dated Monday, July 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $139.54, for a total transaction of $404,666.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 74,825 shares in the company, valued at approximately $10,441,080.50. The trade was a 3.73% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Company insiders own 0.12% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about PepsiCo

Here are the key news stories impacting PepsiCo this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Jim Cramer highlighted PepsiCo as a defensive large-cap opportunity, citing its roughly 4% dividend yield and the potential benefit of lower oil prices. Cheaper fuel could support consumer spending and reduce transportation and operating costs. Jim Cramer Shares Why PepsiCo Caught His Eye During Consumer Headwinds
• Positive Sentiment: Investors remain attracted to PepsiCo’s 54-year record of consecutive dividend increases and comparatively reasonable valuation. Improving international results could help offset continuing weakness in North America, supporting the case for income-oriented investors. Most Investors Overlook This. I’m Buying PepsiCo for Its Dividend
• Positive Sentiment: PepsiCo is pursuing growth beyond its traditional snack portfolio by introducing and emphasizing global flavors, a strategy that could broaden consumer appeal and create new avenues for international growth. PepsiCo Bets on Global Flavors to Grow Beyond Snacks
• Neutral Sentiment: Commentary describing consumer staples as a lagging sector frames PepsiCo as a value opportunity rather than a near-term growth leader. The investment appeal depends on the stock’s discounted valuation, dividend support and execution on its recovery plans. The Consumer Staples Sector Is Lagging the S&P 500
• Negative Sentiment: Texas authorities are investigating PepsiCo and Kraft Heinz over claims involving avocado oil. The outcome and scope of the investigation are unclear, but regulatory scrutiny could create legal, reputational or product-related costs. PepsiCo, Kraft Heinz Under Investigation in Texas Over Avocado Oil Claims
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts note that PepsiCo’s dividend faces pressure from slower growth, persistent North American weakness and a more difficult recovery than the commodity-driven risks facing Chevron. This raises questions about future payout growth, despite the company’s long dividend history. Chevron or PepsiCo: Whose Dividend Is Standing on Thinner Ice?

PepsiCo Stock Up 1.0%

Shares of NASDAQ:PEP opened at $141.07 on Friday. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $139.86 and a 200-day simple moving average of $149.51. PepsiCo, Inc. has a twelve month low of $133.73 and a twelve 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. The company has a market capitalization of $192.55 billion, a PE ratio of 18.49, a P/E/G ratio of 3.07 and a beta of 0.35.

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

PepsiCo Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Shareholders of record on Friday, September 4th will be issued 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 dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 77.59%.

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.