News Sentiment

PEP sentiment intelligence

PepsiCo Inc news scored across direct company coverage, industry context, sector read-through, source quality, and freshness.

Chart Weekly report Factors Options RSS feed
Weighted score 53 Balanced news tone 55 relevant articles
Exchange NASDAQ United States
Sector Consumer Defensive Market context
Industry Beverages - Non-Alcoholic Read-through group
Latest close 137.38 Week of 10 Jul 2026
Weighted tone 53/100

Balanced news tone

Market reaction Price moving ahead of tone

Price is moving more forcefully than the current news tone suggests.

Primary event Earnings

75/100 classification confidence.

Company focus 55

directly relevant articles

Source quality 3

high-authority source matches

Trend context Trend inactive

-4.7% over one week, -4.8% over four weeks, trend inactive, and near fair-value range.

Latest direct headline Neutral

Wealthfront Advisers LLC Has $40.49 Million Stock Holdings in PepsiCo, Inc. $PEP

Market Reaction

Price moving ahead of tone

60/100 confidence

Price is moving more forcefully than the current news tone suggests.

Primary event Earnings 75/100 classification
One-week reaction -4.7% Price reacting lower
Trend fit Trend inactive -4.8% over four weeks
Fair value -7.7% Near fair-value range

Sentiment Mix

Positive, neutral, negative

Weighted by relevance
Positive 20
Neutral 25
Negative 10

Relevance

Why the article matched

Direct first
Direct company coverage 55
Industry context 0
Sector context 0

Sources

Coverage mix

Publishers
MarketBeat 12
Market source 10
simplywall.st 6
Investing.com 4
Ad Hoc News 3
Seeking Alpha 2
Simply Wall St. 1
GuruFocus 1

Event Lens

What the news is about

Classified themes
Earnings 24
Market update 18
Analyst action 5
Capital return 4
Macro sensitivity 3
Deals and strategy 1

Sentiment Trail

Score over time

50 baseline
Above 50 Neutral zone Below 50

News Tape

Relevant headlines

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MarketBeat Direct company coverage

Wealthfront Advisers LLC Has $40.49 Million Stock Holdings in PepsiCo, Inc. $PEP

Wealthfront Advisers LLC increased its stake in PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) by 8.1% in the first quarter, now holding 260,715 shares worth approximately $40.5 million. This increase comes as PepsiCo reported slightly better-than-expected earnings and reaffirmed its full-year guida

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Earnings
Published
16 Jul 2026 11:02
Source
MarketBeat
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund Trims Stock Position in PepsiCo, Inc. $PEP

The Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund reduced its stake in PepsiCo, Inc. by 18.3% in the first quarter, selling 38,627 shares and bringing its total holdings to 172,456 shares valued at $26.78 million. Despite this reduction, other institutional investors like Brighton Jones LLC

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Earnings
Published
16 Jul 2026 10:04
Source
MarketBeat
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

D.A. Davidson & CO. Acquires 11,296 Shares of PepsiCo, Inc. $PEP

D.A. Davidson & CO. increased its stake in PepsiCo, Inc. by 2.2% during the first quarter, purchasing an additional 11,296 shares to bring its total holding to 524,014 shares valued at $81.4 million. PepsiCo recently reported strong quarterly results, beating EPS and revenue expe

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Earnings
Published
16 Jul 2026 08:19
Source
MarketBeat
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

Bank of New York Mellon Corp Sells 319,810 Shares of PepsiCo, Inc. $PEP

Bank of New York Mellon Corp reduced its stake in PepsiCo, Inc. by 2.8% in Q1 2026, selling 319,810 shares and retaining over 11 million shares valued at $1.72 billion. Despite this sale, institutional investors hold a significant 73.07% of PepsiCo's stock. Recent analyst ratings

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Analyst action
Published
16 Jul 2026 07:13
Source
MarketBeat
Market source Direct company coverage

RBC Capital Keeps Sector Perform Rating on PepsiCo (PEP)

RBC Capital has maintained its "Sector Perform" rating on PepsiCo (PEP) but lowered its price target to $161 from $163, citing a mixed quarter with strong international performance but struggling domestic business. Deutsche Bank also reduced its price target to $155 while keeping

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Analyst action
Published
15 Jul 2026 15:09
Source
Market source
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

Livforsakringsbolaget Skandia Omsesidigt Sells 13,200 Shares of PepsiCo, Inc. $PEP

