PepsiCo stock holds around $141 as margins improve
Published on 08/31/2026 at 18:49 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
PepsiCo, Inc. (ISIN US7134481081) stock traded at $141.31 on August 31, 2026, with a market value of $192.53 billion and a 1-year range that still leaves the shares well below the $171.48 high. The latest quarterly update showed EPS of $2.20 and revenue of $24.18 billion, both above consensus, while the annualized dividend stands at $5.92 per share.
Margins and guidance
The most recent second-quarter figures point to a company that is still growing, but not in a straight line. Revenue rose 6.4 percent year over year, from $22.73 billion to $24.18 billion, and FY 2026 EPS guidance remains set at $8.55 to $8.71.
That range matters because the stock now trades at 18.50 times earnings, according to the same market snapshot, which puts valuation, income and execution in the same frame. The dividend yield above 4 percent adds a second support pillar for investors who have moved from growth to cash return discipline.
North America still lags
Recent coverage tied the quarter to softer North American volumes even as operating margin expanded by one percentage point, and that mix remains the key tension in the story. First-half net revenue growth was described as nearly 7 percent, with volume gains of 3 percent in foods and 2 percent in beverages, led by international markets such as Vietnam, Thailand, China and the Middle East.
The comparison is straightforward: 6.4 percent revenue growth and a $0.01 EPS beat look healthy, but the market is still asking whether those gains can offset weaker domestic volume trends. For now, the stock is behaving more like a value-and-income name than a high-multiple consumer growth story.
Dividend and analyst view
MarketBeat data put the consensus price target at $157.90 and showed the stock opening at $141.07, while the same set of figures listed 7 buy ratings, 12 hold ratings and 1 sell rating. That leaves the average target above the current quote, but not by a wide margin.
The dividend picture is equally important. A quarterly payout of $1.48 per share implies $5.92 annualized, and the yield of 4.2 percent gives PepsiCo a clear income angle at a time when investors are paying close attention to payout durability.
Pepsi soft drinks
Pepsi remains the company’s flagship beverage brand and a useful shorthand for the broader portfolio, which also spans snacks and other drinks. The brand matters because PepsiCo’s first-half results suggest global volume growth is coming from outside North America, where beverage and foods demand has been stronger.
Shares and valuation
PepsiCo stock traded at $141.31 on August 31, 2026, with a session range of $140.00 to $141.68 and a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.50. The market is valuing the company as a large-cap consumer staples name with stable cash flow, a solid dividend and moderate earnings growth.
Fact box
Company: PepsiCo, Inc.
ISIN: US7134481081
Ticker: PEP
Exchange: Nasdaq
Price (as of August 31, 2026, 5:15 p.m. ET): $141.31 USD
Market cap: $192.53 billion (as of August 31, 2026)
Sector / Industry: Consumer staples / Beverages and snacks
Index membership: S&P 500
