ExodusPoint Capital Management LP reduced its position in PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP – Free Report) by 3.0% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 159,208 shares of the company’s stock after selling 4,988 shares during the quarter. ExodusPoint Capital Management LP’s holdings in PepsiCo were worth $22,850,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
A number of other large investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Blair William & Co. IL boosted its position in shares of PepsiCo by 6.4% in the fourth quarter. Blair William & Co. IL now owns 536,086 shares of the company’s stock valued at $76,939,000 after acquiring an additional 32,447 shares during the period. Silver Grove Financial Group Inc. boosted its position in shares of PepsiCo by 6.2% in the fourth quarter. Silver Grove Financial Group Inc. now owns 1,568 shares of the company’s stock valued at $225,000 after acquiring an additional 91 shares during the period. Dempze Nancy E bought a new position in shares of PepsiCo in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $298,000. Opal Capital LLC bought a new position in shares of PepsiCo in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $6,351,000. Finally, Rothschild Wealth LLC lifted its position in PepsiCo by 148.8% during the fourth quarter. Rothschild Wealth LLC now owns 9,023 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,295,000 after purchasing an additional 5,396 shares during the last quarter. 73.07% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
PepsiCo Trading Down 0.1%
PEP stock opened at $146.12 on Wednesday. The company has a market capitalization of $199.71 billion, a PE ratio of 22.94, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.65 and a beta of 0.35. PepsiCo, Inc. has a one year low of $127.60 and a one year high of $171.48. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $150.68 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $152.40. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.98, a quick ratio of 0.72 and a current ratio of 0.90.
PepsiCo Increases Dividend
The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, June 30th. Shareholders of record on Friday, June 5th will be paid a dividend of $1.48 per share. This represents a $5.92 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.1%. This is a boost from PepsiCo’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.42. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, June 5th. PepsiCo’s payout ratio is 92.94%.
Key PepsiCo News
Here are the key news stories impacting PepsiCo this week:
- Positive Sentiment: PepsiCo announced its 54th consecutive annual dividend increase, reinforcing its appeal as a defensive, income-generating stock at a time when Treasury yields are elevated. PepsiCo’s 3.9% Yield Is a Safe-Haven Masterclass
- Positive Sentiment: PepsiCo debuted a new limited-edition soda, which could help drive short-term consumer interest and support beverage sales. PepsiCo just debuted a new limited-edition soda that’s guaranteed to sell out
- Positive Sentiment: PepsiCo continues to highlight future growth initiatives, including experiential drinks and regenerative farming partnerships, which suggest management is still investing in new revenue streams. PepsiCo Targets Experiential Drinks And Regenerative Farming For Future Growth
- Neutral Sentiment: PepsiCo senior director Maneesha Khanna stepped down after 13 years; this looks like a personnel change rather than a material business event. PepsiCo Senior Director Maneesha Khanna steps down after 13 years
- Neutral Sentiment: PepsiCo was mentioned in articles about broader S&P 500 ideas and sustainability events, but those items do not appear to change the company’s near-term fundamentals. Sustainability LIVE Announces Final Week to Register for The Leadership Summit
- Negative Sentiment: Piper Sandler lowered its price target on PepsiCo, which can weigh on sentiment by signaling a more cautious outlook for the stock’s upside. PepsiCo (PEP) Price Target Lowered at Piper Sandler. Here is Why
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
Several equities research analysts have issued reports on the stock. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of PepsiCo from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, April 18th. Sanford C. Bernstein assumed coverage on shares of PepsiCo in a research report on Thursday, June 11th. They set a “market perform” rating and a $143.00 target price for the company. Wells Fargo & Company dropped their target price on shares of PepsiCo from $160.00 to $150.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, June 5th. UBS Group dropped their target price on shares of PepsiCo from $190.00 to $186.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, April 7th. Finally, Barclays lifted their target price on shares of PepsiCo from $154.00 to $158.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Monday, April 20th. Eight investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $167.35.
Get Our Latest Analysis on PEP
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.
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