PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP – Get Free Report) is anticipated to post its Q3 2026 results before the market opens on Thursday, October 8th. Analysts expect the company to post earnings of $2.29 per share and revenue of $24.9529 billion for the quarter. PepsiCo has set its FY 2026 guidance at 8.550-8.710 EPS. Individuals may visit the the company’s upcoming Q3 2026 earning report for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 8:15 AM ET.
PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, July 9th. The company reported $2.20 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.19 by $0.01. PepsiCo had a return on equity of 54.63% and a net margin of 10.78%.The business had revenue of $24.18 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $23.95 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $0.92 EPS. PepsiCo’s quarterly revenue was up 6.4% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, analysts expect PepsiCo to post $9 EPS for the current fiscal year and $9 EPS for the next fiscal year.
PepsiCo Stock Up 0.0%
Shares of NASDAQ:PEP opened at $125.71 on Wednesday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.74, a current ratio of 0.93 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.91. The firm has a market cap of $171.58 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.48, a P/E/G ratio of 2.85 and a beta of 0.35. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $136.38 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $143.53. PepsiCo has a 12 month low of $124.21 and a 12 month high of $171.48.
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Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
Several research firms have recently commented on PEP. Citigroup cut their price objective on PepsiCo from $145.00 to $142.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, September 24th. UBS Group dropped their price target on PepsiCo from $159.00 to $145.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday. Piper Sandler set a $176.00 target price on shares of PepsiCo in a research note on Thursday, July 9th. Royal Bank Of Canada decreased their price target on shares of PepsiCo from $161.00 to $150.00 and set a “sector perform” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. downgraded shares of PepsiCo from an “overweight” rating to a “neutral” rating and cut their price objective for the stock from $170.00 to $138.00 in a research report on Tuesday, September 29th. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, fourteen have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $150.20.
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Insider Buying and Selling
In other news, EVP David Flavell sold 2,900 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, July 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $139.54, for a total value of $404,666.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 74,825 shares in the company, valued at $10,441,080.50. This represents a 3.73% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Company insiders own 0.12% of the company’s stock.
More PepsiCo News
Here are the key news stories impacting PepsiCo this week:
- Positive Sentiment: PepsiCo is refining its price-pack strategy to offer more affordable products and support sales volumes as consumers become more price-sensitive. The approach could help stabilize North American demand, although its success will depend on whether volume gains offset lower pricing. PepsiCo Sharpens Price-Pack Strategy: Can Affordability Pay Off?
- Positive Sentiment: A Delhi High Court ruling reportedly allows PepsiCo and partners to sell existing beverage inventory using the “energy drink” label in India, providing a partial commercial reprieve. However, the companies reportedly cannot manufacture additional products under that designation. Delhi High Court Energy Drink Label Ruling
- Neutral Sentiment: PepsiCo’s earnings release is the main near-term catalyst. Options traders are pricing in an approximately 3.75% post-earnings move, while analysts remain divided on whether the low valuation reflects an attractive turnaround opportunity or continuing fundamental deterioration. PepsiCo Q3 Earnings Options Outlook
- Negative Sentiment: RBC lowered its price target to $150 from $161 and maintained a sector-perform rating, citing limited top-line upside, persistent consumer and macroeconomic pressure, and rising freight and logistics costs that could weigh on margins into 2027. RBC PepsiCo Q3 Preview
- Negative Sentiment: Commentary ahead of earnings highlights pressure at Frito-Lay and PepsiCo’s broader snack and beverage businesses, including competition from newer brands, changing consumer preferences and the potential impact of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs. This has widened the perceived performance gap with Coca-Cola. Jim Cramer Discusses PepsiCo and Coca-Cola
- Negative Sentiment: PepsiCo recalled roughly 122,000 cases of Gatorade sold across multiple states because of undeclared dyes. The financial impact may be limited, but the recall creates added regulatory, brand and execution risk. PepsiCo Gatorade Recall
About PepsiCo
PepsiCo, Inc (NASDAQ:PEP) is a global food and beverage company that develops, manufactures, markets and distributes a broad portfolio of snacks, drinks and convenient foods. Its beverage brands include Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Gatorade, 7UP in select markets, and bubly, while its food and snack brands include Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, Tostitos, Fritos, Quaker and Ruffles.
The company’s operations include beverage production and distribution, snack foods, convenient meals and nutrition-oriented products.
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