PepsiCo stock holds firm after Q2 earnings beat
Published on 08/21/2026 at 06:43 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
PepsiCo (US7134481081) stock traded with a market value near $194.6 billion after the company said second-quarter revenue reached $24.18 billion and adjusted EPS came in at $2.20. The latest quarter ended June 30, 2026, and revenue was 6.4% higher than a year earlier.
Quarterly numbers
The same quarter produced a small earnings edge, with EPS of $2.20 versus analyst estimates of $2.19. Fiscal 2026 EPS guidance remains $8.55-$8.71, while the latest consensus in the source set points to $8.57 for the year.
That combination leaves the stock tied closely to margin discipline and volume trends. Net margin in the latest quarter was 10.78%, and return on equity was 54.63%, both figures that help explain why the shares continue to draw defensive consumer-staples interest.
Price context
The stock opened at $142.58 on August 20, 2026, and a recent close in the source set shows $142.57, equal to a 1.74% move on the session. The market cap reading of $194.61 billion keeps PepsiCo among the largest names in packaged food and beverages.
PepsiCo's 52-week trading range, volume, and the latest session's change together give investors a clearer read on whether the post-earnings move has room to extend. The current setup is more about holding recent gains than chasing a breakout.
Pepsi bottling scale
PepsiCo's bottling and beverages network still matters because the company depends on broad retail distribution, not a single product line. In the latest quarter, the business posted $24.18 billion in revenue, which is the number that matters most for the operating base behind the consumer brand.
Stock and valuation
PepsiCo stock closed the latest completed session at $142.57, with a market cap of $194.61 billion and fiscal 2026 EPS guidance still centered on $8.55-$8.71. For investors, the key question is whether revenue growth of 6.4% can keep supporting that earnings range through the rest of the year.
More on PepsiCo stock
Company: PepsiCo Inc.
ISIN: US7134481081
Ticker: PEP
Exchange: Nasdaq
Price (as of August 20, 2026, 4:00 p.m. ET): $142.57 USD
Market cap: $194.61 billion (as of August 20, 2026)
Sector / Industry: Consumer Staples / Beverages - Non-Alcoholic
Index membership: S&P 500
Next earnings date: September 15, 2026
