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Investing.com - BofA Securities raised its price target on Pepsico (NASDAQ:PEP) to $150.00 from $145.00 while maintaining a Neutral rating following the company’s second-quarter results that exceeded expectations. According to InvestingPro data, PepsiCo maintains impressive gross profit margins of 55.07% and has achieved a "GOOD" overall financial health rating, though current technical indicators suggest the stock is in overbought territory.
The stock jumped 7.5% after Pepsico reported better-than-expected quarterly performance and raised its full-year 2025 earnings outlook due to reduced foreign exchange headwinds. BofA Securities increased its fiscal year 2025 earnings per share estimate to $8.04 from $7.87 previously. The company’s strong performance is reflected in its recent market behavior, with InvestingPro showing a significant 7.53% return over the past week. For deeper insights into PepsiCo’s valuation and growth prospects, including 12+ additional ProTips and comprehensive analysis, investors can access the full Pro Research Report on InvestingPro.
Despite the positive results, the research firm noted that Pepsi Foods North America (PFNA) continues to face challenges, particularly a difficult third-quarter comparison against last year’s promotional period. This may cause a temporary setback before potential improvement in the fourth quarter with the re-launches of Lay’s and Tostitos brands.
To address these challenges, Pepsico is rebalancing promotional strategies to offer better everyday value and making structural adjustments, including closing two plants to improve margins. For its beverage division (PBNA), the company is enhancing revenue growth management and implementing strategic actions like removing case pack water and improving transportation efficiencies.
BofA Securities maintained its Neutral stance on Pepsico stock, with the new price target based on 17.5x calendar year 2026 estimated earnings per share. The firm values Pepsico below non-alcoholic beverage peers due to near-term challenges in U.S. snacks, balanced by the company’s portfolio flexibility that enables resilient earnings.
In other recent news, PepsiCo Inc. reported its second-quarter earnings for 2025, surpassing expectations with an earnings per share (EPS) of $2.12, compared to the forecasted $2.03. The company’s revenue reached $22.73 billion, exceeding the anticipated $22.25 billion, marking a positive deviation from previous quarters. PepsiCo is implementing significant productivity initiatives, expecting a 70% increase in the second half of the year. These initiatives include closing two plants and enhancing operational efficiencies, which are expected to generate substantial cost savings. The company is also expanding its permissible snacks portfolio and launching new protein beverages, with significant product launches planned for Q4 2025 and Q1 2026. Furthermore, PepsiCo has maintained a strong position in permissible snacking and international beverage markets, with notable growth in Latin America and India. Analyst feedback from firms like Goldman Sachs and Deutsche Bank (ETR:DBKGn) highlighted the company’s strategic focus on productivity and innovation. PepsiCo’s CEO, Ramon LaGuarta, emphasized the company’s commitment to long-term efficiency and growth targets, reflecting a consumer-centric approach.
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