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Why PepsiCo stock is sliding today

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PepsiCo's stock is experiencing a notable decline amidst broader concerns in the consumer staples sector.

PepsiCo Inc (NASDAQ:PEP) is having a tough day in the market, with shares dropping by 2.76% to close at CA$129.97. This decline comes as the company deals with weak momentum indicators and increased competition in the beverage sector.

Investor takeaway: Investors should be cautious as PepsiCo's recent performance reflects broader trends in the consumer staples sector, where many companies are struggling with momentum and market pressures.

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PepsiCo Inc

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↓ $12.50 (-8.55%)
120 day period
$123.73$136.21$148.68May 11Aug 6Oct 29

Market cap

$180.74B

P/E

16.7x

Div. yield

4.35%

Div. / share

$5.80

52W high

$166.41

52W low

$123.47

1W change

-3.63%

Beta

0.36

Analyst Price Targets

Based on 24 analysts covering PEP · as of Oct 19, 2026

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Wall Street analysts forecast PEP stock price to rise 617.3% over the next 12 months.

Consensus

Hold

3.33 / 5.00

Avg. Target

C$141.59

+617.3% Upside

Current Price

C$19.74

Last close

Analyst Breakdown (24 analysts)

Strong Buy 4
Buy 2
Hold 17
Strong Sell 1
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Wealth Awesome Price Forecast

WA Model

Statistical 90-day price range based on PEP's historical volatility

HistoricalForecast68%95%
C$93.82C$110.32C$126.82C$143.32C$159.81C$176.31TodayJun 24Aug 27Oct 29Dec 11Jan 24Mar 8

30-Day Vol

23.9%

Annualized

90-Day Vol

22.7%

Annualized

Trend (90d)

-10.9%

Annualized drift

90d Mean

C$128.67

Expected price

HorizonExpected68% Range (1σ)
30 trading daysC$132.06C$121.62 – C$143.40
60 trading daysC$130.36C$116.02 – C$146.47
90 trading daysC$128.67C$111.56 – C$148.41

Methodology: Range is calculated using 30-day realized volatility via geometric Brownian motion (log-normal model). 68% band = ±1σ, 95% band = ±2σ. This is a statistical model, not a prediction. Past volatility does not guarantee future results. Not financial advice.

Bull case

PepsiCo remains a strong player in the consumer staples market. It offers a solid dividend yield of 4.28% and has a diverse product portfolio that continues to generate significant revenue.

Bear case

However, the company's stock has shown weak momentum, with a 14.59% decline over the past six months. This raises concerns about its ability to compete effectively against rivals like Coca-Cola.

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Published: September 18, 2026
Last Updated: October 19, 2026

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