PepsiCo (PEP) stock: analyst price target and their real reliability
Live quote · data updated Aug 28, 2026
PepsiCo · Consumer Staples · ref. ETF XLP · 51 calls · price $139.72
What the company does: PepsiCo, Inc. engages in the manufacture, marketing, distribution, and sale of various beverages and convenient foods worldwide.
📈 PepsiCo (PEP) stock price
$139.72-4.9% over range
Aug 28, 25low $134.95 · high $170.49Aug 27, 26
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33% recommend buying · 15 analysts
📊 JPI status : PepsiCo has never appeared in a JPI ranking (Fair or Risk +) — our methods haven't picked it to date. See the selected stocks →
🎯 PEP price target & analyst consensus — price $140
The price target · all analysts combined (15 targets)
Highest target · 1 firm of 15$183+31.0%
Median target · of 15 targets$161+15.2%
Lowest target · 1 firm of 15$140+0.2%
Current price$139.72
Where these 15 targets sit · versus the current price · 1 target per firm, last 6 months
Above the price
15100%
$140 ↔ $183
⭐ What the most reliable analysts say
· those who beat their sector, targets replayed on real prices
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: Deutsche Bank — 68% of its targets hit on this sector (364 calls tested). It aims for $168 (+20 %), call made on June 19, 2026, maturing on June 19, 2027 (70 d ago).
The 10 reliable analysts
$161+15 %
The 5 other firms
$170+22 %
How to read it: the 10 reliable firms are not filtered by optimism — 10 aim above the price, 0 below, hence their $161 median. “The 5 others” are the firms that don't pass our reliability filter on this sector.
The consensus · 15 ratings (last 6 months)
Strong Buy00%
Buy533%
Hold1067%
Sell00%
Strong Sell00%
Go deeper on the analysts
🎯 PEP price target all
All 20 calls, one by one, with our verdict on each firm.
→ See all 20 targets, analyst by analyst💡 The best analysts on PEP most reliable
The case for and against, with the numbers, per those who've been right on the stock.
→ Should you invest in PEP? The case for & againstAll analysts (the consensus) · vs · the best (those who've been right)
💬 A question about PepsiCo? The JPI assistant answers using our backtest data.
💰 PepsiCo dividend: yield, history & growth › open the full page
4.07%annual yield
🏆 Aristocrat — 28 yrs of consecutive dividend increases
That's ~$5.75 per share per year.
📈 PepsiCo fundamentals: valuation, margins & growth › open the full page
P/E 18.6Net margin 10.8 %Revenue growth +6.4 %Cheap for the growth
Revenue, net income and margin per year
Revenue Net income · hover a bar for details
2022
marg. 10 %
2023
Rev +6%Profit +2%
2024
Rev +0%Profit +6%
2025
Rev +2%Profit −14%
🔎 Detailed analyses
🏛️ Which US Congress members hold PepsiCo (PEP)?
15 Congress members have disclosed PEP buys. Click a highlighted name to see their track record (do they beat the S&P 500?).
Donald Beyer 8× · 50%Jared Moskowitz 4× · 25%Gilbert Cisneros 2× · 48%Kathy Manning 2× · 43%William Keating 2× · 43%Marjorie Greene 2× · 37%Lisa McClain 2×Richard McCormick 2×Greg Gianforte 1× · 44%Dean Phillips 1× · 39%
✅ Historical analyst reliability on PEP
Hit rate measured on targets already matured (12 months), replayed against real prices. Click a header to sort.
| Firm ↕ | % right i ↕ | Gain vs sector i ↕ | Calls i ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guggenheim ↗ | 100% | +21.1% | 2 |
| Macquarie ↗ | 100% | +13.8% | 4 |
| Cowen & Co. | 100% | +13.0% | 2 |
| Credit Agricole | 100% | +5.0% | 2 |
| Evercore ISI Group ↗ | 100% | +3.8% | 2 |
| JP Morgan ↗ | 88% | +5.0% | 8 |
| Susquehanna ↗ | 75% | +9.0% | 4 |
| UBS ↗ | 71% | +8.1% | 7 |
| Credit Suisse | 71% | +4.5% | 7 |
| Morgan Stanley ↗ | 68% | +7.8% | 19 |
See the other 10 firms
| B of A Securities ↗ | 0% | -11.9% | 3 |
| Wedbush ↗ | 38% | -6.0% | 8 |
| Jefferies ↗ | 38% | -4.3% | 13 |
| Barclays ↗ | 43% | -2.9% | 28 |
| Argus Research ↗ | 50% | -4.2% | 2 |
| Piper Sandler ↗ | 50% | +4.9% | 2 |
| Stifel ↗ | 67% | +0.5% | 3 |
| Deutsche Bank ↗ | 67% | +3.6% | 9 |
| Citigroup ↗ | 67% | +5.4% | 6 |
| CFRA | 67% | +10.1% | 3 |
📊 What $1,000 invested in PepsiCo would be worth › open the full page
In short — $1,000 invested in PepsiCo 10 years ago would be worth $1,384 today, i.e. +3%/yr on average. Best year: 2021 (+27%), worst: 2024 (-7%). Price performance, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in PepsiCo
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $882 | -12% |
| 3 years ago | $780 | -22% |
| 5 years ago | $1,048 | +5% |
Return by year (PepsiCo)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | -20% | $798 (-20%) |
| 2025 | +11% | $882 (-12%) |
| 2024 | -7% | $819 (-18%) |
⚠️ Past performance, not predictive nor advice. Prices in $, excluding dividends. Yahoo Finance data.
