PepsiCo Stock News

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Uncertainty from US trade tensions and political factors disrupt the market; PepsiCo offers safety with a 3.75% dividend yield. Despite challenges like inflation, GLP-1 drugs, and government scrutiny, PepsiCo's diversified portfolio and global presence make it resilient. PepsiCo's decade-low valuation at a P/E of 17x presents a rare buying opportunity.

Over the past few weeks, the stock market's wild volatility reminded everyone that investing isn't always easy. It's fun when stocks go up and up, but downturns do happen.

PepsiCo (PEP) is struggling despite being in a strong sector, with a -5% YTD performance and flat revenue growth since 2024. The company's high prices have hurt volumes, though it offers an attractive 3.75% dividend and a forward PE ratio of 17.46. PEP is addressing issues by shifting to healthier products and improving value without cutting prices, aiming for stable revenues.

The stock market has sold off sharply this year, with the S&P 500 (^GSPC 1.81%) recently down about 10% since 2025 began. While stock market sell-offs can be tough to stomach, there is a silver lining to downturns.

Over the last three years, diversification has fallen out of fashion. When investors can make 20% or higher returns in technology stocks and even more from the Magnificent 7, the idea of investing in low-growth dividend stocks loses some appeal.

Coca-Cola (KO 2.24%) is a very well-run company, highlighted by its status as a Dividend King. But it is also expensive, with its price-to-sales (P/S) and price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios both above their five-year averages and its dividend yield near decade lows.

Stock market sell-offs can be challenging for investors. Market volatility can make it tough to make new investments and keep the ones you already have due to the fear that they could lose value.