PepsiCo's 2026 Growth Algorithm: Why This Laggard's Turnaround Is A 'Show-Me' Hold (NASDAQ:PEP)

I rate PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP ) stock as a ‘Hold’. The rating is based on a pivotal state for PepsiCo where an aggressive turnaround plan confronts ongoing operational headwinds. The bullish aspects of the rationale behind the rating cameAnalyst’s Disclosure:I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensati ...