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PepsiCo is a global leader in snacks and beverages, owning well-known household brands including Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Gatorade, Lay's, Cheetos, and Doritos, among others. The company dominates the global savory snacks market and also ranks as the second-largest beverage provider in the world (behind Coca-Cola) with diversified exposure to carbonated soft drinks, or CSD, as well as water, sports, and energy drink offerings. Convenience foods account for approximately 55% of its total revenue, with beverages making up the rest. Pepsi owns the bulk of its manufacturing and distribution capacity in the US and overseas. International markets make up 40% of total sales and one third of operating profits.

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PepsiCo's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NYSE">PEP</a>) short percent of float has fallen 4.58% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 20.07 million shares sold short, which is 1.46% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.79 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>PepsiCo Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736951410_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for PepsiCo has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing PepsiCo's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, PepsiCo's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 7.84%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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<li>Novo Nordisk shares fell 2% to settle at $83.34 on Tuesday.</li>
<li>PepsiCo shares fell 0.6% to close at $145.40 during the session.</li>
<li>Cencora shares gained 2.3% to settle at $234.24.</li>
<li>Lemonade shares fell 6.3% to settle at $36.14 on Tuesday.</li>
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TD Cowen analyst Robert Moskow maintains PepsiCo (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>) with a Hold and lowers the price target from $183 to $160.

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TD Cowen Maintains Hold on PepsiCo, Lowers Price Target to $160

The uncertainties around PepsiCo Inc's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>) performance in 2025 are already priced into the stock, according to Piper Sandler.
The PepsiCo Analyst: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/580ded6b846faa000106aeb1/michael-lavery">Analyst Michael Lavery</a> initiated coverage of PepsiCo with an Overweight rating and a price target of $171.
The PepsiCo Thesis: In the back half of 2024, the company started promotional discounting for Frito-Lay North America, which has been the driver its EBIT growth over the last few years, and the lower prices could run through at least the first half of 2025, Lavery said in the initiation note.
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With U.S. consumer spending remaining under pressure, PepsiCo promoted more aggressively to maintain household penetration, the analyst stated. He added, however, that the company some of the company's new promotions and price points "proved unprofitable."
"We expect it to focus more carefully on self-funded promotions in 2025, with much more modest margin headwinds in FLNA," Lavery further wrote.
"While the business is challenged, the promotional environment remains uncertain, and investor sentiment on PEP is negative, we believe this may present a buying opportunity for investors with a long-term time horizon," he further stated.
PEP Price Action: Shares of PepsiCo are down 0.19% to $146 at the time of publication on Tuesday.
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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on PepsiCo.
Looking at options history for PepsiCo (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>) we detected 21 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 38% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 61% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 4 are puts, for a total amount of $529,925 and 17, calls, for a total amount of $1,308,765.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $135.0 and $152.5 for PepsiCo, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for PepsiCo's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of PepsiCo's whale trades within a strike price range from $135.0 to $152.5 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>PepsiCo Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736265648_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>PEP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$10.05</td>
<td>$9.9</td>
<td>$9.9</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$435.6K</td>
<td>912</td>
<td align="right">566</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PEP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$6.75</td>
<td>$6.65</td>
<td>$6.75</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$284.1K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td align="right">423</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PEP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/10/25</td>
<td>$2.9</td>
<td>$2.21</td>
<td>$2.9</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$145.0K</td>
<td>727</td>
<td align="right">716</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PEP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$6.7</td>
<td>$6.5</td>
<td>$6.65</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$99.7K</td>
<td>328</td>
<td align="right">151</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PEP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/24/25</td>
<td>$3.5</td>
<td>$3.35</td>
<td>$3.49</td>
<td>$146.00</td>
<td>$87.2K</td>
<td>279</td>
<td align="right">251</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About PepsiCo</h3>
PepsiCo is a global leader in snacks and beverages, owning well-known household brands including Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Gatorade, Lay's, Cheetos, and Doritos, among others. The company dominates the global savory snacks market and also ranks as the second-largest beverage provider in the world (behind Coca-Cola) with diversified exposure to carbonated soft drinks, or CSD, as well as water, sports, and energy drink offerings. Convenience foods account for approximately 55% of its total revenue, with beverages making up the rest. Pepsi owns the bulk of its manufacturing and distribution capacity in the US and overseas. International markets make up 40% of total sales and one third of operating profits.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with PepsiCo, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>PepsiCo's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 1,778,306, with PEP's price up by 0.13%, positioned at $146.46.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 28 days.</li>
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<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About PepsiCo</h3>
3 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $170.0.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Wells Fargo continues to hold a Equal-Weight rating for PepsiCo, targeting a price of $155. 
&#x2A; Showing optimism, an analyst from Deutsche Bank upgrades its rating to Buy with a revised price target of $184. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Piper Sandler downgraded its action to Overweight with a price target of $171. 
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Wells Fargo analyst Chris Carey maintains PepsiCo (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $170 to $155.

