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PEP Stock Forecast & AI Price Prediction
PepsiCo · Consumer Defensive · Beverages - Non-Alcoholic
PEP live signal snapshot
Shares of PEP were last at $143.94, up 0.23% on the day, trading 16.1% below its 52-week high of $171.48 and 16.6% above its 52-week low of $123.47. Stock Pulse 247's AI model currently rates PEP a BUY, at 87% model confidence. The short-term averages line up bullishly, and the price is holding above its 50-day line. Its one-month projection is about $149.78, a 4.1% move from the last price.
PEP's 14-day RSI is 67.4 — healthy bullish momentum without being overextended. The MACD indicator sits over its signal line, and the histogram reading of 0.82 shows buying pressure building. The 50-day moving average ($133.49) sits 8.4% below the 200-day ($145.80) — a "death cross" structure that typically confirms longer-term downward pressure.
22 Wall Street analysts covering PEP put the average price target at $141.59 (range $106.00–$169.00), implying 1.6% downside from the current price. The current recommendation trend leans bullish: 6 Buy/Strong Buy ratings vs 1 Sell/Strong Sell (and 17 Hold).
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About PepsiCo
PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) is a beverages - non-alcoholic company in the consumer defensive sector, headquartered in Purchase, NY, United States. PepsiCo, Inc. engages in the manufacture, marketing, distribution, and sale of various beverages and convenient foods worldwide. It has a market value of about $196.2 billion and roughly 306,000 full-time employees. With a beta of 0.32, the stock has historically moved less than the overall market.
PEP performance vs. the market
PEP is up 0.3% so far in 2026, behind the S&P 500 (+11.4%) and behind the consumer defensive sector fund XLP (+17.7%). Over the past 12 months the stock has gained 0.9%, 10.6 points worse than the S&P 500. Its +13.1% move over the past month extends a +2.4% three-month run.
| Period | PEP | Sector (XLP) | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +13.1% | +8.6% | −2.3% |
| 3 months | +2.4% | +6.3% | −2.3% |
| Year to date | +0.3% | +17.7% | +11.4% |
| 1 year | +0.9% | +19.7% | +11.5% |
PepsiCo financials at a glance
PepsiCo's most recent quarter (ended Sep 30, 2026) brought in $25.3 billion of revenue and net income of $3.0 billion (a 12.1% net margin). Revenue was up 5.6% from the same quarter a year earlier. The stock trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.1 on trailing earnings of $7.95 per share. Trailing free cash flow was $9.0 billion, and total debt equals 231% of shareholders' equity.
| Quarter ended | Revenue | Net income |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | $25.3B | $3.0B |
| Jun 30, 2026 | $24.2B | $3.0B |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $19.4B | $2.3B |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $29.3B | $2.5B |
PEP vs. its peers
PEP's +0.3% this year ranks ahead of 0 of the 5 big consumer defensive names below. The strongest of the group this year is The Coca-Cola (KO, +39.6%).
| Company | Price | YTD | P/E | AI verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PepsiCo (PEP) | $143.94 | +0.3% | 18.1 | BUY |
| The Coca-Cola (KO) | $97.57 | +39.6% | 28.8 | BUY |
| Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) | $38.25 | +36.6% | 34.5 | BUY |
| Walmart (WMT) | $125.67 | +12.8% | 45.5 | BUY |
| Costco Wholesale (COST) | $1,087.61 | +26.1% | 52.4 | BUY |
| The Procter & Gamble (PG) | $167.67 | +17.0% | 25.3 | BUY |
PEP stock: common questions
What is the PEP stock price target?
22 Wall Street analysts put the average 12-month target at $141.59, in a range of $106.00–$169.00, versus a recent price of $143.94. Stock Pulse 247's model projects about $149.78 over the next month.
Is PEP a buy right now?
Our AI model currently rates PEP a BUY at 87% confidence. Among analysts, 6 rate it Buy or Strong Buy, 17 Hold and 1 Sell. Neither is personal advice — weigh them with your own research and risk tolerance.
How has PEP stock performed this year?
PEP is up 0.3% so far in 2026, behind the S&P 500 (+11.4%) and behind the consumer defensive sector fund XLP (+17.7%). Over the past 12 months the stock has gained 0.9%, 10.6 points worse than the S&P 500. Its +13.1% move over the past month extends a +2.4% three-month run.
What is PEP's 52-week high and low?
PEP has traded between $123.47 and $171.48 over the past 52 weeks; at $143.94 it is 16.1% below its 52-week high of $171.48 and 16.6% above its 52-week low of $123.47.
What sector is PEP in, and who are its peers?
PEP is in the consumer defensive sector (beverages - non-alcoholic). Its largest peers on Stock Pulse 247 include The Coca-Cola (KO), Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP), Walmart (WMT), Costco Wholesale (COST).
How accurate is the PEP forecast?
It's a model estimate from price history, technical indicators and analyst targets, not a guarantee — no model predicts short-term moves reliably. Use it as one input alongside your own research.
How this works: the forecast combines PEP's price history, momentum indicators (RSI, MACD, moving averages), volatility and analyst targets into one estimate. It's a model, not a guarantee.