Pepsi (PEP, $169.39) tops Q3 earnings expectations; boosts full-year outlook
PepsiCo posted its third-quarter earnings and revenue that surpassed analysts; expectations. The beverage giant also boosted its guidance.
Earnings for the quarter came in at $1.97, crushing the $1.84 expected by analysts polled by Refinitiv.
Revenue was $21.97 billion vs. $20.84 billion expected.
Frito-Lay North America division revenue climbed +20% notwithstanding a volume decrease. Quaker Food North America's revenue rose +15%, while PepsiCo Beverages North America's revenue were up +4%.
European unit revenue rose +1%, while Africa, Middle East and South Asia experienced 4% increase in revenue. Asia Pacific and China revenue increased +3%.
Pepsi now expects full-year 2022 organic revenue growth of 12%, up from prior forecast of 10%. It estimates core constant currency earnings per share growth of 10%, vs. previous outlook of 8%.
PEP in downward trend: price may drop because broke its higher Bollinger Band on August 21, 2026
PEP broke above its upper Bollinger Band on August 21, 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. The A.I.dvisor looked at 39 similar instances where the stock broke above the upper band. In of the 39 cases the stock fell afterwards. This puts the odds of success at .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator has been in the overbought zone for 1 day. Expect a price pull-back in the near future.
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 .
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on August 18, 2026. You may want to consider a long position or call options on PEP as a result. In of 88 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. 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 44 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
PEP moved above its 50-day moving average on August 18, 2026 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend.
The 10-day moving average for PEP crossed bullishly above the 50-day moving average on August 21, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted higher and could be considered a buy signal. In of 16 past instances when the 10-day crossed above the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
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 .
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 (8.865) is normal, around the industry mean (6.061). P/E Ratio (18.805) is within average values for comparable stocks, (47.157). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.554) is also within normal values, averaging (4.678). PEP has a moderately high Dividend Yield (0.040) as compared to the industry average of (0.025). P/S Ratio (2.030) is also within normal values, averaging (2.982).
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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