What You Need To Know Ahead of PepsiCo's Earnings Release

Company Overview - PepsiCo, Inc. has a market capitalization of $194.5 billion and operates globally in the food and beverage sector, offering products under well-known brands such as Pepsi, Lay's, and Quaker [1] Financial Performance - Analysts forecast an adjusted EPS of $2.24 for fiscal Q4 2025, representing a 14.3% increase from $1.96 in the same quarter last year [2] - For fiscal 2025, the expected adjusted EPS is $8.12, slightly down from $8.16 in fiscal 2024, but projected to rebound to $8.55 in fiscal 2026, reflecting a 5.3% year-over-year growth [3] Recent Stock Performance - Over the past 52 weeks, PepsiCo shares have decreased by 5.3%, underperforming the S&P 500 Index, which increased by 16.9% during the same period [4] - On October 9, shares rose by 4.2% following the announcement of stronger-than-expected Q3 2025 results, with an adjusted EPS of $2.29 and revenue of $23.94 billion, driven by a 9% revenue growth in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa [5] Analyst Sentiment - The consensus rating for PepsiCo stock is "Moderate Buy," with 20 analysts covering the stock: seven recommend "Strong Buy," 12 suggest "Hold," and one has a "Strong Sell" rating [6] - The average analyst price target for PepsiCo is $158.53, indicating a potential upside of 11.5% from current levels [6]