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    PepsiCo (PEP), What Is Behind Its Latest Reset?

    Simply Wall St·10/13/2026 13:25:04
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    PepsiCo (PEP) has just reshaped its story for investors. The company cut full year earnings growth guidance, trimmed Poppi related bonus valuations, and is facing ongoing pressure after falling short of earlier margin improvement goals.

    That reset has come after a choppy stretch for PepsiCo on the market, with the share price at $126.68 and a year to date share price return down 10.93%, while the 1 year total shareholder return is down 11.47% and the 5 year total shareholder return is down 5.77%, as guidance cuts, margin pressures and shifting consumer trends have steadily undercut earlier momentum.

    Compare PepsiCo's reset with other consumer staples under pressure by scanning our hand picked list of 29 high quality undervalued stocks, which combine balance sheet strength with disciplined cash generation.

    PepsiCo has reset expectations, cut its outlook and taken a hit to sentiment. The real test now is whether that pain is already in the price or still ahead of it.

    Most Popular Narrative: 36.7% Undervalued

    The most followed narrative on PepsiCo pegs fair value at $200.01 per share, well above the last close at $126.68, which frames the current reset through a clear value gap rather than just a sentiment swing.

    PepsiCo [PEP] is a classic *growth + income* compounder, not a high growth stock.1. Long term - Growth and Income caseIncome: Very Strong- *Dividend King: 54 consecutive years* of increases, paying since 1965- 2026 dividend = *$5.92 / year* ($1.48 quarterly), up 4% from $5.69- Yield now ∼3.5-3.6% (almost 3x S&P 500). At 20-year average dividend growth of ∼8%, early buyers now have 10% yield on cost. Growth: Slow but stable- 2026 guidance: It has oganic revenue of 2-4%, the core EPS growth is 4-6%.- Longer-term algorithm: mid-single-digit revenue + 100 bps margin expansion over 3 years + high-single-digit EPS.- Moat: $94B revenue base, 1B+ servings/day in 200+ countries, portfolio of $1B+ brands (Lay's, Doritos, Gatorade, Pepsi drinks etc.) It’s not going to double in 2 years. It’s a low-volatility anchor that pays you to wait.

    See why 17 investors see PepsiCo as 37% undervalued.

    Result: Fair Value of $200.01 (UNDERVALUED)

    Still, PepsiCo faces real pressure if health focused consumers move further away from sugary drinks and salty snacks, or if PepsiCo Foods North America continues to slow.

    Find out about the key risks to this PepsiCo narrative.

    Next Steps

    Sentiment in this PepsiCo story is mixed, with clear risks and some reasons for optimism. Move quickly, review the data, and weigh both sides through the 4 key rewards and 1 important warning sign.

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    This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.