PepsiCo Stock Target Price and Analyst Consensus

PEP Stock  USD 138.96  0.96  0.69%   
The current analyst and expert consensus on PepsiCo is Buy with 16 hold recommendations. The current projected PepsiCo target price consensus is 155.91 with 23 analyst opinions. One of the most common ways PepsiCo analysts use to provide buy-or-sell recommendation to the public are conference calls analysis and financial statements evaluations. Some experts can also talk to PepsiCo vendors, executives, and/or customers. PepsiCo recommendation module provides expert sentiment on the projected PepsiCo target price to derive its highest and lowest estimates based on target price standard deviation. Check out Macroaxis Advice on PepsiCo to cross-verify analyst projections. Unlike analyst recommendations, Macroaxis provides advice only from the perspective of investor risk tolerance and investment horizon.
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Lowest Forecast
141.88
Highest Forecast
173.06
Target Price
155.91
As of 01/06/2026, Gross Profit is likely to grow to about 60.8 B, while Pretax Profit Margin is likely to drop 0.10. At this time, PepsiCo's Cash is relatively stable compared to the past year. As of 01/06/2026, Non Current Assets Total is likely to grow to about 88.9 B, while Intangible Assets are likely to drop slightly above 9.4 B.
It's important to approach PepsiCo's target price projections with caution. While they can be useful as part of a broader investment strategy, they are inherently speculative and subject to various kinds of risk, including market volatility and unforeseen external factors. Always consider multiple aspects and do your own research when making investment decisions.

PepsiCo Target Price Consensus

PepsiCo target price is determined by taking all analyst projections and averaging them out. There is no one specific way to measure analysts' performance other than comparing it to past results via a very sophisticated attribution analysis. PepsiCo's target price projections below should be used in combination with other traditional price prediction techniques such as stock price forecasting, investor sentiment analysis, technical analysis, earnings estimate, and various momentum models.
   23  Buy
Most PepsiCo analysts issue ratings four times a year, at intervals of three months. Ratings are usually accompanied by a target price to help potential investors understand PepsiCo stock's fair price compared to its market value. Analysts arrive at stock ratings after researching the public financial statements of PepsiCo, talking to its executives and customers, or listening to those companies' conference calls.
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PepsiCo Target Price Projection

PepsiCo's current and average target prices are 138.96 and 155.91, respectively. The current price of PepsiCo is the price at which PepsiCo is currently trading. On the other hand, PepsiCo's target price is what analysts think the stock is worth or could sell for in the future. The more significant the discrepancy between the two prices, the more it stimulates investors to act.

Current Price

PepsiCo Market Quote on 6th of January 2026

Low Price138.57Odds
High Price140.06Odds

138.96

Target Price

Analyst Consensus On PepsiCo Target Price

Low Estimate141.88Odds
High Estimate173.06Odds

155.9091

Historical Lowest Forecast  141.88 Target Price  155.91 Highest Forecast  173.06
Note that most analysts generally publish their price targets in research reports on specific companies, along with recommendations for the company's stock.Although price targets are often quoted in the financial news media, there could be a delay between the publication of the latest analyst outlook on PepsiCo and the information provided on this page.

PepsiCo Analyst Ratings

PepsiCo's analyst stock recommendations are determined by taking an average estimate of all analysts we track and classifying them as Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Strong Sell, or Sell. Ratings generally communicate what analysts sense about PepsiCo stock, and they use a lot of effort and time to analyze it and arrive at a rating. That suggests that analyst recommendations are the outcome of an objective and thorough examination of PepsiCo's financials, market performance, and future outlook by experienced professionals. PepsiCo's historical ratings below, therefore, can serve as a valuable tool for investors.

Analyst Consensus Breakdown

Average Consensus Estimates

Analysts determine stock price targets through various methods, including financial modeling, peer comparison, and company analysis. The stock price target is the analyst's best estimate of the future price of a stock and is used by investors to make investment decisions. However, it is important to note that stock price targets are not guaranteed, and the actual price of a stock can differ significantly from the target due to various factors such as market conditions, economic events, and company developments.

Steps to utilize PepsiCo price targets

PepsiCo's stock target price is an estimate of its future price, usually made by analysts. Using PepsiCo's target price to determine if it is a suitable investment can be done through the following steps:
  • Look at PepsiCo's target prices provided by various analysts and compare them. This can help you gain a more balanced view of the Stock's potential.
  • Look at the analyst's track record to determine if they have a history of accurately predicting stock prices.
  • Look at the Company's financials, including revenue, earnings, and debt, to determine if it is in good financial health.
  • Consider market conditions. For example, take into account the state of the economy, competition, and regulatory environment, to determine if PepsiCo's stock is likely to perform well.
  • Diversify your portfolio and do not rely solely on stock target prices to make investment decisions. Invest in a mix of stocks, bonds, and other assets to manage risk.
Remember that stock target prices are just estimates and are subject to change. Therefore, using them as one factor in a larger investment strategy is essential rather than relying solely on them to make decisions.

Additional PepsiCo Value Projection Modules

Most investment researchers agree that the mispricing and readjustment of any Stock value happens often and is sometimes even predictable, but there is no strong theory explaining why it happens. The current price of PepsiCo is a key component of PepsiCo valuation and have some predictive power on the future returns of a PepsiCo.
Sophisticated investors, who have witnessed many market ups and downs, anticipate that the market will even out over time. This tendency of PepsiCo's price to converge to an average value over time is called mean reversion. However, historically, high market prices usually discourage investors that believe in mean reversion to invest, while low prices are viewed as an opportunity to buy.
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
137.75138.99140.23
Details
Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
136.48137.72152.88
Details
Naive
Forecast
LowNextHigh
138.40139.64140.88
Details
Earnings
Estimates (0)
LowProjected EPSHigh
1.481.571.61
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