Representative Mike Kelly (Republican-Pennsylvania) recently sold shares of PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP). In a filing disclosed on August 12th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $15,001 and $50,000 in PepsiCo stock on July 17th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “VICTORIA KELLY TRUST ICA” account.
Representative Mike Kelly also recently made the following trade(s):
- Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:ABT) on 7/17/2026.
- Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) on 7/17/2026.
PepsiCo Trading Up 0.1%
Shares of PepsiCo stock traded up $0.17 on Friday, reaching $140.79. The company had a trading volume of 3,864,326 shares, compared to its average volume of 7,479,648. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $140.20 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $150.57. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.91, a quick ratio of 0.74 and a current ratio of 0.93. PepsiCo, Inc. has a 52-week low of $133.73 and a 52-week high of $171.48. The firm has a market cap of $192.16 billion, a PE ratio of 18.45, a PEG ratio of 3.09 and a beta of 0.35.
PepsiCo Dividend Announcement
The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Shareholders of record on Friday, September 4th will be given a dividend of $1.48 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, September 4th. This represents a $5.92 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.2%. PepsiCo’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 77.59%.
More PepsiCo News
Here are the key news stories impacting PepsiCo this week:
- Positive Sentiment: PepsiCo’s 4% dividend increase and 54 consecutive years of dividend growth reinforce its appeal to income-focused investors. With shares trading at a valuation below that of rival Coca-Cola, analysts and financial commentators see potential for the valuation gap to narrow. 54 Straight Years: Why PepsiCo Remains a Dividend Investor’s Anchor
- Positive Sentiment: PepsiCo’s decade-low valuation is attracting attention from investors seeking a potential recovery in a large, established consumer-staples company. The thesis provides support for the stock despite recent pressure on its share price. PepsiCo: A Behemoth Trading At A Decade-Low Valuation
- Positive Sentiment: PepsiCo reported progress toward its pep+ sustainability goals, including efforts involving agriculture, emissions, packaging and healthier product formulations. Its reported increase in recycled content for plastic packaging may strengthen brand reputation and help address environmental concerns, although the near-term earnings impact is likely limited. PepsiCo Reports on Latest ESG Performance Towards pep+ Goals PepsiCo reports 2025 increase in recycled content for plastic packaging
- Neutral Sentiment: Gatorade added three-time Ballon d’Or winner Aitana Bonmatí to its athlete roster ahead of the football season. The partnership could support brand visibility and sports-drink sales, but its financial effect is not quantified. Gatorade Welcomes Aitana Bonmatí to Team Gatorade
- Neutral Sentiment: Hudson Valley Farms plans to acquire a former PepsiCo property. The transaction may streamline PepsiCo’s real-estate holdings, but no purchase price or material earnings impact was provided. Hudson Valley Farms to acquire former PepsiCo property
Insider Buying and Selling at PepsiCo
In other news, EVP David Flavell sold 2,900 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Monday, July 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $139.54, for a total value of $404,666.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 74,825 shares in the company, valued at approximately $10,441,080.50. This represents a 3.73% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Corporate insiders own 0.12% of the company’s stock.
Institutional Trading of PepsiCo
Hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Brighton Jones LLC raised its stake in PepsiCo by 12.4% in the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 59,392 shares of the company’s stock valued at $9,031,000 after buying an additional 6,574 shares in the last quarter. Caxton Associates LLP acquired a new stake in shares of PepsiCo during the 1st quarter worth about $251,000. Sivia Capital Partners LLC lifted its stake in PepsiCo by 138.5% during the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 6,527 shares of the company’s stock worth $862,000 after purchasing an additional 3,790 shares during the last quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. boosted its holdings in PepsiCo by 10.1% in the second quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 38,164 shares of the company’s stock valued at $5,039,000 after purchasing an additional 3,502 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Sei Investments Co. increased its stake in PepsiCo by 45.5% in the second quarter. Sei Investments Co. now owns 536,133 shares of the company’s stock valued at $70,789,000 after purchasing an additional 167,707 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 73.07% of the company’s stock.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
A number of equities research analysts have recently weighed in on the company. UBS Group set a $159.00 price objective on PepsiCo in a research note on Thursday, July 9th. Rothschild & Co Redburn increased their price target on shares of PepsiCo from $130.00 to $132.00 in a research report on Monday, May 11th. HSBC lifted their price objective on shares of PepsiCo from $175.00 to $176.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, April 17th. Barclays increased their target price on shares of PepsiCo from $138.00 to $142.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 21st. Finally, Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of PepsiCo from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, April 18th. Seven analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $157.90.
Read Our Latest Analysis on PEP
About Representative Kelly
Mike Kelly (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Pennsylvania’s 16th Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2019. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.
Kelly (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Pennsylvania’s 16th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.
About PepsiCo
PepsiCo, Inc (NASDAQ: PEP) is a multinational food and beverage company headquartered in Purchase, New York. The company develops, manufactures, markets and sells a broad portfolio of branded food and beverage products, including carbonated and noncarbonated soft drinks, bottled water, sports drinks, juices, ready-to-drink teas and coffees, salty snacks, cereals, and other convenient foods. Its leading consumer brands include Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Gatorade, Tropicana, Quaker, Lay’s, Doritos and Cheetos, among others.
Formed through the 1965 merger of Pepsi-Cola and Frito-Lay, PepsiCo has grown into a global business with integrated manufacturing, distribution and marketing operations.
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