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Piper Sandler analyst Mike Lavery initiates coverage on PepsiCo (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>) with a Overweight rating and announces Price Target of $171.

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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">PepsiCo Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>)</h3>
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<li>On Dec. 12, Deutsche Bank analyst Steve Powers upgraded PepsiCo from Hold to Buy and raised the price target from $179 to $184. The company's stock fell around 7% over the past month and has a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PEP"> 52-week low of $149.71</a>.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 26.8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>PEP Price Action: Shares of PepsiCo fell 0.8% to close at $151.72 on Monday.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro's real-time newsfeed alerted to <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent123124&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">latest PEP news</a>. </li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Mondelez International Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDLZ#NASDAQ">MDLZ</a>)&nbsp;</h3>
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<li>On Dec. 11, Mondelez International Board of Directors approved a new share repurchase program of up to $9 billion in Class A common stock, effective January 1, 2025, and lasting until December 31, 2027. This new authorization will replace the current $6 billion program, of which approximately $2.8 billion remains and would otherwise expire at the end of 2025. The company's stock fell around 9% over the past month and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MDLZ">has a 52-week low</a> of $58.90.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 21.7</li>
<li>MDLZ Price Action: Shares of Mondelez fell 1.1% to close at $59.56 on Monday.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s charting tool helped identify the <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent123124&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">trend in MDLZ stock</a>. </li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Archer-Daniels-Midland Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADM#NYSE">ADM</a>)</h3>
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<li>On Dec. 11, ADM extended its share repurchase program through 2029, authorizing an additional 100 million shares for a total of 300 million. The company's stock fell around 8% over the past month and has a 52-week <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ADM">low of $48.92</a>.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 28.6</li>
<li>ADM Price Action: Shares of Archer-Daniels-Midland slipped 1% to close at $50.07 on Monday.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s signals feature notified of a potential <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent123124&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">breakout in ADM shares</a>. </li>
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PepsiCo To Rally Over 17%? Here Are 10 Top Analyst Forecasts For Thursday

Deutsche Bank analyst Steve Powers upgrades PepsiCo (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>) from Hold to Buy and raises the price target from $179 to $184.

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Deutsche Bank Upgrades PepsiCo to Buy, Raises Price Target to $184

PepsiCo's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NYSE">PEP</a>) short percent of float has fallen 5.15% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 17.67 million shares sold short, which is 1.29% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.23 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>PepsiCo Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733504423_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for PepsiCo has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing PepsiCo's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, PepsiCo's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 7.86%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Looking Into PepsiCo's Recent Short Interest

