Infrastructure Capital Advisors LLC Acquires New Holdings in PepsiCo, Inc. $PEP

Infrastructure Capital Advisors LLC purchased a new position in PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) in the second quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor purchased 6,163 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $834,000.

A number of other hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the stock. Evergreen Advisors LLC bought a new position in PepsiCo during the 1st quarter valued at $25,000. Gunpowder Capital Management LLC dba Oliver Wealth Management bought a new stake in PepsiCo in the fourth quarter worth about $26,000. Swiss RE Ltd. bought a new position in shares of PepsiCo during the 4th quarter valued at about $28,000. Atlatl Advisers LLC purchased a new stake in shares of PepsiCo during the second quarter valued at $31,000. Finally, Imprint Wealth LLC purchased a new position in PepsiCo in the 3rd quarter worth about $31,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 73.07% of the company’s stock.

PepsiCo Trading Up 1.0%

Shares of NASDAQ:PEP opened at $141.07 on Friday. 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 stock has a market capitalization of $192.55 billion, a PE ratio of 18.49, a P/E/G ratio of 3.10 and a beta of 0.35. PepsiCo, Inc. has a 1 year low of $133.73 and a 1 year high of $171.48. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $139.86 and a 200 day moving average price of $149.51.

PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 9th. The company reported $2.20 earnings per share 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 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 quarterly revenue was up 6.4% compared to the same quarter last year. 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. Analysts expect that PepsiCo, Inc. will post 8.57 EPS 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 issued a dividend of $1.48 per share. This represents a $5.92 annualized dividend and a yield of 4.2%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, September 4th. PepsiCo’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 77.59%.

Insider Activity at PepsiCo

In other news, EVP David Flavell sold 2,900 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Monday, July 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $139.54, for a total value of $404,666.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly 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 sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. 0.12% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

PepsiCo News Summary

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?

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of analysts have commented on the stock. Morgan Stanley reduced their price objective on shares of PepsiCo from $180.00 to $160.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, July 10th. TD Cowen restated a “hold” rating on shares of PepsiCo in a research report on Friday. BNP Paribas Exane decreased their price objective on shares of PepsiCo from $195.00 to $183.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, July 8th. Evercore set a $150.00 target price on PepsiCo in a report on Thursday, July 9th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group lowered their price target on PepsiCo from $162.00 to $152.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, July 10th. Seven 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. According to MarketBeat.com, PepsiCo presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $157.90.

PepsiCo Company 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.