PEPConsumer Defensive · Beverages - Non-AlcoholicThe 24 Wall Street analysts covering PepsiCo, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $155 — +12.6% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 63 of 100 as at 5 Sept 2026 — in the upper half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores PepsiCo, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Volatility (94): The share price has been relatively steady.
Accruals (41): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.
Size (1): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on PEP, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +12.6% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 1 moved their price target up and 8 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 21 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $138 → $142 |
| 10 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 10 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $144 → $138 |
| 10 July 2026 | Citigroup | Downgrade | Neutral | $170 → $145 |
| 10 July 2026 | Citigroup | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 10 July 2026 | Jefferies | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 10 July 2026 | Jefferies | Maintains | Hold | $162 → $152 |
| 10 July 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $180 → $160 |
| 10 July 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 10 July 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | $163 → $161 |
| 10 July 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | — |
| 10 July 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Hold | $150 → $145 |
| 10 July 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 10 July 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $150 → $140 |
| 10 July 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 8 July 2026 | BNP Paribas | Maintains | Outperform | $195 → $183 |
| 8 July 2026 | BNP Paribas | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 2 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 2 July 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. PEP appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 4 Sept 2026, PepsiCo, Inc. returned −1.7% against +20.0% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 41% of US stocks
Cheaper than 54% of US stocks
Cheaper than 12% of US stocks
Cheaper than 31% of US stocks
Higher than 42% of US stocks
Higher than 87% of US stocks
Higher than 67% of US stocks
Higher than 75% of US stocks
Higher than 71% of US stocks
Higher than 93% of US stocks
Higher than 90% of US stocks
Higher than 79% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
PepsiCo, Inc. has a market value of $188.0B and an enterprise value of $230.5B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $96.9B. The latest quarter grew 6.4% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $10.5B, a 10.9% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $7.63.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $9.3B, after $4.2B of capital spending.
PepsiCo, Inc. spent $985.0M on share buybacks and $7.8B on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 18.1×; forward P/E: 15.3× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 4.30%, paying out 75% of earnings.
PepsiCo, Inc. employs 306,000 people — $317K of revenue per employee.
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PepsiCo's snack business is gaining momentum, driven by international demand, product innovation and affordability. Global convenient foods organic volume rose 3% in the second quarter.
Why it matters — A 3% organic volume increase in PepsiCo's convenient-foods segment points to resilience in its snack portfolio, a key part of the company's overall growth.
PepsiCo's stock has fallen 12% over the past five years, underperforming both the S&P 500 and Coca-Cola during that period. While the company's growth has been modest, it has been in line with its major rival's growth.
Why it matters — PepsiCo watchers would care because the company's stock has lagged the broader market and its chief competitor over a five-year period, signaling underwhelming shareholder returns.
Seeking Alpha discusses PepsiCo's recent underperformance versus its benchmark and some bottom-line estimate misses, while highlighting the company's steady top and bottom line growth and defensive, dividend-paying nature. The article maintains confidence in PepsiCo's long-term value and its premium valuation.
Why it matters — A PepsiCo watcher would care because the piece affirms the company's stable growth and defensive dividend profile even amid recent benchmark underperformance and estimate misses.
PepsiCo shares have performed poorly since 2023 due to lackluster revenue, but recent adjustments and improvements have quietly rekindled earnings growth. The article notes the stock has not been this inexpensive relative to free cash flow in 10 years.
Why it matters — A PepsiCo watcher would care because the piece highlights a decade-low valuation relative to free cash flow alongside a renewed uptick in earnings growth for the company.
Seeking Alpha reports that after a market overreaction to a small EPS miss and soft North American volumes, PepsiCo trades at about 16x 2026 earnings with a 4.3% yield. The international segment is on track to exceed $40B in revenue, management reaffirmed full-year guidance, and the company continues investing in marketing and productivity.
Why it matters — A PepsiCo watcher would care because the article highlights improving international growth and management confidence in the company's turnaround despite soft North American volumes and near-term earnings pressure.
The 24 Wall Street analysts covering PepsiCo, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $155, with estimates ranging from $124 to $183. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 24 analysts covering PepsiCo, Inc., 7 rate it a Buy, 16 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks PepsiCo, Inc. 63 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 5 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 5 Sept 2026, PepsiCo, Inc. ranks 63 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (94 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 24 analysts implies +12.6% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks PepsiCo, Inc. 63 out of 100 as at 5 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering PepsiCo, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for PEP are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $124 to $183 over the next 12 months.
PepsiCo, Inc. returned -1.7% over the 12 months to 4 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
PepsiCo, Inc. is a global food and beverage company that develops, markets, and distributes a broad portfolio of snacks, packaged foods, and non-alcoholic drinks.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 7 Sept 2026): "PepsiCo's Snack Portfolio: What's Driving Volume Gains?". PepsiCo's snack business is gaining momentum, driven by international demand, product innovation and affordability. Global convenient foods organic volume rose 3% in the second quarter.
PepsiCo, Inc. is a global food and beverage company that develops, markets, and distributes a broad portfolio of snacks, packaged foods, and non-alcoholic drinks. PepsiCo’s current business is organized around convenient foods and beverages, with brands spanning salty snacks, cereals, ready-to-drink beverages, sports drinks, bottled water, and flavored soft drinks. Its products reach consumers through grocery, convenience, foodservice, and e-commerce channels across more than 200 countries and territories. The company plays a major role in the consumer staples market by supplying everyday food and beverage products to households, retailers, and institutions. PepsiCo, Inc. is headquartered in Purchase, New York.
CEO Mr. Ramon Luis Laguarta · 306,000 employees · United States · https://www.pepsico.com
