MARKET WIREYahoo Finance • 5h ago
Jim Cramer Finds More Than a Stock Price Gap Between PepsiCo (PEP) and Coca-Cola (KO)Yahoo Finance report covering PepsiCo Inc. (PEP) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
Why PEP Stock surged +2.65% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$137.34 +2.65% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $137.73
PepsiCo Inc. (PEP) carries a Roarable Rating of C- (Hold) with 61/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.
ROARABLE C- • HOLD / WATCH
Cap $182.32B
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As of 2026-11-02, PepsiCo Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP) is rated C- (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 61/100 at a spot price of $137.34 (+2.65% 1D, market cap $182.32B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 16/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 9/20, Executive Insider Alignment 12/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 8/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 16/20. Across 146 tracked Consumer Staples issuers, PEP ranks #40 in composite RQD confidence.
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How does PEP compare to KOF and BUD in the Consumer Staples sector?
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Within the Consumer Staples sector (Beverages (Production/Distribution)), PEP carries a Roarable C- (61/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 22.1x, gross margin of 54.1%, and ROIC of 17.0%. By comparison, KOF (Coca Cola Femsa S.A.B. de C.V. American) holds a C+ grade (67/100 RQD, P/E 32.8x, ROIC 9.9%, cap $194.12B) and BUD (Anheuser-Busch Inbev SA Sponsored ADR (Belgium)) posts a C grade (65/100 RQD, P/E 32.8x, ROIC 9.9%, cap $156.82B). Among the 5-stock peer group, PEP leads on earnings multiple (22.1x) while KO leads on capital efficiency (25.3% ROIC).
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What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for PEP?
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Per PEP's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-27, CIK 0000077476), PepsiCo Inc. generated $93.92B in revenue (+2.3% YoY), $8.24B in net income, and $7.86B in free cash flow against $107.40B in total assets and $42.32B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (54% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $137.74 (+0.29%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 16/20 (B+) • 8.4% FCF Margin
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Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+1.3% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for PEP)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±4.5%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (61/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY PEP SCORES 61/100 (C-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+16/20 pts (26% of score)
SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 8.4% FCF Margin ($7.86B FCF) & 54.1% Gross Margin
▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+16/20 pts (26% of score)
SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 80% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares)
▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Macro Regime Fit8/20 pts (-12 pt drag)
Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (52.4) create a -12 pt regime headwind
📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)Grade C-$127.30+5.3% Next Q
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Q2 (-2Q)Grade C$134.02-0.4% Next Q
56
Q3 (-1Q)Grade C$133.50+2.9% Next Q
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CurrentGrade C-$137.34+0.5% Hist 90D α
61
Trajectory: C- (53) → C- (61)Full Audit →
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Even with a 61/100 (C-) score, PEP faces multiple-compression risk if 22.1x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1
Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2
Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3
Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($133.08) or 200D SMA ($145.86) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($139.19) toward Bear Floor ($108.57).
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Why PEP Stock surged +2.65% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
PepsiCo Inc. (PEP) surged +2.65% to $137.34, trading at 29% of its 52-week range ($123.47 – $171.48). Solid 54% profit margin (17% return on capital), mixed timing at 22x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 29% of its 52-week range ($123.47 – $171.48) with RSI-14 at 52.4 (NEUTRAL RANGE).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±4.5% around $137.34 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable C- (Hold) backed by 54.1% gross margin and $7.9B annual free cash flow.
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RISK WATCHSeeking Alpha • 8h ago
PepsiCo Earnings Preview: Safe Dividend, Unsafe Stock (Downgrade) (NASDAQ:PEP)Seeking Alpha report covering PepsiCo Inc. (PEP) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREThe Motley Fool • 11h ago
Coca-Cola vs. PepsiCo: Which Consumer Goods Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?The Motley Fool report covering PepsiCo Inc. (PEP) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREInvestopedia • 14h ago
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MARKET WIRECNBC • 20h ago
Jim Cramer talks what is moving PepsiCo's stockCNBC report covering PepsiCo Inc. (PEP) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREYahoo Finance • 23h ago
Should You Add PepsiCo Stock to Your Portfolio Ahead of Q3 Earnings?Yahoo Finance report covering PepsiCo Inc. (PEP) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREThe Motley Fool • 1d ago
PepsiCo's Next Earnings Report on Oct. 8 2026 Could Send the Stock Plunging. Here's Why.The Motley Fool report covering PepsiCo Inc. (PEP) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
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MARKET WIREYahoo • 8h ago
Varun Beverages plans another factory in IndiaVarun Beverages is planning to manufacture PepsiCo products, including soft drinks, packaged water, fruit juices, savoury snacks and noodles at the site.
