PepsiCo (PEP) News Today

PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) shares are rising today on stronger-than-expected Q2 results, reaffirmed guidance and a wave of analyst price‐target increases. Investors are also watching product innovation and strategic moves as the snack and beverage giant navigates cost pressures and sluggish North American volumes.

• Positive Sentiment: Beats Q2 estimates and reaffirms FY2025 guidance, sparking a premarket jump. PEP Trading 6.6% Higher After Strong Earnings
• Positive Sentiment: Citigroup raises price target to $168 with a Buy rating, signaling ~17% upside. Stock Price Expected to Rise, Citigroup Analyst Says
• Positive Sentiment: Morgan Stanley lifts target to $165 and maintains Equal Weight as valuation remains attractive. Given New $165.00 Price Target at Morgan Stanley
• Positive Sentiment: Healthy snacks portfolio now $2 billion and no-sugar and energy drinks are gaining momentum ahead of a protein beverage launch. Healthy Snacks Portfolio Thrives
• Neutral Sentiment: Plans to rebrand Lay’s and Tostitos without artificial dyes or flavors later this year to meet shifting consumer preferences. Rebrand Lay's, Tostitos Without Artificial Dyes, Flavors
• Neutral Sentiment: Introduces limited‐edition Pepsi x Samii Ryan fashion collection, expanding brand engagement beyond food and beverage. Announced a New Limited-Edition Fashion Collection
• Neutral Sentiment: Tagged as a top Water and Grocery sector watchlist stock by MarketBeat’s screener tools. Water Stocks to Add to Your Watchlist and Best Grocery Stocks to Watch Today
• Negative Sentiment: North American Foods segment saw flat to declining volumes, reflecting lingering consumer headwinds. Better-than-Expected Q2 Despite Sluggish North American Sales
• Negative Sentiment: Higher supply chain costs and tariffs prompting plant closures as the company doubles down on productivity initiatives. Streamline Operations Amid Higher Supply Chain Costs