PepsiCo (PEP) stock: analyst price target and their real reliability
Live quote · data updated Oct 14, 2026
PepsiCo · Consumer Staples · ref. ETF XLP · 51 calls · price $127.3
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
$127.3-16.0% over range
Oct 14, 25low $123.73 · high $170.49Oct 13, 26
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20% 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 $127
The price target · all analysts combined (15 targets)
Highest target · 1 firm of 15$164+28.8%
Median target · of 15 targets$140+10.0%
Lowest target · 1 firm of 15$126-1.0%
Current price$127.3
Where these 15 targets sit · versus the current price · 1 target per firm, last 6 months
Above the price
1493%
$133 ↔ $164
Below
17%
$126
⭐ What the most reliable analysts say
· those who beat their sector, targets replayed on real prices
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: Evercore ISI Group — 69% of its targets hit on this sector (129 calls tested). It aims for $135 (+6.0 %), call made on October 1, 2026, maturing on October 1, 2027 (13 d ago).
The 7 reliable analysts
$137+7.6 %
The 8 other firms
$148+16 %
How to read it: the 7 reliable firms are not filtered by optimism — 7 aim above the price, 0 below, hence their $137 median. “The 8 others” are the firms that don't pass our reliability filter on this sector.
The consensus · 15 ratings (last 6 months)
Strong Buy00%
Buy320%
Hold1280%
Sell00%
Strong Sell00%
Go deeper on the analysts
🎯 PEP price target all
All 16 calls, one by one, with our verdict on each firm.
→ See all 16 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 16.0Net margin 11.1 %Revenue growth +5.6 %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 |
| Credit Suisse | 71% | +4.5% | 7 |
| Morgan Stanley ↗ | 68% | +7.8% | 19 |
| CFRA | 67% | +10.1% | 3 |
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 |
| Citigroup ↗ | 57% | +3.4% | 7 |
| UBS ↗ | 62% | +6.4% | 8 |
| Stifel ↗ | 67% | +0.5% | 3 |
| Deutsche Bank ↗ | 67% | +3.6% | 9 |
📊 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 · 🎯$126
Price at call : $127.3 — gap to target -1%
Today : $127.3 — gap to target -1%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 45.4% · -2.3% (346 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 12, 27
matures : Oct 12, 27
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$135
Price at call : $126.68 — gap to target +7%
Today : $127.3 — gap to target +6%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 43.9% · -1.2% (303 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 9, 27
matures : Oct 9, 27
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$137
Price at call : $126.68 — gap to target +8%
Today : $127.3 — gap to target +8%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 54.7% · +1.2% (382 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 9, 27
matures : Oct 9, 27
BNP Paribas
Oct 9, 26
▲ Outperform · 🎯$157
Price at call : $126.68 — upside +24%
Today : $127.3 — upside +23%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 unranked overall
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 9, 27
matures : Oct 9, 27
Piper Sandler ↗
Oct 9, 26
▲ Overweight · 🎯$140
Price at call : $126.68 — upside +11%
Today : $127.3 — upside +10%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 37.9% · -3.5% (140 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 9, 27
matures : Oct 9, 27
RBC Capital ↗
Oct 9, 26
■ Sector Perform neutral · not a buy · 🎯$150
Price at call : $126.68 — gap to target +18%
Today : $127.3 — gap to target +18%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 47.1% · +1.0% (174 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 9, 27
matures : Oct 9, 27
RBC Capital ↗
Oct 6, 26
■ Sector Perform neutral · not a buy · 🎯$150
Price at call : $125.71 — gap to target +19%
Today : $127.3 — gap to target +18%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 47.1% · +1.0% (174 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 6, 27
matures : Oct 6, 27
Wells Fargo ↗
Oct 5, 26
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$135
Price at call : $125.71 — gap to target +7%
Today : $127.3 — gap to target +6%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 52.9% · +1.5% (263 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 5, 27
matures : Oct 5, 27
See the other 43 calls, newest to oldest
▲ Buy · 🎯$145
Price at call : $125.65 — upside +15%
Today : $127.3 — upside +14%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 50.4% · +3.1% (262 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 2, 27
matures : Oct 2, 27
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$133
Price at call : $125.6 — gap to target +6%
Today : $127.3 — gap to target +4%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 45.4% · -2.3% (346 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 1, 27
matures : Oct 1, 27
Evercore ISI Group ↗
Sep 30, 26
■ In-Line neutral · not a buy · 🎯$135
Price at call : $125.6 — gap to target +7%
Today : $127.3 — gap to target +6%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 62% · +8.6% (129 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Sep 30, 27
matures : Sep 30, 27
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$138
Price at call : $128.69 — gap to target +7%
Today : $127.3 — gap to target +8%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 54.7% · +1.2% (382 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Sep 29, 27
matures : Sep 29, 27
■ Hold neutral · not a buy · 🎯$133
Price at call : $128.69 — gap to target +3%
Today : $127.3 — gap to target +4%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 36.6% · -2.2% (41 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Sep 28, 27
matures : Sep 28, 27
Deutsche Bank ↗
Sep 28, 26
■ Hold neutral · not a buy · 🎯$138
Price at call : $128.5 — gap to target +7%
Today : $127.3 — gap to target +8%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 52.2% · +2.2% (364 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Sep 28, 27
matures : Sep 28, 27
BNP Paribas
Sep 23, 26
▲ Outperform · 🎯$161
Price at call : $128.15 — upside +26%
Today : $127.3 — upside +26%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 unranked overall