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PEP // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -11.16%⚡ TESTING RESISTANCE
2026-11-02O $132.6H $137.3L $132.6C $137.3VOL 6.20M
RES: $138.2SUP: $117.0SMA50: $133.1SMA200: $145.9
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
15.8%/yr Implied 5Y Growth
vs. +2.3% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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Consumer Staples Rank #40 of 146
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1. Head-to-Head Consumer Staples Peer Comparison (PEP vs. KOF, BUD, MNST, KO)
Industry: Beverages (Production/Distribution) (35 Tracked Issuers)Across 146 tracked Consumer Staples securities in the Roarable RQD universe, PepsiCo Inc. (PEP) ranks #40 by composite RQD confidence (61/100, grade C-) and #5 by equity capitalization ($182.32B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, PEP leads on earnings valuation at 22.1x trailing P/E, while KO leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 25.3% ROIC and 61.6% gross margin. KO currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 76/100 (B+) compared with PEP at 61/100 (C-).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
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PepsiCo Inc. | C- | 61/100 | 22.1x | 54.1% | 17.0% | +2.65% | $182.32B | Benchmark Subject |
| KOF Coca Cola Femsa S.A.B. de C.V. American | C+ | 67/100 | 32.8x | — | 9.9% | +0.16% | $194.12B | /kof-vs-pep → |
| BUD Anheuser-Busch Inbev SA Sponsored ADR (Belgium) | C | 65/100 | 32.8x | — | 9.9% | +1.08% | $156.82B | /bud-vs-pep → |
| MNST Monster Beverage Corporation | B | 75/100 | 72.2x | 55.8% | 17.5% | +2.14% | $136.20B | /mnst-vs-pep → |
| KO Coca-Cola Company | B+ | 76/100 | 30.5x | 61.6% | 25.3% | +1.36% | $399.30B | /ko-vs-pep → |
2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)
SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-27 • CIK 0000077476In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-27), PepsiCo Inc. (PEP) reported GAAP revenue of $93.92B (+2.3% vs. FY2024 revenue of $91.85B , and +2.7% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $8.24B, operating cash flow of $12.09B, and free cash flow of $7.86B (-6.1% YoY). On the balance sheet, PEP closed FY2025 with $107.40B in total assets against $42.32B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 3.38, Piotroski F-Score: 5/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
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| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-12-27 | $93.92B | $8.24B | $12.09B | $7.86B | $107.40B | $42.32B |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-28 | $91.85B | $9.58B | $12.51B | $8.37B | $99.47B | $37.22B |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-12-30 | $91.47B | $9.07B | $13.44B | $9.33B | $109.77B | $25.69B |
3. PEP Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs PEP stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-02, PepsiCo Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP) is rated C- (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 61/100 at a spot price of $137.34 (+2.65% 1D, market cap $182.32B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 16/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 9/20, Executive Insider Alignment 12/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 8/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 16/20. Across 146 tracked Consumer Staples issuers, PEP ranks #40 in composite RQD confidence.
How does PEP compare to KOF and BUD in the Consumer Staples sector?
Within the Consumer Staples sector (Beverages (Production/Distribution)), PEP carries a Roarable C- (61/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 22.1x, gross margin of 54.1%, and ROIC of 17.0%. By comparison, KOF (Coca Cola Femsa S.A.B. de C.V. American) holds a C+ grade (67/100 RQD, P/E 32.8x, ROIC 9.9%, cap $194.12B) and BUD (Anheuser-Busch Inbev SA Sponsored ADR (Belgium)) posts a C grade (65/100 RQD, P/E 32.8x, ROIC 9.9%, cap $156.82B). Among the 5-stock peer group, PEP leads on earnings multiple (22.1x) while KO leads on capital efficiency (25.3% ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for PEP?
Per PEP's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-27, CIK 0000077476), PepsiCo Inc. generated $93.92B in revenue (+2.3% YoY), $8.24B in net income, and $7.86B in free cash flow against $107.40B in total assets and $42.32B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (54% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
Where is PEP trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
PEP last traded at $137.34 (+2.65% on volume of 19,505,544 shares), positioning the stock +3.20% above its 50-day simple moving average ($133.08) and -5.84% below its 200-day simple moving average ($145.86). Across its 52-week range of $123.47 to $171.48, PEP sits at the 28.9% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 52.4 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±4.5% ($131.16 to $143.52).