High-rolling investors have positioned themselves bullish on PepsiCo (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>), and it's important for retail traders to take note. 
\This activity came to our attention today through Benzinga's tracking of publicly available options data. The identities of these investors are uncertain, but such a significant move in PEP often signals that someone has privileged information.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 8 options trades for PepsiCo. This is not a typical pattern.
The sentiment among these major traders is split, with 50% bullish and 50% bearish. Among all the options we identified, there was one put, amounting to $38,850, and 7 calls, totaling $446,181.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $150.0 to $165.0 for PepsiCo over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for PepsiCo's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across PepsiCo's significant trades, within a strike price range of $150.0 to $165.0, over the past month.
<h3>PepsiCo Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732734957_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>PEP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$2.15</td>
<td>$2.1</td>
<td>$2.15</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$146.6K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PEP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$27.3</td>
<td>$26.4</td>
<td>$26.4</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$71.2K</td>
<td>21</td>
<td>27</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PEP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$1.5</td>
<td>$1.49</td>
<td>$1.5</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$60.3K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
<td>477</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PEP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$2.2</td>
<td>$2.15</td>
<td>$2.15</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$59.7K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PEP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$1.62</td>
<td>$1.5</td>
<td>$1.5</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$40.8K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
<td>753</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About PepsiCo</h3>
PepsiCo is a global leader in snacks and beverages, owning well-known household brands including Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Gatorade, Lay's, Cheetos, and Doritos, among others. The company dominates the global savory snacks market and also ranks as the second-largest beverage provider in the world (behind Coca-Cola) with diversified exposure to carbonated soft drinks, or CSD, as well as water, sports, and energy drink offerings. Convenience foods account for approximately 55% of its total revenue, with beverages making up the rest. Pepsi owns the bulk of its manufacturing and distribution capacity in the US and overseas. International markets make up 40% of total sales and one third of operating profits.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding PepsiCo, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Current Position of PepsiCo</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 1,819,910, with PEP's price up by 0.39%, positioned at $162.8.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 72 days.</li>
</ul>
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Market Whales and Their Recent Bets on PEP Options

PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>) disclosed a deal to acquire the remaining 50% stake in Sabra Dipping Company, LLC, and PepsiCo-Strauss Fresh Dips &amp; Spreads International GmbH<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/n42132599/pepsico-to-acquire-full-ownership-of-sabra-and-obela" rel="noreferrer noopener"> for an undisclosed amount</a>.
This acquisition will make PepsiCo the sole owner of the companies behind Sabra and Obela products.
Sabra and Obela, 50/50 joint ventures between PepsiCo and Strauss Group, focus on refrigerated dips and spreads.
PepsiCo, active in the fresh dips market for over 15 years, helped establish Sabra and Obela, with Sabra now leading the U.S. hummus market with $400 million in retail sales.
This acquisition supports PepsiCo&#8217;s goal to innovate and meet rising consumer demand for healthier options.
The transactions, pending customary closing conditions, are expected to finalize by the end of 2024.
Steven Williams, Chief Executive Officer, PepsiCo Foods North America, said, &#8221;As we evolve our food portfolio and bring people more choices for more occasions, our aim is to meet the growing demand for positive choices and on-the-go options.&#8221;
&#8220;Nutritious, simple foods like refrigerated dips and spreads represent a space we have long desired to expand in the U.S. and&nbsp;Canada. We are grateful to the Strauss Group for our long and successful partnership and look forward to this next chapter for the Sabra and Obela brands, as well as the PepsiCo food portfolio.&#8221;
As of September 7, PepsiCo&#8217;s cash and equivalents <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41225048/pepsico-adjusts-2024-revenue-expectations-after-mixed-q3-performance-and-global-challenges" rel="noreferrer noopener">stood at $7.3 billion</a>.
Price Action: PEP shares are up 0.07% at $160.46 premarket at the last check Friday.
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PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>) today announced its agreement to acquire the remaining 50% interest in Sabra Dipping Company, LLC (Sabra) and PepsiCo-Strauss Fresh Dips &amp; Spreads International GmbH (Obela) and become the sole owner of these companies, which make Sabra and Obela products.
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Sabra and Obela are currently 50/50 joint ventures that had been formed between PepsiCo and Strauss Group to manufacture, distribute, and sell refrigerated dips and spreads. The Sabra joint venture is based in New York and operates in the U.S. and Canada. The Obela joint venture is based in Geneva and operates in Australia, New Zealand and Mexico.
PepsiCo has focused on the fresh dips category for over 15 years, forming Sabra and Obela as 50/50 joint ventures with the Strauss Group in 2008 and 2012, respectively. Sabra has become a leading hummus brand with nearly $400MM in retail sales in the U.S. This transaction will enable PepsiCo to continue to transform its portfolio and drive accelerated innovation to develop more products that meet the growing demand for positive choices from North American consumers.

