Bradley Foster & Sargent Inc. CT Sells 10,924 Shares of PepsiCo, Inc. $PEP

Bradley Foster & Sargent Inc. CT trimmed its position in shares of PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) by 2.4% in the 3rd quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm owned 441,712 shares of the company’s stock after selling 10,924 shares during the quarter. Bradley Foster & Sargent Inc. CT’s holdings in PepsiCo were worth $62,034,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

A number of other hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Three Bridge Wealth Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of PepsiCo by 1.8% in the third quarter. Three Bridge Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 3,870 shares of the company’s stock worth $544,000 after buying an additional 68 shares in the last quarter. Facet Wealth Inc. grew its stake in shares of PepsiCo by 3.2% in the third quarter. Facet Wealth Inc. now owns 2,221 shares of the company’s stock worth $312,000 after purchasing an additional 69 shares during the last quarter. Hudock Inc. increased its position in PepsiCo by 1.0% during the 3rd quarter. Hudock Inc. now owns 7,079 shares of the company’s stock valued at $994,000 after purchasing an additional 70 shares during the period. Delta Asset Management LLC TN raised its position in shares of PepsiCo by 0.6% in the 3rd quarter. Delta Asset Management LLC TN now owns 11,000 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,545,000 after acquiring an additional 70 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Westside Investment Management Inc. lifted its position in PepsiCo by 2.8% during the 3rd quarter. Westside Investment Management Inc. now owns 2,602 shares of the company’s stock valued at $366,000 after acquiring an additional 70 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 73.07% of the company’s stock.

PepsiCo Price Performance

Shares of PEP stock opened at $169.54 on Wednesday. The company has a current ratio of 0.85, a quick ratio of 0.67 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.06. PepsiCo, Inc. has a twelve month low of $127.60 and a twelve month high of $171.48. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $151.97 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $148.37. The stock has a market capitalization of $231.70 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 28.26, a P/E/G ratio of 3.23 and a beta of 0.40.

PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Monday, February 2nd. The company reported $2.26 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.24 by $0.02. The business had revenue of $29.34 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $28.96 billion. PepsiCo had a net margin of 8.77% and a return on equity of 57.92%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 5.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $1.96 EPS. On average, analysts predict that PepsiCo, Inc. will post 8.3 EPS for the current fiscal year.

PepsiCo announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a share buyback program on Tuesday, February 3rd that allows the company to buyback $10.00 billion in outstanding shares. This buyback authorization allows the company to reacquire up to 4.7% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are typically a sign that the company’s board believes its shares are undervalued.

PepsiCo Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Shareholders of record on Friday, March 6th will be given a dividend of $1.4225 per share. This represents a $5.69 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.4%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, March 6th. PepsiCo’s dividend payout ratio is presently 94.83%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities research analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of PepsiCo in a research report on Friday, January 9th. Barclays raised their target price on PepsiCo from $148.00 to $160.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Wednesday, February 4th. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of PepsiCo from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, December 27th. BNP Paribas Exane set a $191.00 price target on PepsiCo in a research note on Wednesday, February 4th. Finally, Evercore increased their price target on PepsiCo from $152.00 to $165.00 in a research note on Wednesday, February 4th. Eight equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, PepsiCo has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $168.00.

Trending Headlines about PepsiCo

Here are the key news stories impacting PepsiCo this week:

• Positive Sentiment: PepsiCo raised its dividend again, marking another consecutive annual increase and highlighting its reliable cash-return profile — a key reason income-focused investors favor PEP. PepsiCo raises dividend again to extend legendary streak
• Positive Sentiment: TD Cowen and other outlets have nudged price targets higher (e.g., to $165), reflecting confidence in PepsiCo’s turnaround color and 2026 outlook — analyst support can underpin near-term share strength. TD Cowen Lifts PT on PepsiCo (PEP) to $165 From $162 – Here’s Why
• Positive Sentiment: PepsiCo is pushing into functional snacks and beverages (health-forward formats) as a growth engine beyond traditional categories — this strategic shift could improve margins and address faster-growing consumer segments. Can Functional Snacks and Drinks Power PepsiCo’s Next Leg Up?
• Positive Sentiment: Branded collaborations and NPD (e.g., JACK LINK’S x DORITOS Nacho Cheese beef jerky and new limited-edition flavors) expand snack formats and licensing upside, helping top-line innovation and brand engagement. JACK LINK’S® AND PEPSICO® FOODS LAUNCH DORITOS® NACHO CHEESE FLAVORED BEEF JERKY AND MEAT STICKS
• Neutral Sentiment: PepsiCo tied regenerative farming research (partnering with National Geographic) to its branded snacks strategy — positive for sustainability positioning but a longer‑term, indirect economic impact. PepsiCo Ties Regenerative Farming Push To New Growth In Branded Snacks
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation write-ups are mixed: some pieces examine whether recent share gains make PEP attractive or expensive today — these analyses may temper momentum if investors conclude shares are fairly priced. Is PepsiCo (PEP) Pricing Look Attractive After Recent Share Price Strength
• Negative Sentiment: PepsiCo has underperformed the Nasdaq over the past year, a reminder that cyclical and growth peers have outpaced PEP — this relative underperformance may limit multiple expansion until growth accelerates. Is PepsiCo Stock Underperforming the Nasdaq?

About PepsiCo

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.