PepsiCo (PEP)

PepsiCo isn’t a growth rocket right now. North American volumes remain soft, and profitability has clearly slipped since 2023. That explains the stock’s pullback.

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This Dividend King consumer stock is starting to get a little credit on Wall Street, but it still has room to run.

A key hedge fund is betting billions on PepsiCo, a stock with a long streak of underperformance. The fund believes its plan can revitalize the sleeping giant.

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Since March 2025, PepsiCo has been in a holding pattern, posting a small loss of 4.5% while floating around $147.00. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 11.3% gain during that period.

The S&P 500 index has repeatedly scaled new all-time highs in recent months, a testament to robust corporate earnings and an enduring wave of optimism, largely fueled by advancements in Artificial Intelligence. This remarkable ascent, however, has ignited a fervent debate among financial analysts: are we witnessing a healthy

Activist investor Elliott Investment Management has sent significant ripples through the financial markets with the recent announcement of a substantial $4 billion stake in global food and beverage giant PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP). This strategic move positions Elliott as one of PepsiCo's largest shareholders outside of index funds, signaling a clear

The financial markets have been abuzz with significant company-specific news, as major players like Kraft Heinz (NASDAQ: KHC), PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP), and Macy's (NYSE: M) have each announced developments with immediate and distinct implications for their operations and stock performance. These events, ranging from a strategic corporate restructuring to the

The U.S. stock market is navigating a turbulent start to September 2025, with major indexes experiencing notable declines after a strong August rally. This early-month pullback is being attributed to a confluence of factors, including rising bond yields, persistent inflation concerns, escalating geopolitical tensions, and the historically recognized "September

Wall Street kicked off September on shaky ground as rising bond yields pressured tech stocks and legal turmoil over Trump’s tariffs added fresh uncertainty. Meanwhile, investors brace for Friday’s key jobs report that could steer the Fed's next move.

Shares of energy drink company Celsius (NASDAQ:CELH) fell 3.4% in the morning session after peer beverage company Constellation Brands (STZ) revised its fiscal 2026 outlook downward, citing challenging macroeconomic conditions. Constellation Brands updated its comparable earnings per share guidance to a range of $11.30-$11.60, a significant drop from its previous forecast of $12.60-$12.90, and now expects an organic net sales decline. The negative outlook from a major industry player appears to be weighing on investor sentiment for the broader beverage sector.

Shares of food and beverage company PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP) jumped 2.2% in the afternoon session after activist investor Elliott Investment Management disclosed a substantial $4 billion stake in the company.

The specter of persistent inflation continues to loom large over the U.S. economy, keeping both consumers and policymakers on edge. Despite the Federal Reserve's aggressive campaign of interest rate hikes, the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, the central bank's preferred gauge of inflation, continues to run above its

Elliott Management has acquired an activist stake.

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PepsiCo shares surge over 4% in premarket trading after Elliott Management reveals $4 billion stake and presents turnaround plan.

Elliott Investment Management has built a $4 billion stake in PepsiCo, pushing for strategic changes as the beverage giant faces declining sales, market share losses, and a sharp drop in its stock value.

According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, citing people familiar with the matter, Elliott’s position in PepsiCo is one of the activist investor’s largest equity stakes ever.

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Reliance Industries, led by Mukesh Ambani, unveiled Jio Frames smart glasses and a $50 billion AI push with Google and Meta partnerships, intensifying its challenge to global tech and consumer brands like Meta, Starbucks, Coca-Cola, Pepsi, and Netflix.

Deal activity this week included PepsiCo, Sycamore and Bain while the bankruptcy front included SSENSE and Dr. Phil.

Shares of energy drink company Celsius (NASDAQ:CELH) jumped 5.1% in the morning session after the company announced a strengthened long-term strategic partnership with beverage giant PepsiCo, which is boosting its stake in the company by $585 million.