PepsiCo Secures Full Ownership of Sabra and Obela with 50% Buyout

On CNBC's &#8220;Mad Money Lightning Round,&#8221; Jim Cramer said PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>) goes lower. &#8220;It's just become too <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PEP/earnings">darn hard,&#8221; he added</a>.
On Oct. 8, PepsiCo reported mixed third-quarter results and lowered its 2024 organic revenue guidance. The company reported a third-quarter net revenue decline of 0.6% year-over-year to $23.319 billion and organic growth of 1.3%, missing the consensus estimate of $23.825 billion. Adjusted EPS of $2.31 beat the consensus estimate of $2.29.
Intuitive Machines, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUNR#NASDAQ">LUNR</a>) makes no money, Cramer said.
On Nov. 14, Intuitive Machines reported third-quarter revenue of $58.48 million, beating analyst estimates of $50.89 million, according to Benzinga Pro. Total revenue was up 359% on a year-over-year basis. The company reported a net loss of $80.44 million, versus net income of $14.31 million in the prior year's quarter.
Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OXY#NYSE">OXY</a>) is &#8220;ok,&#8221; Cramer said. &#8220;Coterra (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTRA#NYSE">CTRA</a>) is the way I like to do this thing.&#8221;
Occidental Petroleum reported quarterly adjusted earnings of $1.00 per share, beating the analyst consensus estimate of 74 cents. Quarterly revenue came in at $7.15 billion, missing the consensus estimate of $7.23 billion.
Cramer said Globe Life Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GL#NYSE">GL</a>) is &#8220;fine. It's not exciting, it's not boring, it's just fine.&#8221;
On Nov. 18, Globe Life announced that its Board of Directors has approved an authorization to repurchase up to $1.8 billion of common stock under its existing stock repurchase program.
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<li>Globe Life shares fell 0.5% to settle at $108.76 during the session.</li>
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Jim Cramer Predicts Pepsi Goes Lower: 'It's Just Become Too Darn Hard'

PepsiCo Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>) stock is trading lower by roughly 4% over the past week after President-elect Donald Trump announced Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as his nominee to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). 
The decision has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/24/11/41993115/trump-taps-rfk-jr-for-health-secretary-role-sends-5-vaccine-stocks-lower">raised fears</a> of stricter health and nutrition regulations, potentially affecting PepsiCo's operations.
What To Know: Kennedy, an environmental activist and vaccine skeptic, has been vocal about corporate influence in public health and what he terms the "industrial food complex." With PepsiCo's expansive portfolio, which spans sugary soft drinks, snack foods and health-conscious brands, the company may face increased scrutiny under Kennedy's leadership.
PepsiCo's beverages, including flagship brands Pepsi and Mountain Dew, as well as Gatorade and Tropicana, could come under fire for their sugar content. Kennedy's past criticism of unhealthy diets has fueled speculation that new regulations could target sugary drinks, either through tighter labeling laws or broader public health initiatives.
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Snack foods, another key pillar of PepsiCo's business, also face potential headwinds. Products like Lay's, Doritos and Cheetos dominate the processed snack market, making them susceptible to policy changes aimed at reducing consumption of high-calorie, low-nutrition foods.
What Else: Beyond its traditional offerings, PepsiCo has expanded into health-focused products like Quaker Oats, Naked Juice and Sabra Hummus. While these brands may be better positioned in a shifting regulatory environment, the potential for stricter rules on marketing practices and supply chain transparency could still pose challenges. 
Kennedy's stance on marketing to children might also directly impact PepsiCo's advertising strategies, particularly for its snacks and beverages.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy PEP Stock</h2>
By now you're likely curious about how to participate in the market for PepsiCo &#8211; be it to purchase shares, or even attempt to bet against the company.
Buying shares is typically done through a brokerage account. You can find a list of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-stock-trading-platforms">possible trading platforms here.</a> Many will allow you to buy ‘fractional shares,' which allows you to own portions of stock without buying an entire share. For example, some stock, like Berkshire Hathaway, can cost thousands of dollars to own just one share. However, if you only want to invest a fraction of that, brokerages will allow you to do so.
In the the case of PepsiCo, which is trading at $158.62 as of publishing time, $100 would buy you 0.63 shares of stock.
If you're looking to bet against a company, the process is more complex. You'll need access to an options trading platform, or a broker who will allow you to ‘go short' a share of stock by lending you the shares to sell. The process of shorting a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock">stock can be found at this resource.</a> Otherwise, if your broker allows you to trade options, you can either buy a put option, or sell a call option at a strike price above where shares are currently trading &#8211; either way it allows you to profit off of the share price decline.
According to data from&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, PEP has a 52-week high of $183.39 and a 52-week low of $158.03.

