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Consumer DefensiveBeverages - Non-AlcoholicScore data as of Oct 21, 2026

PEPPepsiCo, Inc.

Consumer Defensive / Beverages - Non-Alcoholic

Relative Leader / Watch

Strong Relative Position

NeutralEdge 9/10
$134.70+$0.68 (+0.51%)

Latest quote

  • Momentum
    76
  • Value
    48
  • Quality
    64
  • Risk resilience
    49
  • Sentiment
    75
algovestiq.comScore data as of Oct 21, 2026

Stock Catalyst Board

Earnings timing, analyst expectations, news pressure, growth drivers, events, and AIQ Catalyst context.

Next earnings
Feb 2, 2027

Upcoming reporting date available for this company.

AIQ Catalyst
AIQ 60/100

Momentum 76/100 and sentiment 75/100 before the next covered event.

Recent coverage
4 articles

Updated Oct 21, 2026 · Sentiment 29.23%

Earnings History And Surprises

See whether reported EPS and revenue have consistently exceeded or missed analyst expectations.

Earnings Expectations And Results

Compare what analysts expected with what the company reported across recent quarters.

Momentum 76/100AIQ Edge 9/10 Strong Relative Position
Beat rate
100%
4 of 4 reported periods
Average surprise
+2.0%
Across covered historical reports
Latest result
+2.2%
Oct 8, 2026
EPS estimate versus actual
Actual bars are colored by beat, inline result, or miss.
Earnings history
Report dateFiscal periodEPS estimateEPS actualEPS surpriseRevenue estimateRevenue actual
Oct 8, 2026—$2.29$2.34+2.2%$24.95B$25.27B
Jul 9, 2026—$2.19$2.20+0.5%$23.95B$24.18B
Apr 16, 2026—$1.54$1.61+4.5%$18.95B$19.44B
Feb 3, 2026—$2.24$2.26+0.9%$28.98B$29.34B

Analyst Forecast And Price Targets

Wall Street consensus, rating distribution, and the current 12-month target range.

Analyst ratings
Hold
6
Buy
18
Hold
1
Sell
12-month analyst target
$150.27
+11.56% versus current price
Based on 13 analyst observations. Targets are estimates, not predictions.
Low target
$132.00
-2.00% vs latest price
Average target
$150.27
+11.56% vs latest price
High target
$183.00
+35.86% vs latest price

Event Read

Catalysts should explain what can change the setup, when it might happen, and which AIQ component would move first.

Current event setup

Event dateFeb 2, 2027

Next known earnings or reporting date.

EPS estimate$2.24

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Revenue estimate$30.42B

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Sentiment score75

News pressure around the setup.

Momentum score76

Where event reaction would show up first.

AIQ score60/100

Composite decision read before event confirmation.

Analyst context

Consensus
Hold
Analysts
13
Average target
$150.27
Target upside
11.56%
Target range
$132.00 - $183.00
90-day revisions
-9

News And Sentiment

Recent company coverage, scored where source sentiment is available.

Positive
3
Neutral
1
Negative
0
gurufocus.com · Oct 20, 2026

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foodbusinessnews.net · Oct 19, 2026

Pilgrim’s launches Flamin’ Hot frozen chicken

The frozen food manufacturer is partnering with PepsiCo.

gurufocus.com · Oct 17, 2026

HHS Food Policy Talks Spotlight Risks for PepsiCo (PEP) Dividend Outlook

On October 17, 2026, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is scheduled to meet with senior White House officials to discuss U.S. food polic

gurufocus.com · Oct 17, 2026

PepsiCo (PEP) Raises €1 Billion in Dual-Tranche Senior Notes Offering

PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) announced the completion of a €1 billion senior notes offering on October 16, 2026, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Ex

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PEP Catalysts FAQ

What are the next catalysts for PEP stock?

PEP's next stock catalysts can include earnings, guidance, analyst ratings, price-target changes, estimate revisions, product updates, regulatory events, contracts, or sector developments. Use this page to connect those events with AIQ and market context.

What upcoming events could move PEP stock?

Upcoming events that could move PEP include earnings reports, management commentary, estimate changes, major news, and market-wide sector catalysts.

How could PEP's next earnings report affect the stock?

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What could drive PEP stock higher?

PEP could move higher if earnings, guidance, demand trends, analyst expectations, or AIQ momentum improve relative to what the market already expects.

What events could hurt PEP stock?

PEP could be hurt by weaker guidance, negative estimate revisions, margin pressure, adverse news, regulatory issues, or a sector-wide risk-off move.