Americana Partners LLC Buys 4,696 Shares of PepsiCo, Inc. $PEP

Americana Partners LLC grew its stake in PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) by 4.0% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 122,629 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 4,696 shares during the quarter. Americana Partners LLC’s holdings in PepsiCo were worth $15,540,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Evergreen Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of PepsiCo in the 1st quarter valued at $25,000. Montgomery Financial Services LLC purchased a new stake in PepsiCo during the second quarter worth $25,000. Atlatl Advisers LLC acquired a new stake in PepsiCo during the second quarter valued at $31,000. Osterweis Capital Management Inc. acquired a new stake in PepsiCo during the second quarter valued at $31,000. Finally, Kilter Group LLC purchased a new position in PepsiCo in the second quarter valued at $33,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 73.07% of the company’s stock.

Insider Activity

In other PepsiCo news, CEO Ramon Laguarta sold 30,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, October 21st. The shares were sold at an average price of $135.13, for a total value of $4,053,900.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 491,645 shares in the company, valued at approximately $66,435,988.85. This represents a 5.75% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, Director Robert Pohlad acquired 184,646 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, October 14th. The stock was acquired at an average price of $128.28 per share, with a total value of $23,686,388.88. Following the acquisition, the director owned 433,009 shares in the company, valued at $55,546,394.52. The trade was a 74.35% increase in their position. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. 0.12% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several analysts have commented on PEP shares. Morgan Stanley set a $145.00 price objective on PepsiCo in a report on Friday, October 9th. TD Cowen reduced their target price on PepsiCo from $145.00 to $133.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, September 28th. Barclays reduced their target price on PepsiCo from $133.00 to $126.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, October 12th. The Goldman Sachs Group reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $165.00 target price on shares of PepsiCo in a research report on Thursday, October 8th. Finally, UBS Group dropped their price target on shares of PepsiCo from $159.00 to $145.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, October 2nd. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, four have assigned a Buy rating, fourteen have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $143.28.

PepsiCo Trading Up 2.7%

Shares of PEP opened at $137.34 on Friday. PepsiCo, Inc. has a 52-week low of $123.47 and a 52-week high of $171.48. The company has a quick ratio of 0.76, a current ratio of 0.94 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.90. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $133.49 and its two-hundred day moving average is $145.87. The stock has a market cap of $187.16 billion, a PE ratio of 15.91, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.00 and a beta of 0.35.

PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, October 7th. The company reported $2.34 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.29 by $0.05. The business had revenue of $25.27 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $24.95 billion. PepsiCo had a net margin of 11.09% and a return on equity of 53.08%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $2.29 earnings per share. Research analysts forecast that PepsiCo, Inc. will post 8.39 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Key Stories Impacting PepsiCo

Here are the key news stories impacting PepsiCo this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Quarterly results exceeded expectations. Third-quarter revenue rose 5.6% year over year to $25.27 billion, topping consensus, while core earnings per share of $2.34 also beat estimates. Organic revenue growth accelerated to 3.1%. Why PepsiCo (PEP) Stock Is Up Today
• Positive Sentiment: Operating trends showed improvement. PepsiCo reported organic volume growth across global beverages and convenient foods, broad strength in international markets, and sequential improvement in North American foods. Its updated outlook calls for approximately 6% net revenue growth and about 3% organic revenue growth in 2026. Why PepsiCo (PEP) Stock Is Up Today
• Positive Sentiment: Income appeal remains a supporting factor. Analysts and investment commentary continue to highlight PepsiCo’s dividend, which offers a yield above 4%, as well as the defensive nature of its combined beverage-and-snacks portfolio. Why Is PepsiCo Stock Falling, and Is It a Buying Opportunity?
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation and positioning could attract buyers. PEP trades well below its 52-week high, and the median analyst price target cited is $168 versus a recent share price near $137. However, institutional ownership data showed both significant additions and reductions, indicating mixed conviction.
• Negative Sentiment: Profit guidance was reduced. PepsiCo cut its 2026 core constant-currency EPS growth forecast to 1%–2%, down from the low end of its prior 4%–6% range. The downgrade reflects continuing pressure on margins and profitability despite firmer revenue expectations. PepsiCo stock outlook cut as North American reset deepens
• Negative Sentiment: North America remains the key risk. PepsiCo has cut prices by as much as 15% to win back price-sensitive consumers, raising questions about pricing power and future margins. The stock also remains below its 200-day moving average, reflecting investors’ caution about the recovery.

PepsiCo Company Profile

PepsiCo, Inc (NASDAQ:PEP) is a global food and beverage company whose portfolio includes Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Gatorade, Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, Quaker, Tostitos, Fritos, and SodaStream. Its products span carbonated soft drinks, sports and energy beverages, bottled water, juices, convenient foods, snacks, and other packaged food offerings.

The company sells products through retail stores, restaurants, food-service providers, e-commerce platforms, and other distribution channels. PepsiCo serves consumers in North America and international markets across Latin America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.