PepsiCo stock trades near 52-week low as Q2 2026 growth lags rivals
Published on 09/02/2026 at 16:27 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
PepsiCo stock (ISIN US7134481081) is trading at around 140 USD per share as of September 1, 2026 on the Nasdaq, near the lower end of its 52-week range between about 133.59 USD and 171.31 USD, according to recent market overviews of the PEP shares compiled on that date by a detailed corporate news report.
Q2 2026 growth trails key soft-drink rival
In the second quarter of 2026, PepsiCo reported organic revenue growth of 2.4 percent compared with the same period a year earlier, while adjusted earnings increased about 1 percent year over year, according to the same Q2 2026 results discussion dated September 1, 2026 that analyzed the company’s latest report and highlighted the modest pace of expansion versus the prior-year quarter.
The same analysis notes that PepsiCo’s Q2 2026 organic revenue growth rate lagged a key soft-drink peer, with the rival delivering faster top-line expansion, which helps explain why PEP shares have underperformed even though the company remains profitable and continues to grow revenue and earnings in absolute terms.
North America weakness weighs on sentiment
According to an in-depth discussion of PepsiCo’s regional performance dated September 1, 2026, North America organic revenues declined 0.5 percent in the second quarter of 2026, missing internal expectations as U.S. food and beverage category trends moderated amid tighter consumer budgets and rising inflationary pressures, with the slower growth in the company’s largest market contributing to investor caution.
The same regional breakdown highlights that PepsiCo Beverages North America’s organic volume fell 4 percent in Q2 2026, while PepsiCo Foods North America’s net revenues decreased 2 percent in the period, mainly due to lower effective pricing, underlining that both beverages and snacks in the region faced pressure even as the group continues to invest in brands and distribution.
Further coverage of PepsiCo stock
More background, additional figures and older reports on PepsiCo can be found in the topic overview for this ISIN.
Revenue beat, near-consensus EPS and valuation
An August 31, 2026 overview cited in the same corporate news context reports that PepsiCo generated revenue of 24.18 billion USD in the second quarter of 2026, an increase of 6.4 percent year over year and slightly above a 23.97 billion USD market expectation benchmark, indicating that the company delivered a modest top-line beat against consensus estimates.
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 the revenue beat did not fully translate into upside on the earnings line and leaving the EPS performance essentially in line with expectations despite the stronger sales figure.
On valuation, the detailed overview explains 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, placing the stock in a moderate valuation range versus its own history and highlighting that the market is assigning a discount compared with some peers despite the company’s steady cash generation and dividend profile.
Dividend yield and comparison with Coca-Cola
Recent market data compiled in the same set of reports indicate that PepsiCo offers a dividend yield of about 4.2 percent at current share price levels around 140 USD as of September 1, 2026, which provides income-oriented investors with a relatively attractive payout in the consumer staples sector while they wait for earnings growth to reaccelerate.
An industry-focused analysis dated September 1, 2026 points out that shares of PepsiCo have lost about 6.6 percent over the past three months while a broader beverages industry benchmark has risen by roughly 20.9 percent, underscoring that PEP has lagged a stronger Coca-Cola peer that is trading near record highs even as both companies continue to expand revenue and profits.
Flagship Pepsi cola and product relevance
PepsiCo’s flagship Pepsi cola beverage remains a central product within the company’s global portfolio, and recent commentary on the Q2 2026 performance notes that the core carbonated soft drink brand and related flavor extensions continue to play a key role in driving volumes and supporting pricing, particularly in markets where the company is balancing promotional activity with margin discipline.
PepsiCo stock level and market context
According to a Nasdaq quotation snapshot cited in the corporate news overview, PepsiCo stock opened at 140.34 USD on September 1, 2026, with an intraday range from about 139.25 USD to 141.23 USD and a 52-week span between approximately 133.59 USD and 171.31 USD, leaving the current level close to the lower end of the past-year trading corridor and reflecting the impact of slower North America trends and underperformance versus key peers.
Key data for PepsiCo
- Company: PepsiCo, Inc.
- ISIN: US7134481081
- Ticker: PEP
- Trading venue: NASDAQ
- Price (as of September 1, 2026): 140.34 USD
- Market capitalization: 190,780,000,000 USD (as of September 2, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Consumer Staples / Beverages and Snacks
- Index membership: S&P 500