📰 Recent news on PepsiCo
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📋 All analyst calls on PEP
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■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$142
Price at call : $135.65 — gap to target +5%
Today : $139.72 — gap to target +2%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 45.1% · -2.5% (339 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 21, 27
matures : Jul 21, 27
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$138
Price at call : $138.49 — gap to target -0%
Today : $139.72 — gap to target -1%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 45.1% · -2.5% (339 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 10, 27
matures : Jul 10, 27
■ Hold neutral · not a buy · 🎯$152
Price at call : $138.49 — gap to target +10%
Today : $139.72 — gap to target +9%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 42.2% · -0.2% (180 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 10, 27
matures : Jul 10, 27
■ Hold neutral · not a buy · 🎯$145
Price at call : $138.49 — gap to target +5%
Today : $139.72 — gap to target +4%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 36.6% · -2.2% (41 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 10, 27
matures : Jul 10, 27
Morgan Stanley ↗
Jul 10, 26
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$160
Price at call : $138.49 — gap to target +16%
Today : $139.72 — gap to target +15%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 51.1% · +0.5% (423 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 10, 27
matures : Jul 10, 27
RBC Capital ↗
Jul 10, 26
■ Sector Perform neutral · not a buy · 🎯$161
Price at call : $138.49 — gap to target +16%
Today : $139.72 — gap to target +15%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 46.6% · +0.6% (174 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 10, 27
matures : Jul 10, 27
Wells Fargo ↗
Jul 10, 26
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$140
Price at call : $137.38 — gap to target +2%
Today : $139.72 — gap to target +0%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 52.6% · +1.2% (251 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 10, 27
matures : Jul 10, 27
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$145
Price at call : $137.38 — gap to target +6%
Today : $139.72 — gap to target +4%
🎯 on PEP : 0% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Cons. staples : 42.9% · -1.7% (296 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 10, 27
matures : Jul 10, 27
See the other 43 calls, newest to oldest
BNP Paribas
Jul 8, 26
▲ Outperform · 🎯$183
Price at call : $137.86 — upside +33%
Today : $139.72 — upside +31%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 unranked overall
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 8, 27
matures : Jul 8, 27
▲ Buy · 🎯$172
Price at call : $144.22 — upside +19%
Today : $139.72 — upside +23%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 49.8% · +3.0% (253 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 2, 27
matures : Jul 2, 27
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$144
Price at call : $144.22 — gap to target -0%
Today : $139.72 — gap to target +3%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 45.1% · -2.5% (339 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 2, 27
matures : Jul 2, 27
▲ Overweight · 🎯$170
Price at call : $144.22 — upside +18%
Today : $139.72 — upside +22%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 54.7% · +1.2% (373 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 1, 27
matures : Jul 1, 27
▲ Buy · 🎯$170
Price at call : $141.39 — upside +20%
Today : $139.72 — upside +22%
🎯 on PEP : 0% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Cons. staples : 42.9% · -1.7% (296 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jun 25, 27
matures : Jun 25, 27
B of A Securities ↗
Jun 25, 26
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$164
Price at call : $139.52 — gap to target +18%
Today : $139.72 — gap to target +17%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 46.6% · +1.2% (247 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jun 25, 27
matures : Jun 25, 27
Deutsche Bank ↗
Jun 18, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$168
Price at call : $140.71 — upside +19%
Today : $139.72 — upside +20%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 52.2% · +2.2% (364 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jun 18, 27
matures : Jun 18, 27
Piper Sandler ↗
Jun 12, 26
▲ Overweight · 🎯$178
Price at call : $146.25 — upside +22%
Today : $139.72 — upside +27%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 36.8% · -4.1% (136 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jun 12, 27
matures : Jun 12, 27
■ Market Perform neutral · not a buy · 🎯$143
Price at call : $144.27 — gap to target -1%
Today : $139.72 — gap to target +2%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 59% · +1.9% (61 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jun 12, 27
matures : Jun 12, 27
■ Hold neutral · not a buy · 🎯$150
Price at call : $144.27 — gap to target +4%
Today : $139.72 — gap to target +7%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 36.6% · -2.2% (41 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jun 11, 27
