PepsiCo stock slips near 52-week low as Q2 2026 growth meets cautious analyst view
Published on 09/01/2026 at 17:02 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
PepsiCo, Inc. (ISIN US7134481081) stock is trading around 140 dollars per share as of September 1, 2026, close to its recent 52-week low after falling 6.61% over the past year while still offering a dividend yield of about 4.2% according to recent market data compiled by Gate Stock.
Q2 2026 results show revenue growth but mixed EPS
According to an August 31, 2026 overview by Gate Stock, PepsiCo reported revenue of 24.18 billion USD in the second quarter of 2026, an increase of 6.4% year over year and slightly above a 23.97 billion USD market expectation benchmark.
The same analysis notes that adjusted EPS for Q2 2026 came in at 2.20 USD, just below the 2.21 USD Wall Street forecast, illustrating how top-line growth has not fully translated into upside on the earnings line despite the revenue beat.
International operations are highlighted as the main growth engine: international organic revenue grew 7% in Q2 2026, while core operating profit in the EMEA region rose 29% and the APAC food business expanded by 35%, underscoring the contrast between mature North American categories and faster-growing overseas markets.
Analyst consensus and valuation frame a Hold stance
The same Gate Stock compilation reports that, based on an S&P Global survey of 24 analysts through the end of August 2026, the consensus rating on PepsiCo stock stands at Hold with an average price target of 155 USD, implying upside potential of about 10.5% from a reference price of roughly 140 USD per share.
On valuation, Gate Stock calculates that at a share price of 140.34 USD, PepsiCo trades at a forward price-earnings multiple of about 16.4 times based on expected 2026 EPS of 8.58 USD, positioning the stock in a moderate valuation range relative to its historical levels for a large consumer staples group.
Additional analyst data compiled by MarketBeat on September 1, 2026 similarly indicates an average rating of Hold and an average target price of 157.90 USD, reinforcing the picture of a stock seen as fairly valued with limited but positive implied upside.
Dividend yield and recent price performance support the income story
Gate Stock data as of August 31, 2026 show PepsiCo closing at 140.34 USD, down 0.52% on the day, after a 0.51% gain over the preceding month but a 1.33% decline year to date in 2026 and a 6.61% drop over the past twelve months, illustrating a period of subdued share-price performance.
The same MarketBeat snapshot notes that PepsiCo has set fiscal year 2026 EPS guidance in a range of 8.55 to 8.71 USD and that equities analysts, on average, expect 8.57 USD in EPS for the current year, providing context for the forward earnings base used in valuation measures.
MarketBeat also reports a quarterly dividend of 1.48 USD per share, corresponding to 5.92 USD on an annualized basis; at a share price around 140 USD, this translates into a dividend yield of about 4.2%, which is an important support for the investment case for income-oriented shareholders.
PepsiCo fundamentals and analyst expectations
Investors can explore more detailed coverage of PepsiCo stock, including historical articles and data, as well as the latest analyst expectations and earnings guidance context.
Frito-Lay and international snacks remain central to growth
PepsiCo is best known for its portfolio of beverages and snacks, and recent analyses underline the importance of Frito-Lay and the broader international snack business as drivers of medium-term growth, with APAC food operations growing 35% in Q2 2026 according to the Gate Stock breakdown.
Brand families such as Lay's, Doritos and other salty snacks, alongside beverages under the Pepsi and Gatorade labels and food products under the Quaker brand, contribute to a diversified revenue mix that helps to balance regional and category-specific fluctuations in demand.
PepsiCo stock trades around 140 dollars on Nasdaq
MarketBeat data indicate that Nasdaq-listed PepsiCo stock, ticker PEP, opened at 140.34 USD on September 1, 2026, with recent trading levels described in multiple overviews as hovering near the lower end of the past-year range while still significantly below a 52-week high around 171.48 USD referenced in earlier coverage.
For investors, this means PepsiCo stock currently combines modest implied upside versus consensus price targets with a stable, roughly 4.2% dividend yield, while the underlying business shows mid-single-digit revenue growth and strong international momentum in Q2 2026.
PepsiCo key data
- Company: PepsiCo, Inc.
- ISIN: US7134481081
- Ticker: PEP
- Trading venue: NASDAQ
- Price (as of August 31, 2026, 16:00): 140.34 USD
- Market capitalization: 192.53 billion USD (as of August 31, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Consumer Staples / Beverages and Snacks
- Index membership: S&P 500
