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PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) Stock Analysis
PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) stock analysis covering valuation, fundamentals, technical indicators, risk, AIQ Momentum, analyst catalysts, dividends, and the current AIQ Score.
PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) currently has an AIQ Score of 60/100, indicating a neutral setup. Momentum is the strongest factor at 76/100. Value is the weakest current factor at 48/100. Technical, fundamental, catalyst, dividend, and risk evidence should be read together at the latest market-close snapshot.
PEP at a Glance
Crawlable current metrics from the latest market-close stock snapshot.
| Metric | Current |
|---|---|
| Price | $134.70 |
| AIQ Score | 60/100 |
| Overall View | Neutral |
| Technical Analysis Consensus | Buy |
| Market Cap | $172.08B |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 15.81 |
| Forward P/E | — |
| EPS (quarter ended 2026-09-05) | $2.23 |
| Revenue (quarter ended 2026-09-05) | $25.27B |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 4.61% |
| Beta | 0.36 |
| Volume | 9.31M |
| 52-week range | $123.47-$171.48 |
| RSI 14 | 72.68 |
| 50-Day SMA | $134.21 |
| 200-Day SMA | $146.18 |
| Analyst Price Target | $150.27 |
| Next Earnings | Feb 2, 2027 |
PEPPepsiCo, Inc.
Consumer Defensive / Beverages - Non-Alcoholic
Relative Leader / Watch
Strong Relative Position
Latest quote
- Momentum76
- Value48
- Quality64
- Risk resilience49
- Sentiment75
PEP Stock Analysis Summary
PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) currently has an AIQ Score of 60/100, indicating a neutral setup. Momentum is the strongest factor at 76/100. Value is the weakest current factor at 48/100. Technical, fundamental, catalyst, dividend, and risk evidence should be read together at the latest market-close snapshot.
In a neutral regime, PEP has AIQ Score of 60/100 with Momentum base of 76/100 and fading Value at 48/100. Wait for component alignment before adding exposure.
Momentum (76/100) leads while Value (48/100) lags. This cross-factor spread creates entry timing uncertainty.
Consumer Defensive · 0.51% stock move · PEP classified in Beverages - Non-Alcoholic.
Current Evidence
AlgovestIQ Evidence Summary
Current consensus, supporting evidence, recent changes, and what would strengthen or weaken the view.
Is PEP Bullish or Bearish Right Now?
PEP currently has a neutral overall setup. Momentum is the strongest factor at 76/100, while Value is weakest at 48/100. The current evidence suggests a mixed rather than strongly bullish or bearish setup.
- - Quality is supportive at 64/100.
- - Momentum is constructive at 76/100.
- - Price is +0.37% above its 50-day SMA.
- - Analyst target implies +11.56% upside from the latest quote.
- - Technical consensus has more buy votes than sell votes (29 vs 15).
- - Price is -7.85% below its 200-day SMA.
Current Consensus
PEP's Technical Analysis Consensus is currently Buy, with 29 buy, 1 neutral, and 15 sell votes. PEP's 14-day RSI is 72.68, which places the stock in an overbought momentum range. PEP's beta is 0.36, indicating lower market sensitivity than the broad market.
What Changed in PEP?
The largest recent change in PEP is Momentum moving up by 30.0 points over the available 7-day comparison window. Momentum remains the strongest visible factor.
What Would Change the PEP Outlook?
The current neutral outlook could improve if AIQ moves above 70, momentum recovers, earnings revisions strengthen, and price confirms a stronger trend above the 50-day and 200-day moving averages. It would weaken if AIQ falls below 40, price loses long-term moving-average support, analyst expectations deteriorate, or risk evidence worsens.
AIQ > 70, RSI above 55, price above SMA-50/SMA-200, and positive catalyst or estimate-revision evidence.
AIQ below 40, RSI below 45, loss of SMA-200, negative revisions, or rising volatility and drawdown risk.
PEP Decision Framework
Public evidence layers, setup checks, and risk context for PepsiCo, Inc..
PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) Stock Analysis
PepsiCo, Inc. has an AIQ Score of 60/100 in a Neutral regime. Momentum is strongest at 76/100. Beta is 0.36, below market sensitivity. Review the supporting stock factors together before drawing a conclusion from any single score.
| Evidence Layer | Public Evidence |
|---|---|
| Regime Context | PEP is in a Neutral AIQ regime with score 60/100. |
| Signal Conflict | The primary conflict is that momentum leads at 76/100 while value lags at 48/100. |
| Factor Evidence | Momentum 76/100 · Value 48/100 · Quality 64/100 · Risk 49/100 · Sentiment 75/100 |
| Persistence | Current snapshot evidence is shown; historical persistence remains in AIQ Pro. |
Current Setup Checklist
Momentum is the strongest factor at 76/100.
Momentum is 76/100 and RSI (14) is 72.7.
