PepsiCo, Inc. $PEP Shares Acquired by ProShare Advisors LLC

ProShare Advisors LLC raised its stake in shares of PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) by 8.8% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 2,757,253 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 223,368 shares during the quarter. PepsiCo comprises 0.5% of ProShare Advisors LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 23rd biggest position. ProShare Advisors LLC owned 0.20% of PepsiCo worth $349,399,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of PEP. Evergreen Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of PepsiCo during the 1st quarter worth approximately $25,000. Montgomery Financial Services LLC bought a new stake in PepsiCo during the second quarter worth $25,000. Atlatl Advisers LLC purchased a new position in shares of PepsiCo in the second quarter worth about $31,000. Osterweis Capital Management Inc. purchased a new stake in PepsiCo in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $31,000. Finally, Kilter Group LLC purchased a new stake in shares of PepsiCo during the 2nd quarter valued at $33,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 73.07% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research analysts have commented on the stock. Sanford C. Bernstein restated a “market perform” rating on shares of PepsiCo in a report on Friday, October 9th. Barclays decreased their price objective on shares of PepsiCo from $133.00 to $126.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a report on Monday, October 12th. UBS Group cut their price target on PepsiCo from $159.00 to $145.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Friday, October 2nd. Freedom Broker upgraded shares of PepsiCo from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, October 10th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $165.00 target price on shares of PepsiCo in a report on Thursday, October 8th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, four have given a Buy rating, fourteen have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $143.28.

PepsiCo Stock Up 2.7%

Shares of NASDAQ PEP opened at $137.34 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 0.94, a quick ratio of 0.76 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.90. The company has a 50-day moving average of $133.49 and a 200 day moving average of $145.87. The stock has a market cap of $187.16 billion, a PE ratio of 17.25, a P/E/G ratio of 4.10 and a beta of 0.35. PepsiCo, Inc. has a 12-month low of $123.47 and a 12-month high of $171.48.

PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, October 7th. The company reported $2.34 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.29 by $0.05. PepsiCo had a return on equity of 53.08% and a net margin of 11.09%. The firm had revenue of $25.27 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $24.95 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $2.29 earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 5.6% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, sell-side analysts predict that PepsiCo, Inc. will post 8.39 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, CEO Ramon Laguarta sold 30,000 shares of PepsiCo stock in a transaction on Wednesday, October 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $135.13, for a total transaction of $4,053,900.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 491,645 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $66,435,988.85. The trade was a 5.75% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, Director Robert C. Pohlad bought 184,646 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, October 14th. The stock was purchased at an average price of $128.28 per share, with a total value of $23,686,388.88. Following the transaction, the director owned 433,009 shares in the company, valued at $55,546,394.52. The trade was a 74.35% increase in their position. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. 0.12% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

PepsiCo News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting PepsiCo this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Quarterly results exceeded expectations. Third-quarter revenue rose 5.6% year over year to $25.27 billion, topping consensus, while core earnings per share of $2.34 also beat estimates. Organic revenue growth accelerated to 3.1%. Why PepsiCo (PEP) Stock Is Up Today
• Positive Sentiment: Operating trends showed improvement. PepsiCo reported organic volume growth across global beverages and convenient foods, broad strength in international markets, and sequential improvement in North American foods. Its updated outlook calls for approximately 6% net revenue growth and about 3% organic revenue growth in 2026. Why PepsiCo (PEP) Stock Is Up Today
• Positive Sentiment: Income appeal remains a supporting factor. Analysts and investment commentary continue to highlight PepsiCo’s dividend, which offers a yield above 4%, as well as the defensive nature of its combined beverage-and-snacks portfolio. Why Is PepsiCo Stock Falling, and Is It a Buying Opportunity?
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation and positioning could attract buyers. PEP trades well below its 52-week high, and the median analyst price target cited is $168 versus a recent share price near $137. However, institutional ownership data showed both significant additions and reductions, indicating mixed conviction.
• Negative Sentiment: Profit guidance was reduced. PepsiCo cut its 2026 core constant-currency EPS growth forecast to 1%–2%, down from the low end of its prior 4%–6% range. The downgrade reflects continuing pressure on margins and profitability despite firmer revenue expectations. PepsiCo stock outlook cut as North American reset deepens
• Negative Sentiment: North America remains the key risk. PepsiCo has cut prices by as much as 15% to win back price-sensitive consumers, raising questions about pricing power and future margins. The stock also remains below its 200-day moving average, reflecting investors’ caution about the recovery.

About PepsiCo

PepsiCo, Inc (NASDAQ:PEP) is a global food and beverage company whose portfolio includes Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Gatorade, Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, Quaker, Tostitos, Fritos, and SodaStream. Its products span carbonated soft drinks, sports and energy beverages, bottled water, juices, convenient foods, snacks, and other packaged food offerings.

The company sells products through retail stores, restaurants, food-service providers, e-commerce platforms, and other distribution channels. PepsiCo serves consumers in North America and international markets across Latin America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.