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Feb 09, 2026
KO vs PEP Stock Comparison: Q4 Earnings Preview

KO vs PEP Stock Comparison: Q4 Earnings Preview

Key Takeaways

  • Coca-Cola (KO) reports Q4 2025 earnings on February 10, 2026, with consensus EPS of $0.56 and revenue of $12.05 billion.

  • PepsiCo (PEP) beat Q4 2025 estimates on February 3, reporting adjusted EPS of $2.26 (vs. $2.24 expected) and revenue of $29.34 billion.

  • PEP confirmed 2026 guidance: 2–4% organic revenue growth and 4–6% core EPS growth.

  • KO has a larger market cap (~$340B vs. PEP’s ~$233B) and focuses on beverages, while PEP offers higher dividend yield (~3.3% vs. 2.6%) and broader product diversification.

  • Both stocks are defensive plays, though KO’s post-earnings history shows generally stable positive moves, while PEP exhibits momentum from recent results.

Why This Comparison Matters

KO and PEP represent two approaches to the consumer staples sector. KO’s pure-play beverage model delivers steady margins and predictable cash flow, while PEP’s snacks-and-beverages diversification smooths volatility and supports higher growth potential. Comparing them provides insight for investors seeking stability, dividend income, or low-beta exposure amid economic uncertainty. Key metrics to watch include organic revenue, volume trends, and guidance for 2026.

KO Earnings Preview

Coca-Cola reports Q4 2025 before market open on February 10, with a conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET.

  • Consensus EPS: $0.56 (up from $0.55 YoY)

  • Revenue: $12.05B (4.4% growth)

  • Key Metrics: Organic revenue growth (full-year guidance 5–6%), North America and emerging market volume trends, and 2026 comparable EPS outlook amid currency headwinds

KO has beaten EPS estimates in the last four quarters, including a 5% surprise in Q3 2025. Average post-earnings moves have been modestly positive (~0.8%), reflecting the stock’s defensive nature.

PEP Recent Results

PepsiCo delivered strong Q4 2025 earnings on February 3:

  • EPS: $2.26 vs. $2.24 expected (+15% YoY core growth)

  • Revenue: $29.34B (5.6% reported, 2.1% organic)

  • Full-Year 2025: $93.93B revenue, $8.14 core EPS

Beverages saw 2% North America organic growth, while international snacks offset domestic softness. PEP announced a $4B share buyback and a 4% dividend hike to $5.92/share. Post-earnings, market sentiment was positive, supported by diversified growth, strong cash returns, and affirmed 2026 guidance.

  • Margins & Exposure: KO’s beverage focus supports steady margins, while PEP’s snack portfolio diversifies revenue and absorbs volume swings.

  • Growth & Risk: KO faces volume sensitivity and currency headwinds; PEP navigates pricing pressures in snacks but benefits from scale and geographic diversity.

  • Valuation & Yield: KO trades slightly cheaper on yield-adjusted basis; PEP offers higher income and recent EPS momentum.

Tickeron AI Perspective

AI models favor PEP for near-term momentum, diversified revenue streams, strong dividend, and confirmed 2026 guidance. KO offers upside if Q4 volume surprises positively, but PEP’s combination of growth, yield, and execution positions it as the stronger near-term defensive play in consumer staples.

Tickeron AI trading bot

Disclaimers and Limitations

Related Ticker: KO, PEP

KO in upward trend: price may ascend as a result of having broken its lower Bollinger Band on March 05, 2026

KO may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options. In of 41 cases where KO's price broke its lower Bollinger Band, its price rose further in the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

Price Prediction Chart

Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bullish Trend Analysis

The Stochastic Oscillator shows that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 4 days. The price of this ticker is presumed to bounce back soon, since the longer the ticker stays in the oversold zone, the more promptly an upward trend is expected.

Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where KO advanced for three days, in of 338 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 282 cases where KO Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .

Bearish Trend Analysis

The 10-day RSI Indicator for KO moved out of overbought territory on March 02, 2026. This could be a bearish sign for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 40 similar instances where the indicator moved out of overbought territory. In of the 40 cases, the stock moved lower in the following days. This puts the odds of a move lower at .

The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on March 03, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on KO as a result. In of 83 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for KO turned negative on March 02, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 43 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 43 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .

Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where KO declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 73, placing this stock better than average.

The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating very strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.

The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (10.406) is normal, around the industry mean (6.371). P/E Ratio (25.592) is within average values for comparable stocks, (34.100). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (2.422) is also within normal values, averaging (27.218). Dividend Yield (0.026) settles around the average of (0.024) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (6.998) is also within normal values, averaging (3.273).

The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. KO’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly overvalued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.

Notable companies

The most notable companies in this group are Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO), PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP).

Industry description

Non-alcoholic drinks include traces of alcohol or low alcohol content or without alcohol or alcohol removed. Functional Beverages, Carbonated Soft Drinks (CSDs), Sports Drinks, Fruit Beverages, and Bottled Water are some common types of non-alcoholic beverages. The largest segment in this market is soft drinks (think Pepsi and Coke). Many established companies in this space have also been stepping up production of low to zero-calorie varieties in recent years, to cater to a rising number of health-conscious consumers. Coca-Cola Company, Pepsico Inc, Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. and Monster Beverage Corporation are some major non-alcoholic beverage makers.

Market Cap

The average market capitalization across the Beverages: Non-Alcoholic Industry is 24.26B. The market cap for tickers in the group ranges from 1.77K to 331.28B. KO holds the highest valuation in this group at 331.28B. The lowest valued company is BVNNF at 1.77K.

High and low price notable news

The average weekly price growth across all stocks in the Beverages: Non-Alcoholic Industry was -0%. For the same Industry, the average monthly price growth was -1%, and the average quarterly price growth was 78%. REED experienced the highest price growth at 35%, while COLZF experienced the biggest fall at -10%.

Volume

The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the Beverages: Non-Alcoholic Industry was 190%. For the same stocks of the Industry, the average monthly volume growth was -52% and the average quarterly volume growth was -2%

Fundamental Analysis Ratings

The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows

Valuation Rating: 63
P/E Growth Rating: 60
Price Growth Rating: 54
SMR Rating: 63
Profit Risk Rating: 72
Seasonality Score: 12 (-100 ... +100)
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KO vs PEP Stock Comparison: Q4 Earnings Preview