Rep. C. Scott Franklin Buys PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) Shares

Representative C. Scott Franklin (Republican-Florida) recently bought shares of PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP). In a filing disclosed on September 17th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in PepsiCo stock on August 26th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “FIDELITY ROTH IRA” account.

Representative C. Scott Franklin also recently made the following trade(s):

• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:NVO) on 8/26/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) on 8/26/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Accenture (NYSE:ACN) on 8/26/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) on 8/20/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) on 8/20/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) on 8/20/2026.

PepsiCo Stock Performance

Shares of PepsiCo stock opened at $129.75 on Friday. PepsiCo, Inc. has a 52 week low of $129.55 and a 52 week high of $171.48. The company has a market capitalization of $177.09 billion, a PE ratio of 17.01, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.81 and a beta of 0.35. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $138.62 and its two-hundred day moving average is $146.38. The company has a quick ratio of 0.74, a current ratio of 0.93 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.91.

PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, July 9th. The company reported $2.20 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.19 by $0.01. The firm had revenue of $24.18 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $23.95 billion. PepsiCo had a net margin of 10.78% and a return on equity of 54.63%. The business’s revenue was up 6.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period 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, analysts expect that PepsiCo, Inc. will post 8.57 earnings per share for the current year.

PepsiCo Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Shareholders of record on Friday, September 4th will be given a $1.48 dividend. This represents a $5.92 annualized dividend and a yield of 4.6%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, September 4th. PepsiCo’s dividend payout ratio is 77.59%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research firms have recently weighed in on PEP. Sanford C. Bernstein set a $134.00 price target on shares of PepsiCo in a research note on Friday, July 10th. Citigroup lowered PepsiCo from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating and decreased their target price for the company from $170.00 to $145.00 in a research report on Friday, July 10th. UBS Group set a $159.00 target price on PepsiCo in a report on Thursday, July 9th. Wells Fargo & Company reduced their price target on shares of PepsiCo from $150.00 to $140.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a report on Friday, July 10th. Finally, Bank of America lowered their price target on shares of PepsiCo from $173.00 to $164.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, June 25th. Seven investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $157.90.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On PepsiCo

Large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Auto Owners Insurance Co lifted its stake in PepsiCo by 14,857.8% during the 4th quarter. Auto Owners Insurance Co now owns 49,252,907 shares of the company’s stock valued at $7,068,777,000 after acquiring an additional 48,923,629 shares during the period. Norges Bank purchased a new position in shares of PepsiCo during the 4th quarter valued at about $3,018,813,000. Bank of America Corp DE acquired a new stake in PepsiCo during the second quarter worth about $2,755,509,000. Legal & General Group Plc acquired a new position in PepsiCo in the second quarter valued at approximately $1,200,274,000. Finally, Corient Private Wealth LP acquired a new stake in shares of PepsiCo during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $297,116,000. 73.07% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insider Transactions at PepsiCo

In related news, EVP David Flavell sold 2,900 shares of the firm’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 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 Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Company insiders own 0.12% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting PepsiCo

Here are the key news stories impacting PepsiCo this week:

• Positive Sentiment: PepsiCo’s high dividend yield and “Dividend King” status are attracting value-oriented investors. Commentary also points to the stock’s relatively modest valuation and potential appeal for investors seeking defensive income. This Dividend King Yielding 4X the S&P 500 Looks Like a Buy Right Now
• Positive Sentiment: A new nationwide partnership with The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill makes PepsiCo the restaurant chain’s official soft-drink provider, offering incremental distribution and sales opportunities. The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill Announces Partnership with PepsiCo
• Positive Sentiment: PepsiCo is expanding manufacturing capacity in India with a new foods plant, supporting long-term growth in an important emerging market. PepsiCo India inaugurates foods manufacturing plant in Assam
• Neutral Sentiment: PepsiCo elected Johnson & Johnson CEO Joaquin Duato as an independent director effective December 1. The appointment strengthens board experience but is unlikely to materially affect near-term earnings. PepsiCo Elects Joaquin Duato to Board of Directors
• Neutral Sentiment: A new corporate branding campaign is intended to highlight PepsiCo’s portfolio of food and beverage brands; reports clarify that the company is not changing its name. PepsiCo’s first corporate brand campaign
• Negative Sentiment: The stock’s move to a 52-week low and bearish technical signals are amplifying investor concern. Analysts and investors are weighing slower demand, margin pressure and recent price-target reductions; consensus analyst opinion remains “Hold.” PepsiCo Stock Drops to 52 Week-Low
• Negative Sentiment: Research estimates that GLP-1 weight-loss drugs could put substantial global food sales at risk, with Lay’s identified as one of the most exposed major brands. This raises a longer-term demand risk for PepsiCo’s snack portfolio. GLP-1 drugs put $73 billion in global food value at risk
• Negative Sentiment: PepsiCo is closing manufacturing and warehouse operations at a Maryland bottling facility, resulting in reported layoffs. The move may improve efficiency but signals near-term operational disruption and soft demand concerns. PepsiCo lays off 143 in Maryland

About Representative Franklin

Scott Franklin (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Florida’s 18th Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2023. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Franklin (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Florida’s 18th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Scott Franklin was born in Thomaston, Georgia. Franklin graduated from Lakeland High School. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1986 to 2000 and the U.S. Navy Reserve from 2000 to 2012.

Franklin earned a B.S. from the United States Naval Academy in 1986 and an M.B.A. from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in 1994. Franklin’s career experience includes owning an insurance agency and working as a naval aviator with the U.S. Navy.

PepsiCo Company Profile

PepsiCo, Inc (NASDAQ:PEP) is a global food and beverage company headquartered in Purchase, New York. Its portfolio includes carbonated soft drinks, sports drinks, bottled water, juices, ready-to-drink beverages, snack foods and convenient foods. Major brands include Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Gatorade, Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, Quaker and SodaStream.

The company sells products through a broad range of channels, including grocery stores, convenience stores, restaurants, food-service providers, vending operations and e-commerce platforms.