PepsiCo Inc

PEP

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ISIN null / Valor 961618

NASDAQ (2026-10-08)

USD 128.34+3.73%

PepsiCo Inc
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About company

PepsiCo Inc., a global food and beverage leader, has a diverse portfolio that extends beyond its iconic Pepsi soda. Founded through the merger of Frito-Lay Inc. and Pepsi-Cola in 1965, the company has grown to include a wide range of snack foods and beverages. In the Asia Pacific, Australia/New Zealand, and China regions, PepsiCo offers leading snack brands such as Cheetos, Doritos, Lay’s, and Smith’s, alongside beverage brands like 7UP, Aquafina, Mirinda, Mountain Dew, and Pepsi. Additionally, PepsiCo has expanded its beverage offerings through a joint venture with Unilever for Lipton ready-to-drink tea products and a strategic alliance with Tingyi (Cayman Islands) Holding Corp for licensing Tropicana. The company also has a significant presence in the Africa, Middle East, and South Asia (AMESA) sector, featuring both global and local snack and beverage brands. In 2020, PepsiCo acquired Pioneer Foods in South Africa, further broadening its food and beverage lineup with well-known brands such as Weet-Bix and Ceres. Headquartered in Shanghai, China, for its APAC operations, PepsiCo continues to grow its global footprint, emphasizing its role as a major player in the food and beverage industry.

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Antonio Scarilli

Switzerland, 04 Oct 2026

Defensive staples giant with iconic brands (Pepsi, Lay's, Gatorade). Q2 2026: revenue +6.4%, but organic growth only 2.4% and weak US volumes. Elliott-driven restructuring and a shift to healthier products could help. Solid dividend, limited growth.

Misha Lyashenko

Switzerland, 03 Oct 2026

PepsiCo combines resilient snack and beverage brands with strong cash generation and an attractive dividend. Recent performance is weak, while health trends, input costs and packaging impact remain key risks.

Max Rath

UK, 04 Feb 2026

It’s a classic "defensive" stock that is trying to become a "growth" stock again. Generally rate it as a Hold or Moderate Buy as they wait to see if these cuts and new products actually boost sales volume.

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