PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP)
PepsiCo, Inc. NASDAQ
PEP at a glance
PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP): Hold, 57/100 on CleaRank's AI score.
- Trend Down: the price is below both its 50- and 200-day moving averages ($134.81 and $146.44).
- Earnings PEP beat estimates in 3 of its last 4 quarters, yet fell the next day after 2 of those beats.
- Insiders Insiders sold $6.2M and made no open-market purchases over the last 18 months.
- Valuation P/E of 16.0 against 24.2 for the Consumer Defensive sector: a discount to peers (-34%).
As of October 14, 2026, PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) trades at $129.27. Wall Street's consensus target is $143.00 across 24 analysts. The 14-day RSI (daily closes) is 48, in neutral territory, and the price is below its 50-day simple moving average of $134.81.
Figures as of October 14, 2026.
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PEP Price Analysis
Market Metrics
Peer Benchmarking
Valuation vs Sector (Consumer Defensive)
Performance vs PBJ
Sector Position Analysis
PEP Financial Performance
Revenue vs. Earnings
Annual
Quarterly
Earnings Reality Check
| Report | EPS estimate | EPS actual | Surprise | First session | 5 sessions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | $2.30 | $2.34 | +1.74% | -1.85% | - |
| Jul 9, 2026 | $2.21 | $2.20 | -0.45% | -0.35% | +1.14% |
| Apr 16, 2026 | $1.55 | $1.61 | +3.87% | -0.45% | -1.69% |
| Feb 3, 2026 | $2.24 | $2.26 | +0.89% | +2.04% | +2.53% |
The first session is the first full trading day on the news: the report day itself for a report before the open, the next day for one after the close. Surprise is actual EPS against the consensus estimate.
As of October 14, 2026, PEP has beaten the analyst EPS estimate in 3 of its last 4 reported quarters and fell in the first trading session after 2 of those beats; its latest report, on October 8, 2026, came in 1.74% above the estimate and the stock moved -1.85% in the first session.
PEP Analysis
- PepsiCo's (PEP) strong ROE of 52.19% and attractive P/E ratio relative to its sector peers present a fundamental value proposition, but the bearish technicals and higher debt-to-equity ratio warrant careful consideration.
- With a dividend yield of approximately 4.5%, PEP offers income potential, but investors should monitor the sustainability of this payout given the moderate insider selling and the company's leverage.
Insiders have sold a net $6.2 million worth of PEP shares, indicating a 'Moderate Sell Signal' and potentially signaling a lack of strong conviction from management.
Source: Insider Transactions DataPEP is currently trading below its 50-day SMA ($134.81) and 200-day SMA ($146.44), suggesting bearish technical momentum and potential for further price declines.
Source: Technical Analysis DataPepsiCo's recent earnings reports have shown mixed results against estimates, with a beat in October 2026 but misses in prior quarters, creating uncertainty around consistent earnings beats.
Source: Earnings DataPepsiCo's P/E ratio of 16.01 and P/S ratio of 1.77 are significantly lower than sector averages, suggesting potential undervaluation and a possible catalyst for price appreciation if market sentiment shifts.
Source: Fundamental Analysis DataThe company's ROE of 52.19% is substantially higher than the sector average, indicating efficient use of shareholder equity and a strong underlying business performance.
Source: Company Fundamentals DataKey Statistics
| Market Cap | 176.16B |
|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 16.01 |
| EPS (TTM) | 7.95 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.49% |
| 52 Week High | 171.48 |
| 52 Week Low | 123.47 |
As of October 14, 2026, PEP trades at $129.27, with a market value of $176.16B, a P/E ratio of 16.01 and a dividend yield of 4.49%.
Earnings & Growth Analysis
Key Risks
Technical Indicators
| RSI (14-day) | 47.85 |
|---|---|
| MACD (12, 26) | -2.27 |
| SMA (50-day) | 134.81 |
| SMA (200-day) | 146.44 |
As of October 14, 2026, with PEP at $129.27, its 14-day RSI is 47.9 (neutral territory), its 50-day simple moving average is $134.81 and its 200-day is $146.44.
Calculated by CleaRank on daily closes as of October 14, 2026: Wilder's 14-day RSI, 50- and 200-day simple moving averages, MACD line (12, 26).
