PepsiCo (PEP) is struggling despite being in a strong sector, with a -5% YTD performance and flat revenue growth since 2024. The company's high prices have hurt volumes, though it offers an attractive 3.75% dividend and a forward PE ratio of 17.46. PEP is addressing issues by shifting to healthier products and improving value without cutting prices, aiming for stable revenues.
The stock market has sold off sharply this year, with the S&P 500 (^GSPC 1.81%) recently down about 10% since 2025 began. While stock market sell-offs can be tough to stomach, there is a silver lining to downturns.
Coca-Cola (KO -4.52%) and PepsiCo (PEP -3.18%) have a long-standing rivalry as each has battled for the hearts, minds, and wallets of consumers. The heated competition has been intense over the last few decades as they engaged in the cola wars.
Like an open can of soda left out overnight, PepsiCo (PEP -3.18%) stock has lost its fizz lately -- it's down by about 15% over the past year at the time of this writing. Though it has delivered consistent earnings growth, the combination of muted guidance for the year ahead and rising uncertainties about the outlook for the U.S. economy are weighing on the beverages and packaged foods giant.
PepsiCo (PEP) closed the most recent trading day at $151.39, moving +1.52% from the previous trading session.
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PEP struggles with a weak QFNA segment and North American market but may grow through effective cost management, global reach, strategic execution and industry strength.
PepsiCo (PEP 0.68%) is often considered a resilient stock for long-term investors. It's one of the world's largest beverage and packaged food makers, it consistently buys back its own shares, and it's raised its dividend annually for 52 consecutive years.
If you like boring companies that reward you well for sticking around, you'll love high-yield Dividend King and consumer staples giant PepsiCo (PEP -0.26%). It is out of favor on Wall Street right now, but it is actively working to get its business back on track.
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PepsiCo's NASDAQ: PEP nearly-$2-billion purchase of prebiotic soda maker Poppi is a reminder of the value consumers place on their beverages of choice. While Poppi has built its brand as a gut health-friendly drink, even more traditional sodas and energy drinks may be having a moment.