What's Going On With Pepsi Stock?

PepsiCo's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NYSE">PEP</a>) short percent of float has risen 7.09% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 18.59 million shares sold short, which is 1.36% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.94 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>PepsiCo Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731703522_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for PepsiCo has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing PepsiCo's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, PepsiCo's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 8.19%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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PepsiCo Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>) shares are trading lower by 3.75% to $158.97 Friday afternoon. Shares of beverage and packaged food stocks are trading lower after President-elect Donald Trump indicated he would nominate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/24/11/41993115/trump-taps-rfk-jr-for-health-secretary-role-sends-5-vaccine-stocks-lower">lead the HHS</a>.
What To Know: Kennedy's history of criticizing corporate influence on public health has raised concerns about potential regulatory shifts targeting key sectors of PepsiCo&#8217;s diversified business.
As a global leader in beverages and snacks, PepsiCo's portfolio includes sugary soft drinks, such as Pepsi and Mountain Dew, alongside snacks like Doritos and Lay's, as well as healthier offerings under brands like Quaker and Naked Juice. 
Analysts warn that Kennedy's stance on the &#8220;industrial food complex&#8221; could lead to stricter rules on sugar content, marketing practices, and nutritional labeling.
With U.S. consumers already <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/07/39656549/exclusive-glp-1-weight-loss-drugs-could-become-a-trillion-dollar-market-predicts-tema-etfs-ceo">gravitating toward healthier options</a>, any heightened regulatory scrutiny on sugary beverages and processed snacks could pressure PepsiCo's core businesses. In addition, possible restrictions on marketing to children, a key demographic for many of its products, could further impact growth.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy PEP Stock</h2>
Besides going to a brokerage platform to purchase a share &#8211; or fractional share &#8211; of stock, you can also gain access to shares either by buying an exchange traded fund (ETF) that holds the stock itself, or by allocating yourself to a strategy in your 401(k) that would seek to acquire shares in a mutual fund or other instrument. 
For example, in PepsiCo&#8217;s case, it is in the Consumer Staples sector. An ETF will likely hold shares in many liquid and large companies that help track that sector, allowing an investor to gain exposure to the trends within that segment.
According to data from&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, PEP has a 52-week high of $183.39 and a 52-week low of $158.03.