matures : Jun 11, 27
■ Market Perform neutral · not a buy · 🎯$143
Price at call : $144.27 — gap to target -1%
Today : $139.72 — gap to target +2%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 59% · +1.9% (61 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jun 11, 27
matures : Jun 11, 27
Wells Fargo ↗
Jun 5, 26
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$150
Price at call : $140.68 — gap to target +7%
Today : $139.72 — gap to target +7%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 52.6% · +1.2% (251 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jun 5, 27
matures : Jun 5, 27
Wells Fargo ↗
May 18, 26
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$160
Price at call : $150.37 — gap to target +6%
Today : $139.72 — gap to target +15%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 52.6% · +1.2% (251 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : May 18, 27
matures : May 18, 27
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$158
Price at call : $154.92 — gap to target +2%
Today : $139.72 — gap to target +13%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 45.1% · -2.5% (339 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Apr 20, 27
matures : Apr 20, 27
▲ Overweight · 🎯$178
Price at call : $156.99 — upside +13%
Today : $139.72 — upside +27%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 54.7% · +1.2% (373 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Apr 17, 27
matures : Apr 17, 27
Evercore ISI Group ↗
Apr 17, 26
■ In-Line neutral · not a buy · 🎯$170
Price at call : $157.67 — gap to target +8%
Today : $139.72 — gap to target +22%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 62.9% · +9.1% (124 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Apr 17, 27
matures : Apr 17, 27
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$154
Price at call : $154.85 — gap to target -1%
Today : $139.72 — gap to target +10%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 45.1% · -2.5% (339 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Apr 14, 27
matures : Apr 14, 27
▲ Buy · 🎯$186
Price at call : $154.8 — upside +20%
Today : $139.72 — upside +33%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 49.8% · +3.0% (253 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Apr 7, 27
matures : Apr 7, 27
Deutsche Bank ↗
Mar 30, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$169
Price at call : $155.29 — upside +9%
Today : $139.72 — upside +21%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 52.2% · +2.2% (364 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Mar 30, 27
matures : Mar 30, 27
Piper Sandler ↗
Mar 12, 26
▲ Overweight · 🎯$181
Price at call : $159.88 — upside +13%
Today : $139.72 — upside +30%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 36.8% · -4.1% (136 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Mar 12, 27
matures : Mar 12, 27
■ Hold neutral · not a buy · 🎯$165
Price at call : $168.32 — gap to target -2%
Today : $139.72 — gap to target +18%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 36.6% · -2.2% (41 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Feb 20, 27
matures : Feb 20, 27
▲ Buy · 🎯$182
Price at call : $167.53 — upside +9%
Today : $139.72 — upside +30%
🎯 on PEP : 0% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Cons. staples : 42.9% · -1.7% (296 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Feb 4, 27
matures : Feb 4, 27
▲ Overweight · 🎯$176
Price at call : $167.53 — upside +5%
Today : $139.72 — upside +26%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 54.7% · +1.2% (373 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Feb 4, 27
matures : Feb 4, 27
Wells Fargo ↗
Feb 4, 26
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$165
Price at call : $167.53 — gap to target -2%
Today : $139.72 — gap to target +18%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 52.6% · +1.2% (251 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Feb 4, 27
matures : Feb 4, 27
▲ Buy · 🎯$170
Price at call : $146.57 — upside +16%
Today : $139.72 — upside +22%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 49.8% · +3.0% (253 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jan 14, 27
matures : Jan 14, 27
▲ Buy · 🎯$170
Price at call : $149.37 — upside +14%
Today : $139.72 — upside +22%
🎯 on PEP : 0% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Cons. staples : 42.9% · -1.7% (296 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Dec 17, 26
matures : Dec 17, 26
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$144
Price at call : $150.65 — gap to target -4%
Today : $139.72 — gap to target +3%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 45.1% · -2.5% (339 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Dec 11, 26
matures : Dec 11, 26
▲ Overweight · 🎯$164
Price at call : $149.7 — upside +10%
Today : $139.72 — upside +17%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 54.7% · +1.2% (373 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Dec 10, 26
matures : Dec 10, 26
Piper Sandler ↗
Dec 9, 25
▲ Overweight · 🎯$172
Price at call : $149.7 — upside +15%
Today : $139.72 — upside +23%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 36.8% · -4.1% (136 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Dec 9, 26
