PepsiCo

PEP

Market cap $207B

PepsiCo (PEP) is rated 'Hold' as its aggressive turnaround plan faces significant operational and financial headwinds, particularly in North America. PEP's growth strategy includes revitalizing core brands, scaling high-growth acquisitions like poppi, and launching protein and 'permissible' snacks, supported by cost restructuring. Risks include volume declines, costly execution, rising leverage, declining cash flow, and a premium valuation vulnerable to setbacks if the turnaround falters.

PepsiCo (PEP 1.78%) has lost around 25% of its value since hitting its five-year high. United Parcel Group (UPS 0.94%) is off its five-year high by roughly 60%.

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PepsiCo remains a long-term favorite, but current headwinds and macro uncertainty justify maintaining a Hold rating for now. PepsiCo's recent earnings beat estimates, yet declining gross and operating profits signal ongoing challenges in its turnaround strategy. Strategic moves—like acquiring Walmart's CFO, increasing its Celsius stake, and cost-saving initiatives—position PepsiCo for future growth.

Shares of PepsiCo (PEP -0.77%) popped 4.2% on Thursday in response to the company's third-quarter fiscal 2025 results. The stock continued to climb on Friday despite a brutal sell-off in the S&P 500.

PEP jumps after reporting strong Q3 results as pricing gains, global demand and innovation fuel bullish investor sentiment.

PepsiCo beat analyst estimates in the most recent quarter, with modest revenue growth but declining EPS and margin compression. Management guides for low single-digit revenue growth in 2025, emphasizing cost optimization and continued shareholder returns via dividends and buybacks. Dividend discount models suggest fair value between $104 and $155, with PEP appearing attractively priced versus industry peers, based on a set of price multiples.

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