PepsiCo snaps streak of profit declines, and boosts dividend by 4%

Core Viewpoint - PepsiCo has ended a streak of profit declines by beating fourth-quarter earnings expectations and increasing its dividend by 4%, despite lowering its profit growth outlook [1] Earnings Results - PepsiCo's stock experienced a pullback in early trading following a lowered profit-growth outlook, even after reporting stronger-than-expected earnings [1] - The company reported strength in its international businesses, contributing to the earnings beat [1] - Revenue growth exceeded Wall Street projections due to increased pricing, although the volume of products sold declined compared to the previous year [1] - The decline in volume was attributed to weakness in convenient foods, which offset gains in the beverage segment [1]