Pepsi (PEP, $155.25) crushes fiscal Q2 expectations
PepsiCo. posted its fiscal second quarter earnings that surpassed analysts’ expectations.
The beverage giant’s adjusted earnings for the quarter came in at $1.72, compared to $1.53 expected by analysts polled by Refinitiv.
Revenue increased more than +20% year-over-year to $19.22 billion , also exceeding analysts’ expectation of $17.96 billion.
Net sales climbed +20.5% year-over-year to $19.22 billion, vs. analysts’ expectations of $17.96 billion. Organic revenue (which excludes foreign currency impact, acquisitions and divestitures) rose 12.8%.
PepsiCo.’s North American beverage business generated an organic revenue growth of 21%, the highest of all of Pepsi’s divisions during the quarter. The Quaker Foods North America segment was the only business to report decreasing organic revenue (a -21% fall in the segment’s volume led to a -14% decrease in organic revenue ).
The company narrowed its projection for 2021 organic revenue growth from mid-single digits to 6%.
Pepsi now projects + 11% growth in constant currency earnings per share, higher than its prior forecast of high-single digit growth. The forecast implies core earnings per share of $6.20 for 2021. Analysts had forecast full-year earnings growth of 7.2%.
The company also expressed its plans to expand the duration and scope of its five-year productivity program. It expects to generate at least $1 billion in annual savings through 2026.
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Momentum Indicator for PEP turns positive, indicating new upward trend
PEP saw its Momentum Indicator move above the 0 level on August 13, 2026. This is an indication that the stock could be shifting in to a new upward move. Traders may want to consider buying the stock or buying call options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 88 similar instances where the indicator turned positive. In of the 88 cases, the stock moved higher in the following days. The odds of a move higher are at .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator suggests the stock price trend may be in a reversal from a downward trend to an upward trend. of 63 cases where PEP's Stochastic Oscillator exited the oversold zone resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for PEP just turned positive on July 27, 2026. Looking at past instances where PEP's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 45 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
PEP moved above its 50-day moving average on August 13, 2026 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend.
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where PEP advanced for three days, in of 300 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Bearish Trend Analysis
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where PEP declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
PEP broke above its upper Bollinger Band on July 28, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.
Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)
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 (8.696) is normal, around the industry mean (5.980). P/E Ratio (18.452) is within average values for comparable stocks, (45.159). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.525) is also within normal values, averaging (4.570). PEP has a moderately high Dividend Yield (0.041) as compared to the industry average of (0.025). P/S Ratio (1.992) is also within normal values, averaging (3.004).
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 Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. PEP’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 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 75, placing this stock worse than average.
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a provider of a diversified line of soft drinks and snack foods
Industry BeveragesNonAlcoholic
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