PepsiCo Stock News

The S&P 500 index (^GSPC 0.49%) is near all-time highs again, with some on Wall Street worrying that the market's valuation has become stretched.

Value investing means looking where others aren't. The strategy requires going against the grain.

Dividend investing splits into two camps: those prioritizing current yield, and those focused on growing dividends that compound over time. The smartest money doesn't choose sides, but recognizes both strategies have merit, focusing on companies with multidecade track records that control something essential.

PepsiCo (PEP -0.33%) and Coca-Cola (KO -0.91%) tend to have steady sales regardless of the economic cycle.

PepsiCo, Unilever, and other major retail and food and beverage companies launch STEP up for Agriculture, a first-of-its-kind collaboration to scale regenerative agriculture through locally tailored support systems. STEP up for Ag strengthens farmer-facing organizations by providing tools, training, and funding to accelerate adoption of sustainable practices and build resilient supply chains.

PepsiCo has underperformed the S&P 500 and key peers over 5- and 10-year periods, with notably lower total returns. Despite recent struggles, PepsiCo maintains a wide moat due to its strong brands, global reach, and pricing power. Key investment thesis: PepsiCo's enduring strengths and operational scale position it for a turnaround, making it an attractive buy now.

In July, we (my wife and I) received a dividend income total of $4,161.64. My other two Vanguard ETFs – S&P 500 (VOO) and Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) - both paid in July. We had a solid increase month, 3 stocks is fine with me here in 2025. Dividend growth has been soft, so 3 stocks increasing dividends is great with me.

One of the best ways to build wealth is by investing in down, but not out stocks, which also carry hefty dividends. Despite the pullback, Target continues to hike its dividends.