matures : Dec 9, 26
Piper Sandler ↗
Nov 21, 25
▲ Overweight · 🎯$161
Price at call : $145.5 — upside +11%
Today : $139.72 — upside +15%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 36.8% · -4.1% (136 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Nov 21, 26
matures : Nov 21, 26
Freedom Broker
Oct 23, 25
■ Hold neutral · not a buy · 🎯$164
Price at call : $151.55 — gap to target +8%
Today : $139.72 — gap to target +17%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 unranked overall
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 23, 26
matures : Oct 23, 26
Wells Fargo ↗
Oct 10, 25
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$154
Price at call : $148.89 — gap to target +3%
Today : $139.72 — gap to target +10%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 52.6% · +1.2% (251 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 10, 26
matures : Oct 10, 26
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$151
Price at call : $139.7 — gap to target +8%
Today : $139.72 — gap to target +8%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 54.7% · +1.2% (373 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 6, 26
matures : Oct 6, 26
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$140
Price at call : $139.7 — gap to target +0%
Today : $139.72 — gap to target +0%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 45.1% · -2.5% (339 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 3, 26
matures : Oct 3, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$165
Price at call : $140.44 — upside +17%
Today : $139.72 — upside +18%
🎯 on PEP : 0% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Cons. staples : 42.9% · -1.7% (296 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Sep 25, 26
matures : Sep 25, 26
Wells Fargo ↗
Sep 25, 25
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$150
Price at call : $139.92 — gap to target +7%
Today : $139.72 — gap to target +7%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 52.6% · +1.2% (251 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Sep 25, 26
matures : Sep 25, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$170
Price at call : $143.53 — upside +18%
Today : $139.72 — upside +22%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 49.8% · +3.0% (253 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Sep 11, 26
matures : Sep 11, 26
RBC Capital ↗
Sep 3, 25
■ Sector Perform neutral · not a buy · 🎯$146
Price at call : $146.89 — gap to target -1%
Today : $139.72 — gap to target +4%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 46.6% · +0.6% (174 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Sep 3, 26
matures : Sep 3, 26
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$144
Price at call : $141.7 — gap to target +2%
Today : $139.72 — gap to target +3%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 45.1% · -2.5% (339 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 21, 26
matures : Jul 21, 26
Wells Fargo ↗
Jul 18, 25
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$154
Price at call : $141.7 — gap to target +9%
Today : $139.72 — gap to target +10%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 52.6% · +1.2% (251 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 18, 26
matures : Jul 18, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$168
Price at call : $141.7 — upside +19%
Today : $139.72 — upside +20%
Expected +19% · Actual -4% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on PEP : 0% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Cons. staples : 42.9% · -1.7% (296 calls)
-4.4%
stock -4% · XLP +5%
matured Jul 18, 26
Morgan Stanley ↗
Jul 18, 25
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$165
Price at call : $143.24 — gap to target +15%
Today : $139.72 — gap to target +18%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 51.1% · +0.5% (423 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 18, 26
matures : Jul 18, 26
Frequently asked questions
Should I buy PepsiCo stock?
This isn't buy advice. For PepsiCo, the analyst consensus is "Hold", with an average price target of $161 (+15% vs the current price). What matters is their past reliability on this stock: the most reliable one is right 100% of the time (2 calls tracked on PepsiCo). We show the numbers — you decide.
Is it too late to buy PepsiCo? How high can it go?
The most bullish analyst target on PepsiCo is $183 (+31% above today's price); the average is $161. That's the upside they see. Check how reliable those analysts have actually been on PepsiCo on our site before trusting it.
Is PepsiCo still a good buy?
The most useful "opinion" isn't an opinion — it's a track record: 20 analysts have a real record on PepsiCo, the best hitting 100% over 2 calls. Current consensus: "Hold". Make your call on data, not noise.
Should you invest in PepsiCo? The case for and against
The arguments for and against, one by one, from the numbers: why invest in PEP (and why hesitate).
What has PepsiCo's past performance been?
Historical returns and a "how much if I had invested" calculator: PEP performance & returns.
Does PepsiCo pay a dividend?
Yield, consistency and growth history of the dividend: PEP's dividend.
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