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The food and beverage industry is expected to witness significant growth, driven by changing consumer preferences amid rising health awareness and consciousness, propelling the market's growth. Thus, investors could consider buying solid food and beverage stocks PepsiCo (PEP), Sysco (SYY), and US Foods Holding (USFD) to enhance their portfolios this year. Read more... Given the stable demand for products in the food and beverage industry, coupled with the rising disposable income of individuals and rapid technological advancements, the food and beverage industry is well-positioned for robust profitability and expansion.
Given the encouraging background, sound food and beverage stocks PepsiCo, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/PEP/">PEP</a>), Sysco Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SYY/">SYY</a>), and US Foods Holding Corp. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/USFD/">USFD</a>) could be ideal portfolio additions for substantial returns.
The food &amp; beverage market is thriving currently, as observed by the evolving consumer preferences and digital transformation. Consumers are leaning towards health-conscious choices and adopting low-sugar, low-calorie, and plant-based diets, insisting companies expand their variety and alternates.
Also, rapid digitalization and technological advancements, which are transforming aspects like online ordering systems, payments, diet plans, and helping farmers with operational efficiency, are accelerating the food market's growth.
The global food and beverages market is projected to reach around $7.40 trillion in 2025 and is poised to exhibit growth at a <a href="https://www.thebusinessresearchcompany.com/report/food-and-beverages-global-market-report#:~:text=The%20food%20and%20beverages%20market%20size%20has%20grown,a%20compound%20annual%20growth%20rate%20%28CAGR%29%20of%206.4%25.">CAGR of 6.2%</a>, resulting in a market value of $9.42 trillion by 2029. The strong market growth is propelled by growing internet penetration, increasing smartphone users, rapid urbanization, and rising disposable income.
Also, the increasing number of <a href="https://www.globalsources.com/knowledge/food-processing-industry-trends/">environmentally conscious consumers</a> is driving sustainability and environmental protection practices across the food and beverages market, resulting in environmentally friendly packaging and attempts towards reducing food wastage.
Considering the industry's strong prospects, investing in fundamentally sound food and beverage stocks like PEP, SYY, and USFD may be prudent.
PepsiCo, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/PEP/">PEP</a>)
PEP manufactures, markets, distributes, and sells various beverages and convenient foods worldwide. It operates through seven segments: Frito-Lay North America; Quaker Foods North America; PepsiCo Beverages North America; Latin America; Europe; Africa, Middle East, and South Asia; and Asia Pacific, Australia and New Zealand and China Region.
On November 22, 2024, PEP acquired the remaining 50% interest in Sabra Dipping Company, LLC and PepsiCo-Strauss Fresh Dips &amp; Spreads International GmbH. With the agreement, PEP became the sole owner of the companies. The acquisition expanded PEP's positive choice portfolio.
It will also enable the company to accelerate innovation in refrigerated fresh dips and spreads to meet the surging consumer demand.
Also, on October 1, 2024, PEP entered a definitive agreement to acquire Garza Food Ventures LLC, dba Siete Foods, for $1.2 billion. The addition of an authentic Mexican-American brand through this strategic acquisition complements PEP's portfolio. It will expand the company's operations and allow it to build a multicultural portfolio.
PEP reported net revenue of $23.32 billion during the third quarter that ended September 7, 2024. Its <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/g/grossprofit.asp#:~:text=Gross%20profit%20is%20the%20income,have%20been%20removed%20from%20revenue.">gross profit</a> grew 1.1% from the year-ago value to $12.92 billion. The company's net income attributable to PepsiCo amounted to $2.93 billion and $2.13 per common share for the period.
In addition, as of September 7, 2024, the company's cash and cash equivalents and total assets stood at $7.31 billion and $100.51 billion.
Street expects PEP's revenue and EPS for the fourth quarter (ended December 2024) to grow marginally and 9.3% year-over-year to $27.97 billion and $1.95, respectively. Moreover, the company topped the consensus EPS estimate in three of the trailing four quarters.
The stock has declined 9.6% over the past month to close the last trading session at $142.64.
PEP's solid prospects are reflected in its <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a>. The stock has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, each weighted to an optimal degree.
