Capitolis Liquid Global Markets LLC raised its position in PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP – Free Report) by 92.8% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 1,315,008 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 633,008 shares during the period. PepsiCo comprises 1.1% of Capitolis Liquid Global Markets LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 18th biggest position. Capitolis Liquid Global Markets LLC’s holdings in PepsiCo were worth $188,730,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in PEP. Swiss RE Ltd. acquired a new stake in shares of PepsiCo in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $28,000. MH & Associates Securities Management Corp ADV acquired a new stake in shares of PepsiCo in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Imprint Wealth LLC acquired a new stake in shares of PepsiCo in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $31,000. Mowery & Schoenfeld Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of PepsiCo in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $33,000. Finally, Evolution Wealth Management Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of PepsiCo by 47.8% in the 4th quarter. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. now owns 232 shares of the company’s stock valued at $33,000 after buying an additional 75 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 73.07% of the company’s stock.
PepsiCo Stock Down 3.1%
PEP opened at $141.59 on Thursday. PepsiCo, Inc. has a 1-year low of $127.60 and a 1-year high of $171.48. The stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $150.38 and its 200 day simple moving average is $152.36. The company has a current ratio of 0.90, a quick ratio of 0.72 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.98. The stock has a market cap of $193.52 billion, a PE ratio of 22.23, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.65 and a beta of 0.35.
PepsiCo Increases Dividend
The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, June 30th. Stockholders of record on Friday, June 5th will be issued a dividend of $1.48 per share. This is an increase from PepsiCo’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.42. This represents a $5.92 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.2%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, June 5th. PepsiCo’s payout ratio is 92.94%.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
Several equities research analysts have recently commented on the company. Piper Sandler cut their price objective on PepsiCo from $181.00 to $178.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Friday, June 12th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price objective on PepsiCo from $172.00 to $178.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, April 17th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft increased their price objective on PepsiCo from $169.00 to $173.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, April 17th. Wells Fargo & Company cut their price objective on PepsiCo from $160.00 to $150.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a report on Friday, June 5th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada dropped their price target on PepsiCo from $165.00 to $163.00 and set a “sector perform” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, April 9th. Eight equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $167.35.
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Key PepsiCo News
Here are the key news stories impacting PepsiCo this week:
- Positive Sentiment: PepsiCo highlighted its income appeal after announcing its 54th consecutive annual dividend increase, reinforcing the stock’s status as a defensive, yield-focused holding for investors. PepsiCo’s 3.9% Yield Is a Safe-Haven Masterclass
- Positive Sentiment: PepsiCo also debuted a new limited-edition soda, which may support near-term brand engagement and incremental sales. PepsiCo just debuted a new limited-edition soda that’s guaranteed to sell out
- Neutral Sentiment: PepsiCo’s sustainability chief, Jim Andrew, is slated to speak at an upcoming climate summit, keeping the company visible on ESG issues but with limited direct stock impact. Sustainability LIVE Announces Final Week to Register for The Leadership Summit
- Negative Sentiment: Piper Sandler lowered its price target on PepsiCo, which can weigh on sentiment by signaling more modest upside expectations for the shares. PepsiCo (PEP) Price Target Lowered at Piper Sandler. Here is Why
- Negative Sentiment: News that a senior PepsiCo marketing executive stepped down after 13 years may add a small amount of leadership uncertainty, though the impact appears limited. PepsiCo Senior Director Maneesha Khanna steps down after 13 years
PepsiCo 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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