Dividend Stocks Gain Favor Amid Market Turbulence
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Source: Benzinga
- Dividend Appeal: Amid market turbulence and uncertainty, many investors are turning to dividend-yielding stocks, which typically have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with substantial dividends, indicating a preference for stable returns.
- Analyst Ratings: Benzinga provides the latest analyst ratings for three high-yielding consumer staples stocks, including PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP), Molson Coors Beverage Co (NYSE:TAP), and J.M. Smucker Co (NYSE:SJM), offering decision-making support for investors.
- Market Data Integration: Benzinga's Analyst Stock Ratings page allows traders to sort stocks by analyst accuracy, helping investors better understand market dynamics and make informed investment choices.
- Investor Focus: The increased appeal of dividend stocks in uncertain market conditions suggests that investors are more inclined to select companies that can provide stable returns to navigate potential market fluctuations.
Analyst Views on PEP
Wall Street analysts forecast PEP stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for PEP is 161.90 USD with a low forecast of 144.00 USD and a high forecast of 172.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
12 Analyst Rating
6 Buy
6 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 148.780
Low
144.00
Averages
161.90
High
172.00
Current: 148.780
Low
144.00
Averages
161.90
High
172.00
About PEP
PepsiCo, Inc. is a global beverage and convenient food company. The Company’s segments include PepsiCo Foods North America (PFNA), PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA), International Beverages Franchise (IB Franchise), Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Latin America Foods (LatAm Foods), and Asia Pacific Foods. PFNA segment includes all of its convenient food businesses in the United States and Canada. PBNA segment includes all of its beverage businesses in the United States and Canada. IB Franchise segment includes its international franchise beverage businesses, as well as its SodaStream business. EMEA segment includes its convenient food businesses and beverage businesses with Company-owned bottlers in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. LatAm Foods segment includes all of its convenient food businesses in Latin America. Asia Pacific Foods segment consists of its convenient food businesses in Asia Pacific, including China, Australia and New Zealand, as well as India.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