PEP is in a Neutral regime at 60/100.
Risk factor is 49/100 with beta 0.36 and annual volatility 20.88%.
Current conflict: momentum leads at 76/100 while value lags at 48/100.
PEP Research Cluster
Ticker-specific paths for valuation, technical analysis, catalysts, dividends, financials, risk, and news.
PEP Fundamentals
PEP valuation, profitability, growth, margins, balance-sheet strength, and free cash flow.
PEP Technical Analysis
PEP technical setup based on RSI, MACD, moving averages, AIQ Momentum, volume, trend, volatility, and pivots.
PEP Stock Catalysts
Track PEP earnings, analyst ratings, price targets, estimate revisions, stock news, and upcoming events.
PEP Dividend Analysis
PEP dividend yield, annual dividend, payout ratio, payment history, and income reliability context.
PEP Financial Data
PEP revenue, earnings, income statement, balance sheet, cash flow, valuation ratios, and stock metrics.
PEP Risk Analysis
PEP volatility, beta, drawdown, Sharpe ratio, VaR, and downside resilience.
PEP Stock News
PEP stock news, market tone, recent headlines, and catalyst context.
PEP vs Consumer Staples Peers
Current peer cohort: PEP · KO · PG · XLP · SCHD. Compare AIQ, factor scores, Sharpe ratio and 1-year volatility in one indexable view.
| Peer | AIQ | Value | Momentum | Risk | Sharpe | 1Y Volatility | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEP Current stock | 60/100 | 48/100 | 76/100 | 49/100 | -0.72 | 20.88% | Current |
| KO Coca-Cola | 61/100 | 27/100 | 80/100 | 57/100 | 1.48 | 19.18% | PEP vs KO |
| PG Procter & Gamble | 60/100 | 34/100 | 81/100 | 53/100 | 0.06 | 19.90% | PEP vs PG |
| XLP Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR | 62/100 | 39/100 | 80/100 | 64/100 | 0.41 | 14.87% | PEP vs XLP |
| SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 69/100 | 51/100 | 79/100 | 72/100 | 1.94 | 11.23% | PEP vs SCHD |
Peer cohort is resolved dynamically from the AlgovestIQ universe taxonomy and Compare relationship graph. Data as of Oct 21, 2026.
Popular PEP Comparisons
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About the AIQ Score
Methodology for the current stock evidence.
The AlgovestIQ AIQ Score combines multiple dimensions of stock evidence, including momentum, valuation exposure, quality, risk resilience, sentiment context, and timing signals. It is a descriptive research score, not a guarantee of future performance or a personalized recommendation.
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AIQ Component Profile
Compare the five component scores on one consistent 0–100 scale.
Review earnings timing, revisions, news pressure, and prior event reactions in one place.
Open catalysts4 recent quarterly periods are available for review.
Checked Oct 21, 2026
Explore factor drivers, conflicts, persistence, and scenario sensitivity in the advanced workspace.
Fundamentals Verdict
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Latest period Sep 5, 2026.
Market Confirmation
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Risk Alignment
Higher resilience is stronger; exposure metrics stay separate.
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PEP Stock FAQ
What is PEP stock price today?
PepsiCo, Inc.'s current stock price is $134.70. Use the live quote with AIQ Score, news, and risk context rather than treating price alone as a decision signal.
Is PEP bullish or bearish right now?
PEP's bullish or bearish read depends on the current AIQ Score, factor alignment, technical analysis consensus, valuation, risk, and catalyst evidence. A mixed setup should be treated differently from a broad confirmation across those signals.
What is PEP's market cap?
PEP's market cap is $172.08B based on the latest completed market-close snapshot from Oct 21, 2026. Use it with P/E ratio, revenue, and growth metrics to frame company size, valuation, and peer comparisons.
What is PEP's current P/E ratio?
PEP's current P/E ratio is 15.81 based on the latest completed market-close snapshot from Oct 21, 2026. Read it with revenue growth, margins, EPS, cash flow, and peer valuation rather than using P/E alone.
What is PEP's RSI?
PEP's 14-day RSI is 72.68 based on the latest completed market-close snapshot from Oct 21, 2026. RSI should be interpreted with MACD, moving averages, volume, volatility, and price trend.
Is PEP above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages?
PEP is 0.37% from its 50-day SMA and -7.85% from its 200-day SMA based on the latest completed market-close snapshot from Oct 21, 2026. Moving-average position should be read with momentum and broader AIQ evidence.
When is PEP's next earnings date?
PEP's next earnings date is currently listed as Feb 2, 2027. Earnings can reset revenue, EPS, price target, analyst rating, and catalyst expectations.
Does PEP pay a dividend?
PEP's dividend yield is 4.61% based on the latest completed market-close snapshot from Oct 21, 2026. Dividend yield should be read with payout ratio, free cash flow, growth, and balance-sheet strength.