What to Expect From PepsiCo's Next Quarterly Earnings Report

Core Insights - PepsiCo, Inc. has a market capitalization of $191.6 billion and is a global leader in convenient foods and beverages, operating across seven business segments with well-known brands like Lay's, Doritos, and Gatorade [1] Financial Performance - The company is expected to announce its fiscal Q3 2025 results on October 9, with analysts predicting an adjusted EPS of $2.27, a decline of 1.7% from $2.31 in the same quarter last year [2] - For fiscal 2025, analysts forecast an adjusted EPS of $8.03, down 1.6% from $8.16 in fiscal 2024, but expect a rebound in fiscal 2026 with a projected growth of 5.7% to $8.49 [3] Stock Performance - Over the past 52 weeks, PepsiCo shares have decreased by 17.2%, underperforming the S&P 500 Index, which increased by 15.6%, and the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund, which saw a 5.9% decrease [4] - Following the Q2 2025 earnings report, where revenue reached $22.7 billion and adjusted EPS was $2.12, shares rose by 7.5% due to positive investor sentiment regarding management's plans to enhance North American sales [5] Analyst Ratings - The consensus rating for PepsiCo stock is "Moderate Buy," with 21 analysts covering the stock: six recommend "Strong Buy," 14 suggest "Hold," and one has "Strong Sell." The average price target is $153.05, indicating a potential upside of nearly 9% from current levels [6]