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100% OPEN ACCESS • SEC EDGAR × CBOE × FREDWhy is PEP stock moving today?
Why PEP Stock surged +2.65% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Solid 54% profit margin (17% return on capital), mixed timing at 22x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.
ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 61/100 (C-)
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PEP — PepsiCo Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor
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Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor
The per the Roarable RQD rating, PEP scores 61 out of 100 with a letter grade of C-, labeled "Roarable Hold — Cautious Neutral." The five pillars are:
- Fundamental Cash Engine: 16 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this reflects ROIC of 17% and FCF yield of 4.31%. For a prospective investor, this is the strongest pillar, indicating the business generates meaningful returns on invested capital and cash relative to its market value.
- Whale 13F Flow: 9 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this reflects institutional accumulation and options positioning. The modest score suggests institutional support is present but not a dominant driver today.
- Insider Conviction: 16 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this reflects SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow. This is a relatively strong pillar, though the underlying trade-level detail is not in the source data.
- Macro Regime Fit: 8 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this reflects beta of 0.89 and sector sensitivity. The low score indicates limited alignment with the current macro regime as scored by the rating.
- Forensic Balance Sheet: 12 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this reflects Altman Z of 3.38, Piotroski F of 5/9, and Debt/Equity of 2.07. The leverage level is the primary constraint on this pillar.
Taken together, the rating points to a business with solid cash economics and a defensive beta, offset by a leveraged balance sheet and weak macro-regime alignment. Valuation tradeoffs are visible in the market data: a P/E (TTM) of 22.1 and EV/EBITDA of 14.3 sit against a dividend yield of 4.19%. Upside drivers would be earnings growth that re-rates the multiple or deleveraging; downside risk centers on multiple compression if the balance sheet constraint tightens. This is an educational summary of the rating's components, not personalized financial advice.
Snapshot
Financial Trend
| Period | Revenue | Operating Income | Net Income | EPS | FCF | Cash | Debt |
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| FY 2025 | $93925.0M | $11498.0M | $8240.0M | N/A | $7860.4M | $9159.0M | $42321.0M |
| FY 2024 | $91854.0M | $12887.0M | $9578.0M | N/A | $8373.6M | $8505.0M | $37224.0M |
| FY 2023 | $91471.0M | $11986.0M | $9074.0M | N/A | $9325.8M | N/A | $25685.1M |
Per the SEC financials, revenue rose from $91471.0M (FY 2023) to $93925.0M (FY 2025), while net income declined from $9074.0M to $8240.0M over the same span. Per the Roarable RQD rating, ROIC is 17%, the Altman Z-Score is 3.38, and the Piotroski F-Score is 5/9. Debt grew from $25685.1M (FY 2023) to $42321.0M (FY 2025), and the rating's Debt/Equity is 2.07, which is the balance-sheet constraint flagged in the forensic pillar.
Open Questions
- What are the company's reported EPS figures for the financial periods, given every period lists EPS as N/A?
- What is the cash balance for FY 2023, and how is the debt increase from $25685.1M to $42321.0M explained?
- What did the most recent earnings release report, and what guidance was issued?
- What is the segment and geographic revenue mix, and which customers or suppliers are material?
- What specific institutional (13F) and insider (Form 4) transactions underlie the Whale and Insider pillar scores?
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🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo Finance • 5h ago
Jim Cramer Finds More Than a Stock Price Gap Between PepsiCo (PEP) and Coca-Cola (KO) Yahoo Finance report covering PepsiCo Inc. (PEP) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
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Welcome to the PEP (PepsiCo Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 61/100 (Roarable Hold — Cautious Neutral) in Beverages (Production/Distribution). Bulls point to capital efficiency (17.0% ROIC), while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.
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🎯 Target: $103.02 (-23.0%)
Spot @ $133.79 Pump the brakes on PEP — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds
Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on PEP, but look at what you are paying: 22.1x trailing P/E with 54.1% gross margins. Unless PepsiCo Inc. expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.
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🎯 Target: $161.89 (+21.0%)
Spot @ $133.79 PEP cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here
Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on PEP, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Beverages (Production/Distribution) and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $133.79 (52-wk range $123.47 - $171.48), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.