Rep. Julie Johnson Sells PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) Stock

Key Points

• Representative Julie Johnson sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in shares of PepsiCo, Inc. on August 14th, as disclosed in a filing on September 11th.
• PepsiCo reported strong quarterly earnings with $2.12 EPS, surpassing estimates, and revenue of $22.73 billion, which also exceeded expectations.
• The company declared a quarterly dividend of $1.4225 per share, with an annualized dividend yield of 4.0% and a dividend payout ratio of 103.64%.

Representative Julie Johnson (D-Texas) recently sold shares of PepsiCo, Inc. NASDAQ: PEP. In a filing disclosed on September 11th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in PepsiCo stock on August 14th. The trade occurred in the Representative's "CHASE BROKERAGE ACCOUNT (3935)" account.

Representative Julie Johnson also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of McDonald's NYSE: MCD on 8/14/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Eli Lilly and Company NYSE: LLY on 8/14/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. NYSE: AJG on 8/14/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Parker-Hannifin NYSE: PH on 8/14/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Charles Schwab NYSE: SCHW on 8/14/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Fidelity National Information Services NYSE: FIS on 8/14/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of ConocoPhillips NYSE: COP on 8/14/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Home Depot NYSE: HD on 8/14/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Dover NYSE: DOV on 8/14/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of UnitedHealth Group NYSE: UNH on 8/14/2025.

PepsiCo Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ PEP traded down $0.70 during trading on Friday, reaching $143.53. 5,713,041 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 8,092,407. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $143.81 and a 200-day simple moving average of $140.44. The company has a quick ratio of 0.60, a current ratio of 0.78 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.12. The stock has a market capitalization of $196.50 billion, a PE ratio of 26.14, a P/E/G ratio of 3.63 and a beta of 0.46. PepsiCo, Inc. has a 52-week low of $127.60 and a 52-week high of $179.43.

PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 17th. The company reported $2.12 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $2.03 by $0.09. The firm had revenue of $22.73 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $22.28 billion. PepsiCo had a net margin of 8.23% and a return on equity of 57.81%. The business's quarterly revenue was up 1.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $2.28 EPS. PepsiCo has set its FY 2025 guidance at 8.038-8.038 EPS. Equities research analysts anticipate that PepsiCo, Inc. will post 8.3 earnings per share for the current year.

PepsiCo Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 30th. Stockholders of record on Friday, September 5th will be issued a dividend of $1.4225 per share. This represents a $5.69 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, September 5th. PepsiCo's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 103.64%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of analysts have recently issued reports on PEP shares. Wells Fargo & Company raised their price target on shares of PepsiCo from $140.00 to $154.00 and gave the company an "equal weight" rating in a report on Friday, July 18th. UBS Group lowered their price objective on shares of PepsiCo from $175.00 to $170.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday. Cowen reiterated a "hold" rating on shares of PepsiCo in a research note on Thursday, July 17th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reiterated a "buy" rating on shares of PepsiCo in a research note on Thursday, July 17th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated a "sector perform" rating and issued a $146.00 price objective on shares of PepsiCo in a research note on Wednesday, September 3rd. Four analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, fourteen have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, PepsiCo currently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $158.67.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On PepsiCo

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. JSF Financial LLC raised its stake in PepsiCo by 3.8% during the 2nd quarter. JSF Financial LLC now owns 1,897 shares of the company's stock worth $250,000 after acquiring an additional 69 shares during the period. Legacy Financial Group LLC raised its position in shares of PepsiCo by 4.9% during the first quarter. Legacy Financial Group LLC now owns 1,514 shares of the company's stock valued at $227,000 after buying an additional 71 shares during the last quarter. Binnacle Investments Inc raised its position in shares of PepsiCo by 33.2% during the second quarter. Binnacle Investments Inc now owns 285 shares of the company's stock valued at $38,000 after buying an additional 71 shares during the last quarter. Dogwood Wealth Management LLC raised its position in shares of PepsiCo by 15.4% during the second quarter. Dogwood Wealth Management LLC now owns 539 shares of the company's stock valued at $73,000 after buying an additional 72 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Weaver Consulting Group raised its position in shares of PepsiCo by 2.9% during the second quarter. Weaver Consulting Group now owns 2,581 shares of the company's stock valued at $341,000 after buying an additional 72 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 73.07% of the company's stock.

About Representative Johnson

Julie Johnson (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Texas' 32nd Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2025. Her current term ends on January 3, 2027. Johnson (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 32nd Congressional District. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024. Julie Johnson earned a B.A. in history and government from the University of Texas at Austin in 1987 and a J.D. from the University of Houston Law Center in 1991. Johnson's career experience includes working as an attorney.

PepsiCo Company Profile

PepsiCo, Inc engages in the manufacture, marketing, distribution, and sale of various beverages and convenient foods worldwide. The company operates through seven segments: Frito-Lay North America; Quaker Foods North America; PepsiCo Beverages North America; Latin America; Europe; Africa, Middle East and South Asia; and Asia Pacific, Australia and New Zealand and China Region.

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