in progress (365j)
matures : Sep 23, 27
matures : Sep 23, 27
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$142
Price at call : $135.65 — gap to target +5%
Today : $127.3 — gap to target +12%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 45.4% · -2.3% (346 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 : $127.3 — gap to target +8%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 45.4% · -2.3% (346 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 : $127.3 — gap to target +19%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 41.8% · -0.6% (184 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 : $127.3 — gap to target +14%
🎯 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 : $127.3 — gap to target +26%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 51.1% · +0.5% (425 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 : $127.3 — gap to target +26%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 47.1% · +1.0% (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 : $127.3 — gap to target +10%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 52.9% · +1.5% (263 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 : $127.3 — gap to target +14%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 43.9% · -1.2% (303 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 10, 27
matures : Jul 10, 27
BNP Paribas
Jul 8, 26
▲ Outperform · 🎯$183
Price at call : $137.86 — upside +33%
Today : $127.3 — upside +44%
🎯 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 : $127.3 — upside +35%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 50.4% · +3.1% (262 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 : $127.3 — gap to target +13%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 45.4% · -2.3% (346 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 2, 27
matures : Jul 2, 27
▲ Overweight · 🎯$170
Price at call : $144.22 — upside +18%
Today : $127.3 — upside +34%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 54.7% · +1.2% (382 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 1, 27
matures : Jul 1, 27
▲ Buy · 🎯$170
Price at call : $141.39 — upside +20%
Today : $127.3 — upside +34%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 43.9% · -1.2% (303 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 : $127.3 — gap to target +29%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 47.3% · +1.6% (256 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 : $127.3 — upside +32%
🎯 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 : $127.3 — upside +40%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 37.9% · -3.5% (140 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 : $127.3 — gap to target +12%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 56.9% · +0.9% (65 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 : $127.3 — gap to target +18%
🎯 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 : $127.3 — gap to target +12%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 56.9% · +0.9% (65 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 : $127.3 — gap to target +18%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 52.9% · +1.5% (263 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 : $127.3 — gap to target +26%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 52.9% · +1.5% (263 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 : $127.3 — gap to target +24%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 45.4% · -2.3% (346 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Apr 20, 27
matures : Apr 20, 27
▲ Overweight · 🎯$178
Price at call : $156.99 — upside +13%
Today : $127.3 — upside +40%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 54.7% · +1.2% (382 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 : $127.3 — gap to target +34%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 62% · +8.6% (129 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 : $127.3 — gap to target +21%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 45.4% · -2.3% (346 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Apr 14, 27
matures : Apr 14, 27
▲ Buy · 🎯$186
Price at call : $154.8 — upside +20%
Today : $127.3 — upside +46%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 50.4% · +3.1% (262 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 : $127.3 — upside +33%
🎯 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 : $127.3 — upside +42%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 37.9% · -3.5% (140 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 : $127.3 — gap to target +30%
🎯 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 : $127.3 — upside +43%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 43.9% · -1.2% (303 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Feb 4, 27
matures : Feb 4, 27
▲ Overweight · 🎯$176
Price at call : $167.53 — upside +5%
Today : $127.3 — upside +38%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 54.7% · +1.2% (382 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 : $127.3 — gap to target +30%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 52.9% · +1.5% (263 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Feb 4, 27
matures : Feb 4, 27
▲ Buy · 🎯$170
Price at call : $146.57 — upside +16%
Today : $127.3 — upside +34%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 50.4% · +3.1% (262 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jan 14, 27
matures : Jan 14, 27
▲ Buy · 🎯$170
Price at call : $149.37 — upside +14%
Today : $127.3 — upside +34%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 43.9% · -1.2% (303 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 : $127.3 — gap to target +13%
🎯 on PEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 45.4% · -2.3% (346 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Dec 11, 26
matures : Dec 11, 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 $140 (+10% 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 $164 (+29% above today's price); the average is $140. 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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