PEP stock forecast: what analysts expect
Wall Street analysts covering PepsiCo, Inc. currently rate the stock a Hold on average, with a mean 12-month price target of $141.59 — -2.6% versus the last price of $145.44. Targets reflect analyst opinion, not a guarantee.
PEP historical returns
Based on monthly dividend-adjusted prices. See the full breakdown on what if you had invested in PEP.
PEP annual returns by year
Congress trading in PEP
47 members of Congress have disclosed trading PEP — 53 purchases and 51 sales worth an estimated $1.7M. Most recent disclosure: Oct 21, 2026.
See who in Congress traded PEP →Insider activity in PEP
PEP's own executives and directors have made 4 open-market purchases ($23.7M) and 1 sale ($4.1M) in the last 90 days, per SEC Form 4 filings. Most recent: Oct 21, 2026.
| Oct 21, 2026 | Laguarta Ramon | Chairman and CEO | Sell | $4.1M |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Pohlad Robert C | Director | Buy | $10.8M |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Pohlad Robert C | Director | Buy | $5.8M |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Pohlad Robert C | Director | Buy | $5.8M |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Pohlad Robert C | Director | Buy | $1.3M |
About PepsiCo, Inc.
PepsiCo, Inc. engages in the manufacture, marketing, distribution, and sale of various beverages and convenient foods worldwide. The company operates through six segments: PepsiCo Foods North America; PepsiCo Beverages North America; International Beverages Franchise; Europe, Middle East and Africa; Latin America Foods; and Asia Pacific Foods. It offers cereals, chips, dips, granola bars, oatmeal, pasta, rice, and syrups and mixes; refrigerated dips and spreads; beverage concentrates, fountain syrups, and finished goods; and ready-to-drink tea and coffee products. The company also provides SodaStream sparkling water makers and related products, as well as various dairy products under the Agusha, Chudo, and Domik v Derevne brands. It serves wholesale and other distributors, foodservice customers, grocery stores, drug stores, convenience stores, discount/dollar stores, mass merchandisers, membership stores, hard discounters, e-commerce retailers and authorized independent bottlers, and others through a network of direct-store-delivery, customer warehouse, and distributor networks, as well as directly to consumers through e-commerce platforms and retailers. PepsiCo, Inc. was founded in 1898 and is based in Purchase, New York.
PEP Key Statistics
PEP in plain English
- P/E ratio (18.3) — how many dollars you pay for each $1 of PEP's yearly profit. That's a fairly normal range.
- ROE (52.19%) — how efficiently the company turns shareholders' money into profit. Above ~20% is considered strong.
- Profit margin (11.09%) — of every $1 in sales, this is what's left as profit after all costs.
- Dividend yield (4.07%) — the cash payout you'd earn per year as a % of the share price, on top of any price gains.
PEP stock: frequently asked questions
What is PepsiCo, Inc.'s stock price today?
PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) last traded at $145.44 on the NASDAQ. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has traded between $123.47 and $171.48.
Is PEP stock a buy or a sell?
Wall Street analysts' consensus rating on PEP is "Hold", with an average 12-month price target of $141.59 — about -2.6% versus the current price of $145.44. Analyst targets are opinions, not guarantees; always do your own research.
How much would $1,000 invested in PEP 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in PepsiCo, Inc. made 10 years ago would be worth about $1,966 today (dividends reinvested) — a total return of 97%, or 7.0% per year.
Does PEP pay a dividend?
Yes. PepsiCo, Inc. currently pays a dividend yielding about 4.07% per year at today's share price.
What is PEP's P/E ratio?
PEP trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 18.3, and 16.9 times expected forward earnings. The P/E ratio tells you how many dollars investors pay for each $1 of the company's annual profit.
Do members of Congress trade PEP stock?
Yes — 47 members of Congress have disclosed trades in PEP under the STOCK Act, totaling 53 purchases and 51 sales worth an estimated $1.7M.
What is PepsiCo, Inc.'s ticker symbol?
PepsiCo, Inc. trades under the ticker symbol PEP on the NASDAQ.
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