Rep. C. Scott Franklin Buys PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) Stock

Representative C. Scott Franklin (Republican-Florida) recently bought shares of PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP). In a filing disclosed on September 17th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in PepsiCo stock on August 26th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “FIDELITY ROTH IRA” account.

Representative C. Scott Franklin also recently made the following trade(s):

• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:NVO) on 8/26/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) on 8/26/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Accenture (NYSE:ACN) on 8/26/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) on 8/20/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) on 8/20/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) on 8/20/2026.

PepsiCo Stock Performance

Shares of PepsiCo stock traded down $3.91 during trading on Friday, reaching $129.75. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 23,513,397 shares, compared to its average volume of 7,440,909. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $138.62 and its 200-day moving average price is $146.38. PepsiCo, Inc. has a one year low of $129.55 and a one year high of $171.48. The firm has a market cap of $177.09 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.01, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.81 and a beta of 0.35. 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 (NASDAQ:PEP) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 9th. The company reported $2.20 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.19 by $0.01. The company had revenue of $24.18 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $23.95 billion. PepsiCo had a return on equity of 54.63% and a net margin of 10.78%.The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $0.92 EPS. PepsiCo has set its FY 2026 guidance at 8.550-8.710 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts predict that PepsiCo, Inc. will post 8.57 earnings per share for the current year.

PepsiCo Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Stockholders of record on Friday, September 4th will be paid a $1.48 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, September 4th. This represents a $5.92 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.6%. PepsiCo’s payout ratio is presently 77.59%.

Trending Headlines about PepsiCo

Here are the key news stories impacting PepsiCo this week:

• Positive Sentiment: PepsiCo’s high dividend yield and “Dividend King” status are attracting value-oriented investors. Commentary also points to the stock’s relatively modest valuation and potential appeal for investors seeking defensive income. This Dividend King Yielding 4X the S&P 500 Looks Like a Buy Right Now
• Positive Sentiment: A new nationwide partnership with The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill makes PepsiCo the restaurant chain’s official soft-drink provider, offering incremental distribution and sales opportunities. The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill Announces Partnership with PepsiCo
• Positive Sentiment: PepsiCo is expanding manufacturing capacity in India with a new foods plant, supporting long-term growth in an important emerging market. PepsiCo India inaugurates foods manufacturing plant in Assam
• Neutral Sentiment: PepsiCo elected Johnson & Johnson CEO Joaquin Duato as an independent director effective December 1. The appointment strengthens board experience but is unlikely to materially affect near-term earnings. PepsiCo Elects Joaquin Duato to Board of Directors
• Neutral Sentiment: A new corporate branding campaign is intended to highlight PepsiCo’s portfolio of food and beverage brands; reports clarify that the company is not changing its name. PepsiCo’s first corporate brand campaign
• Negative Sentiment: The stock’s move to a 52-week low and bearish technical signals are amplifying investor concern. Analysts and investors are weighing slower demand, margin pressure and recent price-target reductions; consensus analyst opinion remains “Hold.” PepsiCo Stock Drops to 52 Week-Low
• Negative Sentiment: Research estimates that GLP-1 weight-loss drugs could put substantial global food sales at risk, with Lay’s identified as one of the most exposed major brands. This raises a longer-term demand risk for PepsiCo’s snack portfolio. GLP-1 drugs put $73 billion in global food value at risk
• Negative Sentiment: PepsiCo is closing manufacturing and warehouse operations at a Maryland bottling facility, resulting in reported layoffs. The move may improve efficiency but signals near-term operational disruption and soft demand concerns. PepsiCo lays off 143 in Maryland

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research firms recently commented on PEP. BNP Paribas Exane cut their target price on shares of PepsiCo from $195.00 to $183.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, July 8th. Citigroup downgraded shares of PepsiCo from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating and dropped their price objective for the stock from $170.00 to $145.00 in a report on Friday, July 10th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $155.00 price objective on shares of PepsiCo in a research report on Friday, July 10th. Barclays lifted their target price on PepsiCo from $138.00 to $142.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 21st. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein set a $134.00 price target on PepsiCo in a research note on Friday, July 10th. Seven research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $157.90.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On PepsiCo

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in PEP. Auto Owners Insurance Co increased its stake in shares of PepsiCo by 14,857.8% in the fourth quarter. Auto Owners Insurance Co now owns 49,252,907 shares of the company’s stock valued at $7,068,777,000 after buying an additional 48,923,629 shares in the last quarter. Norges Bank bought a new stake in PepsiCo during the 4th quarter worth about $3,018,813,000. Bank of America Corp DE acquired a new stake in PepsiCo in the 2nd quarter valued at about $2,755,509,000. Legal & General Group Plc bought a new position in shares of PepsiCo in the second quarter worth about $1,200,274,000. Finally, Corient Private Wealth LP acquired a new position in shares of PepsiCo during the second quarter worth approximately $297,116,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 73.07% of the company’s stock.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other PepsiCo news, EVP David Flavell sold 2,900 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Monday, July 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $139.54, for a total transaction of $404,666.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 74,825 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $10,441,080.50. This represents a 3.73% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. 0.12% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

About Representative Franklin

Scott Franklin (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Florida’s 18th Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2023. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Franklin (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Florida’s 18th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Scott Franklin was born in Thomaston, Georgia. Franklin graduated from Lakeland High School. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1986 to 2000 and the U.S. Navy Reserve from 2000 to 2012.

Franklin earned a B.S. from the United States Naval Academy in 1986 and an M.B.A. from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in 1994. Franklin’s career experience includes owning an insurance agency and working as a naval aviator with the U.S. Navy.

PepsiCo Company Profile

PepsiCo, Inc (NASDAQ:PEP) is a global food and beverage company headquartered in Purchase, New York. Its portfolio includes carbonated soft drinks, sports drinks, bottled water, juices, ready-to-drink beverages, snack foods and convenient foods. Major brands include Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Gatorade, Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, Quaker and SodaStream.

The company sells products through a broad range of channels, including grocery stores, convenience stores, restaurants, food-service providers, vending operations and e-commerce platforms.