Livforsakringsbolaget Skandia Omsesidigt reduced its stake in PepsiCo, Inc. by 25.8% in Q1 2026, selling 13,200 shares. Despite this, PepsiCo reported strong Q1 results, beating EPS and revenue estimates, and reaffirmed its FY2026 guidance while also raising its quarterly dividen

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Earnings
Published
15 Jul 2026 10:35
Source
MarketBeat
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

Sanctuary Advisors LLC Raises Stock Position in PepsiCo, Inc. $PEP

Sanctuary Advisors LLC increased its holdings in PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) by 6.0% during the first quarter, now owning 210,731 shares valued at $32.72 million. Other institutional investors also adjusted their positions in PEP, which currently has a market capitalization of $18

Tone
Positive 65/100
Event
Earnings
Published
15 Jul 2026 10:23
Source
MarketBeat
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. Increases Holdings in PepsiCo, Inc. $PEP

Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. significantly increased its stake in PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) by 262.3% in the first quarter, now holding 28,965 shares valued at approximately $4.5 million. This increase follows PepsiCo's strong Q2 earnings, which surpassed analyst expectations,

Tone
Positive 63/100
Event
Earnings
Published
15 Jul 2026 09:51
Source
MarketBeat
GuruFocus Direct company coverage

Liberty One Tactical Income ETF's PepsiCo Inc(PEP) Holding History

As of April 30, 2026, Liberty One Tactical Income ETF holds no shares of PepsiCo Inc (PEP), having previously made one purchase and one sale of the stock. The ETF's transactions, based on an average purchase price of $145.74 and sale price of $159.51, have resulted in an estimate

Tone
Positive 66/100
Event
Market update
Published
15 Jul 2026 09:12
Source
GuruFocus
Ad Age Direct company coverage

How to modernize sponsorships and deepen fan engagement, with PepsiCo’s Jonnie Cahill

This article features Jonnie Cahill, CMO of PepsiCo International Foods, discussing how to modernize sponsorships and enhance fan engagement. He shares insights into the "scary moments" leading up to the company's World Cup WhatsApp campaign and details their innovation strategie

Tone
Positive 67/100
Event
Market update
Published
15 Jul 2026 08:59
Source
Ad Age
Fast Company Direct company coverage

Inside PepsiCo’s digital twin revolution

PepsiCo is using digital twins, AI-powered replicas of physical environments, to revolutionize its manufacturing facilities. By scanning factories with specialized lasers and creating 3D models, the company can simulate production processes, identify bottlenecks, and experiment w

Tone
Positive 75/100
Event
Market update
Published
14 Jul 2026 17:38
Source
Fast Company
Food Dive Direct company coverage

PepsiCo CFO says tariff refund will help offset inflation

PepsiCo expects to use a significant tariff refund to help offset rising commodity costs and consumer spending shifts, according to CFO Steve Schmitt. The CFO stated that the refund should contribute about one percentage point to earnings-per-share growth this year. The company r

Tone
Positive 61/100
Event
Macro sensitivity
Published
14 Jul 2026 13:40
Source
Food Dive
IndexBox Direct company coverage

Plastic Packaging Strategy Updates for Nestlé, PepsiCo, P&G, Unilever, and Coca-Cola in 2026 - News and Statistics

Major household brands like Nestlé, PepsiCo, P&G, Unilever, and Coca-Cola are adjusting their plastic packaging strategies, facing challenges in meeting previous sustainability targets. The report details each company's revised goals for reducing virgin plastic, increasing recycl

Tone
Negative 36/100
Event
Market update
Published
14 Jul 2026 11:01
Source
IndexBox
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

Calamos Wealth Management LLC Grows Stock Holdings in PepsiCo, Inc. $PEP

Calamos Wealth Management LLC significantly increased its stake in PepsiCo, Inc. by 570% in the first quarter, now owning 68,377 shares valued at $10.6 million. This comes as PepsiCo reported stronger-than-expected earnings and revenue, and raised its full-year guidance and quart

Tone
Positive 71/100
Event
Earnings
Published
14 Jul 2026 08:39
Source
MarketBeat
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

Calamos Advisors LLC Buys 70,041 Shares of PepsiCo, Inc. $PEP

Calamos Advisors LLC significantly increased its stake in PepsiCo, buying an additional 70,041 shares in the first quarter, bringing its total holdings to 260,235 shares valued at $40.4 million. This increase follows PepsiCo's strong earnings, which surpassed expectations, and a

