PepsiCo, Inc. $PEP Shares Sold by Prime Capital Investment Advisors LLC

Posted by Stanley Muller on Oct 21st, 2026

Prime Capital Investment Advisors LLC decreased its position in PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP – Free Report) by 6.6% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 69,807 shares of the company’s stock after selling 4,949 shares during the period. Prime Capital Investment Advisors LLC’s holdings in PepsiCo were worth $8,846,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other large investors also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Evergreen Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of PepsiCo during the first quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Montgomery Financial Services LLC acquired a new position in shares of PepsiCo during the second quarter worth approximately $25,000. Networth Advisors LLC grew its holdings in PepsiCo by 2,857.1% in the 1st quarter. Networth Advisors LLC now owns 207 shares of the company’s stock worth $32,000 after buying an additional 200 shares in the last quarter. Vermillion Wealth Management Inc. grew its holdings in PepsiCo by 99.1% in the 1st quarter. Vermillion Wealth Management Inc. now owns 217 shares of the company’s stock worth $34,000 after buying an additional 108 shares in the last quarter. Finally, MBM Wealth Consultants LLC bought a new position in PepsiCo in the 1st quarter worth approximately $35,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 73.07% of the company’s stock.

PepsiCo Trading Up 0.3%

Shares of NASDAQ:PEP opened at $134.02 on Wednesday. The company has a 50 day moving average of $134.27 and a 200-day moving average of $141.85. The firm has a market cap of $182.63 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.84, a P/E/G ratio of 3.98 and a beta of 0.35. PepsiCo, Inc. has a twelve month low of $123.47 and a twelve month high of $171.48. The company has a current ratio of 0.94, a quick ratio of 0.76 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.90.

PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, October 7th. The company reported $2.34 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.29 by $0.05. PepsiCo had a net margin of 11.09% and a return on equity of 53.08%. The business had revenue of $25.27 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $24.95 billion. During the same period last year, the firm posted $2.29 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 5.6% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, analysts anticipate that PepsiCo, Inc. will post 8.41 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

PEP has been the topic of several analyst reports. Jefferies Financial Group restated a “hold” rating on shares of PepsiCo in a research report on Thursday, October 8th. BNP Paribas Exane reduced their price target on PepsiCo from $161.00 to $157.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, October 9th. UBS Group decreased their price target on PepsiCo from $159.00 to $145.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, October 2nd. Royal Bank Of Canada lowered their price target on PepsiCo from $161.00 to $150.00 and set a “sector perform” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, October 6th. Finally, Weiss Ratings lowered PepsiCo from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a report on Thursday, September 24th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, four have assigned a Buy rating, fourteen have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, PepsiCo presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $144.37.

Read Our Latest Stock Report on PEP

Key Stories Impacting PepsiCo

Here are the key news stories impacting PepsiCo this week:

Positive Sentiment: Quarterly performance and turnaround efforts: PepsiCo’s third-quarter earnings reportedly exceeded expectations, placing PEP-heavy exchange-traded funds in focus. The company is also pursuing cost reductions and revenue-growth initiatives, including efforts to revitalize its ready-to-drink tea business. Will PepsiCo’s Q3 Turnaround Boost These ETFs? RTD Tea Growth Strategies
Positive Sentiment: Insider support: A PepsiCo director reportedly bought 184,646 shares in a trust-related transaction. While the trade may not reflect an open-market purchase, it could still be viewed as a sign of confidence in the company’s valuation. PepsiCo Director Buys Shares
Neutral Sentiment: AI initiatives: PepsiCo executives are pushing back against pessimism about artificial intelligence and considering how productivity gains should benefit employees. The comments suggest potential long-term efficiency benefits, but provide no immediate earnings guidance. Executives Push Back on AI Doom
Neutral Sentiment: Income appeal: PepsiCo’s roughly 4.2% yield remains attractive to income-oriented investors, although taxable dividend income may compare less favorably with tax-exempt municipal bonds for some retirees. PepsiCo Yield and Municipal Bonds
Negative Sentiment: Plant closure and demand concerns: PepsiCo is closing its Knoxville, Tennessee, bottling facility, affecting 122 workers, amid a reported soda slump. The move may reduce costs over time but highlights softer demand and near-term restructuring disruption. PepsiCo Shutters Tennessee Bottling Plant
Negative Sentiment: Lower outlook and competitive pressure: PepsiCo cut its fiscal 2026 core EPS-growth outlook to 2.5%–3.5% as input costs, softer U.S. performance and margin pressure weigh on results. The loss of KFC’s U.S. beverage contract to Coca-Cola beginning in 2027 adds another setback. Lowered Earnings Outlook

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, Director Robert C. Pohlad purchased 184,646 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, October 14th. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $128.28 per share, with a total value of $23,686,388.88. Following the purchase, the director owned 433,009 shares in the company, valued at $55,546,394.52. This trade represents a 74.35% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, EVP David Flavell sold 2,900 shares of PepsiCo stock in a transaction on Monday, July 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $139.54, for a total value of $404,666.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 74,825 shares in the company, valued at approximately $10,441,080.50. This trade represents a 3.73% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Corporate insiders own 0.12% of the company’s stock.

PepsiCo Profile

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PepsiCo, Inc (NASDAQ:PEP) is a global food and beverage company whose portfolio includes Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Gatorade, Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, Quaker, Tostitos, Fritos, and SodaStream. Its products span carbonated soft drinks, sports and energy beverages, bottled water, juices, convenient foods, snacks, and other packaged food offerings.

The company sells products through retail stores, restaurants, food-service providers, e-commerce platforms, and other distribution channels. PepsiCo serves consumers in North America and international markets across Latin America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.