Coca-Cola Stock Has Momentum, PepsiCo May Be the Better Buy

The stocks of The Coca-Cola Company NYSE: KO and PepsiCo. Inc. NASDAQ: PEP are a source of debate between value and growth investors. In 2025, KO stock clearly holds the upper hand. The stock is up 14.5%, which is above the sector average. PEP stock is down 13.5% and trading near 52-week lows. However, while momentum is on the side of Coke, Pepsi may be a more refreshing choice for investors. Get PepsiCo alerts:When evaluating these two category leaders, it’s important not to develop tunnel vision. The comp ...