PepsiCo (PEP) Issues FY26 Outlook Amid Margin Pressures and Strategic Priorities
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Source: seekingalpha
- Earnings Expectations: PepsiCo (PEP) anticipates Q4 FY2024 results to align with expectations, although gross margins may face an 80 basis point compression due to aluminum tariffs and volume deleverage, indicating market focus on its food business.
- Strategic Priorities: Concurrent with its strategic priorities agreement with Elliott Management, PepsiCo reiterated FY25 guidance and provided initial FY26 outlook, reflecting the company's confidence in future performance.
- Market Performance: Citi Research predicts a 160 basis point decline in operating margin for PepsiCo Foods North America (PFNA), while PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA) is expected to see a 150 basis point margin expansion due to recent pricing actions, highlighting performance disparities across business segments.
- Personal Care Sector: Estée Lauder (EL) continues to gain momentum in China and travel retail, with Citi expecting upward revisions in FY26 organic sales growth and EPS guidance, further bolstering market confidence in its sustainable recovery.
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Analyst Views on CELH
Wall Street analysts forecast CELH stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for CELH is 62.85 USD with a low forecast of 45.00 USD and a high forecast of 80.00 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.
17 Analyst Rating
14 Buy
2 Hold
1 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 53.910
Low
45.00
Averages
62.85
High
80.00
Current: 53.910
Low
45.00
Averages
62.85
High
80.00
About CELH
Celsius Holdings, Inc. is engaged in the development, processing, marketing, sale, and distribution of functional energy drinks to a range of consumers. The Company's flagship asset, CELSIUS, is marketed as a lifestyle and energy drink. This product line comes in two versions: a ready-to-drink form and an on-the-go powder form. It also offers a new CELSIUS Essentials line, available in 16-ounce cans and a Hydration line of zero-sugar powders that are infused with electrolytes and are available in a variety of fruit-forward flavors. Celsius products are offered in retail channels across the United States, including conventional grocery, natural, convenience, fitness, mass market, vitamin specialty and e-commerce platforms. Its product's formulation includes ingredients and supplements such as green tea (EGCG), ginger (from the root), calcium, chromium, B vitamins and vitamin C. The Company's product portfolio also includes the health and wellness brand Alani Nu.
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.
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