PepsiCo: A Stable Dividend Investment Choice
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Source: Fool
- Dividend Yield Advantage: PepsiCo offers a dividend yield of 3.85%, significantly higher than Coca-Cola's 2.84%, making it a superior choice for income portfolios, especially as both companies are in mature stages.
- Dividend Growth Rate Comparison: While Coca-Cola has a longer dividend growth history, PepsiCo's compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.51% over the past three years far exceeds Coca-Cola's 5.04%, indicating stronger dividend growth potential.
- Cash Flow Position: PepsiCo generated $5.4 billion in operating cash flow in the first nine months of 2025, compared to Coca-Cola's $2.4 billion; although both companies pay dividends exceeding their cash flow, Pepsi's risk is comparatively lower, reflecting a more robust financial position.
- Valuation Comparison: With a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 22 versus Coca-Cola's 25, and combined with its higher dividend yield and growth rate, PepsiCo presents a more attractive option for long-term investors seeking stable returns.
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: 145.870
Low
144.00
Averages
161.90
High
172.00
Current: 145.870
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.
