Beacon Investment Advisory Services Inc. Purchases 8,374 Shares of PepsiCo, Inc. $PEP

Key Points

• Beacon Investment Advisory Services increased its PepsiCo stake by 17.3% in the second quarter, purchasing 8,374 shares and bringing its holdings to 56,650 shares valued at approximately $7.67 million. Institutional investors collectively own 73.07% of PepsiCo.
• PepsiCo reported quarterly revenue of $24.18 billion and EPS of $2.20, slightly exceeding analyst expectations, while revenue grew 6.4% year over year. The company guided to fiscal 2026 EPS of $8.55–$8.71.
• PepsiCo declared a quarterly dividend of $1.48, equivalent to an annualized $5.92 and a 4.3% yield. Analysts maintain a consensus “Hold” rating with an average price target of $157.90, compared with shares trading near $139.

Beacon Investment Advisory Services Inc. raised its position in shares of PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP - Free Report) by 17.3% in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 56,650 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 8,374 shares during the period. Beacon Investment Advisory Services Inc.'s holdings in PepsiCo were worth $7,670,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other large investors have also recently modified their holdings of PEP. Evergreen Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of PepsiCo during the 1st quarter worth $25,000. Gunpowder Capital Management LLC dba Oliver Wealth Management acquired a new position in PepsiCo during the fourth quarter worth about $26,000. Swiss RE Ltd. bought a new position in shares of PepsiCo in the fourth quarter worth about $28,000. Imprint Wealth LLC acquired a new stake in shares of PepsiCo in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $31,000. Finally, Networth Advisors LLC grew its holdings in shares of PepsiCo by 2,857.1% during the 1st quarter. Networth Advisors LLC now owns 207 shares of the company's stock valued at $32,000 after purchasing an additional 200 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 73.07% of the company's stock.

PepsiCo Trading Up 0.4%

PEP opened at $139.02 on Friday. PepsiCo, Inc. has a twelve month low of $133.73 and a twelve month high of $171.48. The company has a fifty day moving average of $140.48 and a 200-day moving average of $150.80. The stock has a market cap of $189.75 billion, a PE ratio of 18.22, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.04 and a beta of 0.35. 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 - Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Thursday, July 9th. The company reported $2.20 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.19 by $0.01. PepsiCo had a net margin of 10.78% and a return on equity of 54.63%. The business had revenue of $24.18 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $23.95 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $0.92 earnings per share. PepsiCo's revenue for the quarter was up 6.4% on a year-over-year basis. PepsiCo has set its FY 2026 guidance at 8.550-8.710 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts predict that PepsiCo, Inc. will post 8.57 EPS for the current 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 $1.48 dividend. This represents a $5.92 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.3%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, September 4th. PepsiCo's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 77.59%.

Insider Activity at PepsiCo

In related news, EVP David Flavell sold 2,900 shares of the business's stock in a transaction dated Monday, July 27th. The stock was 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 of the company's stock, valued at $10,441,080.50. The trade was a 3.73% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. 0.12% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities analysts recently commented on PEP shares. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $155.00 price objective on shares of PepsiCo in a research note on Friday, July 10th. Wells Fargo & Company lowered 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. Morgan Stanley dropped their price target on PepsiCo from $180.00 to $160.00 and set an "equal weight" rating for the company in a research note on Friday, July 10th. UBS Group set a $159.00 price objective on PepsiCo in a research report on Thursday, July 9th. Finally, Barclays upped their price objective on PepsiCo from $138.00 to $142.00 and gave the company an "equal weight" rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 21st. Seven analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of "Hold" and a consensus target price of $157.90.

Key PepsiCo News

Here are the key news stories impacting PepsiCo this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Valuation-focused analysis suggests PEP may be trading below its estimated intrinsic value based on discounted cash flow and traditional market multiples. The decline may have already lowered investor expectations, creating potential upside if execution improves. PepsiCo Stock Looks Reasonable As Shares Fell 16% In 3 Years
• Positive Sentiment: PepsiCo’s price-pack strategy is reportedly helping revive U.S. salty-snack volumes. Sustained volume improvement through late 2026 and into 2027 could support revenue growth and earnings momentum. Can PepsiCo's Price-Pack Strategy Successfully Boost Volumes in 2026?
• Positive Sentiment: Wall Street analysts remain moderately optimistic despite PEP’s underperformance versus the broader market. Its dividend yield above 4% and relatively modest valuation also make the shares appealing to income-oriented investors. Are Wall Street Analysts Predicting PepsiCo Stock Will Climb or Sink?
• Neutral Sentiment: PepsiCo is launching its Alvalle gazpacho brand in the United States, adding another product opportunity, although the near-term financial impact is likely limited. PepsiCo Launching Alvalle Gazpacho in U.S.
• Negative Sentiment: Commentary highlights PepsiCo’s weaker domestic sales and its lagging performance relative to Coca-Cola, reinforcing concerns that U.S. consumers may be resisting price increases or shifting spending. PepsiCo Lags Coca-Cola as Domestic Sales Stumble
• Negative Sentiment: PepsiCo’s dividend payout has approached 90% of free cash flow, raising questions about long-term dividend flexibility despite recent earnings acceleration. PepsiCo’s 90% Payout Ratio Looks Unsustainable
• Negative Sentiment: India’s food regulator will not extend the deadline for energy-drink labeling requirements affecting PepsiCo and other beverage makers, potentially increasing compliance costs or limiting marketing flexibility. FSSAI Won't Ease Energy Drink Label Deadline

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.

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