PepsiCo earnings for the second quarter surpassed analysts’ expectations, on the back of strong sales in snacks and sparkling water.
The beverage and snack company reported adjusted earnings of $1.54 per share for the quarter, compared to $1.50 expected by Wall Street analysts.
Pepsi’s revenue of $16.449 billion also edged past analysts’ estimates of $16.426 billion.
Its Frito-Lay North America segment was the strongest performer in sales, reporting +5% organic revenue growth. Frito-Lay revenues along with the company's other snacks businesses comprise more than half of the group's total revenue.
Pepsi’s North American beverage business organic revenue grew by +2.2%. With increasing health consciousness among consumers, Pepsi has focused on releasing energy drinks like Mountain Dew Game Fuel and sparkling water brand Bubly.
Looking at the latest quarterly sales report, it seems that Pepsi's strategy to expand healthier options in snacks and beverages is paying off.
Looking ahead, the company expects full-year fiscal 2019 organic revenue to grow by +4%, and adjusted earnings per share (assuming constant foreign currency exchange rates) to decline by -1%.
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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 slightly undervalued 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 (12.853) is normal, around the industry mean (6.809). P/E Ratio (26.366) is within average values for comparable stocks, (32.900). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (2.864) is also within normal values, averaging (5.903). Dividend Yield (0.029) settles around the average of (0.026) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (2.615) is also within normal values, averaging (3.355).
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued 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.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating fairly steady price growth. PEP’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. PEP’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 69, placing this stock worse than average.
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 average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows
a provider of a diversified line of soft drinks and snack foods
Industry BeveragesNonAlcoholic