25,781 Shares in PepsiCo, Inc. $PEP Acquired by Tema Etfs LLC

Tema Etfs LLC purchased a new position in PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) during the third quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The fund purchased 25,781 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,621,000.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Warwick Investment Management Inc. grew its holdings in PepsiCo by 20.6% in the 3rd quarter. Warwick Investment Management Inc. now owns 2,406 shares of the company’s stock worth $338,000 after acquiring an additional 411 shares during the last quarter. Solidarity Wealth LLC bought a new stake in shares of PepsiCo in the third quarter worth about $2,190,000. Culbertson A N & Co. Inc. increased its stake in shares of PepsiCo by 1.7% during the third quarter. Culbertson A N & Co. Inc. now owns 69,787 shares of the company’s stock valued at $9,801,000 after buying an additional 1,160 shares during the period. Phillips Financial Management LLC bought a new position in shares of PepsiCo during the third quarter valued at approximately $237,000. Finally, Hemington Wealth Management lifted its holdings in PepsiCo by 75.6% in the third quarter. Hemington Wealth Management now owns 1,373 shares of the company’s stock worth $192,000 after buying an additional 591 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 73.07% of the company’s stock.

PepsiCo News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting PepsiCo this week:

• Positive Sentiment: PepsiCo announced partnerships with Siemens and NVIDIA to deploy AI-powered digital twins and other advanced analytics in plants and warehouses — a move that can lower operating costs, speed expansion planning, and improve supply-chain efficiency over time. PepsiCo teams up with Siemens and NVIDIA on AI and digital twin technology
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and commentary highlight that PEP’s valuation looks attractive relative to fundamentals — resilient brands and steady international growth underpin a constructive long‑term thesis despite near‑term volume and cost pressures. That framing supports bargain‑hunting demand. PepsiCo’s Stock Valuation Looks Attractive: Buy or Wait for Now?
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage notes PepsiCo edging higher after a multi‑day decline, reflecting technical bounce and short‑term positioning rather than new fundamental changes. PepsiCo edges higher after six straight declines
• Neutral Sentiment: Several pieces compare PepsiCo to Coca‑Cola and other defensive consumer names for 2026, useful context for investor allocation but not immediate catalysts. Coca‑Cola Vs Pepsi Stock: Which is the Better Investment for 2026?
• Negative Sentiment: Legal risk rose after the FTC unsealed data that has prompted a surge in price‑fixing litigation naming PepsiCo (and Walmart). New suits allege long‑running collusion in categories — potential exposure could increase legal costs, settlements or reputational drag depending on outcomes. PepsiCo and Walmart Face Price-Fixing Litigation Surge After FTC Unseals Data

PepsiCo Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:PEP opened at $139.91 on Monday. The business has a fifty day moving average price of $145.42 and a 200-day moving average price of $144.30. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.26, a current ratio of 0.91 and a quick ratio of 0.72. The company has a market capitalization of $191.30 billion, a PE ratio of 26.60, a PEG ratio of 4.58 and a beta of 0.42. PepsiCo, Inc. has a 1-year low of $127.60 and a 1-year high of $160.15.

PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, October 8th. The company reported $2.29 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.26 by $0.03. The business had revenue of $23.94 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $23.91 billion. PepsiCo had a net margin of 7.82% and a return on equity of 57.58%. PepsiCo’s revenue was up 2.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business earned $2.31 EPS. As a group, equities analysts expect that PepsiCo, Inc. will post 8.3 EPS for the current fiscal year.

PepsiCo Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, January 6th. Investors of record on Friday, December 5th were issued a $1.4225 dividend. This represents a $5.69 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.1%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, December 5th. PepsiCo’s payout ratio is presently 108.17%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of research analysts have weighed in on PEP shares. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upgraded PepsiCo from a “neutral” rating to an “overweight” rating and upped their target price for the stock from $151.00 to $164.00 in a report on Wednesday, December 10th. Citigroup upped their price target on PepsiCo from $165.00 to $170.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, December 17th. Piper Sandler raised their price objective on PepsiCo from $161.00 to $172.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, December 9th. HSBC upped their target price on shares of PepsiCo from $145.00 to $152.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, October 10th. Finally, DZ Bank raised shares of PepsiCo from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $167.00 price target for the company in a research report on Tuesday, October 21st. Eight equities research 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 company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $158.68.

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.