Brady Martz Wealth Solutions LLC Lowers Holdings in PepsiCo, Inc. $PEP

Brady Martz Wealth Solutions LLC reduced its stake in shares of PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) by 45.0% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 6,093 shares of the company’s stock after selling 4,976 shares during the quarter. Brady Martz Wealth Solutions LLC’s holdings in PepsiCo were worth $874,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the company. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. purchased a new position in shares of PepsiCo during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $27,000. JCIC Asset Management Inc. purchased a new stake in PepsiCo during the third quarter worth $27,000. Imprint Wealth LLC acquired a new stake in PepsiCo during the third quarter valued at $31,000. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors LLC increased its holdings in PepsiCo by 667.7% in the third quarter. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors LLC now owns 238 shares of the company’s stock valued at $33,000 after buying an additional 207 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Strategic Advocates LLC acquired a new position in shares of PepsiCo in the third quarter worth about $33,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 73.07% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

PEP has been the topic of a number of analyst reports. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft dropped their target price on PepsiCo from $176.00 to $169.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday. TD Cowen increased their price target on PepsiCo from $162.00 to $165.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, February 20th. Jefferies Financial Group raised their price objective on PepsiCo from $163.00 to $164.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, December 9th. UBS Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $190.00 target price on shares of PepsiCo in a research note on Wednesday, February 4th. Finally, Citigroup increased their target price on PepsiCo from $170.00 to $182.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 4th. Eight investment 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. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $169.00.

PepsiCo Price Performance

NASDAQ:PEP opened at $155.29 on Wednesday. The firm has a market cap of $212.27 billion, a P/E ratio of 25.88, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.00 and a beta of 0.39. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $159.25 and a two-hundred day moving average of $150.33. PepsiCo, Inc. has a 12 month low of $127.60 and a 12 month high of $171.48. 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 (NASDAQ:PEP) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Monday, February 2nd. The company reported $2.26 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.24 by $0.02. PepsiCo had a return on equity of 57.92% and a net margin of 8.77%.The firm had revenue of $29.34 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $28.96 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $1.96 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 5.6% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts expect that PepsiCo, Inc. will post 8.3 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

PepsiCo announced that its Board of Directors has initiated a stock repurchase plan on Tuesday, February 3rd that allows the company to buyback $10.00 billion in shares. This buyback authorization allows the company to buy up to 4.7% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are generally an indication that the company’s management believes its shares are undervalued.

PepsiCo Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Stockholders of record on Friday, March 6th were issued a dividend of $1.4225 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, March 6th. This represents a $5.69 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.7%. PepsiCo’s dividend payout ratio is presently 94.83%.

Key Headlines Impacting PepsiCo

Here are the key news stories impacting PepsiCo this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Deutsche Bank kept a Buy rating on PEP and set a $169 target (down from $176), implying near-term upside and providing analyst support for the stock. PepsiCo Could Climb 10% to $169 as Deutsche Bank Rates the Stock a Buy
• Positive Sentiment: Market commentary is highlighting PepsiCo as a defensive “shield” during volatility — media pieces (Yahoo, Zacks) cite its stable snack/beverage portfolio and outperformance vs. the S&P YTD, which can support investor demand. Seeking Shields from Volatility? 2 Stocks Worth a Look
• Neutral Sentiment: McCormick’s deal for Unilever’s foods business is a notable industry consolidation that could shift competitive dynamics in packaged foods; the move is industry‑level news rather than a company‑specific catalyst for PepsiCo, but it’s worth monitoring for pricing/market-share effects. McCormick and Unilever’s foods business just announced a spicy merger
• Neutral Sentiment: PepsiCo is set to play a visible role at Sustainability LIVE: The US Summit, which may enhance ESG credibility and investor perception over time but is unlikely to move near‑term fundamentals materially. PepsiCo’s Sustainability Role At 2026 Summit And What It Means For Valuation
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst and media comparisons to Coca‑Cola frame PepsiCo as a dividend/stability play (snacks + international exposure vs. KO’s beverage margins). Useful context for income investors but not a fresh catalyst. PepsiCo vs Coca-Cola: The Better Dividend Stock
• Neutral Sentiment: Smaller industry comparisons and company head‑to‑head pieces (e.g., vs. National Beverage) appear but are low impact for PEP’s near‑term price action. Head to Head Review: National Beverage vs. PepsiCo

PepsiCo Company 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.