I Predicted That PepsiCo's Dividend Yield Peaked at 4.4% Because the Dividend King Stock Was Too Cheap to Ignore. Here's Why Pepsi Is Already Up 19% in 2026 and Could Still Be a Buy Now.

Let's take a step back to May 2025. PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP) is hovering near a four-year low amid stagnant sales growth and weak consumer spending. Pepsi, which owns a variety of carbonated, juice, coffee, tea, and energy drink brands, as well as Frito-Lay and Quaker Oats, isn't exactly well positioned to evolve with an increasingly health-conscious consumer base. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now, when you join Stock A ...