The stock has an A grade for Quality and a B grade for Growth. Within the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/beverages/">Beverages</a> industry, PEP is ranked #10 among 31 stocks.
<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/PEP/">Click here</a> to access additional ratings of PEP for Value, Momentum, Stability, and Sentiment.
Sysco Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SYY/">SYY</a>)
SYY engages in the marketing and distribution of various food and related products to the food service or food-away-from-home industry internationally. The company operates in U.S. Foodservice Operations; International Foodservice Operations; SYGMA; and Other segments.
On December 18, SYY announced a new partnership with Square to assist restaurants of all sizes to succeed and work smarter by leveraging powerful technology. The collaboration will allow SYY's customers to receive a compelling processing fee rebate and hardware credits when enrolling through Sysco.
On October 14, SYY introduced 19 innovative, labor-saving concepts nationwide, made available exclusively for SYY customers through its Cutting Edge Solutions platform. The offered solutions enhanced efficiency and increased creativity.
For the first quarter that ended September 28, 2024, SYY's sales grew 4.4% year-over-year to $20.48 billion. The company's non-GAAP gross profit increased 2.7% from the year-ago value to $3.75 billion. Its non-GAAP operating income came in at $873 million, up 2.2% from the previous year's quarter.
Furthermore, the company's net earnings stood at $540 million and $1.09 per share for the quarter. Also, its adjusted EBITDA increased 4.4% from the prior-year quarter to $1.07 billion.
Street expects SYY's revenue for the second quarter (ended December 2024) to increase 4.3% year-over-year to $20.11 billion. The company's EPS for the same period is expected to grow 3.7% from the prior year's quarter to $0.92. Moreover, it has topped the consensus EPS estimates in three of the trailing four quarters.
Over the past six months, SYY's stock has gained 5.7% to close the last trading session at $73.59.
SYY's POWR Ratings reflect bright prospects. The stock has an overall grade of B, translating to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
SYY has a B grade for Value and Stability. It is ranked #11 among 75 stocks within the B-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/food-makers/">Food Makers</a> industry.
To see the other SYY ratings for Growth, Momentum, Quality, and Sentiment, <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SYY/">click here</a>.
US Foods Holding Corp. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/USFD/">USFD</a>)
USFD engages in the marketing, selling, and distributing of fresh, frozen, and dry food and non-food products to food service customers. The company's customers include independently owned single and multi-unit restaurants, regional concepts, national restaurant chains, hospitals, nursing homes, hotels, and motels.
On January 13, USFD reaffirmed its fiscal year 2024 guidance announced earlier. According to the outlook, USFD expects net sales of $37.70 billion to $38 billion. The company's adjusted EBITDA is expected between $1.72 billion and $1.74 billion, and its adjusted EPS is set to be $3.05 - $3.15.
During the third quarter that ended September 28, 2024, USFD's net sales increased 6.8% year-over-year to $9.73 billion. Its gross profit grew 8.1% from the year-ago value to $1.67 billion. Also, the company's operating income of $279 million indicates growth of 21.3% from the prior-year period.
Furthermore, the company's net income was $148 million or $0.61 per share, up 55.8% and 60.5% from the prior year's quarter, respectively.
For the fourth quarter ended December 2024, the company's revenue is expected to grow 6.2% year-over-year to $9.49 billion. Similarly, analysts expect USFD's EPS for the same quarter to increase 25.4% year-over-year to $0.80. Similarly, the company topped the consensus revenue estimates in all of the trailing four quarters.
Shares of USFD have surged 34.1% over the past six months and 45% over the past year to close the last trading session at $67.35.
USFD's sound fundamentals are reflected in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an overall rating of A, which translates to a Strong Buy in our proprietary rating system.
USFD has a B grade for Stability, Sentiment, Growth, and Value. It is ranked #4 out of 75 stocks in the B-rated Food Makers industry.
In addition to the POWR Ratings we've stated above, we also have USFD ratings for Momentum and Quality. Get all USFD ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/USFD/">here</a>.
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PEP shares rose $0.21 (+0.15%) in after-hours trading Monday. Year-to-date, PEP has declined -4.97%, versus a -0.80% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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