Freedom Capital Markets has downgraded PepsiCo Inc (PEP) to Hold from Buy, effective October 22, 2025. The stock is currently priced at $145.08.
This move underscores a shift in sentiment regarding PepsiCo's outlook, potentially reflecting concerns over competitive pressures, market conditions, or execution risks that may affect the company's performance.
PepsiCo operates in the beverages industry, manufacturing and distributing a diverse range of food and snack products. The company, headquartered in Purchase, New York, has a market capitalization of $195.8 billion and a P/E ratio of 27.10. Its upcoming earnings reports are scheduled for April 21, 2026, and July 14, 2026, with estimated EPS of $1.61 and $2.30, respectively.
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As of November 1, 2025, the analyst consensus on PepsiCo stands at 3 Strong Buy, 8 Buy, 18 Hold, 1 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, indicating a prevailing cautious outlook among analysts. Recent ratings from other firms include Wells Fargo maintaining its Equal-Weight rating and JP Morgan keeping its Neutral stance.