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PepsiCo (PEP) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$138.84 -1.95 (-1.39%)
Closing price 10/8/2025 04:00 PM Eastern
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$139.05 +0.21 (+0.15%)
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PepsiCo - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

Consensus Rating

Sell
2
Hold
15
Buy
4

Based on 21 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for PepsiCo in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 21 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 15 have given a hold rating, and 4 have given a buy rating for PEP.

Consensus Price Target

$158.13
13.89% Upside
According to the 21 analysts' twelve-month price targets for PepsiCo, the average price target is $158.13. The highest price target for PEP is $178.00, while the lowest price target for PEP is $140.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 13.89% from the current price of $138.84.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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PEP Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
10/9/24 to 10/9/25
1 Month Ago
9/9/24 to 9/9/25
3 Months Ago
7/11/24 to 7/11/25
1 Year Ago
10/10/23 to 10/9/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
4 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
Hold
15 Hold rating(s)
14 Hold rating(s)
14 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
Sell
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$158.13$158.60$158.19$184.79
Forecasted Upside13.89% Upside10.83% Upside16.95% Upside7.10% Upside
Consensus RatingHoldHoldHoldHold

PEP Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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PEP Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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PepsiCo Stock vs. The Competition

TypePepsiCoConsumer Staples CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.10
2.15
2.51
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside13.89% Upside106.68% Upside170.76% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
10/6/2025BNP Paribas Exane
0 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetNeutral$152.00 ➝ $150.00+6.33%
10/6/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
2 of 5 stars
Andrea Teixeira
Andrea Teixeira
Not Rated
Lower TargetNeutral$157.00 ➝ $151.00+6.35%
10/3/2025Barclays
3 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingCautious
9/27/2025Weiss Ratings
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 Reiterated RatingHold (C-)
9/25/2025Wells Fargo & Company
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Lower TargetEqual Weight$154.00 ➝ $150.00+5.51%
9/25/2025Citigroup
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Lower TargetBuy$168.00 ➝ $165.00+16.06%
9/15/2025Royal Bank Of Canada
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Lower TargetSector Perform$146.00 ➝ $145.00+2.96%
9/11/2025UBS Group
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Lower TargetBuy$175.00 ➝ $170.00+17.92%
7/18/2025Morgan Stanley
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Boost TargetEqual Weight$153.00 ➝ $165.00+13.45%
7/17/2025Cowen
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 Reiterated RatingHold
7/17/2025Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Reiterated RatingBuy
7/11/2025Bank of America
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Lower TargetNeutral$150.00 ➝ $145.00+6.55%
5/9/2025Dbs Bank
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DowngradeStrong-BuyHold
4/24/2025Evercore ISI
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Set Target$140.00+3.47%
3/12/2025Jefferies Financial Group
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DowngradeBuyHold$171.00 ➝ $170.00+11.60%
2/7/2025CICC Research
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Reiterated RatingOutperformMarket Perform
2/4/2025HSBC
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 Lower TargetHold$186.00 ➝ $170.00+18.07%
2/4/2025BNP Paribas
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 Lower TargetNeutral$162.00 ➝ $160.00+11.13%
1/8/2025TD Cowen
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Lower TargetHold$183.00 ➝ $160.00+9.93%
1/7/2025Piper Sandler
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 Initiated CoverageOverweight$171.00+16.91%
10/10/2024Redburn Atlantic
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UpgradeStrong Sell
10/10/2024Hsbc Global Res
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UpgradeHold
7/19/2024DZ Bank
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 DowngradeBuyHold$183.00+7.41%
4/23/2024Wedbush
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 Reiterated RatingOutperform$195.00+10.51%
4/3/2024Argus
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 DowngradeBuyHold

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Should I Buy PepsiCo Stock? PEP Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Sunday, October 5, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these PepsiCo pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

PepsiCo
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in PepsiCo:

  • The current stock price is around $142, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in a well-established company.
  • PepsiCo has a strong market presence with diverse product offerings across beverages and convenient foods, which can help mitigate risks associated with market fluctuations.
  • The company reported a quarterly revenue increase, indicating growth potential and resilience in its business model.
  • PepsiCo has a solid dividend yield of approximately 4.0%, providing a steady income stream for investors, which is particularly attractive in uncertain market conditions.
  • Analysts have given a consensus rating of "Hold," suggesting that while there may not be immediate growth, the stock is stable and could be a safe investment.

PepsiCo
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in PepsiCo for these reasons:

  • Recent price target reductions by several analysts indicate a cautious outlook on the stock's short-term performance.
  • The company's payout ratio is over 100%, which means it is paying out more in dividends than it earns, raising concerns about sustainability.
  • PepsiCo's stock has shown volatility, with a 12-month high of $177.50 and a low of $127.60, suggesting potential risks for investors.
  • With a beta of 0.46, the stock is less volatile than the market, which may limit growth potential compared to higher-risk investments.
  • Four analysts have rated the stock as a "Buy," but the majority have issued "Hold" ratings, indicating a lack of strong bullish sentiment among experts.

PEP Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 21 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for PepsiCo is $158.13, with a high forecast of $178.00 and a low forecast of $140.00.

21 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for PepsiCo in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 15 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" PEP shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in PEP, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, PepsiCo's stock has a predicted upside of 13.89% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Analysts like PepsiCo less than other "consumer staples" companies. The consensus rating score for PepsiCo is 2.10 while the average consensus rating score for "consumer staples" companies is 2.15. Learn more on how PEP compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:PEP) was last updated on 10/9/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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