Market Correlations
How this stock moves relative to other assets
Based on 1 year of daily price data. Correlations may vary over different time periods.
As of October 14, 2026, PEP's 1-year correlation of daily returns is +0.05 with S&P 500 (SPY), -0.09 with Nasdaq 100 (QQQ), -0.12 with Bitcoin (BTC) and +0.01 with gold (XAU).
How does any other asset move with PEP? One year of daily closes, Pearson correlation.
PEP Wall Street View
12-month price targets
Ratings
Recent rating actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral |
| Oct 9, 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral |
| Oct 9, 2026 | BNP Paribas | Maintains | Outperform |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight |
| Oct 9, 2026 | RBC Capital | Reiterates | Sector Perform |
| Oct 6, 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform |
As of October 14, 2026, 24 Wall Street analysts cover PEP: 6 rate it a buy or strong buy, 17 a hold and 1 a sell or strong sell. Their 12-month price targets range from $124.00 to $169.00, with a median of $143.00, 10.6% above the price of $129.27.
Source: TwelveData analyst consensus. Targets and ratings belong to the analysts, not to CleaRank.
PEP Trade Plans
Specific entry, exit, and risk management levels
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Risk Management
Profit Targets (Based on Conservative Entry)
These levels come from PEP's moving averages and recent volatility, not from a forecast. Educational levels, not financial advice; the full disclaimer is at the foot of the page.
Growth of $10,000
A $10,000 investment in PEP in October 2016 would be worth about $11,916 today, compared with about $36,506 for the same investment in the S&P 500 benchmark. This is price change only; dividends paid along the way would add to it.
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PEP Drawdowns & Recovery
As of October 14, 2026, PEP's worst peak-to-trough fall over the last 10 years was -35.3% (May 2023 to October 2026); it is still 33.5% below that peak, and 60% of 1-year holding periods ended with a gain.
From weekly closing values. A drawdown is the fall from the highest value reached so far to a later low.
Monte Carlo Projection (10yr)
CleaRank's 10-year Monte Carlo simulation projects that a $10,000 investment in PEP today could grow to about $14,936 by 2036 in the base case, with a 90th-percentile outcome near $33,671 and a 10th-percentile outcome around $6,626. The simulation models price only; at today's 4.49% yield, dividends would add to these figures. Projections are statistical simulations, not guarantees.
PEP Stock Price Prediction: 2030
CleaRank's simulation projects a price near $152 for PEP by 2030 in the base case, from $129 today (1.2x over 4 years). The 10th-percentile path ends near $90.77. These are outcomes of a Monte Carlo simulation run on PEP's historical return distribution, not price targets, and they assume no dividends are reinvested.
| Year | 10th percentile | Base case | 90th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $104 | $135 | $174 |
| 2028 | $97.38 | $140 | $201 |
| 2029 | $93.41 | $146 | $228 |
| 2030 | $90.77 | $152 | $254 |
| 2031 | $88.92 | $158 | $281 |
Method: a lognormal simulation of PEP's own volatility and capped historical trend, re-run daily; base case is the median path, the outer columns the 10th and 90th percentiles.
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PEP Insider Trading Analysis
As of October 14, 2026, PEP insiders reported 3 open-market sales worth $6.2M and no open-market purchases over the last 18 months; grants and option exercises are not counted.
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | BAILEY JENNIFER
Director
|
Grant | 1.8K | $200.0K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | CONDE CESAR
Director
|
Grant | 2.3K | $200.0K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | COOK IAN M
Director
|
Grant | 3.5K | $200.0K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | COOPER EDITH W.
Director
|
Grant | 1.9K | $200.0K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | DIAMOND SUSAN M
Director
|
Grant | 1.8K | $200.0K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | DUBLON DINA
Director
|
Grant | 3.5K | $200.0K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | GASS MICHELLE
Director
|
Grant | 2.1K | $200.0K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | GIBBS DAVID W
Director
|
Grant | 1.6K | $200.0K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | LEWIS DAVE J
Director
|
Grant | 2.0K | $200.0K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | POHLAD ROBERT C
Director
|
Grant | 1.8K | $229.8K |