Tone
Positive 66/100
Event
Earnings
Published
14 Jul 2026 08:21
Source
MarketBeat
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

PepsiCo, Inc. $PEP Shares Purchased by AMG National Trust Bank

AMG National Trust Bank has increased its stake in PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) by 21.1% in the first quarter, now owning 43,678 shares valued at $6.78 million. Several other institutional investors also adjusted their positions in PEP. The article also provides recent analyst rati

Tone
Positive 64/100
Event
Earnings
Published
14 Jul 2026 07:21
Source
MarketBeat
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

Avantax Planning Partners Inc. Has $7.15 Million Stock Position in PepsiCo, Inc. $PEP

Avantax Planning Partners Inc. reduced its stake in PepsiCo, Inc. by 26.4% in the first quarter, holding shares valued at $7.15 million. Despite this, PepsiCo reported strong quarterly earnings, beating analyst estimates, and increased its quarterly dividend. Analyst sentiment fo

Tone
Positive 62/100
Event
Earnings
Published
14 Jul 2026 07:21
Source
MarketBeat
Stocktwits Direct company coverage

PEP Stock Slides Overnight: Wall Street Reconsiders PepsiCo Growth Outlook As Consumer Spending Pressure Dents Prospects

PepsiCo's stock slipped after analysts cut price targets due to a downward adjustment in its earnings outlook and concerns over softer consumer demand, particularly in the U.S. While some weakness is attributed to lower consumer spending and higher gas prices, Evercore ISI sugges

Tone
Negative 29/100
Event
Earnings
Published
14 Jul 2026 03:09
Source
Stocktwits
Seeking Alpha Direct company coverage

Suntory PepsiCo opens $300M Vietnam plant as beverage demand shifts toward healthier drinks (PEP:NASDAQ)

Suntory PepsiCo, a joint venture of Japan's Suntory Beverage & Food Limited and US-based PepsiCo, has opened its largest manufacturing facility in Asia in Southern Vietnam. The $300 million investment reflects expectations of rising incomes and a consumer shift towards healthier

Tone
Positive 69/100
Event
Macro sensitivity
Published
13 Jul 2026 14:23
Source
Seeking Alpha
Food Business News Direct company coverage

PepsiCo sticks to food business game plan

PepsiCo Foods North America (PFNA) is focusing on ingredients, portion control, and nutritional benefits to refine its product offerings in 2026, despite a 2% decline in second-quarter net revenue. The company aims to evolve its portfolio to meet shifting consumer preferences thr

Tone
Positive 66/100
Event
Earnings
Published
13 Jul 2026 12:28
Source
Food Business News
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

J. Safra Sarasin Holding AG Buys 16,702 Shares of PepsiCo, Inc. $PEP

J. Safra Sarasin Holding AG increased its stake in PepsiCo by 4.5% in the first quarter, acquiring 16,702 additional shares, bringing its total holdings to $59.9 million. PepsiCo reported strong Q2 earnings and revenue, exceeding Wall Street expectations, and increased its quarte

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Earnings
Published
13 Jul 2026 10:10
Source
MarketBeat
Prepared Foods Direct company coverage

Hershey Names Heather Hoytink President, US

The Hershey Company has appointed Heather Hoytink as President, US, effective July 8, 2026. Hoytink, formerly a senior vice president at PepsiCo, brings over two decades of sales, operations, and commercial leadership experience. In her new role, she will be responsible for Hersh

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
13 Jul 2026 10:00
Source
Prepared Foods
Confectionery Production Direct company coverage

Hershey’s new president gets to work on building its brands

Heather Hoytink, formerly of PepsiCo, has been appointed as the new president of Hershey's U.S. operations. She will be responsible for leading the company's full snacking portfolio and advancing a "ONE Hershey" commercial model to drive growth. Hoytink's appointment comes after

Tone
Positive 61/100
Event
Market update
Published
13 Jul 2026 09:57
Source
Confectionery Production
TIKR.com Direct company coverage

PepsiCo Reports Q2 Earnings. Here’s What Stood Out.

PepsiCo's Q2 earnings showed a 6% revenue growth to $24.18 billion, the fastest pace recorded, while operating income grew by 4% to $4.10 billion as gross margin slightly declined. TIKR's model sets a target price of $192 for PepsiCo stock, suggesting a 40% total return. The comp

Tone
Positive 63/100
Event
Earnings
Published
13 Jul 2026 09:16
Source
TIKR.com