PepsiCo, Inc. $PEP Shares Bought by Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft FI

Key Points

• Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft FI increased its PepsiCo stake by 15.1% in the second quarter, adding 61,689 shares to own 470,767 shares valued at approximately $63.7 million. Institutional investors collectively hold 73.07% of PepsiCo’s stock.
• PepsiCo exceeded quarterly expectations with $2.20 in earnings per share and $24.18 billion in revenue, up 6.4% year over year. The company forecasts fiscal 2026 EPS of $8.55–$8.71.
• PepsiCo announced a quarterly dividend of $1.48, equivalent to $5.92 annually and a 4.1% yield, while analysts maintain a consensus “Hold” rating with a $157.90 price target.

Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft FI grew its position in shares of PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP - Free Report) by 15.1% during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 470,767 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 61,689 shares during the quarter. PepsiCo makes up about 1.3% of Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft FI's holdings, making the stock its 27th largest position. Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft FI's holdings in PepsiCo were worth $63,742,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in PEP. Evergreen Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of PepsiCo in the first quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Gunpowder Capital Management LLC dba Oliver Wealth Management purchased a new stake in PepsiCo in the 4th quarter valued at $26,000. Swiss RE Ltd. acquired a new stake in PepsiCo during the 4th quarter worth $28,000. Atlatl Advisers LLC acquired a new position in PepsiCo in the second quarter valued at $31,000. Finally, Imprint Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in shares of PepsiCo in the third quarter valued at about $31,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 73.07% of the company's stock.

Trending Headlines about PepsiCo

Here are the key news stories impacting PepsiCo this week:

• Positive Sentiment: PepsiCo’s international business is approaching $40 billion in annual revenue, supported by overseas volume growth, market-share gains and continued investment. A greater contribution from international markets could diversify growth beyond the mature U.S. business. Is PepsiCo's Growth Story Becoming More Internationally Focused?
• Positive Sentiment: PepsiCo is reportedly considering Iraq as a potential Middle East manufacturing hub. Such an investment could improve regional production and distribution, although the project remains prospective. Will Iraq become PepsiCo’s Next Middle East Manufacturing Hub?
• Positive Sentiment: Several dividend-investing articles continue to present PepsiCo as a long-term income and defensive consumer-staples holding. That supports demand from investors seeking reliable cash distributions, particularly while interest rates remain elevated. 3 Dividend Stocks to Buy Before August Ends and Hold for Life
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts collectively rate PepsiCo “Hold,” suggesting the stock’s valuation and dependable dividend are balanced against limited near-term growth and execution risks. PepsiCo Receives Consensus Recommendation of Hold
• Negative Sentiment: India’s food-safety regulator issued notices to major food companies, including PepsiCo, over alleged misleading advertising and labeling claims. The developments could bring compliance costs, reputational concerns or product changes. Food Safety Regulator Notices Major Food Companies
• Negative Sentiment: Consumers are shifting toward healthier and lower-sugar beverages, increasing competition from brands such as Olipop. PepsiCo’s acquisition of Poppi gives it exposure to the trend, but the transition could pressure traditional soda demand and require greater innovation spending. How Olipop Is Beating Big Soda at Its Own Game

PepsiCo Price Performance

PepsiCo stock opened at $144.67 on Tuesday. The company has a market cap of $197.46 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.96, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.15 and a beta of 0.35. PepsiCo, Inc. has a one year low of $133.73 and a one year high of $171.48. The business has a fifty day moving average of $139.99 and a two-hundred day moving average of $150.13. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.91, a quick ratio of 0.74 and a current ratio of 0.93.

PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP - Get Free Report) last posted 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. 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 analysts' expectations of $23.95 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $0.92 EPS. The business'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. As a group, analysts predict that PepsiCo, Inc. will post 8.57 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

PepsiCo Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced 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. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, September 4th. This represents a $5.92 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.1%. PepsiCo's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 77.59%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of equities analysts recently issued reports on the company. Sanford C. Bernstein set a $134.00 price target on PepsiCo in a report on Friday, July 10th. UBS Group set a $159.00 price objective on PepsiCo in a research report on Thursday, July 9th. BNP Paribas Exane dropped their target price on PepsiCo from $195.00 to $183.00 and set an "outperform" rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, July 8th. TD Cowen cut their price target on PepsiCo from $150.00 to $145.00 and set a "hold" rating for the company in a research note on Friday, July 10th. Finally, Evercore set a $150.00 price target on PepsiCo in a report on Thursday, July 9th. Seven investment 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's stock. According to MarketBeat, PepsiCo currently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and a consensus target price of $157.90.

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 shares were sold at an average price of $139.54, for a total transaction 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. This trade represents a 3.73% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Insiders own 0.12% of the company's stock.

About PepsiCo

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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