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Seeking an edge, food manufacturers are looking at different ways of using AI in their NPD processes.

Soft drink stocks KO, PEP, MNST, FMX and COCO are navigating tariff and cost pressures with innovation and digital growth.

The soda market has grown beyond being an indulgence. For decades, grabbing a Coke, a Pepsi, or some other flavor of soda was a treat. Now, at least for younger generations, soda has become a functional beverage. Rachel Bonsignore, vice president of consumer life at NielsenIQ (NIQ), told Beverage ...

PEP bets on new functional snacks, better-for-you drinks and refreshed core brands as innovation and productivity aim to restore 2026 growth.

With an annual dividend yield of 3.93%, PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) is included among the 10 High Yield Stocks for Lasting Retirement Income. On May 20, Bloomberg reported that PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) is preparing to raise prices on some of its smaller chip bags, according to people familiar with the matter. The move comes even as the company […]

Constellation Brands recently elected Morgan Flatley, Executive Vice President, Global Chief Marketing Officer and New Business Ventures at McDonald’s, to its Board of Directors as an independent member, restoring the Board to twelve seats as part of an ongoing refresh following former CEO Bill Newlands’ retirement. Flatley’s track record leading high-impact global marketing and innovation at McDonald’s and previously at PepsiCo brings deep consumer brand-building expertise directly relevant...

If you are wondering whether PepsiCo at around US$150.57 is offering fair value or a potential bargain, the next sections will walk through what the current price might be telling you. The stock is up 1.0% over the last week and 5.9% year to date, even though it is down 2.1% over the past month and has also declined 9.3% over three years. These moves can change how investors think about both upside and risk. Over the past year PepsiCo has returned 21.1%, and 18.9% over five years, which...

PepsiCo (PEP) closed the most recent trading day at $150.57, moving +1.16% from the previous trading session.

Soft drinks makers juggle higher sugar, packaging and freight costs plus tariff uncertainty, while low-sugar innovation and AI-led digital shifts drive growth. Can KO, PEP, MNST, FMX and COCO stay ahead?

A $54,000 annual income is roughly in line with what the average U.S. household spends after taxes each year. For investors who want that paycheck to come from a portfolio instead of a job, the core question is simple: how much capital does it take, and how do you avoid the high-yield products that pay ... Six Boring Blue Chips Generate $54,000 a Year on $920,000 Without a Single 7 Percent Yield Trap

The revision also removes the clause that has prevented Varun Beverages from pursuing non-PepsiCo ventures.

Activist hedge fund Elliott Management increased its position in Hewlett Packard Enterprise while exiting investments in Bill Holdings and Sensata Technologies during the first quarter.

SpaceX went up 1,000-fold—and you couldn’t buy it. Why regular investors are being shut out of the hottest stocks.

The company behind snackbrands including Lay’s and Doritos said it’s raising prices on some of its smaller chip bags.

At PepsiCo’s 2026 annual meeting on May 6, shareholders elected David W. Gibbs to the board and voted down proposals on human rights oversight, an independent board chair, and animal-welfare reporting. A separate product push is underway as Mountain Dew and Little Caesars revive the limited-time, exclusive Mango Rush flavor nationwide for summer 2026, underscoring PepsiCo’s continued use of partnerships and exclusives to attract consumers. Now we’ll examine how robust international growth...

KO and PEP are reshaping portfolios for zero-sugar and functional drinks as pricing power, distribution scale and cost pressures test margins.

Quarterly results reveal PepsiCo's revenue swings sharply with the seasons, while Coca-Cola maintains a notably more consistent revenue stream.

PEP's portfolio reset fuels volume growth in North America Foods, with affordability, innovation and productivity driving stronger 2026 momentum.

Acquisition helps company expand further into functional beverages

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PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP) is trading at $149.27 as of May 13, 2026, down 4.29% over the past week despite a strong Q1 earnings report. Our 24/7 Wall St. price target for PepsiCo is $175.82, implying 17.79% upside over the next 12 months. The recommendation is buy, with a high confidence reading of 90%. 24/7 Wall St. ... PepsiCo’s Next Big Rally Could Be Just Getting Started

It isn’t time to bail on the Magnificent Seven yet. But there are momentum winners in staples and healthcare, too.

Consumer staples stocks have quietly outperformed over the last month, with the up 4%, the third best of 11 major sectors. It is a sign investors may be rotating toward more defensive areas of the market after the powerful rally in growth and technology shares. Historically, improving relative strength in staples can suggest rising caution beneath the surface as investors favor stable earnings, consistent cash flow, and dividend-paying companies during periods of economic uncertainty or market consolidation.

From high yields to high dividend growth, massive names across consumer staples, semiconductors, and energy are lifting their dividends.

Download the Complete Report Here Barfresh Food Group, Inc. (BRFH) Revenue Beat Supports Transition-Year Setup. Manufacturing Integration and Customer Recovery Position BRFH for 2H26 Inflection. Key Takeaways: Revenue increased 92% y/y to $5.6 million, exceeding $5.0-$5.2 million guidance, driven by stronger Arps milk contribution. Gross margin declined to 18% from 31% y/y as lower-margin milk […]

It’s a quite week on the earnings front, but all eyes will be on Nvida who are due to report on Wednesday after the closing bell. Other big names reporting this week include Walmart, Home Depot, Target and Baidu.

Steve Jobs had a reputation for arrogance when he was forced out of Apple in 1985. His struggles at NeXT humbled him.

These companies offer impressive dividend histories along with attractive stock valuations.

How PepsiCo’s Recent Performance Frames the Stock Today PepsiCo (PEP) has seen its share price slip around 5% over the past month and about 10% over the past 3 months, prompting many investors to reassess the consumer staples giant. See our latest analysis for PepsiCo. At a share price of US$149.12, PepsiCo’s recent losses, including a 7 day share price return of down 3.6% and a 3 month share price return of down 10.1%, contrast with a 1 year total shareholder return of 17.5%. This suggests...

While Coca-Cola and PepsiCo remain the titans of the beverage industry, they now face significantly increased competion for consumers. Energy drinks and functional beverages now fight for shelf space alongside traditional sodas. In addition, Keurig Dr. Pepper's Dr. Pepper has become the second-best ...