Schmitt Stephen T., an insider at PepsiCo Inc (PEP), recently acquired 49,209 shares of the beverage giant's stock at a price of $142.25 per share, amounting to a total transaction value of $7.00 million. This purchase, executed on November 9, 2025, brings Schmitt's total holdings in PepsiCo to 49,209 shares.
PepsiCo, headquartered in Purchase, New York, operates in the beverages industry and employs approximately 319,000 full-time workers. The company is known for its diverse portfolio, which includes well-known brands such as Lay’s, Doritos, Gatorade, and Pepsi-Cola. As of November 13, 2025, PepsiCo boasts a market capitalization of $199.5 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 27.62, and an earnings per share figure of 5.26, alongside a substantial dividend yield of 394.1%.
The move underscores the potential confidence insiders have in their company's future performance. Insider buying can be a positive indicator, as executives often have access to non-public information regarding their company's operations. However, investors should consider such transactions as part of a broader analysis, examining patterns across multiple insiders and time periods.
PepsiCo is set to report its upcoming earnings on April 21, 2026, with an estimated EPS of $1.61 and revenue expectations of $18.8 billion, followed by another report on July 14, 2026, projecting an EPS of $2.30 and revenue of $23.8 billion.