PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP) Stock Unloaded Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic-Rhode Island) recently sold shares of PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP). In a filing disclosed on April 08th, the Senator disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in PepsiCo stock on March 30th.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) on 2/23/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Home Depot (NYSE:HD) on 2/23/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Mastercard (NYSE:MA) on 2/23/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP) on 2/23/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Home Depot (NYSE:HD) on 1/9/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) on 1/9/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) on 1/9/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) on 1/9/2026.

PepsiCo Stock Performance

PepsiCo stock opened at $157.49 on Friday. The business has a 50 day moving average of $160.52 and a 200-day moving average of $150.92. PepsiCo, Inc. has a 1 year low of $127.60 and a 1 year high of $171.48. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.06, a current ratio of 0.85 and a quick ratio of 0.67. The company has a market capitalization of $215.28 billion, a P/E ratio of 26.25, a P/E/G ratio of 2.98 and a beta of 0.40.

PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP) last released its quarterly earnings data on Monday, February 2nd. The company reported $2.26 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.24 by $0.02. The company had revenue of $29.34 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $28.96 billion. PepsiCo had a return on equity of 57.92% and a net margin of 8.77%.The firm’s revenue was up 5.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $1.96 earnings per share. On average, equities research analysts predict that PepsiCo, Inc. will post 8.3 earnings per share for the current year.

PepsiCo declared that its board has initiated a stock buyback plan on Tuesday, February 3rd that permits the company to repurchase $10.00 billion in shares. This repurchase authorization permits the company to buy up to 4.7% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase plans are typically a sign that the company’s board of directors believes its stock is undervalued.

PepsiCo Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Stockholders of record on Friday, March 6th were paid a $1.4225 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, March 6th. This represents a $5.69 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.6%. PepsiCo’s dividend payout ratio is currently 94.83%.

Institutional Trading of PepsiCo

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Gunpowder Capital Management LLC dba Oliver Wealth Management acquired a new stake in shares of PepsiCo during the 4th quarter worth approximately $26,000. Swiss RE Ltd. acquired a new stake in shares of PepsiCo during the 4th quarter worth approximately $28,000. JCIC Asset Management Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of PepsiCo during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $27,000. MH & Associates Securities Management Corp ADV acquired a new stake in shares of PepsiCo during the 4th quarter worth approximately $29,000. Finally, Evolution Wealth Management Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of PepsiCo during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $27,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 73.07% of the company’s stock.

More PepsiCo News

Here are the key news stories impacting PepsiCo this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts expect EPS growth and a likely earnings beat heading into the next report; previews note PepsiCo has the right setup (cost/price mix and revenue momentum) to beat estimates, which supports near-term upside into results. PepsiCo (PEP) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?
• Positive Sentiment: Research notes and previews (Seeking Alpha, TipRanks) argue the company’s turnaround momentum is building and that PEP could see a tactical bounce into Q1 earnings — a supportive short-term technical/psychological catalyst. PepsiCo: Why The Turnaround Is Finally Taking Hold (Preview)
• Positive Sentiment: Operational/ESG actions: PepsiCo commissioned retrofitted electric trucks in India — a small but constructive sign for cost control and sustainability that can modestly support margins and investor sentiment over time. PepsiCo commissions eight retrofitted electric trucks in India
• Neutral Sentiment: New beverage SKU (Dirty Mountain Dew) plus announced snack price cuts: product innovation could help beverage growth, while tactical snack price reductions aim to regain shelf space — these moves reduce near-term pricing power but may stabilize volume. Impact depends on execution and margin trade-offs. PepsiCo Balances Dirty Mountain Dew Launch With Snack Pricing And ESG Risks
• Neutral Sentiment: Market commentary notes mixed performance vs. peers (moderate gains but lagging market), underscoring that broader market drivers and sector rotation are also influencing PEP’s move. PepsiCo (PEP) Increases Yet Falls Behind Market
• Negative Sentiment: Snack pricing missteps: coverage shows price hikes on Doritos/Cheetos significantly cut demand and led to lost sales and shelf-space pullbacks (Walmart/other retailers), which directly pressures Frito‑Lay revenue and margins. This is the clearest near-term headwind for PEP. Doritos at $7 a bag ended up costing PepsiCo billions
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst price-target trims and negative outlooks: RBC trimmed its PT to $163, JPMorgan lowered its PT to $172 (still overweight), and UBS issued a pessimistic forecast — these actions signal analyst caution and cap upside while the company rebalances snack pricing and restores distribution. RBC trims price target on PepsiCo to $163 JPMorgan adjusts price target on PepsiCo to $172
• Negative Sentiment: Independent bearish take: UBS’s pessimistic forecast adds downside risk should snack recovery stall or margin pressure persist. UBS Group Issues Pessimistic Forecast for PepsiCo

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of analysts have weighed in on PEP shares. Wells Fargo & Company increased their target price on shares of PepsiCo from $154.00 to $165.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 4th. Morgan Stanley increased their target price on shares of PepsiCo from $165.00 to $180.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 4th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft decreased their target price on shares of PepsiCo from $176.00 to $169.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, March 30th. Barclays increased their target price on shares of PepsiCo from $148.00 to $160.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 4th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their target price on shares of PepsiCo from $176.00 to $172.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday. Eight research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, PepsiCo has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $168.47.

About Senator Whitehouse

Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. Senate from Rhode Island. He assumed office on January 3, 2007. His current term ends on January 3, 2031.

Whitehouse (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. Senate to represent Rhode Island. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

PepsiCo Company Profile

PepsiCo, Inc (NASDAQ: PEP) is a multinational food and beverage company headquartered in Purchase, New York. The company develops, manufactures, markets and sells a broad portfolio of branded food and beverage products, including carbonated and noncarbonated soft drinks, bottled water, sports drinks, juices, ready-to-drink teas and coffees, salty snacks, cereals, and other convenient foods. Its leading consumer brands include Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Gatorade, Tropicana, Quaker, Lay’s, Doritos and Cheetos, among others.

Formed through the 1965 merger of Pepsi-Cola and Frito-Lay, PepsiCo has grown into a global business with integrated manufacturing, distribution and marketing operations.