Dakota Wealth Management Has $7.32 Million Stake in PepsiCo, Inc. $PEP

Dakota Wealth Management decreased its position in shares of PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) by 8.1% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 52,102 shares of the company’s stock after selling 4,582 shares during the quarter. Dakota Wealth Management’s holdings in PepsiCo were worth $7,317,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in PEP. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. acquired a new position in shares of PepsiCo in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $27,000. JCIC Asset Management Inc. bought a new position in PepsiCo in the third quarter valued at $27,000. Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC increased its position in shares of PepsiCo by 107.1% in the second quarter. Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC now owns 234 shares of the company’s stock valued at $31,000 after acquiring an additional 121 shares during the last quarter. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors LLC raised its stake in shares of PepsiCo by 667.7% during the 3rd quarter. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors LLC now owns 238 shares of the company’s stock worth $33,000 after purchasing an additional 207 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Manning & Napier Advisors LLC bought a new stake in PepsiCo during the third quarter worth $37,000. 73.07% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

More PepsiCo News

Here are the key news stories impacting PepsiCo this week:

• Positive Sentiment: PepsiCo raised its dividend again, marking another consecutive annual increase and highlighting its reliable cash-return profile — a key reason income-focused investors favor PEP. PepsiCo raises dividend again to extend legendary streak
• Positive Sentiment: TD Cowen and other outlets have nudged price targets higher (e.g., to $165), reflecting confidence in PepsiCo’s turnaround color and 2026 outlook — analyst support can underpin near-term share strength. TD Cowen Lifts PT on PepsiCo (PEP) to $165 From $162 – Here’s Why
• Positive Sentiment: PepsiCo is pushing into functional snacks and beverages (health-forward formats) as a growth engine beyond traditional categories — this strategic shift could improve margins and address faster-growing consumer segments. Can Functional Snacks and Drinks Power PepsiCo’s Next Leg Up?
• Positive Sentiment: Branded collaborations and NPD (e.g., JACK LINK’S x DORITOS Nacho Cheese beef jerky and new limited-edition flavors) expand snack formats and licensing upside, helping top-line innovation and brand engagement. JACK LINK’S® AND PEPSICO® FOODS LAUNCH DORITOS® NACHO CHEESE FLAVORED BEEF JERKY AND MEAT STICKS
• Neutral Sentiment: PepsiCo tied regenerative farming research (partnering with National Geographic) to its branded snacks strategy — positive for sustainability positioning but a longer‑term, indirect economic impact. PepsiCo Ties Regenerative Farming Push To New Growth In Branded Snacks
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation write-ups are mixed: some pieces examine whether recent share gains make PEP attractive or expensive today — these analyses may temper momentum if investors conclude shares are fairly priced. Is PepsiCo (PEP) Pricing Look Attractive After Recent Share Price Strength
• Negative Sentiment: PepsiCo has underperformed the Nasdaq over the past year, a reminder that cyclical and growth peers have outpaced PEP — this relative underperformance may limit multiple expansion until growth accelerates. Is PepsiCo Stock Underperforming the Nasdaq?

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

PEP has been the subject of a number of recent analyst reports. Piper Sandler raised their price objective on PepsiCo from $161.00 to $172.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, December 9th. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price target 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. Wall Street Zen downgraded PepsiCo from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, December 27th. TD Cowen raised their target price on PepsiCo from $162.00 to $165.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, February 20th. Finally, Evercore lifted their price target on shares of PepsiCo from $152.00 to $165.00 in a report on Wednesday, February 4th. Eight investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $168.00.

PepsiCo Trading Up 0.7%

NASDAQ:PEP opened at $169.54 on Wednesday. PepsiCo, Inc. has a 12 month low of $127.60 and a 12 month high of $171.48. The stock has a market capitalization of $231.70 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 28.26, a PEG ratio of 3.23 and a beta of 0.40. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $151.97 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $148.37. The company has a current ratio of 0.85, a quick ratio of 0.67 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.06.

PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Monday, February 2nd. The company reported $2.26 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.24 by $0.02. PepsiCo had a return on equity of 57.92% and a net margin of 8.77%.The business had revenue of $29.34 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $28.96 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $1.96 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.6% on a year-over-year basis. Analysts expect that PepsiCo, Inc. will post 8.3 EPS for the current fiscal year.

PepsiCo Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Stockholders of record on Friday, March 6th will be given a dividend of $1.4225 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, March 6th. This represents a $5.69 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.4%. PepsiCo’s payout ratio is presently 94.83%.

PepsiCo announced that its Board of Directors has approved 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 stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase plans are usually an indication that the company’s board of directors believes its stock is undervalued.

PepsiCo 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.