W1M Asset Management Ltd Invests $1.02 Million in PepsiCo, Inc. $PEP

W1M Asset Management Ltd bought a new position in shares of PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm bought 7,517 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,018,000.

Several other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Evergreen Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in PepsiCo in the 1st quarter worth approximately $25,000. Gunpowder Capital Management LLC dba Oliver Wealth Management purchased a new position in shares of PepsiCo during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Swiss RE Ltd. acquired a new position in shares of PepsiCo in the 4th quarter valued at $28,000. Networth Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in PepsiCo by 2,857.1% during the first quarter. Networth Advisors LLC now owns 207 shares of the company’s stock worth $32,000 after buying an additional 200 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Vermillion Wealth Management Inc. boosted its holdings in PepsiCo by 99.1% during the first quarter. Vermillion Wealth Management Inc. now owns 217 shares of the company’s stock worth $34,000 after buying an additional 108 shares in the last quarter. 73.07% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insider Activity

In other news, EVP David Flavell sold 2,900 shares of PepsiCo stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, July 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $139.54, for a total value of $404,666.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 74,825 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $10,441,080.50. The trade was a 3.73% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. 0.12% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

PepsiCo Stock Up 1.0%

PEP stock opened at $141.07 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $192.55 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.49, a P/E/G ratio of 3.07 and a beta of 0.35. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $139.86 and a 200-day simple moving average of $149.51. 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, Inc. has a 52 week low of $133.73 and a 52 week high of $171.48.

PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 9th. The company reported $2.20 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.19 by $0.01. PepsiCo had a net margin of 10.78% and a return on equity of 54.63%. The firm had revenue of $24.18 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $23.95 billion. During the same period last year, the company posted $0.92 EPS. PepsiCo’s quarterly revenue was up 6.4% compared to the same quarter last year. PepsiCo has set its FY 2026 guidance at 8.550-8.710 EPS. Equities analysts forecast that PepsiCo, Inc. will post 8.57 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

PepsiCo Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Stockholders of record on Friday, September 4th will be given a $1.48 dividend. This represents a $5.92 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.2%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, September 4th. PepsiCo’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 77.59%.

PepsiCo News Roundup

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?

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research analysts have weighed in on PEP shares. Jefferies Financial Group cut their price objective on shares of PepsiCo from $162.00 to $152.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a report on Friday, July 10th. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of PepsiCo in a research note on Monday, July 6th. Morgan Stanley reduced their price target on PepsiCo from $180.00 to $160.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a report on Friday, July 10th. Bank of America dropped their price objective on PepsiCo from $173.00 to $164.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, June 25th. Finally, Barclays boosted their price objective on PepsiCo from $138.00 to $142.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 21st. Seven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $157.90.

PepsiCo 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.